Golden Buffet is one of my favorite stops in the area. For a buffet, the quality is consistently good and the options stay fresh. My favorite part is the pho bar. It always tastes comforting and you can build your bowl exactly how you like it. The grapes here are surprisingly good every time, which feels like a little bonus on top of everything else. They also have one veggie sushi roll that I really enjoy, and the hot and sour soup has plenty of mushrooms, which is perfect for me. The staff is always friendly and quick to help. The interior is fun and bright with lots of orange accents and everything is kept very clean, which makes the whole place feel inviting. There is plenty to choose from and the buffet is easy to navigate without feeling chaotic. I love that there are solid options for someone who leans more toward vegetables. It is nice to have a spot where I can build a satisfying meal and walk away happy. I will keep coming back whenever I want something casual, flavorful, and easy. read more

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I decided to stop at this location at a whim. We are staying nearby to see a comedian in Peoria. I was looking at places for dinner and this place showed up. I've never heard of it but it seems to have great reviews especially for a Chinese buffet The location was easy to find. However, there was a lot of road construction during my visit. But getting to this place was very easy. They have a shared parking lot with a lot of stores so it shouldn't be an issue with finding a parking spot Inside the building was very clean and it did look very new. It was bright and inviting. We were seated right away. I did enjoy the huge variety of food and different places. Also, they had some dishes that I rarely see in a Chinese buffet. The food was warm and none of them looked old and overstuffed. They seemed to keep a great inventory of food items here. Overall, the food and service was top notch. And I would be back in the future read more

Before driving back home on Sunday after our weekend golf outing in Peoria, a few of us decided to stop by Golden Buffet for a late lunch/early dinner. The place looks new , well laid out and very clean. It has a wide selection of Chinese food and a few other Asian dishes. They also have a Make your own Pho station which was a good surprise at an affordable price. The servers were attentive to our needs & quick to clear out our used plates. The next time we're in the Peoria area, it's definitely worth returning, read more

I forgot to take pictures of the food. But I will have to say the food is super great, there are so many options to choose, They are so fresh! Service is great too The environment is bright and clean and organizes. I will definitely come again! read more

Golden Buffet - Buffets Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

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Good location, roomy great food, lots of choices for the family,service 3/4, ambiance 1/4.

From the ashes of many other restaurant rises Golden Buffet. If you've lived in the East Peoria area long enough, you'll remember Grand Village Buffet. At least I do and I remember it fondly. Golden Buffet is the latest incarnation of a restaurant going into this building and I believe all the prior restaurants have been owned by the same family. But, that's a discussion for another day. My dad suggested we grab food here since we haven't had time to hang out recently and that sounded like a good idea to me. We dropped in right at open and many other people had the same idea. The place filled up quickly as we took our seats and waited for some coffee to come out. The lady waiting on our table was very friendly and delivered us some coffee pronto. The first cup was definitely the first one out of the coffee machine as it had a very strong blend to it. Not bad, just not the usual taste you get from your average cup of coffee. The second cup tasted more like a normal cup of coffee. The interior was a lot nicer than I expected but had a bit of a fast food vibe to it. That's kind of hard to explain but the way the tables and seats were set up, it didn't feel like a place you'd lounge at for hours. Once you go, you might get what I mean. There were these robot guys at the entrances that seemed like fun things for kids to take photos with. And the plates had the business name printed on them so they definitely seem invested in this iteration of a restaurant in this building. My dad and I joined the lines at the food troughs and started grabbing food that sounded good. The selection here is a bit pared down compared to other buffets I've been to but there's still plenty of options for everyone. My first plate was a bit light as I was tired of waiting for everyone else to make their food choices. I went back to the table, dug in, and waited for the initial rush to be over. I went back up for another plate after about 10 minutes once I noticed everyone settling into their food piles. Between the two plates, I got a variety of food and goodies. Fried rice, General Tsao's chicken, sweet and sour chicken, some delicious buttery potato chunks, and other items one would come to expect at a Chinese buffet. With the first plate of food, the meats and chicken were a bit dried out. I think this was due to the food being cooked a bit ahead of time to be ready for opening. The second plate had a bit of the same problem but I think it was more of what I just described. The food was incredibly tasty and full of flavor despite being a bit dry. My dad seemed to enjoy every bite of his food, though! It's nice to see East Peoria have a Chinese buffet again. I miss Grand Village Buffet dearly. I do see myself going back during a different time of day to see if the food is a bit more juicy than my experience this first time. I should note that our tab was $44.88 for two lunch prices and two coffees. That does feel a bit high but with it being a buffet, you definitely get as much out of that as you want. We ate at 11am and its 8pm as of this writing and I'm still not hungry. Until the next review, stay golden and stay hungry (for new adventures). read more

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For a buffet, the food is pretty good. It was pretty busy when we got there, but we were seated immediately and near the buffet. Everything was as we expected until my literal last bite of dessert and a piece of hair tickled my face. Looked at the cake I was about to eat and sure enough the hair was stuck on the side of it. Dark and short (definitely not mine). It just put me off. It's gonna be a hot minute before I come back. read more

This place used to be a favorite and we're happy to see it reopened. The remodel is lovely! It's bright and clean and comfortable. Service is attentive but not overwhelming. The selections are a bit limited for the hot bar but that means there is a quick turnaround so all the food is reasonably fresh! The food itself is tasty and I noticed it is not overly salty which is fairly common at buffets. Nice selection of sushi! Next time I'll have the Pho but I didn't leave enough room this time haha. read more

We are so excited to have a GOOD Chinese buffet back at this location. We did have somewhat high expectations due to the old owners from years ago. Overall everything was really delicious and fresh. It was 17$ a person and drinks were $2.50. You definitely can get your moneys worth with the wide variety of foods. They have a build your own phu station with delicious hot broth. A sushi station with all different roll types. Multiple types of chicken, some coated and some grilled. Ribs and different beef options. Tons of shrimp types and fresh oysters. Rice, noodles, fresh fruit, deserts, icecream and so much more. Highly reccomend here and we will absolutely be returning! read more

All in all, a nice meal in a beautiful new layout. I think they are on to something by limiting the number of items so they stay fresher longer. Plenty to choose from for sure, many of the usual suspects in addition to nicely displayed nigiri, a salad bar and desert bar. Hot and sour soup was delicious and freshly prepared for sure. They've got the little extras which I enjoy like sombal, hot chili oil, Chinese mustard, and Pepsi Zero lol. The old fashioned traditional egg rolls were hot and fresh. Nice to have chicken wings as well. Lunch on a Tuesday was fairly busy but I waited for nothing. I was there for an hour and the time flew by. I will be back for sure...nothing close in the area beats it. read more

Finally a really good Chinese buffet. Honestly, it felt like we were in Vegas. The food was good, and hot. The place was immaculate, and decorated with a modern style. read more

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First time here. Stopped in for lunch on a Thursday. Was pleasantly surprised at how good it was because of the mixed reviews General Chicken, Sweet & Sour Chicken and Broccoli Beef all hot fresh and tasty. A little pricey at almost $19 but it was good read more

Delicious food! Great server and ambience was wonderful! Service was wonderful! Server are very attentive very friendly.

Everything you need to get your belly full. The buffet was clean and always full of fresh food.

I came by myself tonight and I'll say everything is good Great ambiance minis the broth for the ramen bowl it smells and tastes a touch off and looks discolored a bit it may just be the way in which it's prepared but I wouldn't recommend it read more

Visited here Saturday and got a to go order of their buffet items. They had a few different items on the menu that I wasn't use to seeing at Kentucky buffets. They had chopped scallops on the half shell and bacon wrapped shrimp. I was a little surprised that they didn't have wonton soup. The service was friendly and very hospitibal. read more

This place is open at last after the location set empty for a couple of years. Sushi is very good with lots of variety. Hot bars and cold ones also have a lot of variety and even at 1:30 pm they were keeping everything fresh. The other important thing is the place is very clean and fresh. Hopefully the new owners will keep it this way as I plan on being back several times. read more

Great Food Great service And lots of selection will be back again very clean place And restrooms very clean

Omg! This is the best Chinese food I've ever eaten. It is the freshest and most flavorful Chinese food & best restaurant. Chinese is my favorite and I like to believe I know what I'm talking about. The crab Rangoon was so light and crispy. The sushi was the most delicious, next to the clams on a half shell. The butter potatoes were definitely a keeper. The shrimp was plentiful and a large variety was available. Every piece of shrimp I ate was as if it was made to order. Nothing here was bland or boring. My new favorite restaurant! Thank you. Better get there fast, it's a busy family friendly restaurant and has plenty of space. read more

Hands down, excellent place to eat, I would go back again, they constantly put new items on the bar so one day it might be one thing next week. It might be something else. The staff is super friendly. They have something for everyone. read more

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The PHO was delicious. All the food was very good and filling. I will return as it was super cleab, nicely priced, very nice waiters/waitresses. Thank you, it was nice to find good food away from home. read more

Food was nasty, bland, and just downright bad. The service was OK, the staff were a little shy but that's fine. The restaurant itself felt sorta trashy. It didn't really feel nice or relaxed. This place being 4.5 stars is a total joke. Do not go here if you want to have a good day. The only good thing here was the pre-packaged desert. read more

I went to the buffet yesterday with some friends and the waiter got my drink wrong three times, charged my friend a drink she didn't want, food was undercooked and dry, and forced us to tip even though the waiter was terrible. when it came to the bill, he got all our drinks mixed up again. read more

The remodel was better than expected. The service was great. The food was great, hope they add a few more items that I like.

Everything was great. Tremendous variety of delicious food at bargain prices. Plenty of parking.

First of all the renovation is amazing! Doesn't even look or feel like the same building inside. They had a super cool statue blaring fun music inside the front entry way to greet us. We went in and were immediately greeted verbally and with smiles. We were seated fast even though they were busy. We were escorted to our table and let me tell ya, the booths make you feel like you are in you very own pod and provide privacy, even though they were packed. The seats are super comfortable too. The flow of the buffet lines are thoughtfully placed for flow. There are 3 stations on the outer edge. Sushi, Stir fry, and PHO. The wait staff was efficient filling glasses and taking away plates, never letting them sit for long. So stand out food items were the garlic green beans, butter potatoes, Rangoon, and sushi. Everything was well stocked and fresh and appetizing to look at. I would definetly give this place a shot. Hopefully they continue and have amazing success. We will be going back. The price was great too! read more

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Golden Buffet was the best thing for East Peoria. Their food is Outstanding and the Service is the best I've seen in many Restaurants in our area. The Price might be a tad high for buffet but it is worth it. Me and my family will continue to eat here and im proud to tell others about Golden Buffet. read more

Large variety of Delicious food. Excellent service. Bright modern atmosphere. A great dining experience. I highly recommend. It will be a regular spot for sure!​ read more

it was so good i could work there or go back my mom interpreter was smacking on them BBQ Ribs the service was good