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    Golden Panda Buffet

    3.2 (397 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Cristina D.

    I don't frequent buffet style restaurants. But I am glad I gave golden panda buffet a try. We were greeted right away at the front. We were asked if we were going to be consuming soft drinks or water. At first I thought it was a little strange to ask since at other buffets drinks are typically included with the buffet price. But at this place they are not. They will give you a different colored cup depending on what you will be drinking. Price was $20.99 on a Saturday for dinner. They have a pretty nice spread. We enjoyed most of what we ate. The dessert spread was a little disappointing. But otherwise very good.

    New reasonable price for Lunch & Dinner. Especially weekends & To Go Meals;)
    Eva B.

    Mu eldest son treated us here after our doctors appointment. Was greeted, informed us can choose we're to sit since early since they just open. Everything was so yummy and delicious. My favorite was their rice noodles we as Filipino call it Pansit cooked perfectly not greasy. BBQ Pork. Orange Chicken, Fried chicken, all the seafood cooked or fresh was all good. All the California rolls, fresh fruits, selections of soups and salads was all fresh. And selections of desserts and ice-cream all so yummy. WOW! All delicious. Restaurants always kept clean and organized.

    I got a fork from the stand and they smelled bad and one had food stuck in it.
    Briana E.

    The food was mid service was okay... Honestly not worth it, I've had way better food other places.

    Nevin A.

    My friends suggested to have dinner at Golden Panda Buffet. It was my first time there and my friends were very helpful. You paid upfront before you are seated. The place was spacious and clean. The staff were welcoming and friendly. They were walking around to take empty plates or to clean tables. There were wide selection of food. The buffet included; pizza, fried chicken, beef and broccoli, many fresh sushi rolls, Crab legs, sautéed shrimp, honey walnut shrimps, butterfly shrimp, baked salmon, rice, chow mein, salads, fruits, desserts, ice cream and more. The food was very fresh. The staff who were working behind the open buffet were bringing more fresh and hot food very frequently. The place was packed on Friday night. The staff were really amazing, they cleaned tables very frequently. At the end, one of the staff brought us fortune cookies and asked us if we wanted to take a picture together, so she can take it. We did! She was really sweet. I am glad I went to Golden Panda Buffet because it was such a fun night and a new experience too.

    Outside view of my table
    Kev G.

    So! I visited here on May 4th, 2025, and it honestly wasn't that bad! This was a first time visit! So I went to read some of the reviews, some of them are negative and some are positive. I would like to call out some of the reviews: - Staff were friendly and helpful! They constantly went around to see if anyone had finished food, and they were on it! Shout out to the staff team on 5/4/2025 sunday morning! - Some Food was hot and fresh (except the fried rice and chow mein)! Almost burned myself getting a sesame ball! The place itself was amazing! The sound was netural, I loved how they had like action lights as the lightning, overrall it was a perfect place for me at least. Pricing is okay! On weekends it's 20.99 per person, however I am unsure for the weekdays. Please check their website!! Desserts were amazing! I loved it! (I even got seconds) Overrall, this buffet is amazing and some of the 1 star reviews are false! Don't believe them.

    02/15/2024 What's left of the assorted sushi with wasabi. The wasabi was strong

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    This place is absolutely delicious and clean. I've been coming here with my family since 2021.

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    The green seaweed is so good. As well as the salmon and sway fish.Also the green beans.

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    Great service! Friendly cashier. So helpful whenever I needed urgent orders for party trays. Thank you, Eva. You've done an awesome job!

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    Ask the Community - Golden Panda Buffet

    Is it worth going an hour before it closes?

    I went and got food To Go an hour before closing. I think they stop cooking by then, so most of the food trays were not being re-filled.

    Do they have the whole menu? Other buffets that I've been to, for the re-opening after covid do not have a complete menu and I dislike that.

    Full menu just like before covid

    Do they serve snow crab leg now?

    Nope

    Did this place close down? Obviously I know it stopped buffet operations since covid happened, but after that they still did take outs at least. Now it's closed. Is it permanent :(

    It's open

    Do they only serve cold crab legs?

    Yes

    Do they do catering services?

    They do.

    Does anyone know what the price is for lunch on a Thursday?

    Weekdays lunch is $7.99 per Adult

    What time does lunch ends?

    Monday to Friday lunch is from 1030 am to 3:30 pm

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