Paradise Buffet

A neighbor recommended Essenhaus to me and said it was a local favorite, so I had to try it out…read more Honestly really glad I did! While waiting to be seated there was a bunch of stuff to look at like the little shops and bakery, so it didn't even feel like a wait. I tried the buffet and my favorites were definitely the chicken and roast beef. Both were super good and tasted homemade. The whole place just has a really cozy vibe and everyone was really friendly. I can see why people around here love this place!

Exactly what you expect it to be. Gift shop, bakery, full of people at the buffet. Party of 18,…read morewith a reservation; they still had us wait, probably 15 minutes past the time we expected. Service was quick and friendly, buffet was as expected; not bad, not great. Homestyle comfort food, salad was very fresh for the time of year. Roast beef was a pass, way overdone. Chicken was good, for mass production broasted chicken. Beef stroganoff over noodles was the best thing there. Bakery items were delicious, especially the maple iced cinnamon rolls!

The great hall!

Das Dutchman Essenhaus Buffet Plate

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Peking Buffet

3.8(24 reviews)

0.5 mi

First time here! A very nice place with yummy fresh food! The selections are typical Chinese buffet…read morefare but sometimes are limited compared to bigger establishments. The sushi for instance was limited to small California rolls. The cold peel yourself shrimp was small but fresh. The Crab Rangoon was outstanding! The soups were really good and hot. The servers seemed capable! My favorite part of my meal was the huge bowl of tapioca pudding...I could have bathed in that stuff! The decor is ready for a major update!!! Give this mom and pop a try when the others in town are packed with people just off the highway!

It is a pretty standard Chinese Buffet. Bigger than it looks inside…read more There are 4 or 5 bars to choose off and most of what I had was good. The lo mien had a funny taste to me but that could have just been the water in the area. The lady stocking the bars understood rotation, she pulled each pan out, put the new one in and poured what was left on top. My only complaint was that they had a kid (10 or 11) on the cash register. He did not know what an itemized receipt is and had to get help. If that was the only problem, we had a good day.

Selection of buffet food

Pepper beef

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Pepper beef

China Buffet

2.3(3 reviews)

0.5 mi

My son and I love to eat at the China Buffet in Auburn, Indiana. The owners and staff are so…read morefriendly and take such great care in their work. The food is to die for. We eat there whenever we go out to eat. Why go anyplace else when the food there is so good.

Not in the mood for pizza (again), so what else is there in little old Auburn, Indiana? That is a…read moregood question! We decided perhaps Chinese food would be a good choice. We had three places to choose from (Oriental Gourmet and Peking Buffet) being the other two. No good reason originally for choosing China Buffet other than I saw it first while driving around town. When we called the number to order ahead I was greeted with a "Hello?" and that was it. No "Hello, this is China Buffet" so I said "oops wrong number" and hung up. Both the phone book and their carryout menu list the number I called. Once I arrived there I believe it was the young girl (middle school age?) who answered that one. So be on guard if you want to call in your order. The place is easy to get to right off Seventh St. in a little strip mall area. Plenty of parking. Make sure to enter the strip mall to find the door to China Buffet. Inside it's your typical Chinese restaurant decor. They do have a fish tank, which I've never seen in a Chinese place before. Unfortunately it's right near the cash register and there's no seating there if you were hoping to entertain little ones with fish-watching. Place looked clean and nice. I was pleased to hear Chinese being spoken. I thought that was a good omen. The woman and her daughter were polite, kind, and easy to communicate with (which as we know isn't always the case when getting Chinese food, let's be honest). At this point we're at a 4 star rating. Easy to get to, nice employees, clean, food came in a reasonable time, etc. The woman even threw in an extra egg roll on my way out. I ordered the Orange Chicken with white rice and my husband had the combination General Tso's. The Orange Chicken was supposed to be spicy. It wasn't. Either they forgot to put the rice in my order or they don't actually put more than a grain or two in it. Not sure which, just know there was no rice. My husband kept saying "it lacks flavor." I would agree. I had enough left over for the next day, but opted to throw it out instead of eat it. Very disappointed. Given that we choose a restaurant based on their food quality/taste and not on their service or lovely fish tank, we won't be going back. Just drive a little further West on State Rd. 7 and head into Garrett to have much better Chinese food at Chef Peng's.

Auburn City Steakhouse

3.4(132 reviews)

1.4 mi

Interesting place…read more Let me cover the easy aspects first. The staff was very friendly and very gracious. Upscale atmosphere but they didn't turn me away when I wanted to work on my laptop so points for that!!. I didn't go upstairs but it's possible they have a more casual dining atmosphere there. I had the prime rib vegetable soup and didn't send it back but it was not edible. It was quite heavy with grease. It had tons of potential but something went awry there. I also had the black and bleu salad with beef tips. It was quite good but had way too much dressing for me I should have ordered the dressing on the side anyway so that's on me. The flavor was great! The beef tips had a lot of flavor. I asked for them to be rare to medium rare and they came out medium which was fine I guess. If I were ordering a steak and it came out that way I would have had them redo it. But steak tips are hard to get right and get out to the table while still pink. I enjoyed that salad. Overall the food was excellent. Side note: The attire is more geared toward suits and dresses. But the staff treated every guest very well. I'd definitely return. ACS is filling a much needed gap in Auburn's dining options and they're doing a great job.

I was in town for an event and found this restaurant on Yelp. I wasn't in the mood for a steak and…read morejust ordered two appetizers and a beer. Both appetizers were excellent: three deviled eggs for the first, and the iceberg wedge with blue cheese dressing. $34 with tax and tip.

Beautiful atmosphere!

Deviled Egg App. Thai inspired.

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Foyer/Entry

New Asian Buffet

3.7(10 reviews)

54.5 mi

The food they have out on the buffet is fairly good. It's just that they have fewer choices than…read moreother buffets we have been to. The service was sufficient for me to give an appropriate tip. We had a good waiter. The ambiance is not that important to me, but it was ok. Just wish they had more variety in their food offering.

Hubby and I were in town for a concert this past weekend. Stopped in the New Asian Buffet because…read morewe love Asian food and it was super close to our hotel. The food was absolutely excellent and steaming hot! The service was prompt and friendly. The price was reasonable. I loved the black pepper chicken (so tender), honey chicken (great flavor and also tender), the crab rangoon which were thin and crispy like I like them. My husband was also wild over the honey chicken and the roasted potatoes with onions and the fried rice. Unfortunately, we live out of state but will make a beeline for the buffet when we head back to Wabash.

Oriental Gourmet

3.8(34 reviews)

0.9 mi

This restaurant has been a staple for our family for many years. I have never had a bad meal from…read morethem. The egg drop soup is delicious, but it needs a touch of salt and white pepper. I had General Tao's chicken tonight and it was delicious. I ordered egg rolls to put in the refrigerator. They heat up great in an air fryer. Crispy and hot. I ordered our meals for pickup on their online ordering page. By the time we drove there our meals were waiting for us. Piping hot.

I wanted to get a menu to take home. The entry door glass and entryway were very dirty and I…read morewonder what the restaurant cleanliness is like. Not sure if I will ever order from there. It smelled good though.

Plenty of booths, this was only #ReviewsByRLhalf of the seating area

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Szechuan chicken

O.E.C. Super Buffet

3.4(51 reviews)

45.8 mi

This is a great buffet! We happened upon this place en route from one town to another and were…read moreseriously impressed. There were so many people there too, which speaks well of the quality. $50 for two kids and an adult and we left stuffed. There is sushi, hibachi, typical Chinese dishes and the usual stuff for kids (nuggets, fries, pizza, mac and cheese). Fried shrimp was good, as was the shrimp and broccoli. Chicken on a stick was a more normal size which was great. Black pepper chicken and gyoza were also excellent. Fast service and very clean as well.

Best priced Chinese Buffet with great Seafood. Mussels, Clams, Octopus salad, Squid, Crawdads,…read morefried and baked fish, fried shrimp, peal and eat shrimp, and many different shrimp dishes. Been going there for over a decade, damn near weekly.

Good food. LARGE selection.

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Ponderosa Steakhouse

2.4(58 reviews)

39.9 mi

I had not been to a ponderosa in well over 40yrs. It has changed i think…read more My steak was tender but almost seemed synthetic and was way too salty. The potato, beans and corn were delicious! The bread that was brought to the table was awful!! The salad choices were good and fresh and deserts were tasty. Our server was wonderful and attentive. When I went to the restroom, the kitchen was a disaster as if a tornado had gone through. There was a young man in there that looked like he was washing dishes and cleaning up, but the smell and the amount of cleanup required an army. Wow! I think in order for Ponderosa to survive, they need to embrace health and foods that are simple with reduced processing. They already have the great name recognition They just need to shift in that direction and use it for advertisement. I may come back and try it again I'm visiting the state.

I absolutely love the location in Coldwater, Michigan. Always good food and great service. I am so…read moreglad this location is still open.

Interior

Beef and noodles soup and garlic bread

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Back 40 Junction Restaurant

3.4(123 reviews)

37.0 mi

Decided to take another couple here for the Friday night all you can eat crab special. For just…read moreunder $60.00 per person you get the buffet and platters of crab legs delivered to your table by a cheerful server. We ate prime ribs, crabs legs, crab cakes ,mussels, brisket and endless deserts washed down by gallons of black coffee. Our server Bridget did a great job! Nice Xmas dinner!

We had perfect service from our waitress. She was so kind and efficient…read more The food was pretty with the exception of the pulled pork. This is my go to at the Back 40 and it was just bad! It was near the bottom of the pan which was overdue for a refill but the worst part was it was so fatty! There was nothing but fat. It was awful! The brisket was the same way. Fatty. The salad bar appeared fresh though we had to wait for plates. The dressings were due to be refilled. The rolls were few and far between. The dessert bar was the best, as usual.

Very kitschy

Decor

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Great Wall Buffet

2.9(27 reviews)

20.2 mi

•$$$

Great Wall? More like fantastic food! :D Service was great,…read morevibes on point. The beautiful people there were very helpful, props to the sushi guy for always being on it restocking the sushi when I ate it all.

Food is decent most of the time but the price is unpredictable. They don't have it posted anywhere…read more I've paid as little as $11.50 up to $17.50. Feels like russian roulette every time I go.