Golden Chopsticks

Golden Chopsticks, located at 225 Cypress Edge Dr. in Palm Coast, FL, opened in August 2024 in the former Golden Corral building, which had closed a few years earlier. It is a typical Chinese buffet offering a wide variety of buffet-style dishes. Lunch is $13.99, or $18.99 all day on holidays, and dinner is $18.99 on both weekdays and weekends.

Since it opened, we have visited several times. On most days, it is average for a buffet. However, the restaurant was closed for two days by the health department in May 2025 due to rodents and flies. It has also received several serious food preparation violations, including using an unapproved food supplier that had not been inspected or approved by the FDA or USDA.

Earlier this year, we decided to give the restaurant another chance. That visit was our last, and we will likely never return. Much of the food was at room temperature and seemed unsafe. After leaving, we contacted the health department to report what we found. An inspector returned to the restaurant, which resulted in several additional violations, though none led to another closure.

SERVICE: The service was typical for a buffet: the server took our drink order, brought the drinks, and cleared plates. Given the limited role, I would rate the service 3 out of 10.

FOOD: The food was bland and did not appear to be kept at the required temperature. I would rate it 4 out of 10.

Overall, I would rate this restaurant 3.5 out of 10.


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