This is my favorite restaurant. Since a young kid, I've always felt welcomed here with my family. I used to joke and call it Chicken on a stick (hands down, my favorite dish there... my absolute favorite... nobody does it better. probably not even their best one considering all of the unique food prepared). It is a great family environment, offering a great selection for anyone, and caters to just about anyone's needs. Some specialties aren't always there, but they have incredible consistency. The smells are amazing and have a lot to offer. Spicy, savory, sweet. Teriyaki, rice, chicken. Pork, beef... and some incredible seafood incomparable to many other spaces in the area. I can't label any teriyaki or Chinese buffet style restaurant as my favorite; But, I make an exception for this restaurant. It is an incredible baseline for so many others in the the pacific northwest who each share their unique blends of spices and creative dishes. Its here i learned to like crab. Its here I explored different dishes. Its here I finally decided I love sushi. I don't know how they do it. 11 out of 10, I hope to see this place flourish for generations. There's plenty of spaces for people to sit, places to park; Large groups, small groups. It's even a walk from the lacey library; and if you eat more than you anticipated... you could even go to the movies. Being right off I 5, you could even catch a bus and get there from Tacoma. It's one of the greatest spots in Thurston County and I will always cherish my memories here. I hope to see it continue with the great staff and people who make this place a safe space. Did I say 11 out of 10, I should say 11 out of 5.... Ratings don't do this place justice. It is my favorite restaurant. There are many others I like too, but this one is one of the best. It's also one of few places you can get good fresh steamed buns and heart shaped cookies.