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    The Gathering Place

    4.2 (12 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shady Maple Smorgasbord - Puddings, chicken wing

    Shady Maple Smorgasbord

    3.7(1.5k reviews)
    24.6 mi
    $$

    The biggest buffet in America does not disappoint! Shady Maple is a Lancaster county landmark! We…read morehad Salad, Steaks, shrimp, (and veggies) and finished with shoofly pie & chocolate cake! This is my husband's favorite buffet! What people don't usually know is they have a huge gift shop downstairs. It's as big as the entire restaurant which can actually seat thousands of people. If you're headed to Lancaster or in Lancaster County, you have to stop at Shady Maple!

    i came to shady maple with my boyfriend on a monday for a late morning lunch. one of our favorite…read moreactivities is seeing how much food we can hork down, so shady maple was certainly appealing at a glance. the space is massive and most of the food is self service, although the service we did receive was super friendly. they have specials every week or so, so we got to experience the sundae bar. when you come here, you really have to implement a strategy. ours was to try a wide variety of foods in smaller amounts than usual. the highlights for me was the fresh fruit and the yams, and the highlight for him was the brisket (i don't eat red meat). most of their stuff is decent! for the variety you get i would recommend it. don't come in expecting michelin-level food though; it's a buffet. my lowlight was probably the desserts. the pies all had kind of a gluey texture to them. my favorite desserts were probably the soft serve and the "dips". the soft serve definitely made the pies more edible. the shop downstairs is really cute and a good way to facilitate the digestion process. i'll probably be back to try the different meals.

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    Cookie & Cream Donut !!

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    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord

    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord

    3.2(285 reviews)
    17.9 mi
    $$

    Extremely friendly staff. Delicious foods. Homey. If you're…read morein the Lancaster area, this place is a must-try. The food is always delicious, and there's a lot to choose from. You can enjoy anything from breakfast to dinner. It's conveniently located inside a grocery store, so you can dine and shop at the same time! Tip: This place can get busy sometimes, so I recommend calling ahead before visiting to check the wait time.

    First things first; Bird-in-Hand; I still love ya and please take this review, as words for…read moreimprovement. Note to those navigating the Bird-in-Hand restaurant website, there is a section for coupons and "specials," that is a must to check out. I need to take a moment to emphasize the customer service, which far exceeds nearly anything I've encountered elsewhere. My hands shake and this was seen while at the hot food area (eggs/ham). The gentleman behind the bar, offered to hold my dish, scoop my food and bring the food tray to my table. Our waitress, spoke to us as if we were friends and her smile, seemed genuine. The breakfast offerings, unfortunately, were a let down. Eggs were lukewarm, scrambled hard, boiled ham, flavorless, pancakes, spongy discs, homefries, potatoes from a can (noticeable corners were cut in many food items), continuing... mini sticky buns, crisp, hard, fruit - lacked variety, baked oatmeal, toothsome, dry, unremarkable. I plan on coming back for lunch - Wednesday, for your chicken potpie; it's so good and to be treated like family.

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    Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord - Dessert buffet highlights: Watergate salad, hot apple crisp, orange fluff, caramel pudding, pumpkin bars, shoo-fly pie

    Dessert buffet highlights: Watergate salad, hot apple crisp, orange fluff, caramel pudding, pumpkin bars, shoo-fly pie

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    Norbu Lancaster - Norbu Lancaster Sunday Brunch Buffet ($18/ea)

    Norbu Lancaster

    4.8(93 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    Norbu is a colorful cute little space that also has outdoor seating. It's a little hidden and if…read moreyou need to drop someone off and have the bad luck that someone is behind you so you can't back up into the parking lot, you will be caught up in the eternal one-way maze of Lancaster streets to get back there, but it's still worth it. Because the food is wonderful!. I would especially praise the pakoras and momos, but everything else we had was also delicious. The waitstaff is knowledgeable and can give good explanations and good advice. It's obvious that they also eat there and like it. We will certainly be back soon!

    There are moments in life when you set out in search of dinner and instead discover a small,…read morebenevolent corner of the universe. My wife, acting as both navigator and oracle, found Norbu after I asked for something within walking distance of our hotel. Four Himalayan restaurants, all within a short stroll, which felt statistically suspicious in the heart of Amish country. We chose Norbu because it had the best reviews and, more importantly, because it offered Nepalese and Bhutanese dishes, which none of us had ever tried. We are a family that tries to make it a point to say yes to the unknown. Finding it is part of the adventure. Norbu is tucked along North Christian Street, though calling it a street feels optimistic at best. It is more of a very committed alley. The restaurant sits inside an office building with a few brave parking spaces placed carefully on postage stamp sized lot out front. Had we been driving, I am certain we would have missed it and continued on, poorer for the experience. Fortunately, we were on foot and arrived intact. Inside, the place was alive at 7 PM. There were low tables with stools that suggested a more traditional way of dining, and a couple of unoccupied standard tables for those of us still learning. We took one of the latter and were seated quickly. We began with momo, a dish that seems like could quietly solve many of the world's problems if placed on the right tables. Soft, hand folded dumplings, steamed and served with a savory chutney. We ordered the "Mix It All" option, which gave us vegetable, beef, and chicken. Each had its own personality, its own quiet argument for why it should be your favorite. My older son ordered the Sweet N Sticky Tofu, which was the most familiar thing we ate all night. It tasted like a thoughtful conversation between General Tso and sesame tofu. Very good, very well executed, just less novel. I had the Pak Sha Datsi, the national dish of Bhutan, which I did not know until I read it on the menu and our server filled in the missing information with patience and enthusiasm. Norbu itself, we learned, is rooted in Himalayan traditions and a desire to share the food and culture of Nepal and Bhutan with a wider audience, which feels like a noble use of time. The dish arrived as a gently spiced stew with pork and a blend of aged and smoked cheeses. It was creamy, delicate, and somehow grew more interesting with every bite. It did not resemble anything I had eaten before, which is a rare and welcome thing as I grow ever older. My wife and younger son both ordered the Nepali Thali, a kind of edible symphony made up of curry, lentils, vegetables, chutneys, pickles, and a dessert pudding. My wife chose the fish curry, which was tender and lightly flavored. My son chose the chicken curry, which quietly became the star of the table. It had a familiar warmth, something like Indian curry, but with its own distinct voice. The accompanying mustard greens, curried potatoes, and a simple mix of green beans, corn, and carrots, were so flavorful that we found ourselves marveling at them like tourists at a natural wonder. Service was excellent. Our waitress guided us through the menu, made thoughtful suggestions, and shared a bit of the restaurant's story. By the end of the meal, we felt not just fed, but informed. Our only failure was not saving room for dessert. There was a chai flavored cashew cheesecake that sounded like it might change a person's outlook on life. We will have to return to test this theory. Norbu is the kind of place you hope to find and rarely do. It is hidden, a little hard to reach, and entirely worth the effort. Five stars, because sometimes you find something amazing and new, and that reminds you that the world is still full of good surprises.

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    Norbu Lancaster - Choice of low table seating or traditional Western tables

    Choice of low table seating or traditional Western tables

    Norbu Lancaster - Norbu Lancaster Sunday Brunch Buffet ($18/ea)

    Norbu Lancaster Sunday Brunch Buffet ($18/ea)

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