There is no question that Chinese buffet's dominate the Chinese food scene locally; it must be an easier way to survive in the restaurant business. Generally, there is no reason to even talk about them... because they seldom surprise or represent interesting destinations for the average food interested person. Until now, that is... Chinatown (horrible name, I know) has opened up in Cary. The Chinatown name is actually appropriate... imagine going to Chinatown in a big city with a "food court" type area (see
East Coast Chinese Food review)... you would expect to get a wide variety of foods, including a noodle shop, maybe a dessert place, etc. Chinatown, in the store that previosuly housed a Golden Corral located in Cary, does exactly that. They have converted a Golden Corral into a Chinese buffet that serves a wide variety of Chinese food selections - not the random dozen interpretations of a fried chicken pieces dish - but truly a variety that reflects just a small part of the spectrum of Chinese food.
For example, directly across from the entrance is a little window that serves noodle soups - you choose the noodles and the meat or add-in, and the cook spends about a minute cooking the noodles.
The sushi bar isn't all that great - but there is sashimi, and the cost is still cheaper than any other sushi bar in town.
Many dim sum favorites are also available, which is likely the cause of the slow down fall of our previous favorite Dim Sum location, Neo China, which is just down the street.
The Chinese dishes available also accesses many classic favorites - but you'll have to see if your favorite dish is available.
Overall, Chinatown is a relatively inexpensive place to access many of the types and flavors of flood from throughout China, with a bit of Sushi added. While not the place to "impress a date", it is a great place to fill your stomach with a wide variety of Asian favorites.
