When entering Hunan Wok a large buffet is immediately noticeable, with possibly the largest selection in Oklahoma City. Although I am not a fan of Chinese buffets, and for the most part I do not think they serve "real" Chinese food, the buffet at Hunan Wok is a step in the right direction with no MSG and enough variety that flavorful items can be found. A Mongolian barbecue is available, something that I think vastly improves a normal buffet. I have never seen the buffet closed during any hours the restaurant is open, and food seems to be refreshed fairly often.

Unlike many buffet restaurants, however, Hunan Wok has a fairly extensive menu with interesting dishes. I have talked to the staff on several occasions and I find them to be quite knowledgeable about Chinese cuisine, purposely introducing more traditional Chinese dishes in addition to ones that are most familiar to Americans. They will recommend dishes, and will not insult your intelligence by saying "everything is good."

One item I think is very good is the Bean Curd Family Style modified to be a spicy Hunan style dish. For a while I was on the hunt for the best family style tofu dish, and I found Hunan Wok's to be one of the better ones. I have complimented the owners and staff that this dish tasted very authentic, and they have assured me that there are even more authentic offerings on the menu such as Moo Shu Pork, Orange Peel Chicken, or any of the shrimp dishes (especially Szechuan Shrimp).

Moo shu pork at Hunan Wok

I appreciate the fact that they are trying to give the public something besides the typical buffet. The prices are low enough that I do not mind experimenting with different dishes. So far I have had several good ones.