Gourmet Palast — Restaurant in Kaiserslautern

I dont typically leave reviews, but others should know the drawbacks of this restaurant.

My family dined here on a Saturday afternoon at about 3 pm. The restaurant appeared to be clean and not musky, like lots of other Chinese buffets. The food is terribly salty, not just one or two items, but everything I tried, from fried dumplings to sautéed vegetables and even Thai curry. The vegetables were fresh cut, but the meats each had a spongy texture.

I didn't try the meats for the Mongolian grill because they didn't look safe. The beef had a glazed texture similar to how chicken would look. The Kangaroo looked like beef, which may have been ok, but I opted not to try it. I didn't try the chicken solely because of the appearance of the beef. My wife tried the Mongolian shrimp and crayfish. She said the shrimp tasted like shrimp, and likewise for the crayfish. Although, one crayfish that she peeled was black inside, and obviously not safe to eat.

Additionally, the restaurant allows smoking immediately outside of the front door, which blew cigarette smoke inside the restaurant non-stop on the day we ate because there were non-stop smokers for our entire dining experience. I realize this part is petty and may not affect others as much.

In summary, this is a typical Chinese buffet, but it's overpriced (€23.90 each person) for the extremely salty dishes being offered. Other recommendations for the area are:

Alom Dee Royal Aroma Milano Fiesta Mexicano Farmers Restaurant

And even Brauhaus

If you like any of the above restaurants, go ahead and skip Gourmet Palast because it's not on the same level as either of the aforementioned...

Good food; good selection. I don’t expect it to be like the U.S. so I wasn’t disappointed with the meal or the location. In fact, the flavors of everything were quite tasty. What did get under my skin a little is that the Mother’s Day price increased by €3 /pp! Who increases prices on holidays? Again, not the U.S. This was not a national disaster situation in which I’ve come to EXPECT price gouging. I guess I missed the SPECIAL BUFFET sign at the door. Additionally, when ordering a drink and you don’t specify a size (,3l or ,4l), they assume you want the ,4l @ €4,20 because the large is what everybody “normally orders!” Ok, but, you never asked (even though I pointed to the ones on the menu with the €3,20 price tag). No apology, no comp charge; just pay the bill and keep it moving. Got it. This isn’t a rant. It’s more of a warning to learn the rules and be prepared to play by them because they don’t give refunds... ROTFLMBAWO! A good experience, nonetheless and I’m sure...

Gourmet Palast perfectly applies the model of the typical Chinese restaurants with the "all you can eat" formula: lots of food at a cheap price but at an average quality. In fact, the restaurant offers a very complete buffet, mainly based on Chinese dishes, with a touch of Japanese sushi and a full section of sweets, fresh fruit, and ice cream. It also includes the possibility of picking some fresh food that will be cooked for you on the spot. However, just like all of the "all you can eat" restaurants, don't expect to taste any particular delicacy. The interiors are based on a Chinese style, well designed, and elegant. The service is also fast, and the personnel is also kind. In conclusion, Gourmet Palast is recommended if you want to have a satisfying and decent meal at a reasonable price. On the contrary, it is not the very best place to go if you're looking for higher quality, especially if you are...