Cookville has a variety of attractions that bring visitors into the city. From antique and craft shops, to shopping and strip malls, there are a number of things to keep you busy throughout the day. If you prefer outdoor activities, take a stroll through the historic city, or ride a bike through the the local parks. There is something for everyone. Several eateries are throughout the city, including a variety of Chinese restaurants.
Panda Garden provides buffet dining at a low price. Its buffet is available throughout the day, with dinner prices a bit higher than the price of the lunch buffet. Standard dishes are offered daily that include sweet and sour chicken, sauteed vegetables, vegetable lo mein, fried rice, steamed rice, and several mild American dishes. Evening dining adds crab legs and shrimp entrees to the buffet. Casual dining provides a friendly, comfortable atmosphere.
Panda Garden Buffet
166 S. Willow Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-5986
New China offers both a full buffet and basic menu of Chinese dishes at affordable prices. The restaurant is located across from the Walmart shopping center, and the buffet is offered for both lunch and dinner. Two buffet lines include popular items such as chicken and broccoli, vegetable mei fun, Mongolian beef, chicken teriyaki, and a full soup and dessert bar.
New China
768 S. Jefferson Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-2988
This restaurant is another casual dining establishment with buffet and menu options. The buffet offers fewer selections than New China, but the buffet includes all of the basics that are always fresh. The buffet includes sweet and sour chicken, vegetable lo mein, vegetable fried rice, honey chicken, chicken and broccoli, and chicken teriyaki. Seafood dishes are a favorite when ordering from the menu, including the beef and scallop delight, Szechuan sea scallops, and Hunan shrimp and chicken.
A Taste of China
1068 N. Washington Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9388
