Great China Buffet
Items
183
Avg Price
$5.29
Rating
3/5
Unique Items
124
Great China Buffet vs China— Menu Price Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, 59 shared items, average cost, and ratings to help you decide which restaurant is the better value. Updated September 2026.
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China
Items
183
Avg Price
$5.79
Rating
3/5
Unique Items
124
Great China Buffet vs China — Key Takeaways
At-a-glance restaurant comparison data for price-conscious diners
Better Value
Great China Buffet
Shared Items
59
Avg Price Gap
$0.50
Top Rated
Tie
Price analysis:
China averages $5.79 per item while
Great China Buffet averages $5.29, making Great China Buffet
approximately $0.50 cheaper per item on average.
Shared food categories:
chinese
Menu Item Price Comparison
20 itemsShared menu items ranked by largest price difference between Great China Buffet and China
| # | Menu Item | Great China Buffet | China | Price Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bean Curd Home Style | $5.95 | $3.60 | $2.35 |
| 2 | Chicken Lo Mein | $6.25 | $4.20 | $2.05 |
| 3 | Roast Pork Lo Mein | $6.25 | $4.20 | $2.05 |
| 4 | Beef Chow Mein | $6.25 | $4.25 | $2.00 |
| 5 | Shrimp Chow Mein | $4.50 | $6.50 | $-2.00 |
| 6 | Roast Pork with Broccoli | $6.25 | $4.50 | $1.75 |
| 7 | Sweet and Sour Chicken | $6.25 | $4.50 | $1.75 |
| 8 | Sweet and Sour Pork | $6.25 | $4.50 | $1.75 |
| 9 | Shrimp with Broccoli | $6.75 | $5.15 | $1.60 |
| 10 | Szechuan Chicken | $6.75 | $8.25 | $-1.50 |
| 11 | Shrimp Egg Foo Young | $6.25 | $7.75 | $-1.50 |
| 12 | Mongolian Beef | $7.50 | $8.80 | $-1.30 |
| 13 | Beef Egg Foo Young | $6.25 | $7.50 | $-1.25 |
| 14 | Hunan Beef | $7.50 | $8.55 | $-1.05 |
| 15 | Szechuan Beef | $7.50 | $8.55 | $-1.05 |
| 16 | Beef with Garlic Sauce | $7.50 | $8.55 | $-1.05 |
| 17 | Boneless Spare Ribs | $5.50 | $6.50 | $-1.00 |
| 18 | Chicken Egg Foo Young | $5.95 | $6.80 | $-0.85 |
| 19 | Roast Pork Egg Foo Young | $5.95 | $6.80 | $-0.85 |
| 20 | Shrimp Fried Rice | $3.75 | $4.50 | $-0.75 |
Great China Buffet vs China — Which Should You Choose?
When comparing Great China Buffet and China menu prices, several factors come into play beyond just the per-item cost. Both restaurants share 1 food category (chinese), making them direct alternatives for diners deciding where to eat.
Great China Buffet is the better value pick when looking at average menu item pricing. With Great China Buffet averaging $5.29 per item and China at $5.79, the price difference of $0.50 per item can add up over multiple orders — especially for families or groups.
We track 183 menu items at Great China Buffet and 183 items at China, with 59 items appearing on both menus under the same name. This overlap lets you directly compare identical items to see which restaurant charges less.
Looking at ratings, Tie leads with Great China Buffet scoring 3/5 versus China at 3/5. While price matters, the overall dining experience and food quality reflected in these ratings are equally important factors in choosing between these two restaurants.
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Great China Buffet vs China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing these two restaurants on price, menu, and value
Is Great China Buffet or China cheaper?
Based on current menu data, Great China Buffet offers better average value. Great China Buffet averages $5.29 per item while China averages $5.79 per item. For the full ranked price list, see Great China Buffet cheapest items and China cheapest items.
Which restaurant has a bigger menu — Great China Buffet or China?
Both restaurants have similarly sized menus — Great China Buffet tracks 183 items and China tracks 183 items, with 59 shared menu items between them.
How many menu items do Great China Buffet and China share?
Great China Buffet and China have 59 overlapping menu items that appear on both menus under the same name. Great China Buffet has 124 exclusive items and China has 124 items not found at the other restaurant. The table above shows the biggest price gaps between identical items at each location.
Which has a better customer rating — Great China Buffet or China?
Both Great China Buffet and China are rated equally — 3/5 from customer reviews. The decision between the two comes down to price, menu variety, and personal preference rather than quality alone.
What type of food do Great China Buffet and China serve?
Both restaurants serve chinese. They share 1 food category, which makes them genuine alternatives for the same dining cravings. If you're looking for the best value within these categories, compare average prices in the key takeaways section above.
Where can I find the cheapest items at Great China Buffet and China?
For budget-friendly meals, check our dedicated cheap eats guides: the Great China Buffet cheapest menu items guide lists every item ranked by price from lowest to highest (average $5.29). The China cheapest menu items guide does the same (average $5.79). Both are updated September 2026.
How much can I save by choosing Great China Buffet over China?
Choosing Great China Buffet saves you approximately $0.50 per menu item on average. For a typical meal of 3–4 items, that adds up to roughly $1.75 in savings — meaningful for budget-conscious families or regular diners. Across a month of weekly visits, the cost difference can reach $7 or more.