Locals recommended this restaurant when I asked about Chinese buffet. We hadn't had buffet for…read more3yrs, since Covid19. We were happy with the Flaming Grill. It is a HUGE place, but it was lightly visited while we were there at 5pm on a Thursday. There were ~5 islands of hot food, 1 of cold w salads, a sushi area, an icecream novelty case, 4-6 soups. There was a Hibatchi area in back corner but I didn't try it. There were many types of breaded, fried, sauced chicken...all a bit dried out. The coconut shrimp was a little dried out. The green beans were tasty but limp. The rice noodles were a bit plain. I did not try the fish nor roast beef. BF said the pork was dry but good. But the SHELLFISH was really exceptional. Clams of different sizes, muscles in sauce, cold shrimp, hot shrimp, shrimp boil. My BF was like a bear in honey! Everything was clean but the place smelled oddly of petroleum? Service was quick and we felt relaxed. The bill was OK. Yes, we will come here again, when in the mood for Chinese buffet!

More expensive than expected. Just changing for dinner (245 a little early) so, few dinner options…read morewere available not representative of the increased price. Food hit and miss like most buffets. Never seen a time limit posted in a buffet restaurant before. 2 hours not all day... $50 for 2 people for a mediocre lunch won't get me to return...

Good variety of options on the buffet. You could see steam coming off the steamer tables but I…read moredidn't find the food particularly hot. Nice inside, clean and various booth and table options with comfortable chairs. Decently priced. Very Americanized versions of dishes and I found nothing was spicy enough for my liking. The General Tso's chicken was very sweet. The lo mein lacked flavor and veggies. They did have sushi and a hibachi section which add to the variety and overall appeal. The bathrooms were spacious and very clean.

Guys, its Chinese-American buffet, it has everything you might expect. An entire row of seafood,…read moreanother of meats, American junk food, chinese fried favorites, sides, salads, sushi area and deserts. I decided to review to let vegetarians know there are enough options for us and you can leave here feeling uncomfortably full like everyone else. See the pictures of my atrocious plates of mixed food for details. The dinning room is very big, it looks clean enough, I've certainly seen worse. Service was quick and attentive but I was here early on a week night.

Tons of seating and food choices…read more Admittedly, we were here around lunch time so the food was fresh. It would take forever to comment on each food option but here's a solid breakdown.... Great, super super great for kids. Cold food was cold and hot food was perfectly hot. Garlic bread, as commented on by my cousin "I can't chew this or my teeth will fall out". Sooooo no on that choice. Scoop your own ice cream is great and just enough topping to make it fun. The interior was clean and all of the employees were busy cleaning and very attentive. Overall great experience for a buffet.

We are honestly looking for like a Chinese takeout place with a typical cliché menu, but we found…read morethis place instead of the spring buffet $13.99 for dinner $10 for lunch, not a bad deal. It's a big space next to Lowe's in Plato's closet. Service was OK for drinking and then left us alone. They have Japanese in Chinese items primarily at this buffet food is OK. I mean for the price there's a couple items that were kind of eh. Egg custard variety of Chinese style, chicken; Tao , orange etc.. The vegetarian sushi rolls were pretty decent just typical stuff like eggrolls, wonton soup and stuff like that you'll get your fill for $10. It's really good considering every time I go out it's like freaking like $60. Me and my marketing mind would say this place would be awesome at the end of the ship of bars for drunk food, but check it out for eat on the cheap

Well known go-to place for Chinese. Always flavorful and fresh. Some new offerings that my…read morefamily really liked.

A few of my neighbors mentioned that China Pavillion had a small but mighty buffet I should check…read moreout. So, I did just that. China Pavillions buffet hit all the basics in my humble opinion. They offered traditional items such as fried rice, lo mein, a seafood option, egg rolls, chicken, and beef options. It's definitely enough to get the job done. You won't leave hungry by any means. I personally enjoyed their beef in garlic sauce. It was very tender & flavorful! The dining area was very clean and updated. Staff were very friendly and attentive. I would definitely suggest giving them a try, especially if you're on a budget. Their lunch buffet is less than $10! I think that's a pretty great deal.

I'm not normally a fan of buffets and was kinda dreading coming here for lunch on my bus trip but I…read morewas pleasantly surprised after my visit. The buffet areas were clean and the staff wore gloves when serving. We were a large group so they gave us our own room. We had several waitresses so our plates were taken away promptly and drink orders filled right away. I chose the unsweetened iced tea and it was perfect. I tried samples of several things but my favorites were the steak (cooked medium rare) and salad. The salad bar is amazing with so many choices and the steak was a pleasant surprise and tasty. The deserts were just ok but the soft serve ice cream was the best for me. Altogether a great experience and for someone who dislikes buffets I will be back so that is a tribute to how good a job they are doing here at this location.

I'll be honest -- Golden Corral isn't usually my first choice when it comes to dining out. But my…read moreniece loves it, so we came here for her 6th birthday dinner (Her choice). And honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by this particular location! First off, the restaurant was very clean especially in comparison to other locations that I've visited, not overly packed, and the crowd seemed to come in waves, so it never felt overwhelming. I do want to mention that I came on a Sunday afternoon around 3:15 PM. They have two large rooms for larger parties. We sat in one of them. The staff was amazing -- they were so friendly and even familiar with my niece since we've brought her here a few times. They even came out and sang happy birthday to her, which just made her whole night! I do want to note that they told us if it's someone in your parties birthday, you do have to request for them to sing. They're no longer allowed to just sing to the birthday person without you asking for it. One thing that really shocked me: they have a slushie machine here! I've never seen that at a Golden Corral before. Such a cute touch, especially for kids. Now for the food -- it's definitely a hit-or-miss situation, but that's kind of the beauty of a buffet. You can pick and choose what you like! * The clam chowder soup was delicious -- full of flavor. * The rice with sausage was another favorite -- very flavorful. * The sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows was really good, just a bit on the sweeter side. * The fried shrimp was solid too. * The strawberry cake looked amazing and tasted just as good. Some dishes missed the mark a bit -- I personally didn't care for the baked chicken, and my mom said the baked fish wasn't great either. But again, when you have so many options, it's easy to find something you'll enjoy. Overall, Golden Corral is one of those family-friendly places where not everyone will love the same thing, but everyone will leave happy and full. It's affordable, casual, and perfect for larger groups when you don't want the hassle of structured menus or high prices. I normally don't leave reviews for places like this, but this location definitely stood out -- newer, cleaner, great vibe, and the staff made it an even better experience. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for an easy, family-style meal without breaking the bank!

Great selection of foods with flavor packed surprise…read more From classic American to Chinese takeout favorites, even having dim sum, good portion of the rainbow is here. Flavor wise. A lot of the options were great. Some foods were a bit hard, but that can be expected when you have so many dishes to keep out. Good selection of desserts as well, and ice cream and icees too! Service was good. Tables were waited accordingly and dishes were rarely empty on service. Inside was spacious and had good amount of seating. Very bright interior with plenty of sunlight. Overall very solid spot for buffet cravings

We went on Father's Day' and the had a special menu that was 28.99 per person that included crab…read morelegs. They did not tell us about the special. My daughter in law happened to see a small sign on the wall behind us. There was 7 of us and we each had only one plate of food. No one ate crab legs. While questioning the waitress she kept pushing the receipt at my husband telling him "just sign it". She also added a tip for herself of $25. Didn't tell us that until after she ran our credit card. I asked to speak to someone in charge and he just laughed at me and said "oh well"! There was several tables of customers complaint about the same thing. The sad part the food wasn't even that good. Needless to say they will not see us again!

We are probably here about every other month. I wouldn't say that it's the best buffet in the…read moreworld, but being inside the casino, it is nicer than the family buffet restaurants, and much cleaner. And it's the nicest place to eat in the casino. It's fairly expensive at $21.95 for dinner per person. You get $3 off that with your Lucky North card, and I also had an offer on my card for another $7 off. We also cashed in our points that were on our card to save a few more dollars, so we paid $30 total for the two of us, with non alcoholic drinks included. I'm vegetarian, and there's a lot of options for me. Off the top of my head, there's pizza, garlic sticks, salad, macaroni salad, soft pretzel sticks, fried mac and cheese, baked potatoes, rolls, spring rolls, and a make your own pasta station. Now, of all of that, the macaroni salad and the pretzel stick were good. The rest was just ok. There was also pimento macaroni and cheese, but I really didn't like that. And I didn't do the pasta station this time, but that is usually good. Like all buffets, it changes, so everything isn't available each time you go. On the dessert bar, there is an Oreo pie that I really like. I usually go get that first to make sure I get a piece, lol. Of the whole buffet, that is the one thing that I truly like. Everything is ok, but nothing is amazing. The pie is really good though. My husband is not vegetarian, and he is really why we come here. There's a much bigger selection for him, and I know he had prime rib. That was probably all he needed to be happy. :) I just found out that they have a brunch until 3pm on the weekends. I would prefer that, so we'll try to go earlier and get brunch next time.

We were there for the Octoberfest buffet. The food was really good. Our waitress, joy, was very…read moregood. She was the only one moving. The tables weren't being cleared off and staff were walking in and out of the kitchen without taking in any dirty dishes. People were piling their plates on tables that were empty but not cleared. Made the atmosphere feel dirty and not very pleasant. We will go again because the food is good and it is convenient when stopping at the casino. They need more staff like Joy to keep things moving b

You can't go wrong with this spot. I couldn't eat as much as I wanted to, but I was able to try a…read morefew different meats, and everything was delicious. I think the marinated beef was my favorite, especially when dipped in the sweet soy sauce. It was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The variety of meats and sauces made for a great dining experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more next time.

I really enjoyed everything about my first time coming here! Everything was delicious and fun! Our…read morewaitress was super kind and gave us a walk through and guided us through the experience since it was our first time. She was also so sweet to write down everything on a sticky note that had anything I'm allergic to which is always appreciated. We did both Kpot and BBQ and glad we got to do both. I really enjoy the buffet/all you can eat style since you're in total control of how much or how little you choose, especially when trying something new. I did try a lot of new things while here and I think it's the perfect way to do it! I made a ramen bowl and also grilled a lot of different meats - our favorite was the spicy pork belly! We got up for seconds, thirds, and fourths bc it was so good!! There is also a section of creating your own sauce which was fun too! You could definitely make a variety of different sauce creations, maybe some sweet, some spicy, some more or less flavorful, there are no limits! They also had a guide above the sauce line to help you follow the ingredients if you're looking for some inspiration. I would definitely come back again! I wish they had more dessert options.

Did exactly what we needed- Showed up on time with delicious food. Definitely recommend.read more

I had Smoke Inc Cater my 40th Birthday and can't say enough good things. The food was excellent,…read morethey provided everything my guests needed and everyone walked away full and happy.

A friend was really excited to try Raj Saffron after seeing the wonderful reviews. Her first…read moreexperience with Indian food was not so good, but I had been here before and told her it was really good. She was looking for advice from me, but I was very happy when the owner came by and said he could select our food and we trusted him.He asked us a few questions about spice level, proteins, etc. He said he would bring us an appetizer, a chicken entree and a vegetable entree. He also brought us 2 hot chai drinks. We agreed it was the best chai we've ever had....it was mildly sweet and the spices were perfect. We were brought as an appetizer...fried cauliflower with a Manchurian sauce which was sweet, mildly spicy and a touch sour..... perfect. We got 4 beautiful veggie balls..... finely minced veggies with paneer in a very creamy sauce. The taste was a little sweet and when eaten on the super hot and fresh naan it was delicious. Our last dish was chicken kebabs, I believe made in the tandoori oven with spices and served with a beautiful sweet, creamy tomato sauce. We didn't ask for dessert but we're brought a complementary rice pudding to share... heavenly! We were checked on several times and water glasses were kept filled. We are both big water drinkers. I was so impressed with both service and food. If I could rate it more than 5 stars, I would do it!!

We were on the way to the airport from Corning, but our original dinner destination was closed on…read moreMonday. Searching for food options on the road, Raj Saffron bubbled up as an option. After taking some neighborhood streets, we arrived at the location and parked in their small lot. There was room for perhaps for 6-7 cars. Each space was labeled for whether it was for the restaurant or not. Entering, we were greeted and seated. We had about 1 hour and 14 minutes before boarding, so the staff were very accommodating and pointed out what could be made quickly (basically everything except their tandoori). They also answered questions about gluten. We ended up getting aloo tikki chaat and a lamb shank masala. They provided chickpea flour crisps with mint-cilantro and tamarind chutney. They also brought us their complimentary chai tea, which was very nice and satisfying. Their chaat was well-balanced, gluten-free (the crispies are made with chickpea flour), and it had pomengranate, chickpeas, and potatoes. The pile was dressed with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and mint chutney. Their lamb shank masala came bone-in with the curry sauce surrounding it. The lamb was well cooked, and mostly moist and tender, though there were parts that were dry. Both dishes were well-adorned, which was a nice touch. Best of all, however, was how exemplary all the staff were at the restaurant. They exuded a wonderful calmness and hospitality. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Syracuse.