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Generally I'll visit an establishment at least three times prior to writing a review. A second or third visit to Mike Kwan's Gold Coin would be of surprise to me. CASH ONLY, with tax included $6.15 paid for my admission to this buffet-style meal. Kid's under the age of four eat for $2. It was surprisingly busy.
The "buffet", in its entirety:
Won-Ton Crisps
Fried Rice
Chow Mein
Mixed Vegetables
French Fries
Egg Roll Halves
Fried Chicken
Hot Wings
Sweet & Sour Pork
Here in lay my greatest criticism; Yes, technically, there is more than one Chinese item among the food set out in large trays for an individual to return to as many times as they like. In no other way does the Gold Coin overlap with common consumer expectation of a "Chinese Buffet." So, why was it so busy? Because, for a tick north of five bucks a person could gluttonously stuff themselves with the above items; it is better thought of as an economical "family-style" meal. If it was advertised as such, I bet Mike's would get better reviews as people wouldn't feel mislead when they walked in, and the balance of Chinese, to American, to Italian, to Mexican to whatever cultural dishes would be freed up as well. It has its redeeming qualities, which is why it didn't get the single start rating; it's clean, inexpensive, and seemed like a friendly casual atmosphere.
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