Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Normal: 6:57 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (309) 454-4848 to confirm.
Location & directions
1950 East College AvenueNormal, IL 61761
About Imperial Buffet
Imperial Buffet is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 1950 East College Avenue in Normal, Illinois. It is one of 57 places to eat and drink we list in Normal.
Imperial Buffet is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
You can visit for dine-in. On the menu: American dishes and Japanese dishes.
For questions or orders, call (309) 454-4848.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant · American, Japanese
- Address
- 1950 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
- Phone
- (309) 454-4848
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Imperial Buffet’s weekday schedule with 244 other Chinese restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:07 PM.
In total it is open about 73.5 hours a week, 4 hours more than the local median of 70. 91% of Chinese restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Imperial Buffet is one of them.
Compared with 244 other Chinese restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Illinois
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
We don’t have Imperial Buffet’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef | 62% | $13.92 |
| Chicken | 62% | $11.95 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 59% | $4.06 |
| Beef | 57% | $12.39 |
| Shrimp | 57% | $10.95 |
| Crab Rangoon | 54% | $7.20 |
| Sesame Chicken | 52% | $13.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 50% | $12.95 |
Calculated from 56 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Imperial Buffet there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (7), Cafes & Coffee (5), Bakeries & Desserts (5), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (4).
Competition is light: 2 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is Panda Express, 0.7 mi away.
12 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaMonical's Pizza0.4 mi
- KoreanSeoul Mama Bloomington0.4 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPanera Bread0.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodSonic0.4 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexFiesta Ranchera0.4 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Imperial Buffet's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Imperial Buffet open on Sunday?
Yes, Imperial Buffet is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Imperial Buffet located?
Imperial Buffet is located at 1950 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761.
What is the phone number of Imperial Buffet?
You can call Imperial Buffet at (309) 454-4848.
Does Imperial Buffet offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Imperial Buffet. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Imperial Buffet open late?
No, Imperial Buffet usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Imperial Buffet?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Imperial Buffet. Nearby options include Monical's Pizza (0.4 mi), Seoul Mama Bloomington (0.4 mi), and Panera Bread (0.4 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Imperial Buffet?
2 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Panda Express, 0.7 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 56 menus with 7,254 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.18, and half of all items are priced between $8.65 and $16.51.
Nearby places
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