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    Golden Apple Buffet

    4.0 (93 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Candace D.

    Service was great...so much to choose from ..a wide variety of food, sushi, pho, hibachi and then you have salad bar, dessert bar, seafood, chicken, steak, shrimps, crab, pizza, dumplings, soups..and the list goes on and ..we tried to taste everything between Dean and I but we failed...too much for one night...the atmosphere was a family vibe...large space.. tables and booths..lots of parking...it is a do over for sure! As we left the line was literally out the door...good sign..must try

    Chinese food
    Lannae L.

    I really like this place. There is a sushi bar, multiple hot food bars, made to order pho bar, made to order stir fry bar, dessert bar, ice cream case, soups and more!! Expect a short wait because this place is super popular. While I was waiting, I met a multi generational family waiting and they came from Lincoln because they think Golden Apple is the best Asian Buffet in Nebraska. . I really like the Chinese style pork ribs, green beans and Asian style seafood offerings. Just exactly what I want, and all I can eat. . Pro tip, if you bring grandma or grandpa, there is a senior discount for those over 65. You just need to tell your waitstaff.

    Buffet
    Audrey E.

    Had a great experience at the buffet! My group likes a lot of different foods and this buffet has a ton of different options - pho and hibachi made to order, sushi, Chinese food, chicken strips, pizza, and fries, fruit bar, dessert bar, ice cream, and more! I really liked the coconut shrimp and some of the chicken I tried, the crab rangoons were amazing, and the donuts are always delicious, the rest was pretty decent buffet food. The staff was on it clearing plates, they always waited for us to get up to get food and our places were cleared by the time we got back. The restaurant itself looks very nice, it's incredibly clean and there's enough room to walk around the buffet and seating areas.

    Angeline R.

    I usually don't love Chinese buffets but Golden Apple definitely changed my mind. There is so many different kinds of food here that even the pickiest eater would be happy. From sushi, pizza, pho, hibachi, seafood, chicken nuggets, beef with broccoli, to...I could go on for days...there is something for everyone. The price is good too! Not expensive at all. Definitely come here on an empty stomach so you can try a little bit of everything. My kids love shellfish so they were in heaven! They also had a lot of fun being able to pick their goods. Being in West O, Papillion is a little far but I definitely will make the trek again for this great buffet!

    Pam S.

    Nice food selection at every station from salads, desserts, sushi, soups, grilled & fried dishes, plus make your own on the Hibachi grill! All the stations are kept clean & filled. There's plenty of room for group seating or dine alone. We went for lunch that's reasonably priced & busy but not over crowded. I was hoping to find another location closer to west Omaha, but I believe this one in Papillion is their only restaurant. There's something for everyone here. Well worth a visit!

    Tara E.

    This place is a great deal. The buffet had so many options - a pho bar, hibachi, sushi, hot dishes, and so many desserts! Everything was pretty solid, and seemed to be fresh. Our waitress was very quick to pick up any used plates. They had a lot of seating and the buffet was laid out well to make it easy to get around. Highly recommend the sweet donuts!

    Jana J.

    This place was well worth the price! A lot of the dishes are Americanized but they had a good amount of authentic options and a HUGE variety that did not disappoint in flavor or freshness! I loved several dishes which I cannot remember to name, but tried SO many and still barely scratched the surface. I would love to come back again!! The only thing I wish they had more of was dessert options. They did have 2 small cake bites, and 3 flavors of ice cream cups in a freezer, but an ice cream machine with toppings or even rolled ice cream would be a great addition!

    Lauren H.

    I gotta be honest, I wasn't all that impressed with their 1) choices and 2) food in general. While the decor is top notch, boujie high-tech bathroom mirrors, FOH staff was great, and zero gaps on the bathroom stalls it just didn't trip my trigger. Can't put my finger on the exact "why" it didn't, but I do know that I desperately missed those string beans drenched in garlic, to go along with the usual glass noodle with shrimp choice. But they do have random garlic bread and pizza! The sushi choices were PLENTIFUL, lemme tell you ranging from the basic California roll to a more, pallet wow of the "Summer" roll (faux crab, fish roe, spicy, and whaBAM!). By no means don't look to them to compare to any sushi joint in the Metro, but if you're looking to smash on other things beside their buffet; solid options. They've even got spicy kimchi! While the crab rangoons were a HUGE hit (more filling than crust), the lomein was a little tough, chicken on a stick (we call them meeces on a stick *inside joke folks, chill*) were a little over done, the bebe coconut shrimp had zero flavor, I'm SURE the items I did not choose (crawfish, oysters, baby octopus, tilapia, egg roll, chicken nuggets, fries, and Mongolian Grill), were excellent. I just apparently didn't hit the jackpot last night. Will we try them again? Probably so. But for it being the only buffet in Papillion at the moment, it definitely draws in a crowd (the other wing was FULL of families)! Do I miss the ice cream cones? Yea.. but that strawberry cream ice cream on the go, wasn't too shabby!

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    Denise W.

    Tried this place a few days ago went there around 4pm which is considered dinner time hours. The architecture in this place is beautiful especially the life size fiberglass fluid bear and wall upon entry. Location was clean and there was a variety of food to choose from. The food was just ok. The fried shrimp, fried fish and a salad was my go to. I also tried the desserts which I didn't really like. Customer service was good even though the waiter really didn't speak english well and couldn't understand when we were asking questions. Also the waiters wait around the tables while you eat so I felt a bit rushed. Glad I tried the buffet but I don't see this being apart of my places to go often. If you're a large family with picky eaters the buffet may be a suitable place to go and have a variety of options at a good price.

    From Hibachi Grill: green peppers, beef, red onions, mushrooms, broccoli, and jalapeños. It was delicious. I asked for the spicy sauce.
    Ayele O.

    I had a great experience checking out Golden Apple Buffet. As a newer restaurant in the area, it was very busy for a Sunday night dinner, but the line (which extended outside of the restaurant by about 10-15 people) moved quickly. There is plenty of space inside the restaurant, which allowed them to have shorter wait times even on a busy night. Now on to the food: There were more than four buffet stations to choose from, with the ability to walk on either side of the stations to get food. This was another smart design that allowed more people to go through the food lines with minimal congestion. The hibachi station takes a while to get through if there are more than three people ahead of you. The grill is small and only able to handle three, maybe four, plates at a time. If there is a line at the grill, be prepared to wait. It took about 10-15 minutes from the time I had my food selected for this station until I got through. I tried a lot of different foods and enjoyed the majority of them. I love crab rangoons and loved their take on them. The shrimp, regardless of how it was cooked, was great. Overall, it is my favorite buffet in the Omaha/Bellevue area so far. Prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious. There is something for everyone. From the barbecue lover (although their ribs were not my favorite after sitting out for a while) to the seafood fanatic, there is something for everyone.

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    Missy M.

    Dinner was ok. Got our bill. The amount they charged on our card did not match the bill. She added a $5 tip on, then charged it. Bill was $38.68 and the credit card receipt they gave us was $44.81

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    Weird place. Poor quality food. Loud. Really didn't like it one bit. I won't be back.

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    Amazing food. Staff is very kind. Didn't need to ask anything. My new favorite buffet.

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    2.5(44 reviews)
    3.8 miSouth Omaha
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    Some of my co-workers and I went to the International Buffet today for lunch and it was an okay…read moreexperience. We walk in and were seated immediately, in the back of the restaurant. It was kind of weird that they sat us back there since the place was pretty dead. Not a big deal, just kind of odd. I was hungry so I bee-lined straight to the buffet. Total, I got two plates of a bunch of different 'Chinese' dishes and two plates of crab rangoons. (obviously no crab in them but they tasted okay.) I would have gotten sushi but they didn't have any out when I was eating. They waited till I got my dessert to bring out the sushi; not sure how their buffet sushi would have tasted any way. For dessert, I got a small cup of their self-serve ice cream. It was good, not great. The service was good. they came to our table a few tables making sure that we had refills and asked if we needed anything. The price was pretty cheap for lunch. I got a water to drink and my total was $8.20 - which isn't bad. All in all, the food was okay - typical Chinese buffet food texture and taste. Not sure if I'll go back or not.

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    Hutong Sushi Grill

    4.0(93 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Hutong was truly a surprise! The reviews simply do not do this place justice! They turned classic…read morerolls into a whole experience! It was amazing! We tried 3 signature rolls and had some much fun with them! The volcano roll had the most amazing sauce on top mixed with Kani and cucumber! And the mango tango roll was so beautiful I was afraid to eat it. I got some extra eel sauce for some side dipping because I can't not have it and it was so good!! We definitely grabbed some of the best rolls, but might not be the place if you don't like cream cheese because it's in almost every roll. The place was very quiet and needs more love (and some music), but I will definitely be back! Great place to finish up the Lavista/Papillion sushi spots. Follow along with the Omaha Sushi Project collection here on Yelp! Presentation: 4/5 Crunch: 2/5 Taste: 4/5 Variety: 2/5 Price: $

    Admittedly I'm a sushi snob, and I very rarely veer far from my go-to... BUT when you're on duty,…read moreand La Vista isn't that far away, you swing by Hutong before the night gets crazy. For some reason, tofu covered with their herbal chive sauce sounded REALLY GOOD tonight, and it never disappoints when I snag some. Crunchy edges (in a good way, duh), great flavor, and sorta makes your eyes roll back cause they're that good; AND they don't cause bubble guts Picked up a "safe" roll (on duty and such..) for a little more sustenance. Grabbed the California Roll (cause it's safe, duh) and a Hutoang Roll to split. Both very good! Pile on the wasabi and GINGERRRR, some low sodium soy sauce, practice with the sticks a lil, and toss it back fast! Annnnnd then do it again For a quick little meal, yall outta try them out if you're near La Vista!

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    Guaca Maya Mexican Restaurant

    3.3(169 reviews)
    4.4 miSouth Omaha
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    Guaca Maya has continued to be a favorite family place for our family. We fell in love with the…read moreauthentic flavors and style years ago but it continues to impress! I had the ribeye stake tonight and the seasonings were fantastic the cut was tender and I loved the cheese enchilada as usual... because I just LOVE their enchilada sauce in general. My husband has the fried tilapia that was seasoned beautifully with big flaky chunks of meat made perfectly. The kids had massive burritos and yummy fajitas. Good time. Live music!! Was great! (The only thing I'd change is have the music less loud.)

    I just want to start with I have no complaints about the food. It was very tasty and authentic…read more The bread and tortillas were fresh, warm and excellent. My husband and I invited our daughter and family to dine with us on this beautiful Sunday. We had 5 adults and two children, 10 and 12 years of age. We were seated right in front of the buffet where the traffic was none stop. When asked if we could be seated a little away from the buffet, the hostess stated there were zones. So we stayed where we were seated and felt very uncomfortable. Our waitress just kind of disappeared after bringing our drinks to the table. My son in law never received the beer he order and we never had any refills on our drinks. The used plates were stacking on the table and our waitress was still no where to be found. We really felt like we were not customers instead of more like intruders. I have eaten all over the world and never have I been treated like we were. To top things off when we received the receipt, it had an extra charge of $24.84 for having a party of 6 or more. I would not mind the charge if it was explained to us before hand and our service was great. So Diners BEWARE! Great Authentic food would be great if it was in an inviting environment with great customer service. My recommendation would be to find another more family friendly or customer oriented restaurant.

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    Astoria Biryani House - Chicken biryani

    Astoria Biryani House

    4.1(121 reviews)
    4.4 miMillard, West Omaha
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    I absolutely love Indian food and this spot was no exception! My friends and I had a DELICIOUS meal…read morewith 3 entrees and had so many leftovers I am on my 3rd meal of biryani!! The butter chicken was delicious and creamy--we asked for a medium level of spice on everything, and this was the least spicy dish. We had plenty of rice to put this over, and there was even more chicken than I expected in it! The tikka masala was amazing as well--I especially appreciated the pieces of peppers and onion on the sauce which I haven't seen often in this dish! My absolute favorite was the biryani. This was a good amount spicier than the other 2 dishes, and had an INCREDIBLE flavor! One of those that I NEED to have again, but can just tell so much went into it that I will not be recreating this dish on my own... I'll just have to come back for it! The chicken was SO juicy that we thought it was a different protein. I didn't think I'd like the egg on top, but this paired so well that I hard boiled some eggs at home to eat with my leftovers! This dish is so good and saves so well I plan to get one to go every time I'm able to stop in!! The overall vibe inside was larger than I expected--they made great use of the space for plenty of tables and booths. There must be a buffet at times, because a table was set up for this at the front of the shop. The service was great, and fast--very hands off as you would expect from an authentic spot like this. We got to meet the owner who was fantastic at giving us information about the menu/dishes we chose, and what went into the biryani when we gushed over this!! It was great to meet him and learn about what goes into the dishes they serve. I can't leave out the final dish we had which was the mango lassi dessert drink! This was the perfect way to end a spicy meal. This had a very sweet and real mango flavor, with plenty of creamy yogurt to tone down the spices. I only wish I could make this at home after eating all this biryani! I HIGHLY recommend stopping in if you haven't yet! The chicken biryani has quickly become my absolute favorite Indian dish in town!!!

    My friends and I were invited to come out to try Astoria (based on the recommendation of a…read morecoworker) and were pleasantly surprised! This hidden gem had lots of open seating. The server and owner were super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The owner was extremely kind and walked us through the menu. He suggested the mango lassi, chicken biryani, chicken tikka marsala, butter chicken, and garlic naan. All of the food was amazing and extremely flavorful! You could tell they put a lot of effort into their food. We got about 4-5 spice (medium) and I wouldn't go higher, it was perfect as someone who likes spice but not overpowering. My favorite bite would have to be the chicken tikka marsala and the biryani. Overall what an amazing find! Definitely one of my top places to grab Indian food here in Omaha. We will definitely be back!

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    Charlie's On the Lake - Carrot Cake

    Charlie's On the Lake

    2.5(233 reviews)
    7.2 miMillard, West Omaha
    $$

    I've heard amazing things about the spot, and had a great experience with my friends…read more Unfortunately, I would not order any of these foods again, although a lot of my friends did enjoy them. The fried ravioli is an interesting texture, with breading around the dough. My friends loved this, but it was a bit chewy for me. The flavor of the marinara sauce was great. The calamari wasn't much thicker cut with very thin bread compared to anything I've tried before. This was a bit too much for me, but again, my friends liked this! The artichoke dip had a strange flavor to me, it was a bit less cheesy than others I've had in the past. The bread we got for the table was the star of the show for me, despite not being a huge red person myself! This was so warm, with large pads and butter, and the flavor and texture was absolutely perfect. I would definitely come back for this alone! The salad I got was all right, although it had a bit too much dressing despite me asking for this on the side. The shrimp was good, the items in the salad were good as well. I was surprised with the low price of this solid, including a protein for around $22! The desserts at the end of our visit were also impressive. The favorite for our table was the carrot cake, with a lemon blueberry, being a very close! The carrot cake was delicious with the rich cream cheese frosting. The lemon blueberry cake had the texture of a muffin, with delicious icing on top. We also got the chocolate cake, but none of us loved this, as it was far too rich without being very sweet. All in all, this will not be a spot I recommend going forward. I had a nonalcoholic Moscow mule, which was not good, I couldn't finish it. I believe they make their own ginger beer, possibly? The flavor was far different than any mule I have had in the past I would come back if this place is suggested, and I would plan to fill up on bread, and probably get a salad with the dressing on the side. Our server did a pretty good job, with us having seven people total. The best part of this place is the ambience of being on the lake!

    Met some friends for a holiday lunch and was surprised that just about everything on the menu was…read more$16.95 (salads/sandwiches/entrees). Sides vary and price includes a beverage. I had the blackened grouper (bit spicy) and broccoli - very good! Friends had salmon or shrimp dishes. The cheesy shrimp dish looks delish! Service was fantastic.

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    Charlie's On the Lake - Artichokes and bang bang shrimp

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