Panda Garden Buffet
1706 Lexington Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55113
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Address :
1706 Lexington Ave N
Saint Paul, MN, 55113 - Phone (651) 488-5505
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Norton L.
I used to live near here so we used to frequent this place years and years ago. It was good back then. They were one of the first Chinese buffets in the Northern suburbs and was recommended to my mom. It was good back then. Now? Yick. They've remodeled since the last time I was there, so it's updated more than it used to be. But their food was horrible, half of the dishes were swimming some unrecognizable sauce, and they didn't have much selection. My plates were only have filled because I couldn't find anything I wanted to try. If you've ever seen me at a buffet, that just doesn't happen. Nothing looked appetizing. At most Chinese buffets these days, community waiters pour drinks for you and they give you one set of silverware. I always hated that because with drinks they either didn't fill up when I needed one or they filled up when I was about to leave, which I found wasteful. And with silverware, I sometimes needed an extra fork. Panda Garden has a fountain where you can serve yourself and an area where you can get your own silverware and napkins. Those are probably the only saving graces of the place, but if there was a girl named Grace that needed saving, I wouldn't have very high hopes that she'd make it.
(1)dave b.
O.K. folks,here's the dealio.......if you have ever eaten at great moon buffet,in columbia heights,mn,then panda garden buffet,is almost an exact carbon copy!.I went there for lunch,on saturday,sept 26th.The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet,was $7.78.The customer service at panda garden,is more"hands off",than great moon buffet......by that i mean,after paying for your meal,you choose a place to sit,get your own silverware,drinks,clean plate,etc.The employees will help you,if you need assistance with anything,though.The dining area is spacious,with red vinyl booths,up alongside the walls,and tables located,near the center of the restaurant.On this visit,i sampled the following dishes........vegetable fried rice,fried beef,swwet&sour chicken,green beans,salmon,garlic bread sticks,cream cheese won tons,and fried duck.All of the food i tried,was fresh,hot,and tasty......with the exception of the fried beef,which had a spicy kick,but tended to be a bit on the chewy side.All the buffet food,is clearly marked,on the glass sneeze-guards,so there are no guessing games,as to what you just put on your plate!.I ended my meal,with a dish of vanilla soft-serve ice cream,topped with chocolate syrup.Panda garden has plenty of free parking,in the strip mall parking lot.They accept cash and credit cards,but if i remember right,no personal checks.I can safely say that,based on my positive experience here,that i will return again,for another great meal,sometime in the future!.I give panda garden buffet,a solid four stars.
(4)Nick J.
For a buffet, you could do a lot worse. PGB has a lot of variety and some tasty dishes for a decent price. I tend to think of it as a Chinese Old Country Buffet, but better since its Asian food and the quality is a notch above the OCB. There are some dishes I like a lot including some of the spicy chicken dishes and the dumplings ( I love these). The decor is a little bland and old-school. Though there are some interesting lighted murals. But that's not really what's important right? Sometimes you just need a Chinese Buffet and PGB does the job. You won't be wowed, but you'll be satisfied.
(3)Ryan M.
There is a lack of decent food in the Como Park neighborhood. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by the yumminess that we found at the Panda. There are a variety of commonly found Chinese dishes along with some unusual selections and the occasional American food (chicken strips and potato wedges) mixed in. My wife loves the salty shrimp--heads, tails and all. To top it off, they have fountain pop and soft-serve ice cream. Pretty good for a buffet and better than the other non-buffet Chinese places around (I'm talking about you, Chin's Kitchen and House of Wong). The only downer is that the employees, who are clearly family that run the place, always look tired and like they would rather be someplace else. They are never rude but they work too much.
(4)Amy R.
Not bad. Bad for us that we hit up a buffet after hitting the gym, but we restrained ourselves so our work out was not in vain. Quick, easy and fairly tasty and reasonably priced. Typical Chinese buffet; rice, really meaty and tasty chicken wings, really tasty stuffed mushrooms, ok fried rice etc. I like that they have lettuce and things to make a salad. They also had fresh fruit, but was paranoid about the cantaloupe and honeydew. Staff kept things well filled and cleared which is nice to see. Not bad for a quick lunch and if you don't have the patience for carry out or sit down.
(4)Sandra M.
My husband and I went to the buffet early on a Saturday evening. No Mongolian grill, steam dumplings were cold and the rice puddling was inedible. The only positive was the service. Will not be a repeat customer.
(2)Richard S.
Nice big place, plenty of seats, plenty of parking. Large selection of food to choose from. I have eaten there many many times, but I love Chinese Food. So if you do too, give it a go................... Mr. Rik
(4)Katie O.
If I can't make it to Great Moon in Maplewood . . . I come here. It's in my neighborhood and it's usually good. Panda Garden is definitely one of the more run-down Chinese buffets, but the food is good and the service is okay. It has a ton of seating and everything is self service, so if you want more pop - you just go get it. No waiting for a waitress. Check it out. But don't be surprised if it seems a little sketch and worn down.
(4)Master A.
The price is fair. The food is good (mostly chicken dishes). It's close to my work place. Great Moon is still my #1 spot. Their service is good and they are really nice. This place has all your regular Chinese buffet entrees, sweet & sour chicken, General Tso's chicken, buffet salmon, lo Mein, fried rice, chicken wings, chicken stir fry, beef and broccoli, pork rip tips, pot stickers, hot and sour soup, fried spring rolls, fried dim sum (my favorite), cream cheese wantons, stuffed mushrooms, and more.... Their food looks and taste fresh for the most part. Sometimes during the lunch hour, it's hard to find a parking spot because it's located in a strip mall. I usually just park in the 20-min parking spots. I would highly recommend this place.
(4)Drew J.
This will be the simplest and most pain free review I do for three stars. In light of that, here's three things I enjoy: 1. There's (2) mainstream ways to make shitty crab rangoons. The first, and the one I hate the most, is the simple fold over method. This is where some culinary artist piles imitation crab meat, cream cheese, and filler onto a flat wonton wrapper and folds it in half. Really? The other method would be to pile less of that white, creamy, excellence in the center of a smaller wonton wrapper and simple lift all four corners together creating a pouch. This method allows you to break off each corner as you see fit. There's probably other ways, but those are the only two that I give a shit about. Panda Garden does the latter of the two and it's marvelous. 2. Fill your own beverage. You want to spike your drink Mr. Panama Jack? Go right ahead, no one will be the wiser. 3. Szechuan beef that is both delicious and spicy, just like the creators of the Great Wall intended. Three things I dislike: 1. All the chicken entrees are swimming in gravy. Not even flavorful gravy. Lame. 2. Limited selection for a lunch buffet that sets you back eight cool ones. 3. The workers playing mahjong while I eat. Don't know why, but I do not trust people who play with mahjong tiles whilst I consume food. Overall, I would return. And I agree, Chinaman is not the preferred nomenclature. Asian-American, Dude
(3)Kristina E.
I was super amazed with the taste. Everything taste great! I'm glad I didn't tip because you get your own silverware, and drink. They actually have ice cream toppings :) they have two buffet tables/lines. And a third one containing the desserts and fruit. Real good fried rice and lo mein. The price is very reasonable.
(5)K F.
First Time at PGB yesterday for lunch. I found most of the ethnic selections to be rather bland. The stuffed mushroom caps, were very good and I pretty much made my meal out of those. The fried chicken drummies were also tasty. Dining area was clean and I noticed employees were diligent about keeping serving areas wiped down and cleaned. The restroom was clean. This is not a place I would race to if I wanted Asian buffet, but for the price, it was ok.
(3)Noelle B.
This has become one of our Roseville standbys. The food is good - not super awesome or gourmet - but it's always really fresh and is constantly being re-filled and tended to, which is more important at a buffet. Plus, one of the family members that works the front always remembers us when we come in, which is very sweet - and a little concerning, because it speaks to how often we eat there. Bottom line - it's tasty and it's consistently good. Go there, and make sure you get the potstickers, mushroom caps, and the green beans (they're fresh!).
(5)Garrett Z.
Uh this place used to be soooo good! I came here quite a bit about three years ago but now things have kinda fallen in quality. It is a smaller buffet with a few good options. The pot stickers ate really good, but last time I went I was surprised by the lack of fresh, quality food. Dinner is $11.50 with tax and there is no crab legs. The food selection doesn't seem worth the price. Also we had green beans that looked like they were covered in snot. Yuck. There are so many options in the cities for Chinese buffets that serve much better food for the same price. You have to be competitive in this market! Focus on your quality and bring it back to what it used to be!
(2)Amanda C.
If you're looking for an inexpensive buffet in the Falcon Heights/Roseville area, Panda Garden is great IF (and this is a big if) you like standard Chinese buffet style food. If you're looking for mind-blowing flavor, probably no buffet is going to be a great bet. Don't come expecting sushi or hibachi. This is a modest buffet, but it's priced accordingly. I think of it as basic Chinese takeout style comfort food. That said, the potstickers are in a league of their own, and I know people who come here just for them. The filling has great texture, the wrappers are never doughy, and the sauce is delicious (if you get these, put them in a bowl or eat them quickly, because they get cold fast, but it's totally worth it!). The green beans are snappy and fresh tasting, and sometimes some of the folks that work there are sitting at a table with a big pile of fresh green beans snapping the ends off, which I think is pretty cute. They have sauces, sprinkles and peanuts for your soft serve, and I love their almond cookies, which are pretty standard but have a nice big blanched almond half in the center. This would probably be a great place to take kids for their first try at American-style Chinese food. I've been eating here for about eight years. The food is consistent and it's always relaxing, speaking as someone who sometimes finds server interactions stressful. I see solo diners who come in with a book or newspaper almost every visit. As others have mentioned, beverages are self-serve (and included in the price), but the staff is very kind, everything is always clean, and you probably won't have dirty plates on your table for long. It might be worth remembering that while you may not have received much personal service, your table doesn't clean itself, which seems worth at least a small tip.
(4)Erin K.
When it comes to Chinese food, I'm very picky - especially Chinese buffets! I've been here a few times now, and I haven't been disappointed. The food trays are always being refilled with fresh product - compared to some places where they just stir the crusty crap around to make it look like it hadn't been sitting there for the past hour untouched. The Chinese options are the common items (sweet and sour, general tso, sesame, egg rolls, wontons, and others) along with american side items (mac and cheese, herb roasted potatoes, chicken wings, french fries, etc.). They also have seafood items. There is a table that has the cold items; salads, jello, pasta salads, etc and another one with fruit and limited desserts. Oh, don't forget the ice cream machine and a few choices for toppings! Even though it is a "whole in the wall" spot, I've never seen it dead. There always seems to be a consistent number of customers. Panda garden isn't an "old country buffet" - IT'S MUCH BETTER! And the price point is exactly where it should be (drinks are included with the meal). My boyfriend and I went there for dinner tonight and it came to $22 (not including the tip)! It was a cheap date, but we both left completely satisfied!
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