My favorite restaurant!!! I've been coming here for the last 6 months on a somewhat regular basis and can genuinely say this is the best buffet I've been to. As someone who loves sushi their variety of rolls is amazing but their sashimi bar is what keeps me coming back. They also have a great variety of other hot dishes and seafood. If you're ever thinking about complaining about this place please remember the price! This is the most reasonably priced buffet you will find for the food selections and quality they offer. Not to mention the staff is amazing! I recently went late for dinner near close and asked the sushi chef about their restocking and he brought out two eel nigiri to my table without even requesting. So good. They have also evolved their sashimi station and restaurant by adding partitions and booths to give it even more of a private dining experience. read more

Nice atmosphere and good service. Very enjoyable! Good variety of food to choose from.

I've been here several times since the opening this past summer. With each time I have been back, I have noticed positive improvements. There's a wide variety for food options. Unlike the nearby buffet in the area, they have many rows of foods to choose from. Night time/ dinner has more seafood and sushi options. If you take to go, the price is pretty affordable as well with a pound and a quarter of food a to go container for less than $12. The coconut shrimp is probably my favorite of wall of the Singapore noodles. If I'm in a rush and I want to get food to go for Chinese I stopped by here because they do open late and they offer an assortment of options. Service and front counter were attentive and respectful. Ambiance is slightly loud, but non bothersome . Overall, glad to have a nice affordable buffet option in the Worcester area, since a lot of the buffet shut down early 2000s. read more

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This was our first trip to panda buffet and we would come back! The food was always coming out hot on the buffet. The service was very friendly. I love how the place is decorated. It feels very clean. We ate some Chinese, Japanese and American and it was all delicious. read more

Panda Buffet - Lo mein, pork fried rice, beef teriyaki, chicken fingers, honey chicken, crab Rangoon - Buffets Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Well we've been here 11-20 times and there is good food but not so much variety and also why is there a birthday sign in the bar? Anyways service was ehhh at least it's not like imperial buffet when they literally threaten you for not giving them a $1 tip like one dollar they are not getting payed minimum wage. read more

** updating to add that we all had some GI upset the next morning after eating here! We came in early for dinner on Friday night - around 4:45 and the place filled up quick as hit 5. At that time, when it wasn't even very busy the parking lot was just about full - other patrons had to park in the shopping plaza lot and walk over. Yes, it is very clean and nice looking. They have a ton of regular table seating and some booth options. They also have a bar with about 10 or so stools. They have a decent selection of different American Chinese foods and a lot of seafood. They also have a sushi area. All of the food options were kept full the entire time. The men working at the sushi station were working very fast and all of their rolls looked perfect. Now onto the actual food. It was just Ok. I would not come back for dinner time prices. My son loved the sushi, but he is 5! The sushi was mostly different variations of vegetable ones and a few with imitation crab. The mango sushi was the best of them all. The lo mien was very greasy and had no flavor. The spare ribs were very dry and no flavor. Everything after that followed along the same. The desserts were horrible. I could not gag down the brownie that turned to dust in my mouth and the spice cake tasted like a bar of soap (I love ginger and spices so that wasn't why.) The ice cream bars in the cooler were all melted. I don't think they keep the dessert area cold enough as the jello looked like it was sweating and the chocolate mousse was warm. The one good thing was the prices for the kids. They aren't that picky and ate what we paid for them. read more

We have eaten at the Panda Buffet a few times in the last couple of months and every time has been great! They have a wide variety of menu options, including lots of sushi choices. It is very clean and the food is constantly refreshed and hot. We always sit at the bar and Winnie, the bartender, is amazing! We will be back soon! read more

Panda Buffet & Grill opened recently in the former Zorba's across the street from Webster Square Plaza. This Chinese American buffet offers a variety of the standard Americanized Chinese dishes, fried foods, pizza, seafood, sushi, salads, fruits, jello, small cakes, and Hershey ice cream cups. There is also a full service bar. The adult pricing in May 2025 is $14.95 - Lunch (Mon-Sat until 3pm), $22.95 Dinner (Mon-Thu), $23.95 Dinner (Fri-Sun (All Day), Holidays). After seeing TikTok videos of Panda Buffet, I decided to head to Worcester for Saturday lunch. When I arrived around 2:15, the parking lot in the back was full and overflow was parking on the street and across the street. There was a line to the door to be seated. Once seated, I helped myself to the food. Some of the food selections went fast, but replenished quickly. I enjoyed a selectiom of sushi (cream cheese), noodles, fried rice, seafood mix, curry chicken, salmon, pineapple fish, fried mushrooms, pork dumplings, fries, cheese wontons, mussels, steamed clams, cheese pizza slice, stuffed potato skins, chicken nuggets, jello, & ice cream cup. When I was done, I got the check which was $15.88 with tax and before tip. Overall, the food was fairly decent and standard. The used plates were cleared when I went up to the buffet. I would stop here again for lunch, if I was hungry and already in the Worcester area. read more

Nicely redone inside from former restaurant. Service was great. Staff were pleasant and attentive. Had a large Scorpion bowl which definitely was strong enough and flavorful. Good deal for price-$18. There is a nice assortment of items on the buffet. We went for lunch and they had plenty of various sushi rolls both raw and cooked. The seaweed salad was excellent. Standouts were the fried octopus, seafood cakes, pepper chicken, salmon (very moist), coconut shrimp, sweat and sour soup, and the wee mousse's that were in sealed containers. Did not experience any food that we felt was not decent. Staff kept the dishes well stocked. Everything was warm enough. Items tasted fresh. Got there at 11:30am and only a few people. Did get a crowd within the hour there but noise was not bad. We will definitely be going back to Panda Buffet for lunch-$14.95 read more

The food is bad rats on the floor the service is good do not go here It's bad bad bad just trust me and the food is cold. The ambiance is nice read more

The sushi is so good. I always feel like im going to be kicked out for how much sushi i put in my plate xD Definitely the best chinese buffet in terms of quality, price for what you get and cleanliness. read more

Easy to find in a busy area of Worcester. For these types of places you have to go certain days and times so it's not super busy. Plenty of food to choose from. Traditional Chinese food, rows of sushi, and a decent section for seafood. read more

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As buffets go, Panda Buffet has a lineup of standard fare one would expect from a Chinese restaurant. It's solid, but doesn't really stand out. The interior was bright and modern, which is a nice touch. I went late on a weekend which is considered part of peak time and it was busier than I expected for close to 8:30pm. Parking can get tight, so bear that in mind. read more

Family ate there last Saturday during dinner, service was great, place was very clean. Loved what the did with the renovations. Food was always stocked and it kept coming out hot. I wanted the food to be good however it was not. I mainly ate the sushi which had a lot of cream cheese in most rolls and it was going so fast you didn't really know what you were taking, nothing was labeled. There was lots of seafood however myself or family do not eat. My favorite dish was the coconut chicken but then I thought I was eating shrimp, I really couldn't tell which it was, but it was good. I know they are new but I hope the food gets a little more flavor to it in the future. read more

Panda Buffet - Outside area - Buffets Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Was excited to try a local chinese buffet nearby, but I was very disappointed. Don't bother wasting your money here. I gave it one star due to it being clean and spacious parking in the back. I went around 6pm on a Sunday (3 hours before closing). The soda, did not taste like soda. I ordered a ginger ale and it tasted like seltzer water. They don't restock their food often. Many of the food trays were empty and there wasn't any dessert. Only decent food here was the lo mein, everything else was salty. I spent 30 mins here and they didn't restock any of the trays while there were more parties coming through the door... Save yourself the money and go somewhere else! read more

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Location & Atmosphere Panda Buffet brings back the nostalgic charm of the classic "Super Chinese Buffet" experience many locals remember. During our visit on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30 PM, the restaurant was clearly popular--there was a line out the door. Thankfully, the wait time was short (approximately 10 minutes), and the staff managed the flow efficiently. The interior is spacious with plenty of seating that wraps around the restaurant, and there's even a small bar area, which adds a nice touch. Food & Drinks The buffet operates in a traditional self-serve style: guests are seated, order drinks from a server, and then are free to explore the food stations at their own pace. For $15 at lunchtime, the price point is reasonable and reflects the value offering. The food quality is a mixed bag. Some basic items--like rice and a few proteins--lacked seasoning and flavor. Surprisingly, the sushi and seafood stood out as decent options, though most of the sushi rolls are filled with cream cheese and a bit of sauce, nothing too complex or adventurous. The dessert selection was also enjoyable. It's worth noting that certain items, like crawfish, are only available during dinner service, so lunchtime visitors won't find the full range of options. While the restaurant has plenty of seating, the actual variety of food is somewhat limited, with one main circular buffet station for entrees and a smaller dessert and fruit section. ‍ Service & Hospitality Service was efficient, with staff promptly seating guests and clearing plates. While the service wasn't especially personal, it suited the casual, fast-paced buffet environment. Unique Selling Point Panda Buffet's appeal lies in its nostalgic atmosphere and affordable pricing, making it a solid choice for those seeking a casual, budget-friendly buffet experience. read more

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worst place my storm WAS torn. not worth it don't spend your money. The food was good but not worth the pain after words, the service was slow and very rude. If you wanna be sick and tearing up a bathroom then go here read more

The food was fresh and tasted great! Restaurant was clean and staff very attentive and friendly.

Food is great people are nice.food comes out hot atmosphere is awesome. I would 100 percent go again read more

Panda Buffet - Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Went here for the first time at 2 o'clock on a Tuesday and I was pleasantly surprised. this part of Worcester doesn't have anything like this and hasn't had anything like this since the old Sakura Tokyo shut down. the only other game in town really is imperial buffet and that's in Shrewsbury. Pound for a pound and for the money this place wins easily. can't wait to hit it in a couple days after I've recovered for dinner time. I believe this used to be the old Zorba's Greek joint never went there, but they spruced the place up Made it nice and I hope they're around for a while because I'll be back. Pro tip make sure you sign up for the reward system with your cell phone number. They have a point system where you get points when you eat and then they give you money back towards your bill, which is cool. Btw The wings are better than hooters. 5 stars! read more

Food was good for what I ate. Waiters and waitresses were attentive and took away sorry dishes quickly, did all first before removing.

That Richard guy wasn't lying. I should've read up on this place before I went. My mom's friend recommended because it was cheap. It just opened and now I feel like the bridesmaids from that movie my mom's haven't puking it's coming out the other end for me and for the past five days, that's how it's been going for us. I ate everything. My poor mom only ate the crab and somehow she's been puking nonstop. How do you get sick from crab Rangoon's read more

Panda Buffet - My proof that I'm not just a troll - Buffets Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Just got back from here-- it was nothing special in terms of food. Standard American Chinese style food. The inside is clean, organized and it was very crowded and busy so I won't make any comment about the staff outside of that they were trying their best. I guess they have holiday pricing because I came in at ~12pm on Memorial Day expecting to pay the $15 lunch price but my meal came out to be $28 and some change pre tip (buffet price + a diet coke) which definitely was not worth it considering I probably ate at most $15-20 of food. I think about 90% of the sushi rolls that they put out had mostly cream cheese in them which I thought was amusing. They put out some sashimi which was actually decently cut but the fish was still frozen on the inside haha. All things considered, I've had worse, but I'd recommend only going here at the lunch price point. read more

Assortment and quality of food options, cleanliness of facilities and friendly staff. The bar area is also very welcoming.

If I were to rate on my first experience, I would have given it a five. I went last night and it wasn't a five. Some of the food was overcooked and was hard or like rubber. The worst was I complained about couple who had there phone on speaker phone, and it was loud. The waitress rubbed my shoulder and put her arm around me. Extremely creepy and made me uncomfortable. I got no where with her, so I complained to the front. They said they were sorry, but then followed it up by saying that they didn't hear them and maybe they were trying to entertain their baby. I let them know that now I would need to decide whether or not I ever wanted to go back there. I have made my decision. Waitresses who give unwanted embraces......I am out. read more

Food is the worst Chinese I've ever had. Wanted hoisin sauce couldn't find anyone who spoke English. Don't think I'll be back .

The flavors were amazing. sushi sashimi was fresh, appetizers were crispy. seafood was boasting with savory and Spicy flavors. service was fast and pleasant. 9/10 finally an upscale buffet with full bar. read more

This place is a great buffet and it's nice and refreshing to have something new and unique in town. Any hate receive is absurd, it's a buffet and like any buffet it will have the common popular dishes. On the plus side there some dishes that I haven't seen and tasted great. Good job Panda Express. read more

Fantastic drinks excellent service and a great food selection. The sushi assortment was fresh and worth it alone. The restaurant offers a very clean relaxed atmosphere. read more

To start off, I see someone gave them a 2 star. People! they just opened and everyone and their mother was going. Give them a chance to prove them selves, my God! So quick to trash someone. I went and everything was full, tasty and very clean. The help was on top of things but not smothering you. read more

I went Monday opening lunch. Was plenty of seating available could be date wasn't made too public of the date. At 1:30 the mix in almost thirds was just right, over cooked and under cooked. Food was coming out pretty good refilling. By Wednesday I came down with full fledged food poisoning. I still have faith long term they will fix the issues I just picked the wrong day( opening day) to come in. read more

it was alright the food was good but i had a werid feeling for some reason. Could of been better service was nice tho

amazing food and great atmosphere. The owners are great people and drinks are delicious

The variety of food is amazing. There is something for everyone from fried foods, steamed fish, seafood, sushi, sashimi and many more. The dessert is delicious too. Plenty. Of seating and very cool bar area. The ambiance is welcoming for families, friends and alike. The staff are welcoming and friendly. Check it out. The prices are reasonable. read more

visiting from out town. lnst the best dur to variety of food, excellent service and a place I'll be sure to visit again.