Buffet Service, Your Way
New Century Buffet serves an all-you-can-eat buffet built around typical Chinese standards. Guests can settle in for dine-in service or take the meal to go with takeaway. The format keeps the visit simple: choose a plate, return for more, and move at your own pace.
The buffet setup suits a quick stop as well as a longer meal. It works for a solo lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a shared table where everyone wants a different mix. The food stays on the buffet line, so the pace stays steady and the choice stays open. See the buffet menu gives the broader food picture, while the dining room handles the rest with table service and seating.
A buffet visit also gives people room to build a meal in stages. One trip can start light, with a small plate and a quick look around. The next pass can add more food, or the meal can stay modest and finish fast. Dine-in keeps that rhythm at the table. Takeaway shifts the same format into a box or bag for later, with no need to stay and settle in.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so a planned visit can be arranged ahead of time.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Guests can use the free parking lot or free street parking near the restaurant.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are all in place for guests who need them.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Checkout can be handled with a card or a phone, so guests can keep payment simple at the end of the meal.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs Children are welcome, and high chairs are available for younger diners.
- Who comes here
- Groups · Tourists The room suits larger parties and out-of-town visitors, with space for shared plates and a slower meal.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Quiet The dining room stays calm and low-key, so guests can settle in for a meal without much noise around the table.
About New Century Buffet
New Century Buffet is a buffet restaurant at 868 Jackman St in El Cajon. It serves Chinese food in a casual, quiet setting. The dining room supports dine-in meals, table service, and private dining room use. Takeaway and delivery are also available.
The buffet format keeps the meal simple. Guests move through a spread built around Chinese standards, then return for another plate as they like. The restaurant also serves a salad bar, vegetarian options, dessert, coffee, and a bar on site. Lunch and dinner service run through the week, with Monday through Thursday and Sunday hours from 11 AM to 9 PM. Friday and Saturday service runs until 9:30 PM. A visit can start with a quick plate or a slower meal at a table.
The space works for solo dining, groups, tourists, and families with children. High chairs are available. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access are part of the visit. Reservations are accepted. Payment can be made with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Parking includes a free parking lot and free of charge street parking. The restaurant also offers on-site services, catering, and a quick bite option. Its menu includes lunch on weekdays, and the kitchen serves all-you-can-eat meals alongside comfort food and a local specialty. Guests can choose a first plate, return for another, and finish with dessert.
Meals Across The Day
Lunch and dinner both fit here. The restaurant stays open for a casual meal when the day starts to slow down, and the quiet setting leaves room for conversation without much fuss. People can eat on site, order delivery, or arrange catering for a larger gathering.
That range makes the place useful beyond a single visit. A lunch break can stay short. A dinner can stretch out. Catering brings the same kitchen to a group setting, while delivery keeps the meal at home or at work. The service style stays direct in each case, with the buffet format at the center and the dining room, delivery, or catering option chosen around it.
Delivery works well when the meal needs to arrive ready for the table. Catering suits a larger order where the food needs to cover more than one plate. Lunch can move fast, while dinner leaves more room for a slower pace and a second helping. The quiet room supports both, and the casual setting keeps the meal from feeling formal.
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Easy To Plan
Reservations are accepted, so a visit can be set ahead of time. Payment works with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Those options keep the checkout simple after a meal or a pickup order.
Parking is straightforward too. There is a free parking lot and free of charge street parking. The entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible, and the restaurant also has wheelchair-accessible car park access. That makes the stop easier to plan for groups, families, and anyone who wants a practical meal without extra steps.
A reservation can help shape the visit around a set time, especially for a group meal or a dinner stop. After the meal, payment moves quickly with a card or mobile tap. Drivers can choose the lot or the street, then head inside through the accessible entrance without a long walk from the car.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens at 11 AM every day. Monday through Thursday and Sunday close at 9 PM, while Friday and Saturday close at 9:30 PM. That gives diners a clear window for lunch, an early dinner, or a later Friday or Saturday meal.
Can a table be reserved?
Reservations are accepted. Guests who want a set plan can arrange the visit ahead of time and choose a time that fits the day. It is a practical option for a group or a meal with a fixed schedule.
What parking is available?
Free parking lot and free of charge street parking are both available. Guests can choose the spot that is closest or easiest for their route in. That makes arrival simple before heading to the entrance.
Which payment methods are accepted?
The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Guests can choose the method that is already in their wallet or phone. That keeps checkout quick at the end of the meal.
Is the restaurant accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are all available. Guests using mobility aids can plan a visit with each part of the stop covered from arrival to the table. It supports a sit-down meal without extra steps at the door or inside.
Is the restaurant suitable for children?
The restaurant is good for kids, and high chairs are available. Families can bring younger diners and plan on seating that works for them. It keeps the meal simple for a mixed-age table.
