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    Royal Buffet

    3.4 (80 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bob M.

    My usual Chinese buffet place was closed so thought I'd give this restaurant a try. Parking lot was loaded including a senior bus so I had high hopes. Stood for a few minutes while the hostess and server had a conversation and ignored I was there. Finally after 5 minutes I was seated and my drink order was taken. They have multiple stations, 2 just for desserts and they have an ice cream station as well. Headed to find the hot and sour soup. It looked good, that's about all I can say about it it wasn't hot or sour, just pretty bland overall. The chips I put in wouldn't even absorb the liquid and they were pretty tough. Next on to the appetizers. Teriyaki chicken on a skewer was very large and had good flavor. Egg roll, again, was very large had pork in it but not much flavor. Crab Rangoon was medium sized but was mostly fried wonton than filling. Spring roll was small as expected, flavorless as was the pot sticker. On to the entrees. Have to say there wasn't anything I can really comment on. The only thing that comes o mind is the honey chicken, nice flavor and crispness. The food was piled high on all the stations. The whole time I was there I didn't see one dish replenished which means things were staying on the steam tables for a while. Having said that I only found one or two things that were on the dry side. They did have great hot mustard, brought tears to my eyes which is what I like. There is a very large sushi station. Was a little odd to see a dog in the restaurant. Small one, nothing to identify it as a support dog however. And people not minding theirs kids as the kids put their hands into a number of desserts, so didn't have dessert. Given my experience I really can't say that I would go back again. Price was in line with my usual place, $15.29 for the buffet with a soft drink. Atmosphere is okay, noisy for the size of the restaurant which is to be expected.

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    28 days ago

    Gratuities are mandatory, and food replenishment is very slow; overall, the experience felt quite mediocre.

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    7 months ago

    I think for the price and taste, this is the best Asian buffet around the area! Price reasonable, food are fresh. My kid love it!

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    10 months ago

    Great variety of fresh and tasty food. Sushi was great. Friendly staff. No wait. Seafood was good. Loved the salmon!

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    Food is terrible!!!!!!!!!!! Staff very unpleasant!!!!!!!!!! Will never go again!!!!!!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    There's a reason we keep coming back, again and again. We're here every Lunar New Year and many other days, too.

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    All the food was good. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were helpful. They had a nice verity of food at the buffet.

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    Tasty food, clean, service is great. Worth the drive. Best Chinese buffet we've found locally

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    Finding bones in the sushi, not good. Time to make sure those employees don't slack off.

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    Lee's Stir-Fry

    Lee's Stir-Fry

    4.7
    (46 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I ordered take out from here over this past weekend bc my usual go to was closed. I could end this…read morereview here by saying this is my new go to for Chinese food but what fun is that? I ordered roast pork fried rice and boneless spare ribs. Simple and delicious. I also got the edamame which came plain or possibly lightly salted - either way I put my roasted garlic blend on them at home. They seemed fresh and popped at the right time if you know what I mean. The rice wasn't full of the usual stuff you see in a lot of like foods around here. That stuck out to me. The boneless spare ribs weren't dripping in sauce which was nice. They also were also not dried out the next day for leftovers. I'd say this place is def worthy of the high reviews they've received lately! Seems unassuming from the outside- a bit smoky inside but not the burning smoky- a stir fry smoky!

    Lee's Stir Fry is one of those places that's so good, you wonder if you deserve it. It's the…read moreplatonic ideal of a Chinese restaurant: fast, greasy, uncomplicated. Designed to be wolfed down over a bed of soft rice. The kind of place I THOUGHT I'd have no trouble finding in New York City, but which my husband and I actually make a special point of ordering from every time I come home to where I grew up. Vegetarian? Get the Szechuan bean curd. It's pillowy fried tofu in a spicy sauce, accompanied by all kinds of steamed vegetables. Their General Tso's tofu is generally the same thing, but no vegetables. I wish they had scallion pancakes, because I know they would kill those too. The veggie fried rice is great. My mom swears by the hot and sour soup and Mongolian beef. Come to their unassuming storefront with $35, leave with two entrees, two apps, and that sweet feeling that you got exactly what you wanted.

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    Pho Delight Thai Restaurant

    Pho Delight Thai Restaurant

    4.5
    (80 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Plenty of public parking across the street and some spots across the street as well. In front of…read morethe restaurant is a no parking zone. We came in on a Wednesday afternoon. It wasn't busy and we were able to be seated right away. They have a lot of drink options. We ordered edamame, coconut shrimp, and pineapple fried rice. I ordered beef pho and green curry to go. All the food was served quickly and was so delicious. The pineapple fried rice was so flavorful that I could eat just the rice by itself without any of the chicken. The coconut shrimp was crisp and perfectly paired with the thai chili sauce. The drinks were a bit on the sweeter side than I would have liked. The green curry was delicious! The inside was opened with plenty of seating and bar seating available. The staff was super friendly and attentive. A lot of people came in to grab their take out orders. I would definitely swing by again!

    I'd like to begin by noting that I'm not particularly fond of spicy foods. However, I've heard…read morepositive reviews about this establishment, So me and misses decided to visit. The restaurant presented a notably clean and well-maintained environment. Our server, Destiny, was exceptionally friendly and attentive, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. The menu offered a diverse selection of dishes, with options that were clearly not limited to spicy flavors. I opted for white rice and a vegetable dish, which was both flavorful and generously portioned--so much so that I had to take food home. Based on our experience, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and accommodating dining option with their partner.

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    Discover Pho Delight Thai Restaurant in Willimantic, CT! Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine in our cozy, elegantly decorated space. Join us!
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    Oriental Cafe

    Oriental Cafe

    3.7
    (76 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We had just done some chores in Willimantic and were looking for a place to have some lunch and…read morethought we'd check this really unassuming place. We ordered a salad with ginger and sesame dressing, Tom Yum soup which was delicious and authentic, veg tempura, some eggplant which came with rice. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and the service as well, which was good. Although a very modest although seemingly haphazard interior layout, the choice and quality of their food was just great. We need more of these types of food places in our area serving up a variety of food choices.

    Rice: 3/10- the rice has a grainy/powder consistency and is a bit bland…read more Chicken: 3/10 - the skin appears crispy, but upon biting into it, the skin and meat were gummy. Noodles: 6/10- The beef was very chewy. However, the flavor was decent. Gyoza: 7/10- It would be nice if they were fried on both sides. Would definitely order again General Tsos: 1/10- chewy, gummy, slimy. Eggroll: 10/10- kind of hard to mess up. Portions: 10/10- thelis order could easily feed 4 Service: 0/10- I couldn't make requests on DoorDash, so I called in and asked for no vegetables in the rice and the lo mein. They confirmed the request and still added them to the order. Annoying there was A LOT of vegetables. They seemed a bit taken aback that I called about the food I'm paying for. I will not order from them again

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    Oriental Cafe's dining area
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    Asian Bistro

    Asian Bistro

    3.3
    (106 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    This place is in the mall so we had not so high expectations for decor…read more But the food was very low on taste and very skimpy portions. I ordered the steak and scallops I received three scallops and small pieces of steak and enough rice for two dinners. My wife ordered the steak and shrimp she also received three small shrimp and a few small pieces of beef. I'm not sure if it was the time of day or the fact it was the middle of the week but the food was bland Service was good food is what ruined it for me

    My family and I have always enjoyed this restaurant for years. When ever family or friends come to…read morevisit this is our goto place. Food is always awesome, service is always good, chefs are always awesome. The problem I have is they charge an 18% tip charge to your check automatically. They do not come out and tell you this, they just rubber stamp it on the bottom of your receipt. This is almost unreadable unless you know it is there. The lighting is very low so it is close to impossible to notice. We paid an additional 18% not realizing they had already done this. We paid close to an $80 tip!!!! We love this place, but this is like some sort of robbery adding a charge without telling us in person. If you're not doing something underhanded then be honest and up front with your customers. Don't put a faded rubber stamp on the bottom of a receipt in a dimly lit restaurant. Check your receipt people! This is a scam that needs to stop! We are extremely disappointed. Please realize we have absolutely NO complaints with the food or service, we just don't like when an establishment takes total advantage of its customers financially. We pay a pretty hefty price for the food and service at these places! The tip is our choice, NOT YOURS!

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    One of the 3 chefs eating, watching his phone right where they make your sushi.
    One of the 3 chefs eating, watching his phone right where they make your sushi.
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