Mandarin is Mandarin. This one seems to be the big one in the Ottawa area. There is often a wait for a table unless you have a reservation. But you are usually seated within 30-45 mins. Due to it being busy the buffet is refreshed constantly, so most of the food is hot. If you are looking for all-you-can-eat (AYCE) this is a good place for couples to groups. read more

My sister and her husband invited my mother and I to the Madarin Restaurant. There is an ACCESSIBLE DOOR ON THE LEFT of the revoling door for . :) The is a buffet style restaurant is large, the amount of people they serve is 750 each night all the food fresh, and tasty. The service is good, all the employees ware uniforms, they work hard each night from kitchen, to rolling out plates on a plate cart to making sure the serving pans are filled. Everyone were well mannered. Washrooms are clean and bright. Check the internet for photos so that you know what to expect, prices, and tipping policy. Follow the dress code. If you are not sure call ahead ask read more

I went here with the fam on Christmas eve and it was nice, but I found the food to be ho hum, considered it was $40 plus $1 more for the holiday pricing. It was super packed so it was very hard to navigate and get into the hot bar items. Sushi was OK, and was constantly available, but again, hard to get into due to it being super busy. There were a lot of guests pushing their way to get food, and no real line setup. It was kinda a "free for all." Desserts were OK, but I think the Orleans Mandarin had a better setup and had more? Due to dietary restrictions, I cannot eat half the food here anyways, so its not worth the coin for me. Service was fine, as always with every Mandarin I go to. Cotton candy machine was working and the kids got some to go. I think I am all Madarin-d, out and the hubs and I went to the Orleans location only 6 months ago. Just not worth the price and bloated feeling for me. Once in a couple years splurge. read more

Nothing special, they have a lot of food but any highlights. The service is good but they spect a high tip just for drinks and pick the dishes. I know better places that are chipper. I like the decoration it makes a good atmosphere. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - a plate of chinese food and a glass of soda - Buffets Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

To be honest I didn't know if this was a buffet or a five star restaurant. The level of customer service made it feel like a five star restaurant coupled withy he beautiful interior and the good Chinese food. But am kinda disappointed with the selection of food, I expected more but it's still very good and delicious. read more

Went with wife and 2 grand daughters Sunday at 4:30. Line was out the door but we were seated on time by friendly staff person. There were plenty of option and I went for various shrimp items, chicken and spring rolls. My wife and I are seniors and we and the girls get a discount but the bill, before tip, was over $120. I think it was overpriced for what we got. The ambiance isn't terrible but not first date quality. read more

It's a very big buffet . All kinds of good foods . Service is courteous. Ambiance is well .

Lot's of options for food. I love their Creme Brulee! Accommodating staff. Ambiance is clean and elegant. read more

So good. So many choices. A bit pricy but they have really good food so it's worth it. Great things for kids

Mandarin restaurant is an establishment here in Ottawa. I went to this restaurant with my colleagues as there is something for everyone. Most of the food is fried or heavily sautéed. I ate mostly the salad bar and the sushi section. I wouldn't go myself but would if I was in a group. read more

Was in the mood for some Chinese buffet Location on hunt club road not to far from airport. Tons of free parking and well lighten sign to find the place. When you walk in you can tell you are in for a treat. As soon as you are walked in you are greeted by friendly staff. We had reservations which are highly recommended as they are busy. It's a buffet but you can tell they take pride in there food and cleanliness of the place. It had all the thé favorite dishes and plus they had stations of grilled meats and smoked meats. Such as prime rib and roasted led of lamb. We had so much variety but will highlight a few Roasted leg of lamb was super tender and you could cut it with a spoon. Very tender and seasoned well. Went back for seconds. The Chinese food was bang on and was never cold. So many choices and all were done with flavour and taste. Sushi bar was huge tons of choices and all tasted fresh and not cheap on portion size. Overall for a buffet it's a place to go read more

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This is one of the nice buffets I've seen. We showed up no joke 30 mins before closing and we were still treated very nicely. The waitresses were so friendly and attentive. Since we told her it was our first time there as she was walking us to our table she explained all the different offerings. They had everting fried & white rice, 3 different kinds of noodles, ribs, shrimp, Chinese dishes like sesame & bourbon chicken. They also had ribs, salmon, and a craving station. With many different kinds of dessert. Fun fact: since I was on vacation I was told that they would exchange my USD for CAD and it was at a fair rate. Out meal for 2 came. Up to $58. So basically $30/person. Or was a little pricey but with it, their good reviews make sense now. read more

Mandarin Restaurant - This is what showing up 30 mins before closing looks like. - Buffets Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

My oh my what a surprise this place was !! We came down to ottawa for the weekend and we decided to try this place out as the reviews looked wonderful and my husband's mom begged us to try it.. we don't usually like buffets as it's not very fresh and most buffets are sub par and just completely wrong. However, I was in shocked to see a great amount of people waiting for a table. It was a 45min wait to get a table but when we finally did it felt nice ! the restaurant is divided in different sections and it's very well organized.. each section has it's own waiters etc! Service: 5+++++++ It was Amazing. The moment we were called to our table, the lady greeted us and told us to enjoy our meal the second lady handed us a fresh warm cloth to clean our hands with and I found that extremely clever! The food : 5+++++ The food was delicious fresh and flavourful they had tons of varieties and everything looked so delicious!!! I swear I have never been this impressed with buffets food other than the ones in Las Vegas... However, this place definitely hit the spot and we shall return here very soon ! Thank you for your amazing service, hospitality and spectacular delicious food yummy read more

I love the Mandarin. The food is excellent and the service is great. I have one issue and it is the price. A family could not afford to go and that is a shame as it is a fantasic experience. It would be to expensive for individuals as well. read more

Death by food, amazing for that stuff... loved it. Ottawa location was good. Also, starve yourself before coming

Its good to be back at Mandarin West Hunt Club, the staff are very welcoming and the food is always fresh and tasty. The buffet selection is massive! My server Mimi was outstanding! she made my Birthday very special and treated my guests with great care. She's attentive, quick and efficient! Even the manager Charles came by to check in on us. The cocktails were not as good as before but still good. read more

I am triple disappointed with my last attempt to visit Mandarin. First: birthday coupon. I have been a customer for many years and used to receive the birthday coupon in about two weeks before my birthday - it gave me the time to plan a visit one week before or after the birthday. This time the coupon arrived exactly on my birthday, making it impossible to come prior and cutting the coupon in half timewise. Second: customer service. Prior to make the reservation I checked at the website and noticed that you reduced the "small eats" concept to only two times a week - Monday and Tuesday lunch. I made the reservation for Monday (Dec.5) lunch specifically mentioned (by phone) that our company would have "small eats". The person who took the reservation confirmed "small eats". Imagine our disappointment when we came to the restaurant to discover that Mandarin discontinued the "small eats" concept. Third: business decision - eliminating "small eats" concept is the biggest drawback for me. I thought that the idea was brilliant, allowing us to pay reasonable price for what we actually eat, without stuffing ourselves in order to justify the stiff price of the buffet. I hoped that the "small eats" will become the permanent feature of Mandarin. By eliminating this concept the restaurant effectively lost me and thousand potential customers. read more

I always love your place. Foods are really good. Staffs are really accomodating. We will go back here for sure. :) read more

Mandarin Restaurant - Buffets Near Me - Nepean, Ontario

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The Mandarin has a great selection. Lots of typical Chinese food, fresh sushi and some roast beef as well. The ice cream selection is good and also some soft serve frozen yogurt available. Lots of desserts to pick from. One of my favourite parts was the warm towel to wash my hands upon arrival and again when we received the bill. The restaurant as well as washrooms were clean and the tables are cleared efficiently and routinely. If you are a fan of buffets you will certainly like this one. I'll be back. read more

Awesome buffet! Menu nights don't really make up for non buffet nights. Service is polite but can use some work.

Mom and I decided to have a little mother-daughter lunch here after bowling one day. Little is probably the wrong word to use at a buffet, though. They had most of (if not all) of our favourites- sweet and sour chicken balls, lemon chicken, hot and sour soup, sushi, etc... if you've had it before at an Asian buffet in Ottawa, they likely have it here, too. What I enjoy the most is that the selection is not that different during the week compared to weekends. We've had Sunday dinner here before and I think the only thing that I noticed missing when we went on a Wednesday at lunch, were the crab legs (I was not distraught, since I don't really eat seafood). The best part, is that lunch during the week is only $20, and seniors get 20 percent off. Funny thing about that is they actually will check your ID to be sure you're actually a senior (my mom, not me!) The service is pretty good. You get a hot towel both before, and after your meal, and the servers are really great about topping up your water...which is pretty key if you want to avoid a food coma. BONUS: If you're celebrating a birthday they'll sing for you, and take a polaroid photo of you in a big hat! All in all, it's worth trying if you enjoy the occasional all you can eat! read more

Consistent. You'll find something to fill up on. Buffet food gets a bad reputation, but sometimes I like feeling like a complete animal. Generous portions. read more

first time coming here i was straight up Hungry from driving montreal to ottawa to visite my cousins we directly went to Mandarin ... ahmm Madarin is a chain from toronto chinese buffet the price for dinner is around 27$+ but ur money its worth it so much choice to pick on alot of dumpling .. different chooses and alot of dishes like those ribs better then some montreal ribs.. i recommend it u wont regret coming to Mandarin read more

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I go to the mandarin on special occasions but I do not eat meat or chicken. That being said the offerings were very limited and it wasn't really worth what I paid. Out of their 10 sushi selections for example, I could only eat 3 which was very boring. My plates consisted of: sushi, mashed potatoes, noodles, shrimp, salmon, and some vegetables. We made reservations at 11:30 and after 20 minutes the place was packed. The food never ran out and stayed hot which was nice. Customer service was amazing but I am not sure if they are bilingual (if that matters). read more

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This place has a lot of options. I went when there was crab legs and sushi and a lot of other stuff. They had the biggest desert option of any buffet I've been to. It is more expensive than other buffets. I wouldn't come here all the time but once in a while it's nice. read more

Food is bland. This is not a good restaurant steer clear. After you eat there once you'll understand. Spend a little more and get real Chinese food. read more

Visited Mandarin on Hunt Club for Lunch with co-workers to celebrate my birthday. NOTE: You can eat for free at Mandarin for your birthday, when you go with 3 people or more, as long as you sign up on their website before your birthday. I signed up with my e-mail and received a coupon a day before my birthday. I went with 5 co-workers and was not charged for my lunch. We had called to make a reservation the day before, so we were seated right away when we arrived at noon. It was already very busy but the noise level was not as high as I thought it might be. It probably helps that the different dining rooms are separated by walls and nice aquariums. Amazing service! Right away our waitress came to give us warm towels and asked if we wanted anything to drink. Our water glasses were refilled frequently during our meal and the plates were taken away quickly. The buffet is huge! I had been to Mandarin in Toronto a few years ago but I forgot how much variety there is. And how delicious it is! It's worth the price for lunch just for the quality of the food alone. I really enjoyed the beef cabbage roll, different types of Asian noodles, grilled chicken and sushi. The dessert section was the biggest I have ever seen. I couldn't decide what I wanted to try because there were so many choices. The froyo was good, but not as good as I remember it being in Toronto. So many delicious cakes and pastries! The blueberry pie and the bread puddings shined through everything else, though the mango pudding and the mini beaver tails were super good too. Highly recommend going, probably not on the weekend, but definitely worth going out to try it if you haven't already. I'd really like to go eat there again in the near future! read more

Love it. Lots of selection great for larger parties. Service is always very good. the warm hand towels at the beginning if your meal is always appreciated read more

THIS ISN'T CHINESE FOOD! It's American (Canadian) style Chinese food... I.e. it has fries and roast beef. Don't eat here. Even for buffet food it's bad. TIP: when everybody in a Chinese restaurant is white, it's bad food. read more

Not real Chinese food... Depending on the quality of food, it is a little expensive. Roast beef and shrimps are not bad... But sashimi is not fresh enough. read more

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Food was uneventful....and this male waiter was a bit rude. Sighhhhh I wanted to try this place out because my friend recommended me it, but was disappointed to say the least. read more

I found this place cause for my brother's graduation my parent's ask if I could find an all you can eat buffet that is cheap, but reasonable. So I went searching and I found this was the best reviewed all you can eat buffet on Google (cause I don't use yelp, this is my first time actually). The reviews were helpful and the ratings were correct. We went and we fell in love with the food RIGHT AWAY! So let's talk about this particular all you can eat buffet. When you walk in you get this nice scenery and you get these nice little ponds when you walk in and get this nice cozy feel and vibe about it. When you get to your table you walk by the food station and get a glance at what you want to get, and the food smells amazing. The meat is juicy and tender. The ribs just fall off the bone pretty much, and the sushi is on point! There is a lot of seafood which is good for me cause I love seafood. The duck is amazing, the teriyaki meatballs are amazing. You get this soft inside but a slightly crunchy outside. You can fall in love with these meatballs I'm telling you. The first time we went they had crab legs but never can seem to find them again because we go mostly go on the weekdays and not weekends. It's a bit costly so make sure you bring a lot of money cause for 7 people with 6 people getting root beer 1 person getting coffee and the other just having water came up to a little over $250! The price is a bit on the expensive side but that's not a complaint cause the food is well worth it. We kept going on every event, for birthday's, and other small little things in between. We have been going back and keep forgetting on how delicious the food is until we get it. Will continue to be going back! read more

Admittedly, I have a spot for Mandarin. I love the catchy jingle and random factoids in the lobby, the Koi ponds and familiar decor. The good: - King Crab legs on weekends - Service is fantastic. Plates are taken away quickly, water is frequently filled and the servers are always friendly. -Decent well rounded selection of Chinese food. The bad: - The sushi is sub AYCE quality and the salmon sashimi isn't refilled quickly - Price is a bit high Overall, for a Chinese buffet in Ottawa, it's not bad. read more

A good place for buffet. Worth the price and service. Some of the dishes were a bit undercooked but overall it was a good experience. Food is 3/5 and service is 4/5. read more

The worst place zero customer service absolutely got racial profiles and 100% after waiting for one hour and ppl who came after us same number of guest were seated with the table we were told was being prepared for us. We finally got a table and then we were told that we had 45 minutes to eat that today they are closing in 45 mins and have to finish eaten. This was communicated to us after we were seated an hour later... we are a black family and the people the were seated before us were white.‍ read more

Best service experienced! This is usually the spot to hit for birthdays so I've been here many many times and each time the service is phenomenal. Each staff member is polite and everyone greets you upon entering. The waters/drinks are refilled even before they are completely emptied. The empty dishes are removed just as quickly. You get hot towels before and after your meal to clean your hands! The food is also phenomenal. The selection is amazing...especially the DESSERT! Best dessert selection ever. Hands down...best buffet ever. It is a bit more expensive than other buffet but so worth the price. Weekends are even more expensive but I'd only recommend going on the the weekend dinners if you're into the extra special offerings like crab legs. Otherwise the other cheaper dinner nights are just as good. read more

I had a great dinner at mandarin with my boyfriend and his parents a few months ago. the all you can eat sushi bar, lemon chicken, eggplant, grilled broccoli, and sweet & sour pork were excellent. I wish we got to try the crab legs after reading these reviews! are they only offered weekends/holidays? we went on a monday night and the crab legs werent there. my only complaints were the drinks. my singapore sling was overly syrupy/sweet and hard to drink. some of my other dining companions ordered beers which were skunked, but the waitress was kind enough to replace w/ a different brand. read more

Yesterday, Aug 14th my wife and youngest son decided to take a break and venture back to our sons preferred Chinese food! The staff are very welcoming, however, the food has gone from very good to mediocre; my sons words, and we had to agree with him! The food was alright but by far not close to the standards of past! Very disappointing! The other thing that caught our eyes that patrons, though told to put on protective gloves prior to getting food at the buffet, numerous did not and nothing was done to discourage doing so! I don't think we'll be back, but thanks to the greeters and waiters that tried to make our stay pleasant, but the food was lacking, some over cooked, others without the taste of what we came there for! The sushi bar though remains good! read more

By far this is the best buffet in and around the Ottawa area. People may complain it is $3 or $4 more but the selection, flavor, quality and service is stand alone worth triple the cost more. The quality of food and the menu selection can't be beaten there!! That is why it is lined up out the door every time. The service is outstanding and more restaurants should be trying to model themselves after this chain. I will pay the extra every single time and tip graciously because this place is a joy to attend!! read more

All mandarins chains I've gone to have had a decent selection of food as always. The thing that stands out the most about this location is the variety of desserts! Also, I understand it is the employees job to ask us about ordering drinks, but once I've said no, don't ask me again. You're ruining my dining experience. read more