Panda Garden Buffet

Reviews

• Taylor L.

  star star star star star_border 24 July 2026

  I've been going here with my mom since before I can remember. It's your run of the mill Chinese buffet. It's always decently busy which is good to see.
  
  The foods tasty & they have a pretty good selection. The price is fair for an all you can eat place.
  
  I keep coming back for sentimental reasons. It's just a good family place.

• Alexa C.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 20 July 2026

  I can't believe this place actually gets customers. The food was lack luster and most of it was cold. Like the heaters in the buffet weren't working. The only thing they have going for them is that they keep the buffet fully stocked and have lots of options. I don't know why they need garlic bread and salad but ok. I'm seriously shocked I didn't get sick. I'm talking all the food in the buffet was room temperature unless you watched them bring it out.

• Tatiana D.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 16 July 2026

  There are way too many actual "high quality" Americanized Chinese buffets, for me to give this place more than two stars.
  
  I have been here more than once-  My friend lives within walking distance, and I was visiting.  For starters, the food is always lukewarm, unless it's just come out of the kitchen. They should adjust their settings on the warmers, because this is incredibly unappetizing.  Something about their sweet and sour sauce is.... off.  I can't put my finger on it.  Artificial metallic pear?  Some foods are under seasoned, but still taste good, which is unusual for Chinese (it's usually *too* salty).
  
  Everything here is self-serve, which I actually prefer at buffets.  If I'm serving myself my own food, then I'm cool with getting my own drinks and utensils, as well.  
  
  Highlights:  Cheese wontons, vegetarian spring rolls (they don't have eggrolls, but that's okay; I love the cabbage in these crispy guys), pork-stuffed mushrooms (under-seasoned, but I spike them with hot chili oil), buttered mushrooms, chicken wings.  Their fried shrimp (not the ones with eyes) are actually fake-  Like, it's not even sirimi, which is slightly alarming, because it truly makes me wonder what the mystery "protein" is.  A lot of their meat dishes are of lower quality, and they get cold quickly, hence why I recommend other buffets in town (Like Hibachi, on lake in Minneapolis).  
  
  If you live close, I understand why you come here, but this is not the best game in town; not even close, and you're missing out on some real gems (with sushi bars, and Mongolian barbecues!).

• Jen R.

  star star star star_border star_border 10 July 2026

  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.

• Manny C.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 3 July 2026

  The food was cold, and flavorless. For a cheap lunch ch buffet I didn't expect much. But, the kicker... vomit all over one of the bathroom stalls. It had been there a while. Disgusting and dirty. Will never ever go back.