I don't understand all the negative ratings, this place is generally very good with a large assortment of food, more so than other Chinese buffets in Vermont Staff is friendly and the tip is not 18% and if so, they deserve it read more

The food is pretty good, although there are a few things that don't seem as good as they used to be. The crab legs were impossible to eat, as the fryer managed to seal the tiny claws shut. The rest was just the outer fryer crumbs but not why I chose them. A 20% tip is too much when we are getting our own food; the servers clean up after us and bring a drink... it seems 10.% would be fairer. I don't think we will come back. read more

We have been enjoying the Grand Buffet for many years. The staff is and has always been, kind, considerate and efficient. The food options are plentiful and consistently fresh and delicious. All our favorites, just to name a few... Crab Rangoon, Spare Ribs, Broccoli, Green Beans, steamed and spiced fish variations, crispy spring rolls, fresh fruits, dessert cakes and soups too! - just to name a few. The staff always makes sure you are aware of the "tip" included, which we often increase to the 20% . The "staff" are not only those you see but also those that maintain the tasty fare, clean environment and colorful ambiance. Did I mention the Senior Discount? Thank you Grand Buffet for many years of joy! read more

This buffet has very limited food choices compared to most of the Asian style buffet restaurants out there. There was a sushi bar, but only a few choices of Sushi's available and the quantity of sushi's have been low or none throughout my meal. I tried to get some California rolls, only two pieces were left the first time I stopped by and none during my second visit to the sushi bar. The rice on the sushi roll seemed really hard and dry. The sushi did not look fresh at all. The Chinese dishes seemed reasonable and fairly hot, but they were all salty taste. There were only a few seafood choices and again quantities were low. The fruits seemed coming out from cans and not fresh at all. The waitress was attentive, but the tone how she spoke sounded very demanding. They automatically included tips on our bill. I would not come back to this restaurant again, very disappointing. read more

Grand Buffet - Interior - Chinese Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

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Where do I start. This place has great food BUT it's always cold. ALSO they took my plate with my only fork on it. Mind you I was not done eating I only had ate one plate. The service was weird theu always came by waiting for when I was done. Also not to mind you THEY add an auto tip of 17$ in ur bill.This is a horrible place. I would not recommend. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. This place has the nerve to slap an automatic 18% gratuity onto a buffet bill and call it "customer service." There is no service. You pick up your own food, refill your own drinks, and still get charged like someone actually did something for you. If they felt like making it 50%, I'm pretty sure they'd tack that on too without blinking. The manager's attitude is unbelievable. We called ahead with a simple question about the food, and she snapped, "This is a Chinese buffet what do you expect... duhhh," like we were supposed to magically understand everything from that. Completely unprofessional and flat-out rude. Forget the price. We didn't even liked the food, they did not make good memory for us, most of the costumes there . Are the works and their family. I wanna see how long the manger could keep the busines with this attitude read more

Grand Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

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Love this place! The staff are attentive and kind. Food is always delicious. Also- they have a robot??? Love that they've added the service fee - they beyond deserve it. read more

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Garbage. Went on a friday night around 8 pm. Food was garbage. Then got automayically charged a 18% tip. I dont mind tipping a waitress what she deserves but 18% automatically at checkout. I bet the server doesnt even get the tip. When i tried to confront the manager she became irate and kicked us out. I was just rrying to make sure the "server" got thr tip for bringing us our drinks, because at a shitty buffet we servr ourselves. Not only that they were sweeping the dining room carpet, kicking up dust while we were still eating. Gross. read more

We had a family dinner on Friday night during what I would normally think of as prime time, and we were surprised to see that there many tables filled as there had been before. Food quality has slipped since the last time we ate there, kind of low average. I think that the policy of charging a mandatory 18% has irritated the loyal customer and is driving down demand. No amount of asking if we need refills is going to be worth that rate. Most people would expect it to be more like 10% for a self service all you can eat buffet . While this is not a dealbreaker, there are many options for eating out. I know that I will now consider a different choice until they change that mandatory tipping rate. read more

This review is not about the food, or the waitstaff but the woman at checkout. Yesterday my wife and I stopped for an easy dinner. When the bill was dropped off the woman said the gratuity included. I looked and it was. I said to my wife "that's new". I brought the bill up to pay and asked the woman at the counter about it. She said anyone who dine in pay gratuity been for months. I was there not so long ago so months may be a stretch. I asked her the % because it seemed high. She said not high fair 18%. I said 18% for someone to take a dirty plate away? In my mind I am thinking this is their job they aren't waitresses but more-so "bus boys". The woman then said sign is posted. I asked where? she replied when you come in. I asked my wife did you see it? She said "no", and I didn't see it. The women shrugged her shoulders and went "hmph". Pretty much the oh well don't care. I said you do not need to be rude to me I was only asking because it surprised me. She said, "I not rude you question me that rude." Apparently, I must have forgotten in the United States it's rude to question something that is new, you do not understand or seems off... I paid using my phone on their touch pad. Normally I do an e-receipt, but she took the machine back as soon as it beeped and said I give you a receipt and chose the print option for me. At this point I said, I prefer to have an email, she again shrugged the I don't care way again. I said "ok, whatever, I'll just leave a few reviews". And she just gave me a nasty look, like "go ahead, I don't care" expression. On the way out we looked for the gratuity notification. It wasn't very obvious and more tucked in with other verbiage. To a reasonable person this would not be considered "clearly displayed". *Food for thought, if you go to McDonald's, order in and they bring it to you they do not mandate gratuity, and they did slightly more work in reading, compiling then bringing your order to you. **Here's an interesting point not that long ago they had increased their per adult plate price to $17.99. I can only assume their business reduced because it was rescinded back to $15.98. Here's the math $15.98 + 18% = $18.86; in short, they found a way to not only get their $17.99 but make an additional $0.85 on top of it! It's a neat magic trick and preys on the customer being ignorant, and having "the wool pulled over your eyes." I took a picture of their sign, so far everyone I have showed it to needed me to zoom in to identify this little carrot. The 18% Gratuity notification is on the white paper, at the bottom of the board, above "HAVE A DELIGHTFUL MEAL!!!" *Note they made the size piece of paper riddled with other information. Not very clear to me, how about you? IMO the public should avoid this establishment until they can be respectful to their customers. And not pull a fast one to make an extra buck, again preying on they must believe we are ignorant. Most major establishment's do not mandate gratuity unless it's a party of 8 or more. read more

Grand Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

Way too expensive. They add the tip (over 20%) with no option of changing it when they don't even serve you.

Rude .food was horrible. Manager was upset when I didn't want to pay mandatory 18% tip added to bill. Not recommended

I was impressed: very reasonable buffet price, senior discount, lots of food and choices, tasty and well cooked. They tell you up front about the 18% gratuity, and the staff work hard for it and deserve it. They have desserts, ice cream, sushi, short ribs, soup, etc. Would definitely return. read more

Not worth coming here. They let the roof leak on the salad bar and place is a dump do your self favor and go to peaking duck in Winooski

What can I say but not bad. If you are in the mood for some all you eat Chinese food, go for it. They had a good selection of dishes and tasted good. The service was good. Could be a tad cleaner. read more

Ok AYCE Chinese buffet restaurant in Essex junction, right outside of Burlington. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Standard fare, noodles fried rice along with the usual American Chinese dishes. Extra points for serving crayfish, fried crabs, clams, large shrimp fried and other seafood. It was full of customers who obviously have been here before and a long time. Some of them are wide bodied. It's a free country, do as you please as long as you don't offend others. Damage for two dinners with 1 drink 41. Come here if you like this kind of food or need to feed a lot of food. As usual I got my moneys worth, will be dieting tomorrow. read more

We have been eating here for years. There seems to have been a change in management recently, and while the food is still good, We, (My wife and I) object to the mandatory 18% service charge, and the useless tiny handles on the tea cups. We now generally choose to go up to St Albans to Lucky Buffet. read more

Will never go there again, Hidden fees, and bad attitudes ! Way over priced ! Food is terrible !

Simply fabulous! I love the decor it's so dreamlike and serene. The food is crave-able and delicious! The fresh lemonade is a must have! Couldn't recommend enough. read more

So apparently server will decide how much we need to tip without customer knowledge and TINY SIGN at door you be the judge . read more

Grand Buffet - On bottom in small letter which I think it's not fair with customers . - Chinese Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

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I went yesterday on a Sunday and it was very busy and the food is great but the only issue is some of the food was ice cold

Been coming here since they opened. Food has been up and down for freshness. . Chicken tasted like fish this trip. This time realized 18% gratuity added to bill without knowing. When asked to remove the rude person at the cashier said can't remove and don't come back. Beware of this place it's not the same anymore!!!! read more

Me and my family came here for a nice family dinner not expecting what would alter the course of our lives forever. We were one of the only families in the restaurant. One of the ladies who worked there drop kicked our 4 year old toddler! We were stunned to say the least but continued to eat until a homeless looking man came into the restaurant holding a suspicious looking paper bag and proceeded to take a dump in the middle of the floor. Never coming here again. Food was mediocre. 1 star. read more

Could have been cleaner. Some of the food in the steam table tray were lukewarm to cold - that's the food danger zone. What I did eat was great, hence the second star. Could have been cleaner. The men's room was a mess. If you're expecting a high-end buffet experience, Grand Buffet is not for you. read more

My son and I are in the process of visiting every Chinese restaurant in Chittenden County. We always order the same thing. I order a chicken and broccoli combo with pork fried rice and an egg roll. My son orders a sesame chicken combo with pork fried rice and teriyaki sticks. Price: $24.91. On a price per ounce basis ( $.29/oz), the price is about average. Portion: 5.6lbs between the two meals is large, but proportional on a price/oz basis when compared with other restaurants in Chittenden County. Pros: Good location in Big Lots shopping center. The chicken & broccoli had decent flavor. Generous w/ soy & sweet/sour sauce packets. Cons: They wouldn't let us Teriyaki beef sticks as an appetizer. We had to purchase Teriyaki beef sticks as a side order which drove up the price. The egg roles were on the smaller side. The pork fried rice with bits of pork and sauteed onion lacked flavor. The sesame chicken was below average in terms of flavor. Impression: Convenient location. Lack of taste & flavor led to a below average experience giving this restaurant a two-star rating. read more

Grand Buffet - Chicken & Broccoli Combo and Sesame Chicken combo with pork fried rice, egg roles and a side of beef teriyaki sticks. - Chinese Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

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I couldn't stand being in here for more than 5 minutes. As soon as you walk in the door it reeks of urine. The bathrooms are atrocious...

Let me start off by saying this, no one goes to a buffet to be disciplined or healthy... so if you're reading this all triumphant with your salad on one plate that you got with lemon juice and olive oil as dressing, and pineapple for dessert, why are you like this? I've come here a hand full of times and I will say this... the staff is consistent and memorable/polite... today I had the same waitress I had last year and I'm happy to say she didn't cough in my water this time.... (I was out of pocket enough to ask for a fresh glass after that....) Vermont doesn't have many buffets and this is the one that's better than that one in Saint Albans (I said what I said)... like just more options. For the price of an adult, I was not going to lose against the buffet.... My first plate consisted of at least 20 sushi pieces and a cup of pickled ginger and enough wasabi to clear your sinuses of any wrong doing/make your family wonder if you're trying to get back at them. I knew I had won in that moment. (It was cooked fish, you won't see me writing from a hospital bed, wondering "how did I get mercury poisoning...") the second plate (oh I went there) the chicken had so many crunchy parts and the boneless spare ribs were sweeter than myself (if you can imagine that.) Why are we putting sugar on crab rangoon? (Where was the crab? ((while I'm at it.))) and the dessert plate.... Can we agree that the sheet cakes (especially the espresso one) are just the bees knees? And the irrationally simple and delicious coconut macaroons... so if you want to make the best out of a bad decision and give into your gluttonous ways, go here. No one is judging, we all know why we are there... wear sweats and bring a digestive enzyme to take after... and don't look anyone in the eye... and if your date brought you there for the first date.... This is either going to be really good or really bad... I give this place a 6/10 (I subtracted one point because I'm still not completely over that cough into my drink.) read more

I love this buffet. Best Chinese buffet in Vermont. Been coming here with mom since they opened! Their service is great. Can't believe they only have 3 stars. Hot tea is free. read more

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Honestly, I used to love this place, but over the years, the staff has gotten progressively more rude, UNattentive, and God's honest truth - true story-tonight I literally went there for the sushi and the woman behind the sushi bar was PICKING HER TEETH with one of those half floss, toothpick things-(placard?) she saw me observing her as she spoke VERY LOUDLY on the phone and did not bother to stop honestly who does that at any restaurant ever??? even as a patron I wouldn't pull one of those things out and start doing my teeth in the middle of a restaurant. I politely told the woman at the cash register, and her immediate, defensive response almost YELLING AT ME- was " she doesn't work at the sushi counter!" hi informed her that even if that was the case nobody should be doing that in a restaurant around food- she responded- " you don't have to come back". I think it's super ironic. That one of the customers was wearing a Covid mask and one of the people that worked there was picking her teeth behind the food counter.- WTH?! At any rate, I thought I would let people know I was truly shocked and am disappointed (and disgusted) read more

We went for Mothers Day and had a delight full time The selection and flavor of the food was quite good. In New England speak, that means awesome. The staff was busy, but still attentive. My 8 year old son said can I give them more than 5 stars? read more

Just like in HK, Shanghai ,Guangzhou ....honest food and no non sense service ....Just eat slowly, quietly, enjoy it, don't waste it

I always enjoy going there, the price and selections are excellent, the staff are attentive and efficient.Tables are clean right away. The food is hot and fresh. The best thing is you can go back several times, getting more bang for your buck! read more

Social distancing applied, gloves and masks required. Buffet dishes are individually covered! Fresh and tasty food. Good place to eat out. read more

Grand Buffet - Buffet bar - Chinese Near Me - Essex Junction, Vermont

We always enjoy it here. Very consistent. Today we arrived at 6pm, great time for a piping hot buffet and fresh food. Two dishes I love here the Peanut Butter Chicken and Pepper Chicken. My hubby..... well he puts a hurting on the sushi bar. He compares all others to this one. Place is always clean and wait staff is on top of it. Interestingly I have a seafood food allergy and at times Chinese Buffets are not my friend. However I have never had an issue with this one. read more

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Usually go here once a month with my son, but they've been closed for about 3 weeks for renovations. They reopened today....I don't see why they were closed for so long. All they did was take down one low wall, and added more chairs and less booths. Same food, same serving stations...I think they may have repainted the wall, but they need more than a single coat to cover up the redhearts that have been on there forever. Prices have gone up about a dollar per person. Same place as usual....no idea why they were closed for 3 weeks for "renovations". If they really needed to make that many changes, then it must have been in the kitchen and backrooms, which makes me a little worried what it USED to be like back there. read more

good. people are nice. it creeps me out how they stare at you though... i drink my water they are like "REFILL?" yes please.. the water is good i love the sushi bar because sushi is my favorite food. eggroll yum. overall 5 stars read more

I have only been to a few places around the area for Chinese food and have been really disappointed at the quality of it. When I got here based on a friend's recommendation, I was really skeptical especially since this is VT and it's hard to find good cultural food other than American. But when i got here- OMG. Not sure if its because I have been deprived of good asian food but everything was so yummy and the price is pretty cheap for a buffet that includes sushi. The quality of fish was surprising very good and tasted fresh. They have both raw and cooked sushi. There is a lot of seafood options and a whole bunch of variety. They also have dessert section and an ice cream machine. If you want to try some good Asian food- I would definitely recommend coming here to try it out. read more

I have gone here often over the last year as it tends to be very convenient, but my want to come here in the recent months has declined substantially. Today is possibly the last time that I will be coming here. I have noticed the quality of the food has definitely gone down in the last 3 or 4 months I've come here. When I've come here for dinner the food is either out or old to the point of being inedible. There was a very clear look of disappointment on my face tonight when seeing this very issue, and I was basically yelled at by the cashier that I should just come back later when there's more food made. I work in a restaurant, I understand the difficulties of being in a kitchen and keeping up with supply and demand, but this is shameful. Being treated like I was the problem is also unacceptable. The food used to be good here, and I hope that it can be again, but until then, I will not be back. read more

Most of the food for me was I little on the bland side. Since I'm coming from south Texas its no surprise. I did really like the Vietnamese summer roll, peanut chicken and what I thought to be honey chicken. Regardless of my review, there were over 100 people there today who are locals and seem to like the food. The staff was wearing nice Chinese blouses that identified them. Each staff member had a different blouse making this a nice touch. I think they could have spent a little more attention on the food menu though. read more

I spend about half the year on the road east Midwest and South, and have dined at several Chinese buffet restaurants. So happy to say that this particular China buffet, which happens to be right near my home, is the best. Food, decor, service, all very good. Prices are reasonable. Lunch buffet which runs till 3 o'clock is around $7.25 and if you are a senior citizen 10% off that! read more

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