We got yellow rice and two entrees. Spent $ 5.25 and enjoyed out meal immensely. The two of us ate the meal and had enough left for breakfast the next morning. I can see some items would be better than others. If you get the broccoli with beef(it is not labeled beef and broccoli), you will get more broccoli than beef. But it is really nice broccoli and the sauce is well flavored. The chicken teriyaki was a little dry, but the sauce was great. I cut the meat smaller and then it was fine for me. The pork and mushrooms was loaded with fresh mushrooms. I really think you cannot do better for the money. I have eaten in a few other GJ Chinese spots that were not as tasty and way more expensive. So, this place will be my go-to for Chinese American cravings.
Christian M.
Place rating: 1 Grand Junction, CO
Terrible place to eat. Small selection and tiny portions. Can barely understand their English. They charge for every fortune cookie and soda refills. Don’t waste your time
Minny R.
Place rating: 4 Las Cruces, NM
–Cheap Chinese food. –Friendly staff. -$ 1.25 a scoop. My orange chicken and beef & broccoli was basted in an especially thick layer of lardy, gooey, whatever-they-put-on-it. Good place if you want to eat out, are craving Chinese, and don’t want to spend a bunch.
Rachael H.
Place rating: 4 Grand Junction, CO
This places is buck-a-scoop heaven. You know what you’re getting into the moment you enter. Hell, you probably know what you’re getting into the moment you pull into the parking lot. If you’re in the mood for a lard-fest smothered in sweet and sour saucy, this is the place. You have to appreciate it for what it is, ya know. Worth it. «4 stars» is relative. One complaint though: I’m not a big fan of the chow /lo mein. The noodles they use seem better suited to an Italian dish, so avoid that and you’re good.
Andrew W.
Place rating: 2 Denver, CO
I kept myself away because of the price. But, eventually, I caved. I was right, it was j as I expected. Bland and cheap. I ordered an unlabeled peppered chicken«scoop» on white rice with egg drop soup and a fountain Diet Coke. Pretty basic and a good safe bet on tradional items. My egg drop soup was bland, needed something, I just couldn’t put my finger on it. It looked right, that odd ever so yellow hue with stringy wispy organic shapes. Maybe as cheap as they are, they leave out the salt on purpose? Possible cutting corner technique? I did not get white rice, instead I was given a yellow attempt of fried rice which tasted exactly like rice with a carrot, a few peas and an egg chunk. To finish it off, my DC tasted terrible as if it was diluted or the syrup to carbonated water ratio was off. Once I dosed up my chicken dish with soy sauce, it actually tasted alright. Something else very bothersome. The plastic utensils are«midget» or «small persons» sized. I felt like I was eating at a tea party, with my pinky up. I wasn’t really with midgets at a tea party, but I sure felt like I was. As I sat eating over 30 minutes from 1:00p to 1:30p, only four people picked up to-go orders. I was the lonely dining customer. I’m not really sure I will come back. The bar has been dropped, to the floor maybe. As for what I paid? I guess I got exactly what I paid for; $ 5.40 worth.
Sarah Ann B.
Place rating: 4 Kailua-Kona, HI
Want cheep delicious Chinese food? Yes please! Welcome to your neighborhood ‘Bucket scoop’, your place for buffet style Chinese food at a hearty Buck-n-a-Quarter per scoop. Make an effort to get yourself known at this place. Tip well = get more bang for your bucket. Note: If you want fresher food, go during busy times, 12 – 1:30&6:00 — 8:30. Also, don’t forget to grab yourself a fortune cookie! They are 10 cents, and sitting on the left side of the register. Favs: Crab Cheese Wantons, Sesame Chicken, Mushroom Pork, Beef and Broccoli, and Egg Drop Soup. Their egg rolls are not the best, but they’re still cheap.