The Best Chinese Restaurants in Yuma

Lin's Grand Buffet tops Yuma's Chinese food scene, where jalapeno chicken and kung pao earn repeat praise across 3,753 reviews.

By The Scoop Editorial Team · How we pick · Updated September 2026

Lin's Grand Buffet

★★★★★ 4.1 · 3753 reviews

Open 11 AM–9 PM daily

The variety and freshness divide here runs on timing. Come at lunch and you'll find hot kung pao chicken prepared exactly right, jalapeno chicken locals call amazing, and head-on shrimp that justifies the visit. A server named Kira gets called out for her smile and attentiveness. Regulars confirm the lunch window delivers the best experience, when the line keeps everything turning over. Dinner runs affordable for the quality. The parking lot is spacious and the jalapeno chicken alone keeps regulars coming back.

"…the portion sizes are large, the chicken wings aren't tiny, nor are the butterflied shrimp…"Verified review

Best for: Weekday lunch when the line keeps food turning

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1605 S Pacific Ave, Yuma

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1605 S Pacific Ave, Yuma

2No. 2 in Yuma

EAT Asian Super Buffet

★★★★★ 4.1 · 1289 reviews

Open 10:30 AM–9 PM daily

Variety and value split by time of day. The lunch buffet delivers fresh sushi, a Mongolian grill station, soups reviewers call amazing, and dessert options at a budget-friendly price that beats the dinner rate. Regulars note the sweet spot is when food rotates frequently and everything runs hot. The spread is wide: sushi bar, salad bar, American comfort dishes, and a range of Asian standards. The soups stand out, and the sushi gets genuine praise from reviewers who know fresh fish. Aim for the lunch window to catch the kitchen firing on all cylinders.

"All you can eat buffet with really good options, including fresh sushi & Mongolian platters."Verified review

Best for: Lunch sushi and Mongolian grill at 1 PM

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1960 E Palo Verde St, Yuma

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1960 E Palo Verde St, Yuma

3No. 3 in Yuma

Sesame's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.2 · 536 reviews

Open 11 AM–8:30 PM most days, closed Mon

Lunches are affordable and include soup, rice, and your main dish. Kung pao chicken, orange chicken, and egg foo young all show up in reviews with concrete praise. The coconut curry soup earns repeat mentions. Pickup is fast and delivery turns around quickly.

"It was so good. Large portions, everyone had leftovers."Verified review

Best for: Takeout lunch with guaranteed leftovers

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11274 S Fortuna Rd Ste I-8, Yuma

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11274 S Fortuna Rd Ste I-8, Yuma

4No. 4 in Yuma

Yummy Yummy

★★★★★ 3.8 · 233 reviews

Maria brought her family recipes from Mexicali and runs the place with staff who speak Spanish. The sweet and sour chicken is the standout dish, and the Mongolian beef shows up juicy with spice. Fried rice and the house Special Rice draw repeat orders. Portions are generous for the price, and the flavor hits home for locals who grew up on this style of Chinese food.

"Hands down Yummy Yummy offers some of the most amazing Chinese dishes and they're always made fresh."Verified review

Best for: Mexicali-style Chinese with standout sweet and sour

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2241 S Avenue A #23, Yuma

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2241 S Avenue A #23, Yuma

How Yuma's Top Chinese Restaurants Compare

How Yuma's top Chinese Restaurants compare across key factors
Business	Price	Hours	Known for
Lin's Grand Buffet Top Pick	Moderate	11 AM–9 PM	Weekday lunch when the line keeps food turning

EAT Asian Super Buffet	Moderate	10:30 AM–9 PM	Lunch sushi and Mongolian grill at 1 PM
Sesame's Kitchen	Inexpensive	11 AM–8:30 PM	Takeout lunch with guaranteed leftovers
Yummy Yummy	Not listed	Not listed	Mexicali-style Chinese with standout sweet and sour

What People Are Saying

★★★★★

Very satisfied with the food, very good customer service. They have the best sushi in town.

EAT Asian Super Buffet

★★★★★

The food was great! We got the sweet and sour chicken, fried rice and seafood fried rice, all were 5 stars for sure!

Sesame's Kitchen

★★★★★

The flavor and food and the amount served for the family combinations are alot.

Yummy Yummy

Eating Chinese in Yuma

Yuma sits twenty minutes from the border at San Luis, where the line between Arizona and Sonora runs through half the family kitchens in town. That proximity shows up in places like Yummy Yummy, where Mexicali family recipes shape the flavor profile. The snowbird season nearly doubles the county population every winter, and the buffet spots see that reflected in packed parking lots at Gateway Park and along busy commercial corridors. Chinese food here competes with serious homestyle Mexican cooking, so the spots that last earn their keep on flavor and portion value, not novelty.

What to Know Before You Choose

Look for a menu that balances familiar Americanized dishes with authentic regional options like Sichuan mapo tofu or Cantonese roast duck, not just sweet-and-sour everything.
Check if they make their own dumplings and wontons in-house rather than buying frozen, which shows up in texture and flavor immediacy.
Ask whether the kitchen can adjust spice and heat levels honestly, especially for dishes like kung pao or twice-cooked pork that depend on proper seasoning balance.
Notice if the vegetable stir-fries arrive crisp and bright, not limp or greasy, since wok technique and heat control separate good kitchens from mediocre ones.
See if they offer whole fish preparations like steamed or salt-and-pepper style, which require fresher sourcing and more skill than pre-portioned proteins.
Confirm they use quality soy sauce and sesame oil, not just the industrial stuff, which you can taste in fried rice, lo mein, and finishing sauces.
Check if the hot-and-sour or egg drop soup has depth and clarity instead of tasting like cornstarch paste, a reliable litmus test for broth standards.

Questions Yuma Locals Ask

Who has the best Chinese food in Yuma?

LINS GRAND BUFFET ranks first with jalapeño chicken and head-on shrimp that earn repeat visits across 3,753 reviews. Sesame's Kitchen offers the best value per dollar with lunch combos at $11.50 that pack two meals. EAT Asian Super Buffet brings variety with a sushi bar and Mongolian grill, though food temperature varies by timing.

Which Chinese restaurant has the biggest portions in Yuma?

Sesame's Kitchen delivers the largest single servings. The lunch combo includes soup, rice, and a main dish large enough to split or save for later. Diners consistently mention leftovers. The Jumbo Shrimp Teriyaki Bowl and egg foo yung both arrive oversized. Takeout containers pack full.

What's the best Chinese buffet in Yuma?

LINS GRAND BUFFET leads on selection and specific standout dishes like jalapeño chicken and butterflied shrimp. Lunch service outperforms dinner, when trays thin after 7pm. EAT Asian Super Buffet offers more variety with sushi and Mongolian grill options, but food temperature inconsistency makes timing critical. Both charge moderate buffet pricing.

Where can I get spicy Chinese food in Yuma?

Sesame's Kitchen prepares Kung Pao Shrimp with real heat, marked spicy on the menu and delivering actual kick. LINS GRAND BUFFET serves jalapeño chicken with noticeable spice. Both allow customization. If you want control over heat level, Sesame's Kitchen accommodates requests since dishes are made to order rather than sitting on a buffet line.

What time should I go to a Chinese buffet in Yuma to get the freshest food?

Lunch service between 11:30am and 1pm sees the most consistent turnover at both LINS GRAND BUFFET and EAT Asian Super Buffet. Trays refill frequently during this window. Avoid the tail end of dinner service after 7pm, when selection shrinks and items sit longer. Weekday lunches generally outperform weekend dinners for freshness.

Which Chinese restaurant in Yuma is best for takeout?

Sesame's Kitchen built its reputation on takeout. Orders come ready on time, pack well, and stay hot during the drive. Portion sizes make splitting or saving leftovers easy. The lunch combo format travels better than buffet containers. LINS GRAND BUFFET also offers takeout, but the buffet model means you're packing your own selections rather than receiving made-to-order dishes.

Are there cheap Chinese food options in Yuma?

Sesame's Kitchen charges $11.50 for lunch combos that include soup, rice, and a main dish with portions large enough to stretch into two meals. That makes it the most inexpensive per serving. LINS GRAND BUFFET and EAT Asian Super Buffet both price at moderate buffet rates, with lunch around $18 per person at EAT and similar at LINS.

Do Yuma Chinese restaurants get busier during snowbird season?

Winter months bring noticeably higher traffic to all three spots as seasonal residents arrive. Buffets see longer waits during the November through March window, especially on weekends. Sesame's Kitchen closed Mondays help manage kitchen workload. Visiting during weekday lunch hours, even in season, avoids the worst crowds and ensures fresher buffet turnover.

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