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    Flaming Buffet

    2.8 (164 reviews)
    InexpensiveBuffets, Chinese
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Nasty place
    Ken M.

    Orange chicken was good on the outside of the chicken on the inside is very dry. Sesame chicken the same way. Anything chicken is very dry and the shrimp no matter if it's in sauce, it's still dry. Noodles are terrible. Service is absolutely terrible. they're sitting down eating their own lunch and they won't get up to fill up your tea. They're definitely urgently wanting to grab plates off the table though. This place just terribly sucks. do not come here be warned. The ambience is your typical Chinese restaurant.

    Ana K.

    This is a pretty good Chinese buffet with sushi, American food, and Mongolian grill. But there was bit too much breading on the deep fried food in my opinion. Just saying.

    Lomein, fried rice and inedible beef broccoli
    Bridget T.

    I've struggled with doing this review for a few weeks now and I came to conclusion that it has to be said. I'm not a huge fan of buffets however since the birthday girl chose this place I went along with it. Upon arriving we were greeted and told to pick a seat. The place is rather outdated nothing at all to brag about. Being greeted by the man at the entrance was the absolute best part of the service from here on out. We placed our drink orders which were way overpriced but anywho we then proceeded to see what was available on the buffet. I was shocked by the fact there was no orange chicken, or sesame or garlic chicken because this is a Chinese buffet correct? I settled for egg drop soup, crab Rangoons, fried rice and sweet sour chicken. The rice, rangoons and soup were the best things that were offered on the buffet. The chicken was dry and tough and honestly nothing on the buffet seemed fresh. My grandson got pizza, smoked sausage and lomein off the buffet and the only edible thing on his plate was the lomein. The available items on the buffet were not what I would have imagined and everything looked leftover and poorly prepared. Still celebrating we then thought Oh let's try fruit and dessert which was no better. Unripened grapes with seeds, oranges hard and not sweet, jello tough and hard no jiggle at all (in my grandsons voice) and the banana pudding was more like slop and cookies. Overall this was a complete waste of $86 and the birthday girl who turned 73 by the way was so disappointed that she chose this place when there were so many other options. We had enough so we asked for our check. We received it placed the money on the clip she brought the change back and proceeded to stand there. We're allowing the birthday girl to open her cards and gift. The woman then asks "no tip?" Mind you no matter how bad the food is we always leave a tip and we had intended to leave a minimal tip considering we served ourselves and the only thing this woman had done was brought out 5 drinks which she didn't even have to refill and it's rude to ask for a tip while people are still talking or drinking etc. I asked for a to go cup and the woman pouted, walked off and never came back. Hopefully she was gathering cleaning supplies to clean up the women's bathroom as it was a disgusting mess. Needless to say I made the executive decision to remove the tip as there was absolutely nothing tip worthy about the food or service.

    A lady snapping the fresh green beans. Very nice.
    C N.

    Flaming buffet is a great value for the price. They have your trash frozen chicken nuggets and wontons like every place, but they also have plenty of vegetables and other options. During my last visit I saw a lady snapping the fresh green beans. There is even a bar where you can make a stir fry bowl and a guy will sear it up for you. My only two complaints are the weird programming they have on tv and the overall cleanliness and experience. They chose tv channels like CNN and charity infomercials that seems to be a subliminal signal to leave. Also the place could be just more clean, buckets of food less sloppy, better forks, better quality vegetables, etc.

    Sweets
    Nadia M.

    Im surprised at how low rating this location has but im happy we secided to try it out . As soon as you walk inn the place was super packed and we had to wait, to my surprise it wasnt long at all . They had alot of different variety of food and it all was delicious. The server was very attentive and kept our drinks refilled best fried shrimp ive had full of flavor the ambiance was nice but it was full so a bit loud ,something i dont mind at all will be going again

    Meh.
    Raeesa H.

    I've been to my fair share of Asian buffets and this was the worst, to say the least. The food options were limited and of not great quality, let's just put it at that. I came in with better expectations for an Asian buffet but for 10$ I guess this is what you get. I wouldn't come back here again.

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    I have to say, very good buffet. I really recommend it. Flaming Buffet, maybe one of the best buffets they just need to be more clean

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    Been dining here since 2020, above average Asian American cusine Buffet.

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    The food was cold, the salmon doesn't taste good, the dumplings were cold. The service was poor, I would never recommend this place.

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    4.4(708 reviews)
    10.0 mi•Hollywood Heights
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    I came here for lunch today after a 10 year hiatus from this gem. I will never wait that long to…read morereturn again, and may come every week going forward. The vegetarian buffet is relatively small, but nutritionally diverse and dense. Dishes today ranged from simple steamed broccoli and carrots to curried cauliflower and multiple legume dishes, to a salad bowl with a wide range of fresh colorful veggies. You will leave full and happy, I fully expect, if you try it too. The little restaurant is housed in a beautiful ornate temple, and has a lovely outdoor courtyard to dine in on pleasant days (I eat inside when it's hot or cold out.) Service is minimal, but attentive by buffet joint standards. Parking is a secure private lot and spaces are plentiful. The neighborhood is a bit sketchy, but you are fully separated from it if you park in the secure lot. For $15 at lunch, you will likely have your most nutritious meal of your (pick a time period), and get a free drink and desserts. Some items are available for upcharge, but I find them to be unnecessary. The vibe is temple casual and reminds me of hippy establishments I used to frequent in the 70s and 80s. I highly recommend you try it, if you love fresh vegan fare at a bargain price and want to check out the lovely temple and grounds while you're there.

    Came here with a friend one weekend afternoon and decided to try the dinner buffet. Honestly,…read moreeverything was delicious and well worth the price. The ambiance is casual but very peaceful, especially if you sit outside in the garden. We had a great experience and will definitely be back!

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    Komodo Dallas

    Komodo Dallas

    3.6(455 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    •$$$$

    I'm going to post a review and it says this place is permanently closed?? I ate here so recently!…read moreNot sure this is correct. We went for brunch, which I will admit is overpriced. $75pp before drinks? Wow. Definitely go hungry. Were we mad at it though? Definitely not. There was so much to try, I loved the sushi bar, the kids loved the dessert bar, especially the chocolate fountain. The location is nice and upscale and it's a nice place to go celebrate something. I hope it's not actually closed!

    Went last night to celebrate my birthday. I've always wanted to go to Komodo ever since I moved to…read moreTexas which was 4 years ago. It was my very first time going to Komodo and the first time experience was not the greatest. Before I go into my review, I did enjoy the ambiance, decor and food. The food was actually really good and the portions were decent. I ordered the wagyu beef dumplings and garlic noodles for starters. I initially chose the Peking duck and was super excited to try it. This is where it started to downhill... As we were ordering starters and drinks, the drinks came out fairly quick and the starters did take about 15-20 minutes which I understand it was a Saturday night. After most of the appetizers came out, we decided to order our entrees because we noticed how long the appetizers took. About hour and some time goes by, the waiter comes back to tell me they just ran out of Peking duck. Which was disappointing so I quickly ordered the Korean fried chicken. The timing with how they ran out the entrees was a whole mess. There were two food runners that were confused with the food orders. 1 of 8 of my friends got their food way before all of us, we had waited an additional 15 minutes before 2 more entrees came out. Oh! My second appetizer (garlic noodles) still haven't come out yet and some of my friends had their entrees....My Korean fried chicken came out but it was fairly quickly so I'm not sure they just threw it in real quick for an apology of taking so long. Two of the breasts we're hard and tough to cut. So then we waited and waited for my very last friend to get her Lo mein...it was an extra 45 minutes until she was able to get her food!!!!! Unacceptable. I was so irritated about that and just ruined the mood. We were all done eating our food by then. We were already frustrated and ready to go at that point, but as soon as she got her food, the veggies were undercooked and it was an overall upsetting situation. I wish I had a better outcome and better celebration for my birthday. I would only recommend this place if you have nothing to do..because you will be waiting for your food for a long time. I suggest to eat before you go and by the time you digest, your food will be ready

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    Monarch - Homemade noodle

    Monarch

    4.2(1k reviews)
    9.3 mi•Downtown
    •$$$$

    I was greeted at the top of the elevator, and the maitre d' made great small talk all the way to my…read moretable, where I was seated promptly at my reserved window seat, which had a beautiful view. The entire restaurant was beautiful. The staff are well-dressed and looked very professional. My waiter, Ignacio, was phenomenal, personable yet very professional. The staff all around were top-notch The focaccia with prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and it was so delicious. When they presented it, they poured olive oil on the prosciutto and mozzarella and cracked fresh black pepper to my liking. I also had the red dipping sauce, Dip in the Pot, a fresh tomato sauce with roasted garlic, chili, and basil. It was extremely flavorful, a little bit garlic forward, but who doesn't love garlic? I decided not to order any alcohol for the night, but I did get an iced tea, which was very delicious. For my main meal, I ordered the filet mignon with peperonata, peppers and olive oil. The filet mignon was so buttery soft, it almost seemed like it was going to melt in your mouth. It was so good. I also had the black truffle risotto, which was cooked perfectly. It is very savory and had a few chives on it. It was cooked phenomenally, which I believe risotto is hard to cook. I also had to order the spicy rigatoni alla vodka. That dish was phenomenal. The noodles were homemade and cooked to a perfect al dente. The sauce was velvety smooth and had a perfect bit of heat but nothing overwhelming. The flavor was very well balanced. Overall, every detail and aspect of the experience from beginning to end was perfect. You cannot ask for a better experience for dinner.

    The service is what pushes me to rate 4 stars, not 3. Honestly, I wasn't super impressed with the…read morefood, or the martini... but, maybe I just didn't order the right things. I didn't have steak. My partner and I shared a caesar salad, bread service, lasagna rollups and the short rib bolognese. The short rib bolognese was good, but not... knock your socks off. And the lasagna was also just good.. but too salty for my liking. The caesar salad was fine. I think the bread was my favorite part. But my partner didn't really care for it. The freezer door martini was also nothing to write home about, and they charged $30 for it. Just get a kettle one martini... actually, if anything, I thought it kind of had a weird taste to it. Maybe the brine was off? All-in-all, I guess I would come back and try some different things, maybe. But what I would absolutely come back for is the views and the bar/cocktail seating area. It was really cute, and the views were the best! Like I said at the beginning-- the service was GREAT. And I have to get credit where credit is due. Thanks for welcoming us, and making us feel at home!

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    Crown Block - Crown Block interior

    Crown Block

    3.6(389 reviews)
    9.6 mi•Downtown
    •$$$
    Private events
    Fine dining

    We were visiting from out of town and decided to celebrate my daughter's 11th birthday at this…read morerestaurant. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt special. Upon check-in, we were offered a complimentary drink before heading upstairs, where we checked in again and were escorted to our table. The waiting area was beautiful and offered stunning views of downtown. My daughter ordered the 8-ounce filet mignon with a side of macaroni and cheese, while I chose the salmon steak with mashed potatoes. My daughter's steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, and she absolutely loved it. My salmon was also excellent and came with a delicious caviar butter sauce that complemented the dish perfectly. For dessert, my daughter ordered the Crown Block Sundae, which came with a variety of toppings. Since it was her birthday, the staff brought it out with sparklers and "Happy Birthday" written on the plate, which was a thoughtful and memorable touch. Our waiter was friendly and courteous, but he wasn't as attentive to our table as he seemed to be with some of the others nearby. One thing to note is that an 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. After presenting the check, our waiter mentioned that any additional tip would go directly to him. I found that comment a bit unusual, as it could imply that the automatic gratuity is not fully distributed to the service staff. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and it was well worth it for such a special occasion. While the food, atmosphere, and views were excellent, this is definitely a splurge, so be prepared to spend a significant amount if you dine here.

    We've always wanted to check this place out and I have to say, we were so disappointed. For the…read morecost of this place (almost $100 per person), I expect not only their food to be good but their service as well. Unfortunately, from the get go, we started off on a bad note. We made reservations for Sunday brunch to celebrate my brother-in-laws birthday (he was in from out of town). When we walked in there were a bunch of people seated in the sitting area, some people were standing about the mimosa bar area as well. You have to wait for the elevator to go up so we took a seat while we waited. No one told us that once you check in, you have to stand in line for the elevator. Maybe they said something but it was fairly loud and we may have missed it. When the hostess came around she recognized that we checked in but were not in line - our mistake but we didn't know. All she had to do was direct us to get in line. We didn't need her attitude like she was exasperated with us as if we're children. We get upstairs, get our order in and start our family meal. Everything is going great, we're starting to wind down with some desserts and coffee. My father-in-law isn't a sweets person and was done with his meal. Our server came around with water but he declined since he was done. We recommended that he try a dessert we liked, which he did try. After that he needed water and asked the server for some when she came by with coffee for us. Her comment was, verbatim "I already asked you if you wanted water and you said no." My father-in-law apologized, even though he was not in the wrong here. She realized her mistake because her tone completely changed and she said it's no problem and she got the water. Her comment and reaction caught us so off guard. It ended our meal and celebration on such a sour note. This type of behavior is so off putting anywhere, but especially at an establishment like this. That being said, the food was ok. We all enjoyed the seafood station. The oysters, ceviche, and crab claws were a hit with all of us. Their bread/bagel station with all the toppings was also really good. Loved their juices! The individual dishes were ordered were ok, some better than others. The carving station was ok as well. The desserts surprisingly disappointed. Ambience is nice, view is good. As far as the staff/service goes, the only good thing about was those that were bussing the tables. They were all nice, polite, and friendly. I know this is long winded but the overall service needs to be better. It likely that ours is an isolated experience but it's the only one we have, and probably will have because of how bad it was and how we felt when we left. Everyone deserves respect, if we give it, we expect it back at the very least.

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