Consistently good food. Not the absolute best I've had but overall very good. Only issue is the prices have skyrocketed recently. While I know prices of everything have jumped, it wasn't great getting charged extra to eat on a Sunday for the same quality of food. $20 isn't a bad price for all you can eat but still a lot compared to what it used to be. Wide variety of options. The sushi is very good and freshly made. The options for sushi and sashimi are good. It's cool to be able to try one piece of a roll to see if you like it unlike when you have to buy a whole roll elsewhere. There are plenty of dessert options too. The servers are nice. Somewhat abrasive but not rude. The place is old and it doesn't feel the nicest. It's clean enough and the servers are constantly cleaning the tables/ sweeping up after a table leaves. read more

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$14/person for lunch buffet. I came here with my husband on a Friday around 11AM. They don't have as many options as other buffets we've been to but the options they do have are mostly good! Some things are hit or miss, so it's worth just grabbing a little of everything the first time around and then getting more of your favorites the second time around. It's not loud and the servers aren't overbearing but there are enough of them that you can always get someone to help you when you need something. It's part of a strip/shopping center with a parking lot, so that's convenient. We've been here a few other times and always leave feeling satisfied :) read more

Grand East Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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$18 for each adult to eat all that he/she can at dinner time and they did not charge us for the two cute children seated at our table (they really only ate pudding and jello) They have all the usual all you can eat Chinese fare including some upscale sushi options and a usually functioning soft serve machine that is definitely 0% dairy I usually slop my plate up with either some fried rice or lo mein then top it with chicken and broccoli or some pepper beef. Then I finish my meal off with a few fried Chinese doughnuts dipped in sugar and a plate of banana pudding The place gets pretty busy between 6-7pm. I prefer coming at 5 to avoid the crowds read more

Grand East Buffet - Lo mein, pepper beef, egg tart, and a piece of fried fish - Chinese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Did not have high hopes for this place but wanted to try since this was the closest buffet near us. I started with an assortment of sushi since that looked the freshest. Then got items from the hot trays. This buffet is fairly small with only a few areas each for food. All the food seems like it was sitting there from lunch and would randomly get replenished. This place was also not the cleanest with the dirtiest bathroom I've seen in a long time. This is concerning since how are the food practices here? Ithe best food items that were decent (not amazing) were the sushi and the fried chicken wings which you cant really mess up. Not sure if I will return to this place since there are better Chinese buffet elsewhere. read more

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Grand East buffet is probably the best Chinese food buffet in Delaware. The food was so fresh, and they constantly kept selling more and more food. The coconut shrimp was probably my favorite as well as their dumplings. I went on a Friday noon for lunch, and there was a good number of tables occupied. Probably about 8 or 10 of other guest. The staff did not smile at all but they did a great job and provided great service. They were always coming by to clean up your plates as well as refill your drinks. There was not a moment where we did not have water filled. I also love that they don't continuously check up on you to make sure you're OK. Feel like this is the type of service that you get in countries outside of America where you don't have someone constantly over your shoulder, which I totally support. TLDR - food is delicious and fresh, Super affordable and I love the service read more

Grand East Buffet - Food - Chinese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Foid is fine for a buffet, but they need to up their customer service fame. Some guy was at a booth with his phone with a separate speaker on full blast watching videos or sports. It could be heard clearly throughout the entire restaurant. There was another man who spent 10 minutes with his phone on speaker on a video call with someone sticking it under the sneeze guards to show the person what was on offer. You could hear both people clearly. That's just plain rude and nasty. My complaint is that not one manager tokd these rude people to stop. I get that its a buffett, but this is a restaurant, not a food court. If people are being asses, the managers need to tell them to stop disturbing everyone else. read more

So my experience at the Grand east buffet was just OK! Not a lot options to choose from...got here 30 mins after opening the food was OK some of it food was bland but still hot so I can't really complain. The service was cool the waiter lady was smooth, the ambiance was OK as well could use more light in there overall my rate for th stays the same read more

Grand East Buffet - Grand east buffet at 12pm - Chinese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Portions, taste, service, atmosphere. Rice dishes, very good cost by weight for takeout.

Great value for what you get. I was afraid because some of the reviews claimed the staff were money hungry and not hospitable, but nothing could be further from the truth. The server and hostess were very friendly and did not rush us contrary the reviews, and the food was your typical chinese spread with the notables being their hot and sour soup and their fried dumplings. Their roasted duck was decent but not the best to at I've had, but is still a good way to get value out of your meal. The only downside was that their soft serve machine seemed too cold because their ice cream seemed a bit icy and artificial tasting. But overall, for a chinese buffet it was above my expectations and is a solid option and will satisfy the craving. read more

Service was friendly and fast to attend. Food was also absolutely delicious and there was plenty of it at all times. Would recommend many times over. read more

Was disappointed in my last visit, but I came back and it's better than ever. Everything was excellent.

Grand East Buffet is a comprehensive Chinese and Japanese buffet located in Wilmington, DE. The choices are endless. They offer Chinese and Japanese delicacies along with lunch special, along with combination platters and Chef's specials. They also cater to patrons who are dieting. There are three large buffet stations as well as a sushi bar featuring sushi and a wide variety of sushi selections including fish along with special rolls, all freshly made. There was also fresh seafood, shrimp as well as mussels. All the condiments were available-wasabi, ginger etc. The desserts were somewhat limited but they did have an ice cream machine. There was a great deal of staff constantly clearing the tables, cleaning the food stations and seating patrons. It was a great experience and I would recommend and return. read more

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This place was pretty good. Four stars because it was a bit smaller than we are used to and didn't have as many options to choose from. Everything was good though and they did have pretty much all my faves. The staff we encountered were pleasant and accommodating. Overall, a good Chinese buffet. read more

Went the day this review goes up. Initially placed seemed decent, standard Chinese buffet setup. Food variety was standard, maybe a bit less variety than standard. Upon actually being seated and trying the food, over half the hot food items were room temperature. Toward the end of our visit, I was walking around with my 1.5 year old on my shoulders...I was near the entrance when one of the employees approached me and aggressively asked if I was going to pay in the most demanding any way I've ever heard a restaurant employee ask. Mind you I was in a party of 5 with the rest of my family at the table...I responded with of course, why you got to be so aggressive? She stormed off and put the check on a table next to ours...I paid, we left...never ever again...ridiculous experience. read more

This place has lost its appeal. The only appeal was that it's cheap and decent, but that's no longer the case. The last few times I visited, there was no sushi out. This is common for this place now. Usually food is left out for hours until eaten, only refreshed when it is gone. I really only go for the sushi so it has been upsetting for me as I usually turn around and head out the door after seeing an empty sushi bar. Plus the pricing went up, which isn't worth it when you can't keep the food stocked up. The waitress staff is always rude. Always pushing for you to pay your bill and hovering over your table asking you to pay. Super annoying. I probably won't ever be back. I would rather go into Springfield to the Ichiban buffet- worth the trip and the price. read more

Good food, service and price. I liked the boneless ribs, teriyaki chicken and beef, fried rice, wonton soup, sweet and sour chicken, and sushi. The ice cream was good too. Only suggestion would be a topping for the ice cream. read more

Been here multiple times! Always good for a quick meal! Kinda like every other Chinese food buffet!

The food was terrible me personally i would eat McDonalds, The people in there were looking at me like i wasnt going to pay,The food was cold and disgusting will never eat again the only good thing was it was quiet. read more

Soon as we walked into the door, we was greeted and sat very quickly. The server was super nice and amazing. The food was freshly made and out on the line for everyone to enjoy. They had a wide variety of food and desserts. The atmosphere was welcoming and warm. Only thing I would like is for them to have some liquor(adult drinks lol). read more

Grand East Buffet - My family eating - Chinese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Overall comment: An excellent meal at a good price. Meal quality: 3 to 4 stars. --Not bad considering the price. The ice cream gets 2 stars., it was nothing but ice, not real ice cream. Parking: 5 stars. ---Easily accessible. Service: 4 stars. ---A very attentive staff, but without a smile. Cleanliness: 5 stars. read more

Best example of a chinese buffet that I've been to in a while. This place has the freshest sushi I've seen at a buffet, with so many appetizers that it's not worth it to ever order take out again. Three or four types of dumplings and shumai, egg rolls, spring rolls, and a huge variety of fried and steamed options made up the only a fourth of the buffet. All of the basics were pretty good-- the fried rice, pepper steak, broccoli and chicken, and lo mein all looked and tasted like a better quality place. Didn't get to try the fish, but the chicken, beef, and pork were all very good. Although it's not in my area, it will be my first choice when I go on a weekend drive and need a great deal. Alright for a chinese place, great for a chinese buffet! read more

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Yummy. It's an awesome sauce place with seafood and Asian food and ice cream and pudding and fruit and drinks and awesome sauce dranks.

This was the WORST restaurant I've ever been to in my entire life. I'm not an active yelper but I typically leave Yelp reviews when I have a terrible experience. We were in the area and wanted some Chinese. This was the closest restaurant. I should have known by the aesthetic of the restaurant when I walked through the doors. It was dark, half of the lights were not working, the smell was off, the floors were dirty, the seats were dusty. Our waitress literally threw the straws and cutlery on our table as if she couldn't be bothered. THE FOOD: The food was STONE cold. It was like eating food out of the refrigerator and letting it sit on the counter. Not an ounce of heat. The food was not fresh. Clearly it had been sitting out for hours. The rice was hard and stale. The general tso chicken was mushy, cold, and sticky. The wontons and dumplings were hard as a rock. The sauces used in the dishes tasted like chemicals. It was impossible to ingest. Our waitress was not making it any better. She kept snatching the dishes from our hands. I was so angry I had to leave her a note on the bill because she was beyond rude. The type of rude that it's justified not to tip. The jello was probably the best thing there and that speaks volumes. Stay away from that pink dessert in a cup by all means. It tastes like how one would imagine a hair perm tastes like. I've never tasted hair perm, but if I did-this is how it would taste. If I could give it 0 stars I would. And at the end, it was $13.50 per person, save your money and get takeout from another restaurant. read more

Grand East Buffet - Several light bulbs not working. Dark and gloomy looking inside. - Chinese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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very good food. I wish they will have the Chinese eggplant with sweet and tangy sauce

Food was incredible and a great price! Had the classics for my picky eater and fun new stuff for my adventurous eater. We loved it.

I've been to a lot of Chinese buffets and I'd say this one is great, but not perfect. They have a good selection and the food was hot and well-made. The sushi section had a good variety but poor quality (which seems standard for most buffets). Overall I would recommend this buffet even though it isn't the best I've had. read more

This was the WORST Chinese buffet I've ever been to!!!!! The employees seemed bothered by the customers. Like we were annoying them. It was dinnertime. The food was COLD! 90% of the food sternos were empty. We had to keep asking for food to be brought out. Save your money and eat elsewhere!!! read more

Our favorite place for Chinese food -- our grandsons love eating here and always find a lot that they like to eat. Best seafood and coconut shrimp around, great pork and beef entrees, plenty of fruit and baked goods or puddings for dessert. Attentive staff. Quick to bring out fresh food as needed. Prices higher on Sunday. read more

I've been coming here with my family for years and this is our favorite place to eat. The staff was always so nice and food is wonderful. Everyone and then I bring some of my friends hear and so far everyone loves it. read more

I've been here a few times during COVID when they opened up for take out only and this is the best Chinese I've had that isn't in the hood the chicken wings aren't skimpy and they make sure they're fully cooked for that reason..that's the main reason I go here. read more

The Grand East Buffet has long been a go to fir my husband and I when we want a quick and easy lunch or dinner out. They have an extensive selection of Chinese, Japanese, and American comfort food choices. Weekends usually offer additional specialty items like crab legs and shrimp, vegetable, or squid tempura. They also have a salad bar, raw/chilled seafood bar, and sushi bar. Today we went for lunch and were pleasantly surprised when we realized they had even more extended choices due to Mother's Day. The sushi bar looked like a case of jewels, and the eel avocado rolls, shrimp tempura rolls, and seaweed salad were all delicious. In addition to their usual entrees we discovered they now offer roast beef. Well, I realize it's an Asian buffet, but the beef looked so good I had to try it, and boy was it worth it, delicious! Our other favorites include the teriyaki chicken skewers, chicken satay, crab Rangoon's, and various dim sum dumplings. They also make a seafood egg drop soup that I love! This extensive buffet restaurant Alison allows byob. I highly recommend the Grand East for a quick and tasty meal. read more

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the food was good. some better then others. but not much was left and others even empty . as we was walking around looking for some food we did want. we heard screaming coming from the back. it happened almost the whole time we was there. it got so loud, to the point it sounded like they was in the room with us. read more

The food is fresh, flavorful and doesn't give you any aftertaste. I'm not crazy about their sushi, but salmon sushi is much better quality than at other buffets. The stuff is like at any other buffet, nothing new is here. Overall it is a good place to eat. read more

Im new to the area and wanted to try this buffet. The food was cold and all the staff was standing around talking about the colored customers in their language. They also rush you out and stand by/near the table waiting to receive a tip. The staff Keep walking pass my table after they gave me the receipt, I did not feel comfortable so I will not be going back. read more

My friend just ate there tonight. I looked at the food, and was instantly turned off by the smell and the look, but didn't want to discourage her. She had the clams & the crab legs. She pulled a piece of meat out of one the crab legs, which was a good sized piece of meat, so I asked for it. As I took it, the smell, to me, being a fisherman, did not smell right, and I informed her, but she dismissed it. Being that it was a small piece, I ate it, and no less than 5 minutes I began to feel sick to my stomach. She ate the rest of her good, and upon leaving she began to feel sick with diarrhea and sweats. (Everything that seems good is Not always good for you) Be aware. read more

Grand East Buffet - Run away quickly with your digestive system intact - Chinese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

It's a perfect example of quantity but no quality. Hubster and I went there for a Saturday afternoon buffet after months of wanting to try the place. We checked the buffet and were impress by the number of options. Tried a lot of them and most failed to impress. Sushi was downright horrible. Chicken on stick was not completely cooked. Pork fried rice was over when we were checking the buffet out and the container was not filled 40 mins later too. Fruits and coconut macaroons were the only good parts of the dessert section, both of which they wouldn't have made there. It's a good buffet for someone who just wants a lot of food for 8.99 and does not care for the taste but I definitely won't be going back. read more

A little above average Chinese buffet. The food selections are similar to those typical Chinese Buffets but the sushi bar here is better. The sushi bar serves -- sushi: salmon, tuna, octopus, futomaki, eel, seaweed -- roll: spicy tuna, imitated crab, salmon skin, chicken tempura, seaweed, etc. (check out the picture posted) The lunch on weekend is $8.99. The dinner is $11.99 for weekday and $12.99 for weekend. Waitresses always chill out and chat with others. You will need to put an extra effort to get their attention. read more

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It was actually pretty decent. Yah, I had visions that this place was probably going to be sub-par based on Trip Advisor and some of the other Yelpers, but even though the selection was small the food was actually way better than the Hibachi Buffet on Kirkwood Highway. There was probably MSG in the food because everything tasted good. They have all the typical General Tso's chicken, chicken teriyaki, fried rice, fried chicken fingers, dumplings, egg rolls, soups, dim sum assortments, and other stir fries. They had some American: fried chicken, french fries, stuffed mushrooms and clams. The sushi wasn't very creative, but anything with salmon was good. There's also the fruit/salad bar, some baked good desserts, and frozen yogurt. I for one went for those glorious fried dough balls coated in sugar. A Thursday night hauled in quite a few people in to eat so food was replaced when emptied, but they don't refill until there are only a few pieces left. It's $11.99 for adult dinner, but you can find a $1 off coupon in the neighborhood Clipper's Magazine. I'm sure it's a better deal during lunch. The place is clean. Plates get cleared off regularly. I didn't venture into the bathroom so I can't comment on that. There's plenty of parking and they do take out and have their own special menu too. Edit: Totally forgot to mention the raw oysters, clams, seafood bar. No one touched it. They also had this strange seafood mixture in a bowl that looked like it was straight out of a childhood cartoon where some kid was grossed out by seafood, because well it looked pretty weird. As much as I love octopus, crab meat, etc, that didn't look appetizing. read more

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I've been a fan of this place for some time and have really missed their buffet. Went about 10 days ago after it's full reopening. Wow! Not only was the place completely refurbished but the quality of the food had maintained its fresh and tasty goodness. Sushi was still on point and their Chinese offerings were delicious and plentiful. I especially enjoyed their baked salmon and the seafood cooked in the scallop shells. Felt super safe dining--the staff was great, the place was spotless and our table cleared quickly of empty plates. Will be back this week for sure! read more

Pretty good for a Chinese buffet. Service has been good so far, I've been twice. Not much variety but I feel like that a good thing because they can have higher turn over and therefore fresher food. Not to say the selection is small it's just not a ton but it's enough for me. And the price is great! read more