A Chinese buffet that was just okay imo. Service is good. The place is HUGE but very little diners…read more Because there weren't a lot of diners, there wasn't a lot of food, which I get since portions don't need to be as big. The food was just okay here, nothing really stood out to me. They have lobster and steamed oysters per person with a ticket and someone that mans the station handing them out. I think the sushi section was probably the best section. They have a noodle bar but I thought the bowl of noodle was way TOO BIG for a buffet portion - this is cooked to order by the staff. The stand out items were definitely the sashimi, the salt and pepper shrimp and for dessert durian. The durian is also per person with a ticket so if you love durian, this is probably a steal for you. Dessert section is mostly mousse cakes too which I don't love. Overall, it's just okay for me. Not a lot of variety in food. Taste was was just okay.

Been here a couple times now for dinner ever since they opened. Buffet is massive and has a variety…read moreof different stations from sushi, cooked foods, bbq/grill, Peking duck, dim sum and SO much more! I rmb when they first opened and they had unlimited lobster & oysters for $50 in this economy- they had me sold but unfortunately there's a limit of 1 per person for lobster, oyster, and durian. Still with the amount of food I think it was worth it! I also thought it was pretty cute that they had a snack station that had chips, gummies, pocky and Asian crackers i ate growing up - it was so nostalgic Service was friendly. They cleared the plates frequently and I never felt rushed eating here.

Had lunch at dragon pearl buffet with my fiance's family…read more Lots of food options, mostly Chinese food with some north American options like bacon, sausage, eggs, French fries, Kraft dinner aka macaroni and cheese, pizza, etc. Chinese options included Peking duck, hot and sour soup, barbecue pork, sweet and sour, etc. Several sushi options as well. Self service, discount for 65 and over, go back to the buffet line multiple times. Kitchy motif and decor has a somewhat nautical feel to me.

A solid mid AYCE Chinese buffet with plenty of options like Peking duck, sushi, craving station and…read morea seafood station. Nothing is amazing quality but it's good enough for a buffet! They get packed so get a reservation! I have to admit i prefer dragon legend for the buffet layout, this one feels narrow and you're usually bumping into people. For that I give it a 3 stars.

Pre-covid: Scarborough Buffet was a bustling lunch and dinner buffet restaurant. It was a prime…read moreplace to host all your friends and family's special occasions birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas, banquet style parties, anniversaries, staff appreciation parties or to go for Chinese food buffet. Their buffet was better than the Mandarin restaurants, offering Senior specials, weekday specials and way more variety of food with options for Canadian foods, Canadian Chinese food and authentic Chinese food offerings. They even offered Party Trays for catering. During covid: Scarborough Buffet still serves that same great quality food as they did back then and they offer a sizeable takeout menu. They've streamlined the order and pickup process during lockdown for delivery, orders and takeout. The entrance has moved. Follow the directional arrows to place an order or pickup your takeout. My order: -General Tao Chicken -Sweet and Sour Pork -Shanghai Noodles -Veggie Stir Fry -Fried Rice -Steamed Rice -Wonton Soup BEST QUALITY Higher quality food for compared to other comparable restaurants. BEST TASTE Above average taste, quality and freshness! BEST VALUE Real value for your money. It is worth it. Great bang for your buck! BEST CHOICE There was a great variety of menu items to choose from. You could pick and choose preferred items and there was such a large variety of different options to pick from. GREAT COVID PROTOCOLS Stringent health and safety standards. Strict COVID measures put in place to ensure safety of staff and guests. You really feel safe and assured by their takeout process. FRIENDLY STAFF Wonderfully warm and friendly staff helped us through the order process. Staff were all very kind to explain and communicate pertinent information as it related to the order. THE WINNER Hands down this place takes the cake! Scarborough Buffet gets my family's vote for BEST QUALITY FOOD CHOICE in the Scarborough region!

This was a special meal because it was my last dine-in in Toronto before indoor dining was banned…read moreagain. I don't know why the hate for this place - perhaps in the classic buffet days the food was bad, but perhaps the shift to buffet at the table (aka a la carte buffet) improved the food quality greatly. The menu is actually reasonably 'authentic' - there isn't much Americanised Chinese food here. Hot & sour soup was decent. There was quite a lot stuff in it. It was quite spicy. The fried oyster was dry and didn't have much flavour. The BBQ spare rib was ok but was hard to eat with the provided plastic cutlery. Plus, the bone fragmented quite a bit which was unpleasant. The breaded shrimps were decent. Pan fried pork chop was a bit plain though it was fried pretty well. Lobster (for the weekend buffet - limit of 1) was a little small but was really good. Again plastic cutlery made eating this a pain. Salt & spicy shrimp was decent. Shrimp dumpling (har gao) was somewhat mushy - not good. Shrimp salad was just boiled shrimp with cocktail sauce; the shrimp was good quality but the style was a little boring. Steamed scallop with garlic came in its shell and was decent. Shanghai noodles was OK; the portion was a little too big for AYCE. The black pepper beef was decent. The curry fishball was awful - rubbery, with curry sauce that tasted like a mix of chili and something used to clean the kitchen. General Tso's chicken was so-so. It wasn't very crispy & had a bit too much dark soy sauce which threw off the balance with the sweet, sour & spicy flavour. The custard bun tasted pretty good - there was enough custard & it was rich, though it wasn't very liquid (even when hot it wasn't a liquid). The BBQ chicken leg was ok - it was crispy and had a soy sauce flavour. Salt & spicy squid was ok, though the squid was a bit soft. The steamed fish was surprisingly good - it was fresh, good quality fish & was quite fragrant. The green beans were fresh, light & retained their bounce, though they could have done with more smoky wok flavour. Sauteed cabbage with chili was decent. The spicy wings were only slightly spicy & were crispy & tasty. Fish-flavoured eggplant was pretty good (and I don't even like eggplant). It  was fragrant with a hint of spiciness. Honey garlic spare ribs were decent - a bit better than BBQ spare ribs, though a touch tough. The desserts weren't very good. Golden Wantons were just fried dough - crispy with a bit of sweet sauce. They were fresh and good. Mini cake was cheesecake but I could see the ice crystals - it hadn't been properly defrosted. It had been taken from the freezer and was dry. The biscuit wa a palmier and it wasn't flaky and was even a bit moist (i.e. bad). The cookie was so-so. The ice cream was green tea flavoured and was ok - there were some ice crystals but it tasted OK. Sweet taro tapioca was actually sago with taro and was okay. The sesame ball was ok - fresh & crispy but with not much stuffing, plus it was mung bean and only passable.

Dragon Legend is my favourite AYCE Asian Buffet restaurant, offering a wide variety of dishes with…read moreauthentic flavours. They have not only survived the pandemic of a few years ago but they have thrived as only the best do. Their recent facelift brings a fresh new look to the place. Well done! I usually can't resist starting with a salad and a bowl of soup but this time I went straight for the sushi, adding a little crab salad and seaweed from the salad bar. I also had my usual hot and sour soup with a couple of wontons. Good start. Next, was the Peking Duck, my favourite. I love the tender pieces of duck, wrapped in a thin pancake with hoisin sauce and green onions. I could eat this all day, every day but they limit you to two pieces every visit to this station, but they don't limit the number of visits. Yesss! With my craving for duck satisfied, I explored other stations, taking very small portions of select dishes. It adds up quickly and my plate was full in no time. I was also quite full but I heard the duck calling my name one more time! Although stuffed, a quick pass through the desserts resulted in a very small sampling that completed my only meal for the day. The renovations to the restaurant have modernized its look and feel, with bold patterns and textures. New tables and chairs have made seating more efficient (at least in the section my group were seated in). They've also added a section with claw machines and games to keep the younger guests entertained. The service was excellent, with food stations being replenished quickly, and empty plates being cleared efficiently. Great job all around!

I was excited for unlimited snow crab legs, but unfortunately they were served cold. Personal…read morepreference I don't enjoy cold seafood. The selection of food is OK not as extensive I feel as Mandarin, but the quality is good. The Peking duck tested more like roasted duck. Their beverages are Pepsi products, but I saw some tables given some Coke cans, so I'm not sure who I have to slip money to - to get a can of Coke. I've tried this place at least three times before I made a review and each time I think about how I've had better buffets. Some weekends they take no walk-ins reservation only this past weekend we were able to just walk in and get a table for two parking is not great at this location not enough spots.

The place has a great selection of food that all taste really good. They also have limited time…read moreitems that's were fun to try. If your close by would definitely recommend coming here

"Mandarin" is a must visit in Toronto. Notice that the price…read moreis higher for dinner and for weekends. I took my parents here for a Saturday dinner and paid $160 for three of us (with 18% tip).

Easily the best buffet in the area. While the selection isn't huge, the food quality and taste is…read morehigh. I much prefer this to any of the bigger (and busier/pricier) asian buffets. Pro tip is to come for lunch since it's cheaper ($25ish) and has pretty much the same selection. I've been for dinner but the roast meats they offer end up being dry (as with all buffets) so it's not a big loss. Service is great for lunch since it isn't as busy. Ambiance is quite nice with the tree in the middle of the restaurant. Overall this is a great place to try mediterranian food and have a buffet for a reasonable price. It's no Bib Gourmand reco but it's certainly worth a visit if you're in the area. Haven't tried the take out side of the restaurant so no comment there.

Jerusalem is located on Leslie and Nymark, in the Nymark plaza…read more Decided to try their Maza plate this time as it was a special BOGO. Interior seemed clean. They were preparing for the dinner that night. Food was ready in a timely manner. The baba ghanouj was my favorite then the hummus and then the tahini. The tabule salad is very fresh and parsley forward. The vegetables and pickled items were all quite fresh. The 3 falafel balls came out hot and crispy, moist and flavor inside. Comes with side of pita. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Mandarin Restaurant Box Grove delivers an excellent, family-friendly dining experience. This…read moreMarkham favorite stands out for its spotless environment, helpful staff, and consistently fresh buffet items. Diners praise the expansive selection, featuring high-quality prime rib, crisp sushi, flavorful BBQ ribs, and customizable noodle dishes. The impressive salad bar and decadent dessert station, complete with a popular soft-serve ice cream machine, are major highlights. The venue handles large crowds efficiently, making it perfect for celebrations. Clean restrooms, ample parking, and fully wheelchair-accessible seating add great convenience, ensuring a comfortable, high-value meal for everyone.

Can't complain. Variety of food selection although no one single food item stands out. Could have a…read morebigger seafood variety. Don't have high expectations with regard to the desert selection but then again it is a buffet. Very relaxed atmosphere. We've been here for a few birthdays with large groups and never feel rushed. Remember to register your birthday on their website as you will get to dine in free if you bring in 3 other guests with you on or around your birthday! Unlike other restaurants, I don't recall ever being told "last call" which has been nice. Never really too busy or crowded so haven't experienced having to wait in line too long. The line up at the buffet station has usually been pretty fluid. The different sections (such as the salad and sushi bar and grill) being separate from the main buffet help to break the line up I guess.

All you can eat for under $20? Not many places left in Toronto and for the price and options…read moreavailable, this is definitely a place I will come back for. We were there just after opening, so tables were easier to come by and the food was fresh and delicious. You pay first, are given a tray with compartments similar to similar concepts in Northern China. There are a couple of Chinese-American staples like General Tsos and Beef & Broccoli, and non-Chinese dishes like southern fried chicken and French fries, but the vast majority were authentic. If they have the tofu noodle when you're in I recommend it, I also liked their version of the cold pig ear salad. They frown on wasted food, so try to take only as much as you can eat (which should be everyone's default when at a buffet anyway).

It's AYCE for $17.99 per person. It's self service. Pay first, then grab your tray, bowl, cup and…read moreload up. This is a place if you just want to fill up your belly and don't care about quality or taste. For a foodie like myself, I can not recommend this place. Food was salty and below average. Flavors were not balanced. Although there were many options, not a single dish stood out. Skip this. Not worth filling your tummy with.

I love Indian food and India's Taste in Markham is one of my favourite places since they opened in…read more2010. I haven't been here for a long time but I used to come here often when I worked in the area. They offer a wide variety of dishes, all with authentic Indian flavours, and all delicious. My friends and I feasted on their buffet offerings until we were absolutely stuffed! Everything tasted great, especially the freshly made garlic naan. The food is fresh, flavourful, and very craveable!

I've eaten here since the beginning and the food quality has gone down with each visit. The butter…read morechicken, a staple curry was tasteless and the chicken was bland. The other curries were alright but once again not as good as before. It's unfortunate the quality has gone down and the prices gone up. The waitress initially greeted me from 20 ft away when I walked in and thus did not know which table to sit at. Did know the owner from before and it felt hospitable at one point. But now it seems it's run like a cafeteria instead. Disappointing visit

Stumbled upon this restaurant one night and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere, decor and…read morevibes were great. They are a viet bbq/tapa style restaurant. We ordered the milk bread with house butter and durian butter. If you like durian, you will like the durian butter! We also got the spring rolls which were great. For mains, we got the crispy hai nam rice which is exactly what it sounds like. It's Hainanese chicken rice but with crispy chicken and it was pretty good. Chicken was a tad dry though. The pho was also good, it is very similar to Nam's pho if you have already tried their pho. Overall it was pretty solid!

Came here with some friends for dinner. We didn't have a reservation but the staff said they would…read morebe able to seat us for a bit over an hour until the group who has a reservation comes. Service was quick and attentive. I got the brisket and ribs. The flavour was there but I wish the brisket was a bit more tender. Definitely make a reservation if you plan on coming here!