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    Panda Garden Buffet

    3.0 (70 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Beverage station was a disaster - completely wet with soda everywhere
    Michelle H.

    This place is absolutely disgusting and a health hazard. It looks like it hasn't been clean ever. See the photos. In addition to the incredibly dirty and unsanitary conditions, the food was unsurprisingly terrible. A low selection of very bland options. Ice cream maker was down so we didn't try that. Everything was self-service, including drinks and silverware. There was a young man collecting plates but they was the only service. For my family - two adults and one child, the total was $48! Save your money and go elsewhere. Worst Chinese buffet we've ever tried.

    Was there when we came in.

    Cold food, could use TLC, Wonton aren't crispy, soda fountain over carbonated, squid wasn't even warm, obviously they need a microwave for customers to use so they can have hot food. Health Department needs to be called. Employees handling food without changing gloves from clearing tables

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    M B.

    BEWARE!!! I've ate here 2 times recently. Prior time I got Extremely sick. I spent an entire day in and out of the restroom sick. I missed a day of work because of this, because I was still sick the next day. 7/5/21 I thought I'd try it again. BIG MISTAKE!!! I had extreme intestinal pain and spent the rest of the day/evening on and off in the bathroom. Ruined my plans for the evening. I'm still having issues today. My vacation day is shot now. Don't eat here. I gave it 2 tries just to make sure it wasn't something else the first time.

    DeJa L.

    Located on the corner of Larpenteur and Lexington, this place sort of blends in. It's apart of the strip mall full of many choices like Home Goods, Elite Nails, Anytime Fitness, Johns Tailors and so much more. On the bus line, and near the locals "shopping center" we found this option by googling "buffets near me." We walked in to a woman sitting on her phone, we weren't greeted but she said "how many" as if she was annoyed, and continued to stay on her phone. My father stated "2" and she stood up, quoted the price of around $25 and tossed the table "reservation" sign at us (it mentions not to waste and to ask for help if needed) Now that we've been standing here for about two minutes, she still hasn't made eye contact with us. I chuckled in frustration and walked away, because I absolutely HATE terrible customer service. At this moment she looks up with slight concern on her face, because- excuse my French- she knew she had us f***** up. If it were up to me, we would have turned around and left but I was with my father and I bit my tongue. They didn't deserve our support. The way she carelessly tossed the sign across the less than 12 inch counter replays in my mind, and I think of a multitude of ways I could karate chop her in her throat (not really, but a girl can dream.. right?) We seated ourselves in the last booth near the restrooms, which was perfect because I was disgusted at the sight of the cashier. The young lady who cleaned our tables did a great job at smiling and being prompt. Kudos to her, she's the best. My dad and I had a really great time, trying new things and suggesting things to one another. The food was OK. I loved the clams and they have a good selection for anyone on a pescatarian diet, like myself. For the first time in a long time, I treated myself to a little desert to sweeten up the sour experience I had walking in. Ice cream with sprinkles will bring the kid out in you. If you read any of my reviews, very rarely do I have this disposition. I really want to make sure you understand how unkind our initial interaction was and how displeased I was that we stayed after being treated in such a manner. However, I can not deny that I was pleased with the menu, and finding some foods that cater to my diet. (Not many, but some) Would I go again? Maybe I'd give them another shot. I enjoyed spending time with my dad, the meatless options they had, and how the entire restaurant is self serve. 1 Star for location, 1 Star for food and 1 Star for the waitress who gathered our plates.

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    Deemo C.

    Love the vibe from the workers everyone's nice they seem to make sure their is fresh food every 15 minutes and we're very intent on bussing table and keeping them clean the food was decent we came at a weird time so the general tsp was a bit still but it was awesome !

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    Jen R.

    This place is your average buffet. Not too pricey, but it's run self-serve/pay like a Sizzler (youngins ask some one older about this reference). We came on a Friday night at around 8, so some of the food options showed some age. The decor was pretty basic and somewhat clean (table was a little sticky as was soy sauce bottle). Food wasn't the worst I've had, but also not the best. The flavors seem a little off - somewhat artificial. But hey, some chinese buffet-ers love that. My teenage daughter loves noodles and is somewhat of an expert since she eats them so often. She says they scored a 3.8 out of 5. I would recommend this place if you are hungry for basic buffet and can't bother to drive a couple more blocks for something else.

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    I had a great experience at this buffet. The food was fresh and hot, and the chicken wings were excellent.

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    Amazing food! It was our first time coming here, definitely will not be our last! Great variety and very good.

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    Zhenfei should be promoted to bus boy he is crazy good with garbage he even said I was born in it!

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    one of the better and more affordable chinese buffets in the Twin Cities

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    Really good fried shrimp, dumplings, and chicken wings.

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    Dragon Star Buffet

    4.2(97 reviews)
    18.5 mi

    Not often any buffet receives a full 5 stars. However, I think this place is well deserved as they…read morehave a huge assortment of everything and anything you'd expect from a Chinese buffet and more. The staff is always rotating and refreshing the food. Pretty decent assortment of sushi and seafood as well as always being clean! The price is up there (around $20/person) however much worse buffets charge $17... so this is actually a pretty decent deal all things considered.

    Great spot for AYCE americanized asian food. Located in a strip mall, there is plenty of free…read moreparking available in a lot. You pay when you first arrive with cash or card (they only take visa and mastercard). Note that if you pay with a card and add a tip, they will just give you cash from the register for the tip amount to leave at your table when you leave. I would bring cash to tip your server with at your table. After paying, you can seat yourself anywhere and a server will come by and take your beverage order. The buffet includes unlimited soft drinks, drip coffee, and hot tea. Their Dr. Pepper is extra syrupy compared to normal fountain drinks, would recommend! Throughout the meal, the server will clear your empty plates and at the end of the meal they will drop off fortune cookies and towelettes. Crab days are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. During these days they serve lil crabs. There is also a build your own noodle station where you can choose your mix-ins and sauces, and they'll fry it up for you. The fried rice is solid and the garlic toast is shockingly really good. Food is pretty fresh and warm, and there are people constantly refilling trays and cleaning the buffet.

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    Tokyo 23 Hibachi Buffet - Spicy pho was good!

    Tokyo 23 Hibachi Buffet

    3.4(257 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Tokyo 23 is an excellent way to satisfy any seafood craving you might be having. The selection of…read morethat and the number of tasty Oriental dishes they offer make them a well kept secret. The atmosphere is comfortable, and the tables are space apart well enough to offer privacy and peace. Service is "help yourself", and any wait for food to come to your table is your own fault. After you go, please don't tell anyone how good it was so that we won't have to fight with a crowd when we go back again.

    Happy 2026 yelp community! We came to this buffet to celebrate the new year with sushi but we're…read morepleasantly surprised with a specially curated buffet for the holiday. The price was more expensive than the initial buffet, but it was well worth it with the choices that were served. Soft shell crab, frog legs, snow crab, and many more seafood dishes we're served alongside traditional buffet dishes. You can also pick up items from the sushi counter, the hibachi grill, pho station, or dim sum station. You will not be wanting for variety here. Service was very friendly and the staff were very quick to remove plates, trash, and any items to keep the tables nice and clean. Stafford also very friendly and chatty and really brought the experience together. A great way to kick off the year. We will have to make note of this special buffet for years to come. Regardless, this buffet always receives high marks from the locals and has been enjoyed by us when we've come in the past during their non-holiday buffet days.

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    Tokyo 23 Hibachi Buffet - Spicy pho broth w ur imagination! Delicious!

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    Great Moon Buffet

    3.3(96 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Is it the best? Probably not, but it's great when you want variety without having to commit to a…read morefew dishes. Stopped by to grab lunch takeout on a Saturday. They had such a big offering of seafood I wasn't expecting including jumbo shrimp the size of my hand. The jumbo shrimp were good too, not mushy and not overcooked. Staff at the check-in counter were pleasant and kept everyone moving through quickly. Not sure why but I was really impressed that our takeout meals came with a packaged utensil set (wooden fork, individually wrapped toothpick and a folded napkin) and it came with a can of Pepsi. That's definitely new but a nice surprise. Parking can be tricky because it's a smaller parking lot but GMB is always a staple Chinese buffet.

    This is one of my go to buffet to eat at. Food and hibachi is always good, servers are always…read moregoing above and beyond. However I have some complaints about this place. I have witness more than once when I go there etiquette are not being enforced on people that eat there. During dinner time I went I saw a young boy around the age of 12+ constantly picking food with his hands. At his age he should know better but I feel like the worker working by the food should have said something. He picked a crawfish, crab claw, cookies, and sushi with his bare hands. This same boy also grabbed a bowl, walked around rubbing, fisting the inside of the bowl and proceeded to put back that same bowl back with the clean bowls. Again the worker just watched him and did nothing. A previous time I went I saw a older lady complaining to the old men that works there about how cold the string beans was. When she got done talking to the old men she picked up a wonton with her hand that had gloves on in front of the old men that works there. He said nothing to her. Tongs are there for a reason to pick up food. Another incident a lady dropped a wonton on the ground. Instead of her just leaving it on the ground she thought she was doing good by picking it up and placing on the counter. Little did she know that 5 seconds later a worker picks up that dirty wonton on the counter and puts it back with all of the other wontons. I get the place does not want to be wasteful. However when food is out of the tray and on the counter it should not get placed back with the clean food. They use a all purpose rags to clean the counter. Nasty stuff gets spread from those rags. Now people are eating contaminated food. All of my experiences in this buffet has to be some kind of health violation. It is just beyond nasty. I will not likely go back to this buffet.

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    Great Moon Buffet - Jumbo shrimp, they were huge

    Jumbo shrimp, they were huge

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    Baldamar - Brussels Sprouts

    Baldamar

    4.5(635 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    My wife and I had never been to--or even heard of--Baldamar, so when our friends invited us to…read moreRestaurant Week there, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to give it a try. From the hostess who graciously held the doors open for us in the 95° heat to our incredible server, David, everything was outstanding. We started with cocktails. I had what may have been the best bourbon Old Fashioned I've ever tasted, and my wife enjoyed a wonderfully refreshing cocktail (whose name I, unfortunately, can't remember). We began our meal with the roasted Brussels sprouts. Normally, I'm not much of a Brussels sprouts fan, but I happily cleaned the plate. My wife and I shared the 12-ounce filet mignon, cooked medium rare, and it was absolute perfection. Chef's kiss. David recommended a bottle of wine to pair with our steak. It wasn't inexpensive, but it was worth every penny. But wait... there's more. As incredible as that wine was with the filet, it somehow paired even better (yes, I know that sounds impossible) with the slice of heaven they call chocolate cake. I'm sure it has a much fancier name on the menu, but "slice of heaven" seems more accurate. If you've read my other reviews, you know I have a tendency toward hyperbole. If there were ever a time to lean into it, this is it. THIS MEAL WAS FANTASTIC. THE AMBIANCE WAS PERFECT. THE FOOD WAS EXCEPTIONAL. AND THE COMPANY WAS DIVINE. We will absolutely be back--and when we do, we'll be asking for a table in David's section. (He works Tuesday through Friday.)

    Stopped into Baldamar and had a great experience sitting at the bar. Ashley took such attentive…read morecare of me from the moment I arrived and was incredibly welcoming throughout my visit. I started with the tequila and mezcal Old Fashioned, and it was fantastic. It was well-balanced, beautifully presented, and garnished perfectly. The food was equally impressive. The wings were delicious--crispy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. My only small note would be that the celery was a little limp. The Caesar salad has officially been added to my regular rotation. The jammy egg was cooked perfectly with a rich, yolky center that was still easy to slice. The Parmesan crisps were thoughtfully sized, adding great texture without being so large they scraped the roof of your mouth. The salad was evenly dressed, making every bite flavorful. Overall, excellent food, outstanding cocktails, and warm, attentive service. I'll definitely be back.

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    Bullvino's Churrascaria - Tres Leches

    Bullvino's Churrascaria

    4.3(160 reviews)
    4.2 miLowertown, Downtown St. Paul
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    This was my first time going to Bullvino's after yeeeears of hearing nothing but great things and I…read morecan say everyone is right. We just happened to go during restaurant week which I didn't even know, so that was a plus. We basically got to try the full menu minus premium items I think like lamb and ribeye; it also came with a dessert sample. This place is so yummy! The service is great, staff are very friendly. We were asked if we wanted anything specifically to come around a couple times which was nice. My friend is from Salvado, Bahia, Brazil and enjoyed the food so much. She was one of the many people who raved to me about this place. Many staff speak Portuguese and/or Spanish so she was having a blast with that as well. The atmosphere is very upscale but chill. I was so stuffed after just a couple plates but it was still worth the money. All food was fresh and beautifully prepared. I also think this may be more authentic than some of the other Brazilian bbq places in the metro area because they don't serve chimichurri, which I think is technically Argentinian maybe. I did miss that like that have at fogo de chão, but they have vinagrete (super authentic to Brazil) and an amazing spicy Hmong sauce which I was surprised to see. They also offer Hmong sausage which I'm assuming is the closest thing to the toscana sausage you would typically find in Brazil. The chocolate and três leches cakes at the end were amazing! So sweet and delicious. I would just come and pick up slices of cake. We got them to-go but they were devoured before we left the restaurant. I highly recommend checking out Bullvinos Churrascaria.

    It's a nice place with decent service. Salad bar I'd very good an that's were it's stops…read more I was looking forward to th parm clicking wings, prime rib a d the others wanted the filet. Good luck after asking numerous times for a status. Will be here soon and came back empty handed. The other meats are most sirloin. Rib eye was over cooked. It's a decent price but when you can't get what you want you will be disappointed.

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    Peking Garden - 2023.0717 - Tofu Lo mein

    Peking Garden

    3.7(307 reviews)
    3.0 miMidway
    $$

    I've been going to Peking Garden since I was a kid with my parents, and this place is a go to for…read morefamily outings. The restaurant is spacious and can easily accommodate larger groups of people. The food is from what I remember has been consistent and delicious, the only thing that's notable changed is the price, which can be on the pricier side nowadays unfortunately. This time around I took a small group of friends here and ordered some of my favorites. The peking style pork chop is a classic here, deep fried and moist with a sweet and sour sauce. The best part about this dish is that there's no bones either (unlike some of the other pork dishes). The beef chow fun is what I believe the best beef chow fun in MN. It's so freaking good I think you just have to try it for yourself. Another classic starter dish I got was the seafood tofu soup. Hot, thick seafood soup with tofu is refreshing to start with, and when you top it off with a dash of white pepper it gets even better. The fried oysters are a recent addition to my favorites; cripsy without too much fishiness/oceanic flavor, and also very meaty. The batter and salt/pepper onion flavoring is also very strong and pairs well with the oysters. And lastly I usually get some sort of vegetable. This time around I got the yu choi in garlic sauce, which was clean and just tender enough to add a nice bite of fresh veggie to our meal. I would also recommend the achoy or chinese brocolli if you're into that as well. They also give you a free dessert of what I think is taro tapicoa soup? Either way it's a nice sweet treat to end the meal on.

    Worth the long wait. Peking duck is incredible. Well priced meals with good portions. Friendly…read moreservice staff. Love the pond inside the restaurant. Will keep visiting!

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    Full house

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    Fried rice

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