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    Golden Panda Buffet

    3.2 (389 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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

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    New reasonable price for Lunch & Dinner. Especially weekends & To Go Meals;)
    Eva B.

    Mu eldest son treated us here after our doctors appointment. Was greeted, informed us can choose we're to sit since early since they just open. Everything was so yummy and delicious. My favorite was their rice noodles we as Filipino call it Pansit cooked perfectly not greasy. BBQ Pork. Orange Chicken, Fried chicken, all the seafood cooked or fresh was all good. All the California rolls, fresh fruits, selections of soups and salads was all fresh. And selections of desserts and ice-cream all so yummy. WOW! All delicious. Restaurants always kept clean and organized.

    I got a fork from the stand and they smelled bad and one had food stuck in it.
    Briana E.

    The food was mid service was okay... Honestly not worth it, I've had way better food other places.

    Nevin A.

    My friends suggested to have dinner at Golden Panda Buffet. It was my first time there and my friends were very helpful. You paid upfront before you are seated. The place was spacious and clean. The staff were welcoming and friendly. They were walking around to take empty plates or to clean tables. There were wide selection of food. The buffet included; pizza, fried chicken, beef and broccoli, many fresh sushi rolls, Crab legs, sautéed shrimp, honey walnut shrimps, butterfly shrimp, baked salmon, rice, chow mein, salads, fruits, desserts, ice cream and more. The food was very fresh. The staff who were working behind the open buffet were bringing more fresh and hot food very frequently. The place was packed on Friday night. The staff were really amazing, they cleaned tables very frequently. At the end, one of the staff brought us fortune cookies and asked us if we wanted to take a picture together, so she can take it. We did! She was really sweet. I am glad I went to Golden Panda Buffet because it was such a fun night and a new experience too.

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    Kev G.

    So! I visited here on May 4th, 2025, and it honestly wasn't that bad! This was a first time visit! So I went to read some of the reviews, some of them are negative and some are positive. I would like to call out some of the reviews: - Staff were friendly and helpful! They constantly went around to see if anyone had finished food, and they were on it! Shout out to the staff team on 5/4/2025 sunday morning! - Some Food was hot and fresh (except the fried rice and chow mein)! Almost burned myself getting a sesame ball! The place itself was amazing! The sound was netural, I loved how they had like action lights as the lightning, overrall it was a perfect place for me at least. Pricing is okay! On weekends it's 20.99 per person, however I am unsure for the weekdays. Please check their website!! Desserts were amazing! I loved it! (I even got seconds) Overrall, this buffet is amazing and some of the 1 star reviews are false! Don't believe them.

    02/15/2024 What's left of the assorted sushi with wasabi. The wasabi was strong
    Kenneth L.

    02/15/2024 Came by the day after Valentines Day there wasn't a lot of people about 30% full. The week day price was $16.99 and $15.29 for seniors. There were several items missing from the weekend menu. 3 different kinds of shrimp and the beef ribs. Still a good value. You can easily spend $12-13 dollars for a burger combo at Wendy's or Jack in the Box. I really love the Hot & Sour soup, Baked Mussels, the Fried Chicken is pretty good too. On a humorous side note I saw 4 one star reviews with the same picture of a roach on the handle of the food tongs hahahaha cmon roaches gotta eat too! Just kidding. Restaurant was clean with no critters walking on the floor.

    Sergio T.

    I used to come here every time I visit Baldwin park , but today I was so disappointed food was bad kind of old , chocolate fountain was nasty , definitely not that place used to be Over $60 for 2 adults and one kid , not worth my money !

    10/21/23
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by for the first time on Saturday, 10/21/23. - $18.99 per person (all-day price, weekend) x3 = $56.97 OVERALL TOTAL = $62.81 Seafood: Crab, fried unpeeled shrimp, clams, crawfish, sushi Very busy when I dined in. Upon entering, you pay first before being seated. Parking can be tricky especially since its limited to only 2 hours.

    The tab!!!
    Tom V.

    This is my go to buffet. Selection not bad for the price. Food items always fresh. Plenty of choices from hot foods, salads, fresh fruit, desserts including a chocolate fountain for marshmallows and strawberries. Oh and don't forget the sushi. Young lady on top of clearing the plates off the table. As big eaters, there are plenty of plates. See again soon!!!

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    Great service! Friendly cashier. So helpful whenever I needed urgent orders for party trays. Thank you, Eva. You've done an awesome job!

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    The green seaweed is so good. As well as the salmon and sway fish.Also the green beans.

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    Ask the Community - Golden Panda Buffet

    Is it worth going an hour before it closes?

    I went and got food To Go an hour before closing. I think they stop cooking by then, so most of the food trays were not being re-filled.

    Do they have the whole menu? Other buffets that I've been to, for the re-opening after covid do not have a complete menu and I dislike that.

    Full menu just like before covid

    Do they serve snow crab leg now?

    Nope

    Did this place close down? Obviously I know it stopped buffet operations since covid happened, but after that they still did take outs at least. Now it's closed. Is it permanent :(

    It's open

    Do they only serve cold crab legs?

    Yes

    Do they do catering services?

    They do.

    Does anyone know what the price is for lunch on a Thursday?

    Weekdays lunch is $7.99 per Adult

    What time does lunch ends?

    Monday to Friday lunch is from 1030 am to 3:30 pm

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    Paradise Buffet - Nice place.

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    Definitely been a while since we came here, we used to come here almost every month before Covid…read more After Covid, the changes they made weren't so great. This time, we tried this place again and it's better! The food is still similar to all other buffets, but I think I prefer this place's chicken wings, baked mussels, bbq ribs, and beef stir fry. It is similar price range as other buffets ($20) and drinks are paid separate as usual. Refillable fountain drinks if you prefer but having water works too. The sushi is a hit or miss, I had great sushi rolls but other days it might have been sitting for too long. They refill their trays as food is getting less and I like that there's someone around to ask when they will bring a fresh batch. The tables are numbered so it's easy to know where we sit and where we have to go if it gets busy. Utensils are all plastic or one time use, no more checking if the forks are clean! The plates and bowls are still the reusable ones which is what I prefer for getting food. They have a popcorn machine (also a hit or miss in taste and freshness). For food: The crab legs are served cold and their butter is super yellow (it's most likely butter flavored oil). Bbq Ribs are good, served in single ribs, nice bbq flavor. Chicken skewers are still tender and flavorful, will keep having these! Chicken wings (fresh) are soooo juicy and crispy! They have chicken tenders but I didn't try them. No crab Rangoon or sesame balls unfortunately. Baked mussels taste just the same, great creamy sauce on chewy mussels. Coconut shrimp is fried with sweet creamy mayo sauce, it doesn't have coconut shredding so I love it. Beef stirfry is actually great, it had peppers and mushrooms, but the beef is tender (sometimes not so hit or miss). Ice cream is self serve scooped, they have a sign that it's $2.50 if anyone plans to take ice cream to go. Restrooms are clean when we went, I know during peak hours the restrooms can be a bit gross... Overall I'm glad we came back! Might come back more and hope the experience is good again!

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