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Dou Dou

4.0 (8 reviews)
InexpensiveBuffets, Vegan
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Buffet V

Buffet V

2.3(8 reviews)
1.7 mi•Bloomsbury
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Buffet V is an entirely vegetarian Chinese buffet. I'm a big fan of any vegetarian restaurants, but…read moreI've only come across a few Indian ones aside from the healthy/organic wholefood type, so I think a Chinese all-you-can- eat is a great idea. You can peak through the window at all the dishes to choose from in canteen style heaters and it really does look as good as it looks. All the veg is fresh and the dishes aren't soggy or stodgy like so many other Chinese buffets. Of course it's not posh nosh, but for a lunch where you feel like picking at a dozen different meals then it's worth a try. The spring rolls are lovely and crispy and they do nice spiced aubergine slices in a tangy sauce. You can get veggie 'chicken' and 'duck' dishes, and these are basically just tofu pieces flavored with soya and spices, not meat substitutes like soya or Quorn.

Out looking for dinner late on a Friday evening, my friend M. and I were enticed by the "£6.50 all…read moreyou can eat" sign in Buffet V's window. Peeking through the glass, we saw a great variety of what looked like yummy dishes, so we hurried inside to get our food on. We were shown to our table quickly, but the waiters and waitresses all looked angry and annoyed at the customers. And, after filling our plates with heaps of food (none of the dishes in the buffet were labeled, so I went for what looked good), we began eating one of the most disgusting meals I've ever had. A good amount of my rice wasn't even cooked, the noodles were pretty much just grease, and the tofu in every dish I tried was watery, tasteless, and gross. M. made some comments about what the meat substitute tasted like, but they aren't appropriate for repeating here. The only edible food on my plate were the pineapple chunks and the samosas. (For their credit, the samosas were pretty good.) The previous reviews make this place sound pretty good, so I'm wondering if I hit Buffet V on an off-night (a VERY off-night), or if the place has just gone downhill in the past year. Either way, though you can't beat £6.50 for an all-you-can-eat buffet, I definitely felt a little ripped off. This is one restaurant I'll be staying far away from on future trips to London.

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JRC Global Buffet

JRC Global Buffet

3.0(7 reviews)
6.2 mi•Whetstone, Totteridge

Good but shocking Staff behaviour…read more Wood Green is full of Kebab shops or pretend a italian restaurant so it is good to get something different. We booked a table for 4 at 7pm and although 5 minutes late were allowed in and allocated seating withing 5 minutes. Another characteristic of Wood Green is that payment is before the meal which was also the case in JRC. Something about people running away without paying... We sat down in a quiet section that felt secluded which was great as I was hoping to catch up with family. The general atmosphere was pleasant with good lighting and a pleasant atmosphere that makes it a comfortable place for a meal. The food is spread between 4 counters. One for deserts which included a chocolate fountain, a delicious eaton mess, ice cream, cakes and fruits. One was for the standard chips and fried meats and fish that are for those with an appetite for less healthy foods. The last includes indian, Chinese and thai dishes such as curries, stir fried vegetables and meats. All were well cooked though there are exceptions as always when it comes to seafood. The last was with chefs who grilled meats, fish and vegetables. These were very nice and I particularly enjoyed the lamb. Drinks had to be ordered separately and there was quite a queue and I would recommend more staff. It was a bit of a shame that there was no free coffee or tea but who knows how much of a mess this would have created. The counters appeared clean and there were enough staff to maintain some semblance of order although there were some children who made quite a mess around their seats. I wish that parents would be more considerate of other diners and staff as it really reflects badly on them. I would have given this place 4 but one of the chefs at the preparation counter (The younger) made a kissing face at my wife. This is very innapropriate and staff should be professional in their conduct. All in all JRC is a welcome addition to the boring food culture in Wood green. Now all that is required is an authentic Italian on the high street.

We arrived around 6:30 PM on a Friday and were surprised to find the restaurant not full. Having…read moreexperienced better buffets, I was disappointed by the food quality--the meats were tough and overly salty, the salt and pepper prawns were similarly tough and over-seasoned with salt, and the fried rice was undercooked. Many of the sauced dishes relied too heavily on salt, and the dessert station was underwhelming. At £20 per person--without drinks included--the experience fell short of expectations. While they do offer a variety of Asian-inspired dishes, they need to realize that salt and pepper aren't the only seasonings available. As for those who thoroughly enjoyed it... bless them, but I know better. I won't be returning although the service was good.

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