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It's much better than most other small Chinese buffet places- the food is of better quality, at least as much as buffets in this area can be. The experience is quite nice: you walk in and go to the counter on your right, state how many will be dining in, they give you a cute little coupon, and they set you loose. You can sit anywhere you like, just not on top of other people. I like this. I have not known this to be a thing in Chinese buffets. You "help yourself to the drinks" as told to me by the cute Asian American at the counter. I love that. No need to scream out and wait around for some service, you just do your own thing while employees come around and pick up your plates almost the second you push it aside for the next round. Oh, they have soft serve ice cream machine! The chocolate side works! Only downside is that there isn't that big of a selection compared to the Hibachi Grill farther north. The women's bathroom is relatively clean, the toilets are quite high up, so if you're shorter it might be a little struggle (I was 5'8" wearing high heels, long legs, and even I noticed this). The roof of the bathroom is beautiful, I came back to it with my phone this time to take a picture. Daydream. I think they're selling Chinese trinkets in the front of the restaurant, too. Things like the "Lucky Cat", cheap fluffy hats, etc. Very cute. Overall, I would come back again.
Kiki 63Kiki 63
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This one will be in the pros and cons list style because I feel it will be more effective. I will say we have a family of 2 adults and 3 teenagers (14,13,13). The total including drinks was $64.15, which I feel is very reasonable these days. PROS: * The price is very reasonable for the current times. * There are a lot of different food choices. * There is an ice cream machine, just chocolate and vanilla. * They have duck sauce, and that's a huge win for me personally. * The inside has small trinkets for sale, which is fun. * Big parking lot. * No fish smell when you walk in. * They do a good job keeping the food treats full and switching them when they are empty. * The wait staff cleared the plates from the table promptly. * Both times we came here, we received a $5.00 off coupon for a return visit. CONS: * The temperature of the food is warm, but since a buffet, it is never really HOT. * They only have Pepsi products... * No hot tea option. * I DO NOT SUGGEST THE FRUIT. We tried it both times, and it just was not good. * Although they have soft serve ice cream, they did not have cones either time we went. * I feel that there are too many seafood dishes as well, but that is just a personal thing mostly. OVERALL: We will likely return, but I am going to be completely honest. The reason for the return business is because of the price being so reasonable. The food is only mediocre at best. but in the financial crisis our country is dealing with currently, mediocre is what I can afford.
Stacy RivasStacy Rivas
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Visited on a Saturday evening in October around 6:30 PM. It was a little busy but still had tables empty. The price was AMAZING. $12 for adults and includes drinks. The staff was prompt in removing plates and offering a smile. They were also very quick to switch out low food items and plates. There were gloves to put on when getting food when we arrived but they seemed to run out later so we had to go without for a few plate trips. The variety was awesome. They had most things you could think of, including chicken, beef, veggies, seafood, mac & cheese, fruit, rice, fried rice (two types), donuts, cookies, ice cream. I noticed there was no sushi. The flavors of the different chicken dishes I tried were very strong and good. Peanut butter chicken is an interesting one. I didn't have a chance to try the soup but I wish I did. I may try to return and bring my young picky eating kids to see what they think. The bathrooms weren't bad, other reviews said they were. The women's room has two stalls and there was no wait when I went in. The soda being included in the price is a huge plus, there are good soda options too. I will return!
Gwenevere MuellerGwenevere Mueller
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I started out washing my Gmc terrain before i left and Went to mishawaka to have lunch with my mom Ruth Ballinger at Big Panda Express. It was very GOOD. Nice time with my mom. Always special with mom. After leaving there from lunch. I followed mom . To town and Country plaza in mishawaka , where mom wanted to go to A antique store over there. It was a nice place. I think it called Practually perfect collectable and more .... IT sets next to Dollar tree in the plaza .. I stayed a while setting there waiting a bit.. made a couple phone calls , then after a while i headed home. I decided to come home and shampoo my carpets. I was into doing them When my daughter, ryan nicole called. She was at emergency room and needed me to go to ROCHESTER and pick up my grandson xavier from Day care. I did at 5pm . Til she could get home.. I took him home to Arbor woods Apartment where he lives with my daughter ryan nicole Dille . I stayed there until SHE got home from hospital and ate supper with them. It was a GOOD full day. Very nice .
Rochelle LeslieRochelle Leslie
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Wish they had orange chicken but love there noodles
Christina YoungChristina Young
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Panda is not to bad for the price. $25.00 for 2 people. I think the selection of food is small compared to other Chinese buffet I have been too. All in all the food was hot and fresh.
Geno JessmoneGeno Jessmone
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313 W McKinley Ave, Mishawaka, IN 46545
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attractions: Town & Country Shopping Center, Mega Play, The Clever Cat Escape Rooms, Sari Sari Oriental Grocery, Mishawaka Furniture, Home Outlet, The Value Finds, restaurants: Tradewinds Restaurant, Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill, American Pancake House & Restaurant, Hi Ho Chop Suey, Cosimo & Susie's - A Bit of Italy, Galley Sports Pub, Noodle Alley, The WHOLEsome Package, R.B.I.'s Sports Bar and Grill, Fazoli's
