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Flaming Buffet

2.8 (161 reviews)
InexpensiveBuffets, Chinese
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Lomein, fried rice and inedible beef broccoli
Bridget T.

I've struggled with doing this review for a few weeks now and I came to conclusion that it has to be said. I'm not a huge fan of buffets however since the birthday girl chose this place I went along with it. Upon arriving we were greeted and told to pick a seat. The place is rather outdated nothing at all to brag about. Being greeted by the man at the entrance was the absolute best part of the service from here on out. We placed our drink orders which were way overpriced but anywho we then proceeded to see what was available on the buffet. I was shocked by the fact there was no orange chicken, or sesame or garlic chicken because this is a Chinese buffet correct? I settled for egg drop soup, crab Rangoons, fried rice and sweet sour chicken. The rice, rangoons and soup were the best things that were offered on the buffet. The chicken was dry and tough and honestly nothing on the buffet seemed fresh. My grandson got pizza, smoked sausage and lomein off the buffet and the only edible thing on his plate was the lomein. The available items on the buffet were not what I would have imagined and everything looked leftover and poorly prepared. Still celebrating we then thought Oh let's try fruit and dessert which was no better. Unripened grapes with seeds, oranges hard and not sweet, jello tough and hard no jiggle at all (in my grandsons voice) and the banana pudding was more like slop and cookies. Overall this was a complete waste of $86 and the birthday girl who turned 73 by the way was so disappointed that she chose this place when there were so many other options. We had enough so we asked for our check. We received it placed the money on the clip she brought the change back and proceeded to stand there. We're allowing the birthday girl to open her cards and gift. The woman then asks "no tip?" Mind you no matter how bad the food is we always leave a tip and we had intended to leave a minimal tip considering we served ourselves and the only thing this woman had done was brought out 5 drinks which she didn't even have to refill and it's rude to ask for a tip while people are still talking or drinking etc. I asked for a to go cup and the woman pouted, walked off and never came back. Hopefully she was gathering cleaning supplies to clean up the women's bathroom as it was a disgusting mess. Needless to say I made the executive decision to remove the tip as there was absolutely nothing tip worthy about the food or service.

A lady snapping the fresh green beans. Very nice.
C N.

Flaming buffet is a great value for the price. They have your trash frozen chicken nuggets and wontons like every place, but they also have plenty of vegetables and other options. During my last visit I saw a lady snapping the fresh green beans. There is even a bar where you can make a stir fry bowl and a guy will sear it up for you. My only two complaints are the weird programming they have on tv and the overall cleanliness and experience. They chose tv channels like CNN and charity infomercials that seems to be a subliminal signal to leave. Also the place could be just more clean, buckets of food less sloppy, better forks, better quality vegetables, etc.

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Nadia M.

Im surprised at how low rating this location has but im happy we secided to try it out . As soon as you walk inn the place was super packed and we had to wait, to my surprise it wasnt long at all . They had alot of different variety of food and it all was delicious. The server was very attentive and kept our drinks refilled best fried shrimp ive had full of flavor the ambiance was nice but it was full so a bit loud ,something i dont mind at all will be going again

Kurt V.

The decadent side of me really digs this place! This place has a great selection of food items to choose from and honestly is sure to please almost any palate. I like to start at their Mongolian grill station and choose my items that will be going into my stir fry. While it is cooking I usually go make myself a plate of chilled shrimp & cocktail sauce, a few crab Rangoon, and an egg roll. Then I go back to the grill station and pick up my creation. That is round 1. Round 2 typically is more shrimp, some sweet and sour chicken, and a gyoza or two. Then comes round 3, yes, the decadence continues... Round 3 is typically a fruit and or dessert round. I love their almond cookies, and add to that a selection of pineapple and watermelon and I am pretty much ready to mail it in.

See that mold? Do you wanna bite into that like I did for only 10% ($3) back and a stomach ache?
Mina O.

First time eating at flaming buffet and it was the first time I bit into molded dessert as well. Everything was yummy until I tasted the sour, bitter, disgusting mold on the top of my palette. I can't even tell you that the oysters and other foods were alright because the aftereffects of eating the mold. We paid 11.99/ person for all that, molded dessert and a stomach ache. Eat at your own risk.

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Came at 8 and the food was very flavorful.I was expecting it to be dull since it is the end of the day but i enjoyed myself.

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Food poisoning. The Seafood needs to be monitored better. I definitely got sick from this place!

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I just hate most of the food here. It is bland, the sushi taste like its frozen. Not worth it.

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I'm only giving it 2 stars over 1 is because the pot stickers were good and the staff was very friendly. Wouldn't return again.

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They were rude and overly priced. We had to ask for refills on our drink. The food didn't have any spice to it and was cold.

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Terry Black's Barbecue

Terry Black's Barbecue

4.6(4.2k reviews)
9.6 miDeep Ellum
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Having been to the location in Austin, probably a half dozen times, I was pretty surprised by this…read moreexperience. I had brought my wife to Dallas for a visit and was insistent that she try the Terry Black's barbecue experience. All of the staff that we interacted with was great, I enjoyed the sides and the sausage and pork ribs. The brisket today just seemed very dry and boring. The biggest problem was as soon as I stepped out of my car in the parking lot, I was overcome with the smell of what I assume was the garbage cans from the comedy club that shares the back of the parking lot. Forget about smelling smoke and getting all excited about good barbecue. It was nearly enough to make us turn around and get back in the car. Grateful for the inside seating because if the only available option was to sit outside, I would not have sat there and eaten my food with the smell of that garbage coming across the parking lot.

My first Texas BBQ and it did not disappoint! We got there at 12:30pm on a Saturday and was…read morepleasantly surprised that the wait was very short (maybe only 10 min). The line is super fast and efficient. We got the small family meal, which comes with 3 lbs of meat (you can mix multiple meats as you like) and 5 sides. And got a few other items on the side. We got brisket, sausage (both kinds), pork ribs, burnt ends, and 1 beef rib. Everything was delicious. The brisket was our favorite. For side, we got Mac and cheese, green beans, potato salad, beans, and coleslaw. Potato salad was our favorite! They've got self serve toast and bbq sauces are in the coolers. Overall an amazing experience. I would love to come back the next time I'm in the state.

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Komodo Dallas

Komodo Dallas

3.6(456 reviews)
9.4 mi
$$$$

I'm going to post a review and it says this place is permanently closed?? I ate here so recently!…read moreNot sure this is correct. We went for brunch, which I will admit is overpriced. $75pp before drinks? Wow. Definitely go hungry. Were we mad at it though? Definitely not. There was so much to try, I loved the sushi bar, the kids loved the dessert bar, especially the chocolate fountain. The location is nice and upscale and it's a nice place to go celebrate something. I hope it's not actually closed!

Went last night to celebrate my birthday. I've always wanted to go to Komodo ever since I moved to…read moreTexas which was 4 years ago. It was my very first time going to Komodo and the first time experience was not the greatest. Before I go into my review, I did enjoy the ambiance, decor and food. The food was actually really good and the portions were decent. I ordered the wagyu beef dumplings and garlic noodles for starters. I initially chose the Peking duck and was super excited to try it. This is where it started to downhill... As we were ordering starters and drinks, the drinks came out fairly quick and the starters did take about 15-20 minutes which I understand it was a Saturday night. After most of the appetizers came out, we decided to order our entrees because we noticed how long the appetizers took. About hour and some time goes by, the waiter comes back to tell me they just ran out of Peking duck. Which was disappointing so I quickly ordered the Korean fried chicken. The timing with how they ran out the entrees was a whole mess. There were two food runners that were confused with the food orders. 1 of 8 of my friends got their food way before all of us, we had waited an additional 15 minutes before 2 more entrees came out. Oh! My second appetizer (garlic noodles) still haven't come out yet and some of my friends had their entrees....My Korean fried chicken came out but it was fairly quickly so I'm not sure they just threw it in real quick for an apology of taking so long. Two of the breasts we're hard and tough to cut. So then we waited and waited for my very last friend to get her Lo mein...it was an extra 45 minutes until she was able to get her food!!!!! Unacceptable. I was so irritated about that and just ruined the mood. We were all done eating our food by then. We were already frustrated and ready to go at that point, but as soon as she got her food, the veggies were undercooked and it was an overall upsetting situation. I wish I had a better outcome and better celebration for my birthday. I would only recommend this place if you have nothing to do..because you will be waiting for your food for a long time. I suggest to eat before you go and by the time you digest, your food will be ready

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Namak Indian Restaurant & Bar

Namak Indian Restaurant & Bar

4.3(143 reviews)
9.3 miDowntown
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I have reviewed Namak before. I stayed around the corner for about a month last year doing a show…read more Ate there 4 times. It was sooooo yummy. I'm back doing the same show again and have already been there twice. Have turned a few of the crew members onto this and they love it as well. This place is one of the Top 3 places in the world for me anyway. EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS. Staff is friendly and appreciative. I highly recommend this place.

Truly disappointed!…read more My experience at this restaurant was uncomfortable and disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the visit felt very different from what I would expect at a welcoming restaurant. We were greeted politely at first, but shortly after, two non-Indian customers walked in, and the waitress immediately went over to welcome them and bring them water. We had not been offered water at that point. When she eventually came to our table, she asked if we were ready to order but did not seem fully present or attentive while we were speaking. We then had to ask if we could also get water. When it was brought out, one of the glasses was broken. Later, when we pointed it out and asked for another glass of water, there was no apology or real acknowledgment, which was very disappointing. We had to keep asking for water unlike other non Indian tables. The food itself was mediocre, but the service was what made the experience unacceptable. It felt like we were treated differently compared to other guests, and that is not something I expected or appreciated. Unfortunately, I will not be visiting again.

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4.2(999 reviews)
9.3 miDowntown
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Monarch delivered one of the best dining experiences I've had in Dallas. The standout for me was…read morethe short rib pasta it was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had anywhere in the city. The short rib was incredibly tender and paired perfectly with the sauce. I also started with the meatballs, which made for an excellent appetizer. They were packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and a great way to begin the meal. The biggest surprise of the night was the garlic mashed potatoes. Without question, they were the best mashed potatoes I've had at a restaurant in Dallas. They were creamy, buttery, and loaded with just the right amount of garlic. Between the outstanding food, beautiful atmosphere, and attention to detail, Monarch absolutely lives up to its reputation. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal in Dallas.

49 floors up to see a lot of Dallas. Pretty sweet. You can even look out and down on Reunion Tower…read more The National Building houses residents and diners. There are separate elevators so the residents are not annoyed with the restaurant traffic. It's vest to valet park, because it is...downtown Dallas. We held reservations for the Monarch's mother's day brunch. They held a meal with minimal breakfast selections for $125 per person. Small muffins, cheeses, and fruit were served first. Then you could select an entree of macaroni and cheese, eggs benedict, filet of sole (do not order this - tough and might have been less than 1 oz). For dessert we had strawberry shortcake. People were nice. The elevator operators were the most informative about the building and the restaurants. I loved the fact that the Monarch opened its doors early so kids could bring their mothers, but i was not impressed with the food quality or taste. The service was OK. The restaurant was over-crowded. The parking was crazy and out of the way - vehicle retrieval was not the same place as drop-off. This place gets some wonderful reviews, so im hoping my visit was less than stellar because it was breakfast and not their normal supper dining.

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Short rib bolognese- $24

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Crown Block

3.6(367 reviews)
9.6 miDowntown
$$$
Private events
Fine dining

Amazing service, amazing food, beautiful view!! Everything we had was absolutely delicious! The…read moretartar was insane, I would come back for that alone!!

My family came here for the first time for a graduation celebration for my brother and had a…read morepleasant time. The restaurant was decorated nicely for Christmas and had a warm, low light atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive, explained every menu in detail and our waters were topped up often throughout the meal. My brother first tried some salmon nigiri, and said the salmon was high quality. I got the Pork Tomahawk, and it was very good. It could have been a bit more moist, but I found it enjoyable. For sure indulge in one of the sauces if you get it. My partner got the lamb rack. He raved about the tzatziki style sauce and found it very enjoyable. My mom got the salmon dish from the mains, and said it was the best salmon she'd ever had. My brother got the real standout, which was the (I think) Kansas City striploin. One of the best steaks I've had in my life for sure. Cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. We all shared an Apple dessert that was lovely, especially the high quality ice cream that came with it. Kindly, the restaurant also brought out a complementary special occasion dessert of cake pops and cookies. Overall, you may note that the prices are steep (and I agree), but this is very much a special occasion style place. I would return for another occasion like a birthday or anniversary in the future, but not for anything day to day.

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