What's your go-to local eatery from the Eugene/Springfield area? What do you like to get there, and why?

[u/Mike_Huber]

I've lived in the Eugene area all my life, and I've for sure had my go-tos if I'm ever in the mood for a certain something. But I've really been wanting to explore my taste buds a little more, and who better to ask for recommendations than the community itself?

So I want to hear from you on where your go-to food place is, and what your favorite menu item is to get. Whether it's from a restaurant, a food truck, a bar, et cetera, I want to hear it.

Preferably, don't recommend chains (regional or national), unless there's a REALLY good food item that's unique to the rest.

I look forward to what comes from this open discussion.

[u/Csplit22]

Where I’m from Asian buffets are a big deal so I’d end up at one pretty often with friends/ family. There are only two I’ve found in town. Each in the opposite side of town from each other. Occasionally I’ll get a craving for some mediocre Chinese food that I can try a bunch of different options for the same price, hence the buffet. Recently I tried the one by the university that only had a sign that says “ Asian buffet” ( 1933 Franklin) and I was impressed. The food was hot and mostly fresh. But my favorite part was they had a pho bar and it was some of the best I’ve had here in Eugene. The kung pao chicken was particularly good but I got it right when it was put on the buffet. Is it strange that a Chinese food buffet put me as close to home as ive been since I moved here? lol.

[u/Grlicbuttr → u/Csplit22]

I grew up with a similar thing and China Sun in Springfield is my happy/comfy place. Although the last time I was there, they weren't serving crab Rangoon and judgement-free endless 'goons is like...at least 50% of the reason I'm going to a buffet if I'm being real.

[u/vacant_mustache → u/Grlicbuttr]

Real talk on the ‘goons. That’s where I’m at too.