New China

Absolutely disgusting is all I have to say. Disgusting - absolutely disgusting.That's New China Buffet in Hardeeville, South Carolina.

Driving home to South Florida from Hendersonville, North Carolina, I found myself at exit 5, just miles north from the Georgia border. Heavy rains and an already long weekend meant I was spending the night in Hardeeville.

Checking into my hotel, I found a number of local area menus on the counter. Turns out New China Buffet was right across the street. According to the menu, all one must do to receive a discount was to show their hotel key.

Cold, unappetizing, and disgusting looking food. Table was sticky and my server spoke to someone on the phone in - I presume - Chinese the entire time.

No duck sauce for the egg rolls or fried rice. Chicken meals were - I hope - actually chicken. I'm not sure what the spare rib tips tasted like. All items - with the exception of the soup - were cold.

I did save a dollar on the meal by presenting my hotel room key. Having traveled all weekend and not wanting to start an argument, I just paid and left.

When stopping in Hardeeville, South Carolina, you should skip the New China Buffet at exit 5.

William E. Lewis, Jr.
Vero Beach, Florida.