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I came here with a friend after a recommendation and was surprised by the amount of choice here. It has a very relaxed atmosphere, its family friendly and you get a varied mix of people as it gets quite busy which is testament to it's popularity especially since it's a bit of a trek away from the city centre. I read a few mediocre reviews but i can say i really enjoyed my experience, they had a great selection from Italian to Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Greek style salads and a few British classics too so i'm sure most people would find something here to suit their palette. The desserts station also has a wide selection from a chocolate fountain, to ice cream and cakes. The crème brulee was beautiful - me and my friend had two helpings each. The price for the buffet is reasonable - the drinks are a bit pricey but that is usually the way at all you can eat restaurants. My only complaint would be that it was a bit too warm inside which was evident by people on other tables fanning themselves with the drinks menus. Also that the tables were a bit too close together so it's not somewhere i would recommend if you're looking for an intimate evening but overall if you're looking for somewhere that you get your moneys worth and a bit of variation - i would recommend it and i would also return again. The staff are quick to remove empty plates and make sure that you are finished before they do and the service was fast and efficient generally. Lastly - make a reservation as i said before it gets busy !
Laura RLaura R
10
Restaurant empty at 2pm which is understandable, especially being Friday. Main bald manager tried to sit me in a secluded place, why not give me an option where to sit, keeping in mind the restaurant is nearly empty? He told me he will bring 2 glasses for refills, after 7 minutes he was chatting and doing other work. Eventually I had to ask someone else for 2 glasses, I have shown her which table I was sitting at. After a minute, the same waitress approached me to confirm again the number of glasses required. So nice first impression by new management. Spanish music, most mains are Indian. I know. Mexican burrito station available which is good. Food was ok, Flavours which was the previous branding had more options and better quality curries. Tried 2 lamb curries and they were the worst lamb curries I had in UK. I have to say that one of the bean curries was nice and filling. I enjoyed that one and highly recommend it. Dessert, a few mini cakes and bigger ones, carrot cakes, nothing that you wouldn't see in any other buffet places. As you can see in the picture, we had the plates on our tables for 20 minutes, the restaurant was nearly empty and there were plenty of staff that could have collected it. They seemed to walk past 2 tables across without clearing our table. They were mainly prepping the tables for evening meals. Overall, I would come back after another round of different buffet places. And I don't go weekly to buffet places, so probably coming back in 2 years. Flavours which was the previous brand under different management had better food and service. This one has decreased in quality and I will not recommend it as a good buffet for various reasons as explained. I only recommend it if it's close to you and are too lazy to try a better alternative down town or other areas.
Alex LapadatAlex Lapadat
40
Rated 2 stars. Food was not great, they provide Caribbean, Chinese and Indian meals. Caribbean and Chinese meals were not authentic. The Indian food I had not attempted, heard it was sickening. The Pasta, mushroom chicken, Pizza, spring rolls, onion rings were delicious. Took a while for fresh food to be replaced so containers were empty for a while until they had to be reminded. Not a wide range of Fruits available, no chocolate fountain there at all, ice cream is served by a worker (maybe to limit the amount served) They took a while in clearing away dirty dishes from the table and no extra utensils or napkins were in sight unless you go and find a staff to provide them. They are prompt on collection of payments. My Beetroot was mouldy, pineapple on the glass of my cocktail was stale, pictures provided.
Maria ReidMaria Reid
40
This was my first time visiting and I went with my boyfriend. We was seated straight away and service was quick and I suppose rushed? As soon as we sat down the waiter was ushering us for drinks so they could put it on the bill straight away for us to pay. Eventhough rushed, the food was lovely. A good variety of food, starters, mains and desserts, even if your fussy there's alot to choose from. However eventhough the atmosphere is nice, it's very loud and if you want to come here for a nice date night I wouldn't recommend. I asked specifically for a private table for 2 on a Monday and we got seated right next to a table of six and a mom and son on the other side half an hour into eating. Apart from that I would revisit just not for a date night.
golden_piggiesdrawsgolden_piggiesdraws
00
The food is very tasty and the music was amazing!
Raul BarabasRaul Barabas
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Food was cooked nicely and warm Steaks, chinnese, and others will be cooked as requested Would go again only flaw was a weird smell near Enterance where you get seated
Thomas BarrettThomas Barrett
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Wolverhampton Rd, Oldbury B68 8LQ, United Kingdom
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Whimsical destination featuring an international buffet, plus cocktails & desserts.
attractions: Barnford Park, restaurants: Little Bangla Bangladeshi & Indian Cuisine, takaa tak, Oldbury, The Old Dispensary Microbar, Mozalicious, The Old Cross, COB on, Angel Days Bakery, Uncle Rays

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