I stumbled upon Minh Gourmet about two weeks ago -- it sits on a smaller side road somewhat hidden by Slagles grocery store. I'm really glad I did, because I liked it so much I've already returned with my wife and had their lunch buffet two more times.

The lunch buffet is Mon - Saturday 11 AM to 2 PM, and costs a very reasonable $6.95. It is very popular with the locals, including tradesmen, seniors, and many blue-collar workers from nearby businesses. Although the parking lot may appear full, Minh's has ample seating ( even for large groups), and they continually bring out food to replenish the buffet. The wait staff is friendly, efficient, and regularly takes away any used dishes and refills your drinks.

The buffet selection is not huge, but the food is tasty and the meats are tender and ample. There are two soups ( egg drop and sizzling rice), egg rolls, crab Rangoon, and small fried chicken wings. There are always six staples like sweet and sour chicken, Mongolian beef, Hunan Pork ( slightly spicy), garlic chicken or broccoli chicken, General Taos chicken, chicken lo Mein, a vegetarian dish. Fried or white rice is available. The dessert bar includes fresh fruit like bananas and watermelon, two flavors of home-made, frosting-covered sheet cake ( I've had cherry, walnut, and chocolate in my visits), some cookies, and softserve vanilla ice cream with several Hersey toppings.

They also have a full menu, carry-out and delivery service, and a Friday night buffet from 4:30 to 8 PM ($ 9 adult, 4.75 children).