Lin's House

400 W Center St, Greenwood, AR 72936, United States
+1 479-996-9096
$$$ Chinese restaurant
(1,243 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Lin's House, a hidden gem nestled in Greenwood, Arkansas, where Chinese culinary traditions come to life. Located conveniently at 400 W Center St, Lin's House presents a delightful buffet experience that transcends the ordinary. If you're seeking flavors that transport you straight to China, then this is your destination.

Lin's House specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine with a diverse menu that features something for everyone. Indulge in their House Specialties, where dishes like Orange Flavored Chicken and General Tso's Chicken promise a symphony of sweet and savory flavors that dance on your palate. For seafood lovers, don't miss out on the Seafood Delight or the harmonious Happy Family dish, which combines a medley of meats and vegetables. Vegetarian diners will delight in the Vegetable Deluxe while health-conscious diners can savor the Steamed Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables — both prepared with the utmost care and freshness.

The atmosphere at Lin's House is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for family gatherings, casual outings with friends, or simply treating yourself to a comforting meal. The vibrant decor, reminiscent of traditional Chinese aesthetics, coupled with the friendly service enhances your dining experience. Customers have raved about the cleanliness of the restaurant, and how the attentive staff ensures that you're well taken care of — a guarantee that you won't leave thirsty or hungry!

The buffet is a standout feature, offering a well-curated selection of delectable dishes. Regular patrons swear by the freshness of the food, stating that it’s not just a typical buffet experience. Instead, the dishes are consistently replenished, ensuring you’re served only the best. As one satisfied customer, Jennifer Hing, mentioned, it’s “worth the drive even if you do not live in Greenwood.” The smiles of the staff and the genuine conversations with the owner add a personal touch that's hard to find elsewhere.

Don’t just take it from us — customer reviews speak volumes. David Tharp fondly remembers his first visit, expressing surprise at the quality of the food despite a late Sunday visit. Another pleased guest, Isabella Marianna Barrios, praised the restaurant for its cleanliness — she felt at ease during her meal, thanks to the thoughtful setup of the buffet.

Whether you're a local or just passing through, make Lin's House your go-to spot for an extraordinary Chinese dining experience. With a price point that’s easy on the wallet and flavors that linger on your taste buds, you’ll find yourself returning in no time. Just remember to bring your appetite!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has drive-through
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Has all you can eat
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 09:30 PM

1243 Reviews
Jennifer Hing

10 Dec 2025

A good solid Chinese buffet. I could not try a few of the selections because of my bell pepper allergy, but they smelled really good. Worth the drive even if you do not live in Greenwood. I enjoyed a Sunday night buffet for just under $13 a person.

David Tharp

20 Nov 2025

We came here, not sure what to expect. This was an old Sonic, and in 2002, the Lins House bought it and began their journey. I have seen it driving through Greenwood but never stopped. Boy, how I was missing out. This has got to be the best Chinese food restaurant in the Rover Valley area. We visited about 7 pm on a Sunday and expected half warm food. Wrong! The food was hot and fresh, and the place was alive with people buzzing, laughing, and enjoying their time. There was even a birthday dinner taking place. Our wait staff was good. She came by our table 3 times, taking empty plates and refilling the drinks. Now, let's get to the old Sonic comment I made earlier. You could not tell this was an old drive-through as they have remodeled and updated, inside and out, to a like-new beautiful and vibrant establishment. It's cozy, warm, inviting, and beautifully laid out with unity and conformity in design. It's super clean, luxurious, and rich in Chinese beauty showcased through art and design. I still can not believe how absolutely amazing this reaturant is. In fact, I don't intend on going to Fort Smith anymore for my Chinese cravings fix. The price for supper was about $17 each for a drink+buffet, so it's a little on the upper end of the dollar value, but..... it makes up for it with fresh hot food, a great atmosphere, good service, food selection, and variety, so the value is there. I will go back again and again.

Cody Pafford

31 Oct 2025

The buffet appears small, but all the items are quality. The help staff was quick to keep our drinks filled. The food is fantastic. Everything I had on my plate tasted fresh and delicious. The place wasn’t super busy, but the atmosphere was great. I would highly recommend!

Kathryn O'Brian

25 Oct 2025

Staff is so nice,service is quick and they check on you through out your visit, it's not uncommon to have a friendly encounter with the owner and the food is very good, hot and plentiful, restaurant and restrooms are clean. We have never had a bad visit.

Isabella Marianna Barrios

14 Oct 2025

My partner and I tried Lin’s for the first time today, and it was great! The staff were all extremely nice, and very attentive. I have OCD and buffets can really freak me out sometimes, but this place was extremely clean! I really love that they don’t put huge vats of each thing out, so they change it more often. It really put my mind at ease. The food itself was great! Everything was hot and fresh, and nothing was too salty. They had a great selection of desserts as well. We’ll definitely be back!

Kivalina Lawrence

18 Sep 2025

Stopped in for lunch with a coworker today and was not disappointed. Everything was cooked just right and the honey chicken was really tasty. Our server was friendly and very attentive. A reasonable price with lots of selection. I will definitely come again with a bigger appetite. Bonus points for being locally owned!

Grant Harkreader

09 Sep 2025

Excellent food. Very fresh and plenty of options. Service was great.

Chuck Fondren

23 Aug 2025

Absolutely love this place! Have t done a review in a while on this wonderful place, so here it is.First off the restrooms are always clean and there is always parking with handicap able parking right by the front door. Everytime that my family and I have came to dine here it's been a 5 star experience. Always greeted with a smile and a friendly face. We've never had to wait to be seated and, the waitresses have always stayed on top of things and made sure that we were taken care of. Our cups are never empty. The food, my goodness they always have a variety of different kinds of chickens, pork, beef, soups, egg/spring rolls, fried biscuits, noodles fruits, and deserts. It's always hot and fresh! They even have ice cream which my kids love. Hands down the best Chinese food around here period. I actually took some pics this time so I hope that this review was helpful to all who are looking for a great place to dine by yourself, on a date or with your family. Thank you for your time and God bless.

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