I am so surprised. We have lived in Appleton for almost 9 years and never went here. Just looked small and uninviting. Never went in till today. The hostess caught us both off guard. We're used to going to Asian Garden Buffet and being slightly disappointed and more annoyed at how rude and uninviting the owner was every time (we got there way more times than we care to admit and she is equally uninterested in her money making guests each time) The hostess/server was incredibly inviting and sweet. Treated everyone like family. I heard people talking about her there saying "she is the reason I come back all the time". The food was fresh and truly tasty. The selection was very very small but as soon as you tasted a few items, it didn't even matter. Dessert was super scarce but we had our favorite items instead. So good. The owner has NO idea how lucky he is to have such an amazing staff member. We are believers in this place. read more

What a disappointment. I can't believe the rating is high as it is. The quality of the food sucks- can they add anymore chemicals and MSG? Very unhealthy. There was 1 orange slice in a large pan. They are so cheap they barely refill many items as early as 6pm and it goes until 9pm. And when they do it's small portions at a time. They have somewhat of an underlying attitude masked with loud friendliness and smiles by the female employee. In this type of situation she talks over you and does not practice good listening skills when you bring these things to their attention. The dinner buffet it a cheap price. You definitely get what you pay for. I'd rather have less items on the buffet with better quality and pay more. I've been to many Chinese buffets in different cities and this one by far took the cake read more

I love this place! The hostess is amazing! The food is always hot and fresh and the prices are great.

This is the BEST Chinese Buffet in Appleton. The Food is always warm. Sushi is FRESH and the Variety is Amazing. Located in a tiny out of the way strip mall on Wisconsin Ave, The Staff is the Best. Kevin is helpful and always cheerful ,ready to take your order. The girls and cooks and delivery staff are kind, and always happy to see you. It is like being home in your own living room or kitchen with friends when you ea5t at Mindu. Oh...the prices are reasonable too. read more

I boycotted this place many years ago (around 2005). I had an office down the street, and would eat here at least 3 or 4 times a week (sometimes more). I would also bring clients and have business meetings there as well. One day, I decided to get the all-you-can-eat to go. I proceeded to fill the little metal container with all sushi, and I was promptly yelled at, and told that I could fill it with all sushi. There was no signage, or anything, anywhere, saying this. So, I simply stopped going. Mindu was one of the original places to get sushi in the area, but there are now many other options, and many provide much higher quality sushi. read more

The best kept secret in Appleton! Mindu has always been a great hidden buffet. The selection is small but what they do offer is really tasty and delish, and they hand-make their sushi daily which is a nice touch from other buffets that have the premade stuff. Their all-stars for sure are the Peanut Butter Chicken, Black Pepper Chicken, and the Jalepeno Potoatoe. Also their take-out is even better than their buffet, albeit sometimes some things are out on the menu. And the best part is the value. You can't complain for the great price point, less than 8 bucks. :D Always love the staff, they're super friendly and happy. Will always come back! read more

Absolutely horrible!!!! My husband and I have been going there for years. However, we went today for Father's day, because it used to be my husband's favorite place, not today. The food was beyond terrible!! Could swear it was made 3 days ago and has been sitting out since early morning. Not to mention we went around 12:30...there was hardly any food! And of course the server sat staring out the window and had to ask her for refills. Absolutely ridiculous! Yup, we left no tip. My husband is a server so you need to earn his tip! read more

The staff seemed nice...there's the positive. We broke cardinal rule of buffets, never go if it is not busy. All food must have been sitting for a while; sushi dry, egg rolls overcooked, rice dry. Even food they did replace was not good. Don't go here. I just hope my family and I won't be peeing from our butts tonight. read more

This place is amazing. The food here was consistently well-prepared. The service was always friendly and extremely fast and courteous. The price was good considering it was only 6.88 after-tax for a lunch buffet! I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a quick bite or really good Chinese food. read more

Save your money and go literally anywhere else... Burger King is right across the street...

This is a smaller buffet with quality food. A must to try is their Peanutbutter Chicken as well as their Chicken Teriyaki. The staff is fantastically inviting. We've been customers since the day they opened. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for years. I usually go at lunch but also have had dinner there a number of times. The staff is friendly and if you go a couple of times, they will probably even remember what you like to drink. I find that there are certain times of the day when you get the freshest food and the largest selection. At lunch, I would suggest getting there between 11:15 and 12:45 pm. If you are going for dinner, I would suggest getting there between 5:00 and 6:00. Outside of those hours, I sometimes find that some of my favorite items are low or out. The buffet has a nice mix of choices, but don't go looking for pizza or other American fare. It is an Asian buffet and stays true to those roots. I like the sushi bar and have found it to be well stocked during the hours I mentioned. Lastly, if you are looking for fine Asian dining, this is not the place, nor is any Asian-style buffet. If you want a reasonable Asian buffet with multiple choices, a soda and good service, it is that place. read more

To be fair to the other reviewers I have only eaten lunch at this buffet. However, it is by far my favorite and the one I compare all others to. The selection is good and more Asian than American which I appreciate. read more

So very bad. The food was not eatable. Cold and the most unusual variety. The host was very nice. My stomach and common sense will not allow me to return. read more

There food is gooooooood makes me hungry thinking about going there I wanna go there right now but it's 12 but still I would go

Staff nice.. Food cold but good.. Went at wrong time.. My fault..lol.. Go at noon or after 7..

Definitely no frills here. You get what you pay for, which is decent food. If you want gourmet Chinese food, go elsewhere. This is a great place for an affordable lunch or dinner. The server is always so friendly and she remembers all the regulars and non regulars like me who only stop in once every few months. You have to understand that this is a family business. They won't waste money by putting more food out after a certain time of night. If something has run out, just ask them for more. They always are happy to cook more if it runs out. They really don't ask for much money as a buffet price because they know their own quality and customer base. That's like ragging on McDonalds for not cooking up all, completely fresh never frozen food. (Can't all be a wendy's am I right? lmao) read more

I went there for the second time today. The first time was fair. Today, Sunday at about 4pm I went there with my family. There wasn't much available on the buffet and they refilled it while I was there--maybe a cup of food in the bins they refilled. The food was not even lukewarm. It was awful. The only good thing was the personality of the lady working there. She was very welcoming and sweet. There were mostly empty or near empty food bins and none of it was hot. We waited over 10" for utensils and drinks. The noodles were especially bad, and I noticed that the other diners who took the noodles did not eat theirs either. Biggest waste of time and money. :( read more

I love this place!! Food is always fresh, hot, and tasty! Customer service it A+ and you are always greeted with a smile and if you are lucky...a high five! read more

We frequent this restaurant fairly regularly. The staff is so friendly and accomodating! When we arrive, they already know what dishes we like and make sure they make them fresh for us. They no longer have our favorite potatoes on the buffet, but often make a plate of them special for us without even requesting that they do so! Incredible food, thoughtful staff, and excellent pricing. I would highly recommend this place! read more

This place is 100% the best Chinese food place in all of Appleton. I absolutely love the food and the people that work there. I moved here from Boston and have tried every other buffet around and none can even compare to this place. read more

The only thing great about this place is the staff. They're friendly and accommodating. The food leaves much to be desired, though you'll be hard-pressed to find much of it in the middle of the afternoon. If you think you'll find comfort in their beverages, you're out of luck. The soda tastes like the lines haven't been cleaned out since the place was built, and it's flatter than the tires on a 1972 Buick left on the side of the road. Dessert is a mediocre array of toddler favorites, including: generic chocolate pudding, jell-o cubes, and butter cookies. The chicken dishes are made with sub-standard chicken substances, and require lots of chewing. Half my General Tso's had no chicken in it whatsoever. Someone needs to hire the chefs down the street in my old neighborhood in Brooklyn. They wouldn't be able to keep the wait times for tables below an hour. If you have a choice, go elsewhere. read more

Good food. Quick service, can't beat price which includes beverage. They let the sushi run out before making more. They really need to keep up with it to make the experience better. read more

I gave a star..because I had to. Went away hungry. Sushi was dry and plain. Food dried , over cooked or empty containers on buffet. .place dirty and carpet falling apart on floor. Won't be back. read more

I give it 4 stars for takeout and 3 for buffet. Not enough variety or vegetarian choices. sushi buffet is good but if you order fresh it will taste better because sushi cold is bad no matter how good it is. Staff is very very friendly and remembered my family even though we hadnt been there for over a year!! read more

This was the worst dining experience ever. Decided to try it inspite of the limited quantities on the line. The food that was on the line looked like it was there a while. The food was cold. The sushi was on ice but was dried out. The man that was working the desk said that fresh food was on its way out.. They brought out a few things, but nothing that was asked for. My wife did not eat. We went to leave my wife told them that we were only paying for one meal and the guy at the desk started getting an attitude. He asked why and we told him that only I at and my wife did not , he argued that. Then, we told him that the food was cold he started raising his voice and tellin us that the health department sets the tempatures on the line , and argued it to the point that he had to show us. The soup side was warm, but the rest was cold. He did charge for one meal, only after a female wait staff told him to. He then tried to charge us for a drink even though we had water. We will never go back. read more