Tray's Garden — Restaurant in Columbia

In the year since the first experience and review, I ventured back for the food. The food is still really good for the dishes I eat most, which is awesome. Atmosphere is still quite nice and cozy. The biggest change in a year was the service and staff! I was greeted upon entering today, offered the option of the AYCE Bar, checked on during the meal and brought the check when asked. Such a striking difference in experience! So, I've updated the rating from 2 to 4 stars. Atmosphere is nice and decent food. Service was poor at best. Offered a single drink for a dine-in meal. Apparently taking your time to eat is frowned upon as I was not offered a refill to go with the meal. I was also presented with the check 1/2 way through with the "whenever your ready" statement which is the polite way of saying, "your done, leave". Very offended by this as it's my first time in...

The buffet was incredibly small compared to any other Chinese buffet I've ever been to. The buffet items were not noticeably labelled so there's​ no way for me to properly name the food I'm about to describe. It looked like crab rangoon, but rather than having a smooth blend of crab, cream cheese, and spices there was mostly just cream cheese, making it a bit weird and unpleasant.

I only decided to stop in because Subway was backed up, and I don't think I intend to stop in again. That's not to say everything was terrible, but I would have been happier...

Columbia is oversaturated with fast-food chains, and unfortunately, the community’s overall health reflects that reality. What’s even more concerning is seeing restaurants cut back on service days instead of improving access to quality dining options. As the county’s population grows and traffic congestion increases, the lack of diverse and nutritious food choices becomes even more obvious. It’s time this area moves forward and provides residents with real food alternatives, not just the...