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    Buffet Yangtze

    2.9 (71 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Sashimi salmon, fresh veggies, shrimp skewers

    We went with several family members in October to try this restaurant. We haven't been here for several years since COVID and in the new location close to Walmart . It was very busy at supper time ! The service was very good and dirty dishes were removed quickly & drinks filled . Lots of variety and enough selection of sushi choices , Chinese foods like noodles , veggie stir fries, crispy chicken , deep fried wings , egg rolls , soups , crab legs , BQ pork , etc. I found the tapioca coconut dessert soup pretty sparse ... The ice cream section was left to almost empty pails & I had to ask someone to refill the choices . Dinner rates were pricey but we went so everyone could eat whatever they chose & we had a fun family dinner outing .

    Fresh fruit, vegetables cooked, the salmon was good, the dim sum was decent
    Elaine P.

    Was here with a friend on a Saturday for lunch after morning work. Atmosphere 4/5 located with plenty of parking thought the restaurant itself seemed very clean and decorated appropriately Food itself 4/5 the selection is pretty healthy if you make it that way. Fresh fruit, vegetables cooked, the salmon was good, the chicken was tender and tasty, the dim sum was decent. they also make an effort so that people that want fried foods can have it. I am not a big fan of fried foods. The soup was actually decent as well - I specially like the tofu soup.I really like steam buns, which is not actually very healthy for you but they were pretty well done as well. Egg tarts are a nice treat. Staff were friendly 4/5 - we ordered soft drinks/ice tea and the staff were attentive and brought what we needed. Overall pretty good experience.

    Egg tarts are amazing!!!
    Lex S.

    Today is their grand opening Just reopened in Deerfoot mall by sports check. Bigger more tables and more food than ever. Great value for every occasion. You can't beat the selection and price. Great staff.

    Jeffrey D.

    Very rarely do I got to a buffet at lunch and expect too much from it, I typically hunt for a long time before I find a buffet I'm willing to return to. I often feel like a buffet will sacrifice quality over quantity. Or skips steps just to get a good price vs consumer. I was pleasantly suprised by this wonderful location. To start I noticed they had a large selection of food, normally that lends me to be extremely worried that there would be dozens of shortcuts taken to produce so many selections. So I loaded up my Yelp that moment while I waited to be seated. The wait was short, within 30 seconds I was greeted and seated (+1 star) I don't like waiting just to be talked to. This is a easy way to impress me and they did it, on my way to my seat the manager even approached me and greeted me as well, it made me feel noticed. As I was seated I relaxed expecting to have to wait to get my drink before approaching the buffet. To my suprise the server approached immediately, asked what I'd want to drink, and told me to feel free to approach the buffet due to time and politeness (+1star) Now for the food the good part. I noticed the selection was huge so I decided to take it in two views noticing they offered non - Chinese food items. The first time I moved in I moved in like someone on the hunt for Chinese food. The typical madman. Collecting gingerbeef pork and veggies wonton soup. You named it. I enjoyed every bite of the meal, the ginger beef however was not as pleasant as some locations but I still enjoyed, it was a bit softer then im used to. But otherwise they earned another star. The second time I entered the buffet as someone who was forced to go to a buffet and didn't like Chinese, I collected alot of items that were more of a comfortable medium, chicken wings, french fries bacon sausage, that type of stuff. The chicken wings were fabulous, a crisp outside hiding a juicy inside, the only disappointment came from the bacon, it felt a bit older perhaps left on from morning, to chewy and not how I normally experiance it, on a otherwise delicious meal. 1/2 star. As for the location itself it was pretty bland feeling the atmosphere definitely needed a improvement but the servers always ensured my water was full and asked if I was enjoying my meal overall work the 4th full star. It's not a 5 star restraunt but it sure is good. I definitely recommend it and think it's renovation has given it a new larger location to house the biggest crowds. I never ran into a issue of seeing something I wanted and finding out its out of stock until the cooks crank out more.

    Some of the buffet! Not all of it
    Lisa N Kev G.

    The GOOD. I did actually enjoyed the food or most of the food especially the shrimps and vegetables. I found that the dishes had a variety of flavour which unlike most buffets are bland and all taste the same. The wonton soup is delicious and the Singapore vermicelli noodles. To be honest I could live on appetisers but I like to try the other foods to as I say they were okay.The deserts were okay and that ice cream is delicious. The BAD Your drinks were not included in the buffet which surprised me but whatever. They had like a stirfry bar and I had no idea what I was supposed to do with it and when I asked the staff none of them could answer me in English and had no idea what I was saying. So I couldn't attempt the stirfry bar because I have no idea what to do. They run out of clean dishes so it took for ever waiting for more dishes to have more food. It was extremely busy and the staff couldn't keep up with the turnover neither in the buffet or the tables. At $22 ahead I would expect the service to be a little bit higher than what was given and also you had to request fortune cookies which is really quite annoying. My husband said it definitely wasn't worth the money it was okay. The UGLY We went on a Saturday evening myself my husband,my eight month old daughter and two friends. It took us 45 minutes to get a seat and when I requested A highchair for my daughter they brought over a dirty one. So I did have to clean it with my baby wipes. The floor was so covered in food everywhere around the tables it was gross. The staff are clearing plates with one hand and then giving you a drink with the same hand that touched all the plates that were nasty. The prime rib was tasteless and the beef ribs were in edible and if you want to crabs legs you had to dip your hand into the crab water to grab the tongs and the chef wouldn't help you. I suppose I expected a little bit more for the price per person and them to be a little bit more on the ball. Just if you are going here remember it's a fast paced environment and it's not somewhere where you can sit and enjoy your meal.

    a plate of chinese food
    Dragos B.

    Having not been to a Chinese buffet in years, I decided to give this one a try before doing a round of shopping at the adjacent Wal-Mart. I came in pretty hungry, ready to devour a small bowl of soup and two plates of food. Buffets are not the healthiest method of eating out due to the food being so greasy. You also end up eating a variety of different meats and, more often than not, overeating is the norm. But as with anything, moderation is key! When you're craving a plate of Chinese, especially a combo, buffets can be the most satisfying way to go if you're starving since you get all the variety you want. Walking in around dinner hour, I noticed the place was pretty packed. The seating inside is endless, but some of tables are a little close to each other, making it uncomfortable to squeeze through when diners are seated. The service was delightful; my server came by on several occasions to refill my water, pick up empty plates, and bring me chopsticks. All of the staff was friendly and smiling. The washrooms were clean and tidy, with no smells or stains. Price-wise, you get what you pay for - dinner is $24ish per person, while lunch is about $16ish, both before taxes and gratuity. Compared to all other buffets I've visited in my life, I have to say this one had some of the best and extensive variety, by far! Four soups to choose from, as well as four dim sum dishes. The rolls are soft and doughy, perfect with the bean filling inside. Wonton Soup, one of my favourites, was the best I've had at a buffet. The pork wontons were a good size, with no crunch or gross bits inside, but rather a soft ground pork and light wonton wrappers, with a broth that wasn't oily. I wanted to do seconds of soup, but I was worried I would fill up too quick before getting to the meats and sides. Though I didn't partake in any greens, all of the abundant salads and fixings looked fresh as can be. The pork ribs, chicken dishes and all of the seafood stood out the most, as far as quality and consistency. The seafood didn't taste as if it had been sitting around not unlike at some buffets where you get a stench walking through the fish section. The crab was one of my favourites; you really can't beat having all that variety plus crab, with how expensive market prices are and Alberta being over a thousand kilometres from the ocean. The pork ribs were rich but so flavourful with Asian flavours. Some downsides: curry chicken with veggies was flavourless; the chicken in the chicken balls was hard as a rock; the squid was tough. But on the plus side, they had an amazing fresh roast, with the carver ready and willing to cut up a slice of two at your convenience. The sweet treat and ice cream selections were more than enough to satisfy any palette, but I didn't indulge so I can't judge the taste. This is a solid place to take your family out once every few months for a fatty, carb-loaded meal, especially if they're craving Chinese - Buffet Yangtze has most selections available. It's unfortunate it's too far out for most people, but it's worth stopping in here if you're at Deeefoot City or heading up to CrossIron Mills.

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    Food is decent for the price, lots of choices and a great place to just enjoy your meal with your friends and family.

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    This is my fourth time in this restaurant. Food was delicious as always. We shall be back for sure.

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    Because it's located at Deerfoot Mall, and we live in downtown, we don't go much more than maybe once a year.

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