Ispoon - Wisconsin Rapids

This is undoubtedly the top Chinese buffet in the region. The food is always served hot, and there’s a wide selection of sushi options. My kids really enjoy eat... read more This is undoubtedly the top Chinese buffet in the region. The food is always served hot, and there’s a wide selection of sushi options. My kids really enjoy eating here too! They also offer a salad bar, various soups, and, of course, an ice cream machine.

I dined at this restaurant with my family while we were in the area, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. Despite being labeled as one of the b... read more I dined at this restaurant with my family while we were in the area, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. Despite being labeled as one of the better buffets in Wisconsin, the food felt stale and didn't meet expectations. What troubled me most, however, was the cleanliness of the place. There was a leak from the ceiling that was dripping a brown liquid, and the carpet looked dirty, possibly even moldy. Everything had an unpleasant stickiness to it, which was off-putting. Moreover, a significant portion of the buffet was closed on a Saturday afternoon, which was surprising; one would expect everything to be fresh and fully stocked. Given the overall lack of cleanliness, I cannot recommend this restaurant. The only fresh option available was the salad bar. On a positive note, the staff was friendly. I hope they make improvements in the future.

Our meal was served cold, and several dishes appeared stale and dry, as if they had been left over from the previous night's dinner. We brought this to the atte... read more Our meal was served cold, and several dishes appeared stale and dry, as if they had been left over from the previous night's dinner. We brought this to the attention of four different staff members, but no action was taken. When I mentioned it again while paying, the cashier informed me that the heaters were off. They shouldn't have been operating under those conditions. Even the cold items, like salads, were dry and unappealing. I will NOT be returning.

Ispoon is the only genuine choice for a Chinese buffet in the area and it’s fairly decent. The selection is typical for a buffet, nothing particularly exception... read more Ispoon is the only genuine choice for a Chinese buffet in the area and it’s fairly decent. The selection is typical for a buffet, nothing particularly exceptional. My wife and kids really enjoy the egg drop soup. The soft serve ice cream with toppings was tasty. I didn’t feel adventurous enough to try the sushi. There was a lot of food on the buffet, but it didn’t seem like it was being replenished often.

Ispoon is a Chinese buffet restaurant with a reasonable price, a diverse menu, and tasty dishes. However, when I arrived about 30 minutes after opening, the foo... read more Ispoon is a Chinese buffet restaurant with a reasonable price, a diverse menu, and tasty dishes. However, when I arrived about 30 minutes after opening, the food on the steam tables was only at room temperature, suggesting they hadn’t heated it properly yet. Due to this, I would give Ispoon an overall rating of 3 stars.