We ate at Panda Garden for lunch, it was very good. Dinner, not so much, everything fried was cold and days old. If cold food is your thing, you'll love it. Our take is...lunch is awesome, dinner, barely edible Service was awesome!!! Ambiance was nice and the restaurant was clean. read more

Not sure what to say about this place. I'm not very picky but this buffet made me question my own choices. 2 stars are generous, more 1.5stars. Food is mostly inedible, old and cold. I disliked nearly everything there. Dry , chewy meat, old rice , questionable seafood. I wouldn't dare to eat anything raw . You can tell right away that the quality is the lowest and cheapest you can legally find. Weird vibe too. Employees are not very approachable, kinda cranky . You know the food is bad when you see an employee eating their own food brought from home or elsewhere. I will not be back . read more

I'll start by saying nice people working here they're just moving fast because they're usually busy. They have a lot of seating though so there wasn't a wait. The tables were clean too. The food though was pretty terrible. I had seen a review before saying "lowest quality legally possible" and I agree lol. It's also sitting under the heat lap for so long it's now even warm, everything was leaning towards cold. $40 for two people and they have a lot of options so yea it's okay. 1.5 read more

The buffet at this restaurant is exceptional!!! There's a wide variety of foods to choose including shrimp. My favorite is the chicken on a stick, the garlic green beans, the variety of salads, the soups, the egg rolls. I haven't eaten anything that didn't taste delicious and there's so much more than I mentioned. The wait staff are very attentive and polite. I especially love ending my meal with pie and soft serve ice cream but my husband loves the variety of fruit, pastries, pudding, and the jello. We try to eat here every chance we get. read more

Service is good. The place is nice. Good selection of food but the lowest quality chicken, beef, pork that you can buy legally. I have to spit out almost half of the beef or pork due to grizzle or something else unknown. Too expensive for the poor quality. read more

Panda Garden Buffet Restaurant - I think a beef or pork. It's hard to tell. Texture is horrible. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Walking into Panda Garden in Little Rock feels like stepping into a loud, joyful kitchen memory. An angry Asian man bellows from the counter, not in rage, but passion, shouting about sesame chicken perfection and rice cooked right. His voice booms approval with every plate. The food backs him up: crispy, savory, fresh, and generous. Sauces cling, noodles spring, and portions satisfy. It's chaotic, funny, and sincere. You leave smiling, full, and convinced the yelling is the highest compliment. Here, flavor wins every single time. read more

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This is usually one of my go-to spots for Chinese food. Not tonight, the food was cold and sparce. The chicken on a stick was hard as the stick, the fresh sushi was dryed out, sesame balls were golf ball hard, and fresh muscles were dried like peas in a pod. As l went to pay for my meal l spoke to the manager/ owner she told me l got there too late. We got there a little before 7pm they close at 9pm. She gave us a $5 discount slap in the face. And repeated come in earlier you will be ok. What about no come at all my money is same color green as the person who came in at opening dinner. read more

The food is always food. They have the best spring rolls and crab Rangoon. Their macaroni and cheese is surprisingly tasty. It's always a good selection of food. read more

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Food was excellent. From newyork, for less than 13$ it's a bargain and it taste excellent. The place is spotless,including bathrooms and a great indoor atmosphere. They wait on you hand and foot. Only complaints, sometimes you need to heat things up with microwave, but only needed if you want piping hot food. (Burn your tongue hot) General tso and sesame chicken was too saucy but flavor is great. Soups very excellent. Shrimp is the bomb. Overall consider it for your next buffet. Won't be disappointed. read more

Panda Garden is an excellent restaurant. Their staff is friendly and their buffet is always well stocked with great food. I love the wide variety of offerings. Eating here is a great experience. It is quiet and reserved but still kid friendly. My kids 12, 11, 10, and 8 all commented on how they loved it. My daughters love the orange chicken and my sons live the Sushi. California Rolls and Smoked Salmon rolls are a favorite. I love the Rangoon and Egg Rolls myself. On another note, being a spicy fan, I feel spicy dishes should be a little more spicy. I always request everything extra spicy. Other than that I highly recommend Panda Garden. It is the best in Little Rock, if you ask me! read more

Been here a few times but it has been a few years. A pretty large restaurant with plenty of seating and popular with locals as it seems have quite a few people here at peak times. The buffet is expansive with plenty of options for even the picky eaters. However I find most of the food over cooked, lacking flavor and pretty boring, especially the desserts and salad bar. Kind of your typical Chinese buffet unfortunately. I am not a fan of buffets either. I will try to not return again but I do see how many find this option appealing. Service was very good. read more

Overnight layover in Little Rock Dec 11th. Felt like some Chinese Cuisine and Panda Garden Restuarant Buffet did not disappoint. Many delectable choices including sushi, too many to experience in one visit. Staff promptly removed empty plates and refilled beverages. Not that we looked old enough to quality, chuckle chuckle, but the senior discount was applied at check out. read more

Great selection of Chinese food, fresh sushi and deserts. First time there and I will definitely go back. Loved the sesame balls.

Best Chinese buffer in Little Rock, if you are looking for for Chinese food and not sushi, this place is amazing. Good quality food, clean and great taste. I went there and spent the whole week, wanting to go back! read more

The fish is delicious. Try the fish This buffet is good. Liked everything. Sushi not bad at all pepper shrimp dry but good Was starving read more

Packed on Sundays after church, get in and eat all you can. Got food rolling out fresh, and it's all so good. read more

Stopped here to get a quick bite to eat. I had read other reviews and decided to give it a try. The food tasted ok but items like the pot stickers were very hard a dry around the edges as if they had sat out awhile. The stuffed mushrooms had no flavor. Everything else was good but the temperature of the food seemed to be room temp. Nothing was hot. This worries me. Makes me wonder if they have every had food poisoning issues. read more

The buffet was clean but the food was cold. The rice was hard and that was such a disappointment. Service was .. let me just say I had no one to tell how I felt about the food because no one attended my table after the water was dropped off. I am so disappointed in pain for food that I'm forced to leave on the table. read more

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The food made both my husband and I both sick to our stomachs. Don't waste your money.

Excellent buffet, lots of variety. Nice decor, clean, great service. clean bathrooms. prices were good too. Recommended highly.

This mid-morning, my family and I dined at the Panda Garden in the Shackleford Crossing Shopping center. I must say that the cleanliness of the restaurant was the only nice thing I have to say about my dinning experience. First, the staff was very friendly and the host that served us was very courteous. And came over the take away the plates that we had eaten on. If I had give the staff a rating, it would be 4 out of 5 stars. Second, the food. This where my dinning experience at Panda Garden was just awful. The food was very lukewarm. The only thing that I could eat was the Egg Drop Soup. And the only reason why I chose that because that was the only thing that was hot. I was surprised because when I remember when the couple years that Panda Garden open, it was a good establishment to dine out for Chinese food - buffet style. But now, again, I would not recommend anyone to go there. If I had to give the food a rating, I would give it 2 out of 5 stars. Third, maybe if Panda Garden had invest in a Hibachi Grill/Chefs like other Chinese buffet restaurants that I have dine out; my dinning experience would have been better. In conclusion, if I would not recommend this restaurant if you have a Chinese buffer experience. read more

After going to Chi's and being EXTREMELY disappointed in the food and the rude service we went to Panda Garden. So much better! A buffet style. Most of the food was good a huge selection to choose from.there were a few cold items but over all it was good. The staff was excellent! Friendly and attentive! They didn't have orange chicken that I saw though! read more

This is my favorite Chinese Buffet in Little Rock. You will find a wide variety of vegetable-meat dishes. Jumbo shrimp and crawfish are my go to meal. Everything else including the fruit-salad bar are okay. Oh yes, there is a senior citizen discount. Be sure and ask. read more

I have come to this place ceremoniously for quite some time. Every Sunday to be exact. Today however I'm giving a poor review not because of the food but because of the owner/manager. She is extremely rude and dismissive and it's for this reason that I will no longer visit this establishment. The staff however is very nice. read more

The food is amazing you can grab whatever food you want from the buffet the service is amazing

This is one of my few buffets that has what I like and a nice atmosphere as well. It is my "go to" when asked which one I prefer. Friendly staff. Clean. read more

The salmon shouldn't taste like tuna don't waste your money made me sick The fried shrimp was cold the waitress told us it was supposed to be cold. How is Fried shrimp supposed to be cold so then I tried about 12 different thing, and guess what again cold the corn on the cob Had a wang to it I didn't know corn had a wang to it supposed to be sweet We wouldn't or even 15 minutes couldn't stand it so we go to check out the manager wouldn't even give us a discount or nothing very rude. All they could say it so sorry So heads up everyone im a chef So I know how restaurant business is I usually don't complain, but this was a very, very pathetic. A JOKE !!!!!!! She said go back and sit down and wait until they bring out fresh and they wouldn't very busy that wUlsan havetook an hour so went I got an eggroll? It was chewy and tough, and again guess what cold Never, would I recommend to the worst of my enemy to go there ever again? I have no earthly idea how this place is still even open somebody need to get a hold of the safety board or something read more

This is now my favorite Chinese buffet. I went for the dinner buffet, it's 11.50. I was told by staff that lunch is 8.50 for anyone wondering. This buffet has plenty of options to choose from. They also have sushi! Which I tried, it was very delicious. Everything I tried was good, except one little thing. I would recommend you try pepper steak, sushi, & the shrimp that are seasoned with something red! I've forgotten the names of everything I had. However, there is only one shrimp dish fitting that description. They have a nice selection of seafood for the seafood eater, nice selection of chicken, anything you could want. It was overall a wonderful experience and worth every penny. I will definitely be returning to this place. Staff was also kind! read more

How have we missed this fantastic restaurant that just celebrated 18 years of serving great meals in Little Rock? We had a delicious lunch meal yesterday and were awed by the variety of freshly prepared choices! My favorite will probably always be pepper steak and theirs was exceptional. The service was promptly attentive and very friendly. This place will definitely head to the top of our list of restaurants we enjoy often. Highly recommend. read more

Ever left a Chinese buffet after paying 9-10 bucks for lunch but did even go back for more because the food is just "blah"? Go to Panda Garden, its a few dollars pricier than the average Chinese buffet (and not the most excellent service, but honestly Chinese buffet restaraunt service means drinks and the check). That being said, as far as the food goes this is the largest selection, best quality, and consistency you will find anywhere. They keep the food coming and I haven't had anything I didn't like. They have a lot of seafood options unlike some buffets, good salad buffet, and many soups. This is also the only buffet I would ever eat the sushi, there is always someone standing and making them fresh, the area is kept cold and clean. If you really want Chinese buffet and don't want to waste your time and $, pick Panda Garden. read more

The food is decent but an event on our last visit caused us to think about ever going back. We ordered our drinks and went to the bar to get our food. We get back to our table, I took a drink of my Unsweetened Iced Tea only to discover they had given me Super Sweet Iced Tea. Not a real problem, it happens, it just turns my stomach when I drink to much sugar. I let the Waitress know she had given me the wrong Tea and she replaced it. The Waitress comes by, gets my glass to refill it and when I take a drink, surprise surprise, it is Sweet Tea AGAIN. I step up to the counter to let them know about the mess up, and am rudely informed that they will get me another glass. The Tea that came to my table had a bad Lemon slice in it but was unsweetened at least. When it came time to pay the ticket I asked that since they had given me the wrong Tea, twice, that I would like it removed from the ticket. You would have thought I had asked for the entire meal for free. The Waitress tried to blame it on me, saying I had ordered Sweet Tea and showed the ticket. I informed them that in 48 years I had never once ordered a Sweet Tea since it made me sick to drink it, so why would I after 48 years decide that I wanted to all the sudden order a Sweet Tea. After way to much arguing, they removed the Tea. I am not one that believes the customer is always right, but let us get real here. You do not argue with a customer over a Tea when it is real obvious that your person had made a mistake. I often get served a Sweet Tea by mistake, it is no big deal. I never ask for something free, but messing up twice, then trying to blame me, no freaking way. read more

Lots of variety on buffet. Sat night had prime rib, very good. I'm not a sushi eater but they offered lots of variety. Good price

I'm not one to go to buffets often, yet Panda Garden hit the spot after the Razorback football game in Little Rock a few months back. I hadn't eaten much all day, so I wasn't too picky about my selections. On the plus side, it allowed me to try quite a few varying dishes. I enjoyed the beef and broccoli dish, the black pepper chicken, and plenty of the sides - one of my favorites was a sweet sesame seed ball. They also have a very spacious floor plan. A good option for groups. read more

A family favorite due to its wonderful sushi and sashimi bar which features eel and cold seaweed salad. Personally, I go for the availability of fish and shrimp prepared several ways. Seating is at large 4-person tables in either a main dining area or two side rooms. The main room is so large that we seldom have anyone next to us when dining. The buffet is collocated in a nearby room with a sushi bar in the back, steam tables in the middle, and cold bars (desert, seafood, fruit) around the remaining walls. Entering the buffet through the left door, you'll find four pots of soup on your immediate right and a large rice cooker with plain steamed white rice. The first steam table holds fried foods like catfish, chicken, wontons, and tempura pork. The second steam table usually has a baked farm raised salmon and several chicken, beef and shrimp stir fry's. The third steam table has more stir frys and the few "vegetable" dishes. The fourth steam table includes hot seafoods and other hot American sides. As Thomas C. noted, the staff are wonderful and you can practice/ learn a bit of Chinese by asking. "Xie Xie" (shay-shay) is "thank you" and will get you a smile of surprise most visits. Chopsticks (Kuàizi) are located on the sushi bar. read more

The usual Chinese buffet offerings and then some new things. All good until I got to the green beans which were excellent! Crisp and tasty, cooked without smothering in water. I like this buffet. Dining room is spacious and clean. We are local, eat here often, and always leave happy! read more

Food was alright, though I'm not a big fan of Chinese food I tried it because my fiancée wanted to try it while we were in the area. I ordered to go when I got there and it was ready in about 10 minutes it was also clean looking place for it to be a buffet. read more

Panda Garden Buffet Restaurant - Order while in our hotel and it was good not great but it was good. Nice place - Sushi Bars Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Good for a buffet, but extremely overpriced. Definitely not worth $13 a person. Service was nothing to write, well, the next door neighbors about, even. read more

We eat here often. My husband is a big fan. They have a large variety so everyone can find something they like. They are a bit pricey almost $12 a person without a drink so don't expect cheap but you will leave full read more

It's a buffet. Not the best looking, definitely not the worse. On a Sunday some of the food looked scary to eat, seriously. Coconut shrimp was hard. Others looked on point and the sushi making in back was decent. The food tasted for the most part ok, some of the brocolli looked bad or old, lots of kids playing with the ice cream machine. Staff was also, so so. Sat is down, drinks and proof gone. We were passing through. Would I come again? Depends on how hungry I am or my budget. Otherwise lots of other restaurants in the same plaza to choose from. read more

Oh great Chinese buffet gods why have thou forsaken me? Reading the past reviews of this place, it seems that not too long ago it was a decent if not good establishment but that is no longer the case. The food was subpar at best. The establishment looks pretty good though but no one is going to a buffet for the decor. It's all about the food. The variety includes sushi, standard American-Chinese fair, and oddly enough prime rib for you to slice. The sushi is to be passed over as the rice used in it tastes quite old and off. Removing that it all tastes very bland and unappealing. Followed by the American-Chinese foods which range from a chicken & beef with broccoli mix to lo mein noodles. The best item I tasted was the chicken and beef with broccoli mix a simple dish that is hard to mess up. Everything else I tasted was either over cooked to mush or just lacking in all flavor. I feel like I'm starting to notice a trend here. Lastly, since I don't really do dessert I tried the prime rib. Please, don't try the prime rib. Over cooked to heck, dry, bland, tasteless and just neglected meat...I feel bad for the cow whose life was given for the daily slab. It's just not worth the chews or calories. Rating: Save your money and go elsewhere, unless you like very bland, mushy food. read more