RESTAURANT: China Wok, Ruston, LA

RESTAURANT: China Wok All-You-Can-Eat Buffet & Mongolian Barbecue; Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

LOCATION: 601 S. Vienna St.(@ California Ave.), Ruston, LA 71270; 318-251-8378

ONE OF THE DATES WE VISITED THE RESTAURANT: 3-1-09

PRICE RANGE: $6-$15

FAVORITE FOOD: Mongolian Barbecue; Seafood medley

OTHER GREAT FOODS: Sesame Chicken, Egg Foo Yong, Crab Mayonnaise, General Tso Chicken, Crab Rangoon Wontons, Honey Chicken, Seafood Bun

FOOD WE LIKED LEAST: The China Wok doesn't have any mediocre food!

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: Delicious food, Blue Bell ice cream, clean restaurant, and friendly, attentive service; Other Asians dine there—always a good sign.

SPECIALS: Tailgating specials (call); 10% discount for students, faculty, firemen, police, and seniors >62 with ID.

APPEARANCE: Neat and clean

SERVER: N/A

SERVICE: Excellent—warm and friendly

UNIQUE FEATURES: Delicious Mongolian Barbecue—the only one in the area; though they specialize in the Chinese buffet, they also have an extensive menu from which you can order. They have buffet or menu, take-out, & tailgating specials for picnics or sports fans.

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE: N/A

COMMENTS: They serve all-you-can-eat Blue Bell ice cream—usual flavors = chocolate, butter pecan, chocolate mint, strawberry, vanilla. Their food is DEElicious. There is no other Chinese food to compare in north Louisiana. . . and we've tried them all! We WILL be back!

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