About This Spot

Stepping into Empire Buffet feels like finding a familiar gathering place where comfort and variety come together with a calm, inviting rhythm. The spacious, freshly renovated dining room welcomes you with clean lines and soft lighting, offering a peaceful pause from the bustle outside. Here, the pace is unhurried—giving guests room to settle in, share moments, and explore the buffet thoughtfully rather than rushing through a meal.

This isn’t just a buffet; it’s an experience where the variety reflects a genuine care for diverse tastes and cravings. Tables are set apart to create a restful atmosphere, where the murmur of conversation blends naturally with the gentle hum of attentive service. It’s a place where friends and family can reconnect over warm, well-kept dishes and cold, refreshing treats that surprise with their freshness and balance. The spread includes everything from the tender comfort of traditional Chinese favorites to the bright, fresh allure of seafood and sushi, with occasional sweet pauses for ice cream or homemade-style desserts that feel like a thoughtful finish rather than an afterthought.

The staff’s presence adds a quiet but meaningful layer of warmth—they’re attentive without intruding, making sure each moment feels taken care of. Whether it’s a weekday lunch gathering or a weekend meal with loved ones, Empire Buffet unfolds as a steady, welcoming backdrop for shared meals that remind you of the simple pleasure of good food in a comfortable setting.

For those who have long missed the familiar feel of neighborhood spots offering fresh, well-prepared dishes without pretense, Empire Buffet becomes more than a meal—it’s a subtle celebration of balance: between variety and quality, vibrancy and calm, service and space.

What’s Available Here

  • IconDelivery
  • IconOn-site services
  • IconTakeaway
  • IconDine-in
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconSolo dining
  • IconWheelchair-accessible car park
  • IconWheelchair-accessible entrance
  • IconWheelchair-accessible seating
  • IconWheelchair-accessible toilet
  • IconAll you can eat
  • IconCoffee
  • IconComfort food
  • IconPrivate dining room
  • IconQuick bite
  • IconSalad bar
  • IconVegetarian options
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconDessert
  • IconSeating
  • IconTable service
  • IconToilet
  • IconCasual
  • IconFamily friendly
  • IconGroups
  • IconTourists
  • IconUniversity students
  • IconAccepts reservations
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconDebit cards
  • IconNFC mobile payments
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconGood for kids
  • IconHigh chairs
  • IconFree of charge street parking
  • IconFree parking lot
  • IconParking

Location & Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Guest Reviews

Renee Catello 06 Jan 2026

Love it here! It was worth the drive. The food was hot, fresh all the time, comfortable, clean seating, plenty of parking, I've been waiting for a Chinese buffet to open back up in the oneida/ new hartford, Rome area but they never will so we took a chance and it was everything we missed for so long!

Jameson Balboni 01 Jan 2026

Always love coming here with friends and family! Very friendly staff and good food. I definitely recommend the lunch special on the weekdays

Emilee Durkin 27 Dec 2025

Good food, and amazing staff. The hostess seated us very quickly, and the waitress was so attentive! She quickly re-filled our drinks and took our plates. They were both so sweet. The food was great! It was very flavorful, and everything that was supposed to be warm was warm, and everything that was supposed to be cold was cold. I loved that they had ice cream. You don't see that at many buffets anymore! It was also very clean. The tables, seats, silverware, and cups were spotless. The plates were still warm from coming out of the dishwasher when I went up to get my food. Overall, it's a great buffet! They also sell beautiful earrings, claw clips, and watches at the front register.

Pete Doesitmatter 23 Dec 2025

The seating was spacious and clean, we were taken to our table right away and they spaced us out nicely so as to not be crowded on others. The food was fresh and delicious. Good lunch. Very attentive service.

T. H. 03 Nov 2025

Excellent buffet and affordable prices. The food is fresh and lots of variety. The staff and owner are nice and friendly. The restaurant is newly renovated, clean and luminous. Clean washrooms.

jamie Thomas 13 Oct 2025

Large dining area, great service, food is 7/10 fresh and rarely looks like it's been sitting for hours. Very attentive staff who are always coming out and checking the food. Sometimes they switch up some ingredients. For instance I love the baked spinach and cheese dish. More than a few times it seems their spinach was dark and brownish, long and very stringy. Other times it's very green and bright and tastes like it was fresh spinach. I always leave full off one plate and some soup.

Aaron Loren 24 Sep 2025

This is a tasty buffet, with lots of options. Everything I tried was good, and I thought the food tasted better than some of the non-buffet Asian restaurants in the area. Plenty of mains, sides, and dessert options. Service was quick, I never had to wait more than a few seconds for a staff member, they were all on top of their game. Well worth the money.

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