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| - This is a buffet, a VERY large buffet, with a huge variety of food. I think the other reviewers have given a pretty accurate description though (the building is run down and a bit tired, there are better places in Madison, etc), I would not be as harsh on the food.
I've eaten here 3 or 4 times, for work, usually when in a rush (and have NEVER had any problems with food safety). My approach, I end up doing 3 or 4 plates. Each time, I take a little bit of a few things, and see what I really like. Some of the items are going to be hit or miss. Yes, definitely, some of the less popular items are going to sit there a long time. But, there are popular items that I have seen them putting out fresh dishes numerous times while there. And yes, they do it the right way (I managed a restaurant for over 3 years, and was a baker for 3 years...I know food safety).
I'll keep going here. It's not going to be on the top of my list but, if you set your expectations for what this place is, they actually do a decent job. It's an inexpensive, huge Chinese buffet, in a poorer and run-down part of Madison (serving a poorer and less fortunate clientele) with all sorts of food selection.
However, if you want some of the best quality and freshest, it's not Hong Kong Cafe.
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