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Merced Grand Buffet in Merced

3.7 (198) 1121 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA 95348, United States

Categories

Buffet restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Chinese takeaway
Takeout restaurant
Restaurant

Location on the map

Merced, Merced County, California, US

Phone: +1 209-388-1268
Site: http://mercedgrandbuffet.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–9 PM
Saturday:11 AM–9 PM
Sunday:11 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 3.7

198 Reviews for Merced Grand Buffet 2024:

Review №1

2023-12-08 20:45:38

This place is a good place if u like to eat alot of good authentic food they have great selections and the price is reasonable and the service is fantastic

Review №2

2023-11-25 01:46:23

Everything was so great the food is delicious! There is a huge selection of dishes all kinds of food even dessert and fresh fruit.

Review №3

2023-11-14 16:09:49

I decided to give it another try after a couple of years. It wasnt very good. Ive been there a few times. My son used to like it.I have never been there when the manager or whoever she is, isnt yelling at one of the staff. Seriously, every time. Right out in the dining area. I will not be going back.

Review №4

2023-10-01 17:58:47

The food was pretty good, with a fairly large selection, fresh, & hot, The main drawback is, they use A LOT of MSG. After u leave the restaurant u r very thirsty. That was the reason I gave it 4 Stars. The price wasnt to bad $15 for lunch. Overall the food was good just to salty.

Review №5

2023-07-22 21:20:53

This is one of my favorite Chinese buffet restaurant in town. There are varieties of food, good seafood and all you can eat.

Review №6

2022-06-19 01:36:46

I actually like it,seems like theyre listening to the reviews cause all this was cooked right.(to the people who work there) Dont take criticisms personal just fix the problems on what they complain about and you got a good restaurant. I LOVE THIS PLACE 😄 been coming here since i was a kid.

Review №7

2023-06-27 15:26:17

This Chinese buffet restaurant is one of my favorite in town. There are a lot of varieties of food, good seafoods and all you can eat.

Review №8

2021-05-16 06:24:01

They are open!!! Buffets are finallly back. Even though theres a few minor issues I am still giving this a 5 star review. Youve completely satisfied my 1 year longing of buffet. All flavors you expect on a good buffet is here. Some meat becomes dry due to food staying longer under the heat lamps due to low volume of customers coming in... but other than that every thing is great. Paid around $15ish + $ drinks and tax. Theres a 1.50 extra for ice cream.

Review №9

2023-11-18 22:48:48

Variety of food was very good. Flavor of food was good. Identification of food could have been better but we will definitely be back.

Review №10

2023-10-29 19:04:55

Food was good. Ive had better. But it was good though. Staff was friendly and are great with kuds

Review №11

2023-10-04 22:23:18

Deff love the food. Everything is well seasoned. And of course mua is great at customer service. 😜

Review №12

2021-07-13 02:42:34

Place was filthy. Our table was not clean, floor was full of crumbs. Plates were either still wet or had food residue. Overpriced. Food was not good at all. Never refilled the drinks we paid for. Horrible service.

Review №13

2023-06-02 01:44:09

Food was fresh and service was good

Review №14

2023-05-29 23:58:27

Roach crawling nearby on the wall. Server killed it with napkin while we were eating. We left immediately… GROSS AF

Review №15

2022-11-29 10:43:42

It has many items for buffet. But it didn’t have proper labeling for all food items. So we had to ask about the item name, as we have some food restrictions. They should introduce halal meats (and mentioning on the glads that which are halal) and more vegetarian options to reach diverse community.

Review №16

2022-04-24 07:16:00

First time here got 1 plate in and look what i found asked the lady for a refund got my money back but for some reason the lady got mad at me for her restaurant being dirty not coming back.

Review №17

2023-01-24 18:56:18

This place has changed over the years for the better! The staff is super friendly. Ericka is alway has a smile! The place is clean and comfortable. The food is really good! Considering it is a buffet and the food is mass produced, it has a good flavor and everything is cooked thoroughly. My favorite is the broccoli chicken and spring rolls. The price is reasonable for the amount of food and selection available. I would definitely recommend trying next time your near by!

Review №18

2023-04-24 07:40:40

Food was great; but unfortunately my family and I were turned off when we saw roaches roaming near the food on the counter as they scatter underneath. They were also near the soda machine; I can only imagine before its cooked 🤢🤮. They definitely need to call a extermination company asap..

Review №19

2023-07-26 03:13:03

Nice buffet selection. Some especially good dishes. Try the butterfly shrimp

Review №20

2023-08-11 03:41:06

We arrived after 6pm, the food was cold and if you complain, they just tell you that they will give you your money back, maybe a bad experience

Review №21

2019-08-28 00:59:38

If able to no stars I let my waitress know and manager came by and she started telling me that I was eating it wrong informed I have eaten it several times before and said well I dont eat that part just the middle very rude unprofessional did not pay my plate since I didnt even eat have eaten several times before very disappointed!

Review №22

2023-05-09 21:23:52

Food remains good, just wish they would clean the place better a little goes a long way especially in the bathrooms.

Review №23

2018-10-12 06:47:57

They had amazing food selection would highly suggest this place for a family dinner.

Review №24

2023-04-27 04:08:50

The place has a variety of foods, unfortunately some are very greasy. They do have different options for everyone. They have a lovely gift shop inside as well.

Review №25

2021-10-17 22:22:44

Been going here for years and the food is always delicious. I understand hygiene of the place should be a factor, Im sure the owners know that the customers know the place could need some repainting, like in the bathroom and some detail cleaning on the floor. But I do like that there is always someone making sure the food area kept clean.My only complaint is I wished the waiters kept an eye on the tables for refills of the drinks. Place is great but sometimes it feels weird having to ask for a refill because the customer service is below the friendly bar. Overall the food is terrific. Latinos are LOVE Chinese food and I appreciate that they put Mexican dishes like Menudo. Thats one of the reasons why I like going there. There was female waiter recently who was very friendly and it was refreshing feeling like you werent just someone coming in to eat. Its because of her service that I finally decided to leave a review.

Review №26

2022-12-14 03:39:03

If you like Chinese & Sushi buffets, this ones pretty good! Lots of tasty choices for food; even won ton soup and dim sum! Also a dessert station with ice cream and a chocolate fountain. A decent place to get a lunch or dinner!

Review №27

2023-10-02 01:56:20

Nice sushi addition to the buffet worth the trip

Review №28

2021-11-08 06:23:39

Place was very dirty and the food didnt taste good (wasnt cooked properly or was sitting out way too long, couldnt put my finger on the taste). The carpet at the dining area was littered with bits of trash, food, and dirt and when we were seated it looked as if the table wasnt wiped down. Where the food was set out it looked a mess and where the sauces were there were even small plastic disposable cups for dipping inside the sauces themselves. Dont get me started on the dessert area. We wont be going back.

Review №29

2023-03-17 04:56:48

Food is amazing I remember coming here when I was a little kid to eat with my family after my parents got married. The place is the same as I remember and still visit often when Im in Merced.

Review №30

2023-09-03 17:36:31

Me and my family have always enjoyed this restaurant from the Mongolian Barbeque to the sushi and the for Buffet lines its very good all-around and their fruit is always sweet and delicious they even have a chocolate fountain.

Review №31

2022-07-13 01:38:20

My first and last time. Rather small buffet, food was average, no egg-drop soup and green beans were cold.Staff was annoying, constantly coming to my table standing over me asking for my empty plate.Seriously, the guy stood at my table 3 times in the 45 minutes I was there. They literally force you to leave by harassing you, continually asking, are you finished yet.I wont go back.

Review №32

2021-09-13 04:01:07

Unfortunately not very good. My husband enjoys going here but even he didnt really enjoy it this time. The hibachi grill was closed (understandable), but then all the food in the buffet was either overcooked or had been out a while. My husband still went through a couple plates, but no one picked up. We had to go to the cashier to get a drink refill too. All this after being seated at a dirty booth and wiping it down ourselves:(

Review №33

2021-09-02 04:01:51

Good things are a few about this place being that it is a quiet place to dine. The menu lacks a bit of effort some meals dont look too fresh or it might of been that the fried (coconut) shrimp was old with no sauce. Veggie look to be a couple days passed and wasnt a big fan of the black spots on the broccoli stump. Not here to say the place is a horrible spot but I am sure they are doing what they can to stick around and serve the people their big menu. Service is great they are on top of your soda refills, and take your plates in a short time of it being done with. Pdont take this as a negative post we all can improve in some areas and hope they can too. Thank you.

Review №34

2021-06-27 01:58:12

In my opinion this is the best Chinese food in Merced. Its Saucy and flavorful. The rice is light and fluffy. The noodles are perfect. They dont stick together like they do at other places. Its absolutely beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Had been many months since we had any Chinese food that good!

Review №35

2019-02-13 20:26:51

This place is awesome. the food is great.

Review №36

2022-08-19 21:10:35

I like that they changed up the staff because they’re a lot better than the staff before. Also found out that the staff don’t get their tips. It’s all given to the owners. Be sure and hand the tips directly to you servers. Thank you staff for your service. Owners step it up.

Review №37

2021-10-26 15:40:52

I give you a 5 star on the food.. but the appearance in the restaurant looks dirty.. with all the money you make remodel your bathroom. Because that shows a lot, how clean and sanitize the restaurant is, with the food handling, enforce it, mask and gloves. Thats what your sign says walking in...

Review №38

2021-10-17 12:57:14

Fresh..... and Delicious..... food. So good yesterday was my second trip for take out. Great customer service. Very kind and professional. Very clean and smells so good with the freshly prepared food. 👍 Definitely a place to try people.

Review №39

2021-10-12 09:17:34

I am just going to say that if any other business would have been as dirty and not up to date as this place it would have gotten shut down immediately. I seen a Roche walking in the sectioning are between the tables. To top this my kids and myself got food poisoning. I use to enjoy this when I was a kid. Im not sure what happen now.

Review №40

2023-03-16 00:19:54

Food was not fresh, it seemed like it was under the light for a long time. The drinks didnt have good taste. I personally will not return there.

Review №41

2022-10-07 02:16:28

Not to bad definitely a delicious buffet and more than enough to choose from. The spicy chicken was bomb ! And the sea food soup were my favorite!

Review №42

2022-08-11 00:31:47

The covid-19 restrictions really made this a pass for me! If Im going to a buffet I would like to make my own plate! I used to love going there, now its a long wait at the door then someone else makes your plate, its not the same! Just let them go back to the restaurant we all knew and loved!Update: went there today the buffet is back and better. I found it cleaner than pre pandemic and the prise for 2 was $32.00 . I love the fact that its back to normal get our own food! I wish theyd bring back the pudding and fortune cookies! I give them a thumbs up and will refer friends and family!

Review №43

2021-01-20 03:44:04

To be honest, this was a favorite for me. The restaurant had a great selection on the buffet tables. You could pick and choose what you fancied, at reasonable price. However, due to the covid restrictions, the means of getting your meal has obviously changed. You now wait in a line after you inter the door and you basically step forward as they help the customers before you. I expected something to this effect. Unfortunately when you reach the point to where it is your turn to pick and choose your items ( in my experience) you feel rushed . They pile the items that you choose so that to make the plates heavy, being that they charge by the pound. The directions to how the line moves is unclear. My advice is know what you want before you get into the line . And be prepared to order quickly and be prepared to pay $$. I believe this will benefit the restaurant, which maybe is their only way to survive??? Just unexpected for me . Hope this prepares you if you visit the restaurant. 😊

Review №44

2023-03-11 22:02:38

Never have bad food or service..Ive gone there many times

Review №45

2022-10-04 19:11:49

They are always fast to get your empty plate, food is always fresh, BBQ pork can be a little more sweet and tables more cleaner.

Review №46

2021-06-19 03:05:40

It’s been awhile since we been back to this buffet. Floor cleaniness is okay. They lack variety of the other foods. There were flies around their foods. The counter area by the chocolate fountain was messy. We went for the crawfish but it was super salty and the foods does not taste the same like pre- covid. Waitress was kind and cashier was friendly. I did saw the worker were wiping down handle to the soup lid. Overall, was okay but I’m not sure if I would return.

Review №47

2023-05-05 22:44:20

Good variety of Chinese dishes available; with the pandemic situation they only offer take out and a very limited range of dishes. Looking forward to the future when the full buffet is open. During the pandemic they charge about $5.25 per pound of food served.5-5-23 The Mongolian Grill is not being used at this time.

Review №48

2021-01-06 01:57:35

It was bomb bomb! Orange chicken is pretty good and my kids love orange chicken. I didnt really like the noodles though because they were spicey, but the Broccoli chicken was good. The guys that work there were cool too! Courteous fellows. Appreciate it!

Review №49

2019-06-08 16:15:56

The food was average. The place is so dirty that it was scary eating the food truthfully. The walls, floors, windows and window coverings covered in nasty old food and who knows what else. The bathroom was unbelievable and hasnt had a good wash in forever. I wanted to like this place however never again spending 75.00 dollars ( 2 adults, 3 children) for this dining experience

Review №50

2021-05-03 03:57:01

I usually don’t leave reviews but i felt that i would like others to know what our experience was now with covid restrictions, instead of serving yourself you go in line and wait your turn and they serve you what you want. I haven’t been here in a long time so i was unsure what to get, I felt very rushed the man serving was in an urgent hurry to serve people fast(there was only 1 fam behind us) he even got frustrated with his coworker and took the plate out of his hands to serve faster. Anyways i picked whatever cause i felt pressured. My husband and I got 2 plates total and 1 pepsi drink. There was not various options like there used to. I had went for the fried shrimp but there wasnt any. So when we went to pay the total was $38. Honestly i was shocked that it was that expensive each plate had to be $18. We were not happy with the quality of the food either. I feel bad for posting this but i feel that its important to know before you head out there.

Review №51

2023-05-17 02:56:28

I work with great people who take pride in all aspects of the job !!!

Review №52

2018-08-07 05:29:22

This place is disgusting! Food has no flavor...sushi was nasty taste old, organs chicken was salty and dry. Panda Express is better. And they also screw you on the price, take out was supposed to be $4.98 and they charged us for as if we were going to stay and eat which was $8. Better off going to McDonalds. Service was terrible too.

Review №53

2021-07-03 21:07:15

Used to love this place however, food is always old and taste gross, I sent my husband today to get me a plate and the food was hard old and tasted weird I dont think Ill be coming back ( mjns you I spend somewhere between 30/45 bucks each time

Review №54

2023-02-26 03:17:15

Super good service and awesome associates. but i found a dead cockroach in one of the pots of soup they have….

Review №55

2023-03-13 02:59:06

Food was so good service was awesome and style was cool

Review №56

2021-04-05 21:46:03

The food selection is limited. No sea food section. They sell food by the pound only due to covid so you cant call it buffet as they will fill your food tray themselves. No refills and the price of 18$ with drink per person is too high for the selection of food and definitely not worth the money for now. So for those who eat a lot or prefer seafood, they might want to wait until they open completely.

Review №57

2021-11-01 00:07:27

My new favorite place to eat.

Review №58

2017-11-30 07:39:24

This place is probably the best buffet my wife and I been to in a long time. They tend to keep the food as fresh as they can and their selection is not bad at all. The environment tends to be pretty calm yet maybe not as quiet as some people would like. However, prices are pretty reasonable for the quality of food and selection available.The only reason I give 4 starts instead of 5 is because getting refills can be a challenge at times. Despite having employees walk by every so often with your empty cup at the end of the table, half of the time they dont stop to see if you need a refill. In this case all you need to do is ask them as they walk by and they will be more than happy to assist you.Aside from this I would recommend this place for anyone who isnt quite sure what to eat or might want a menu ready to eat to pick from.

Review №59

2023-01-05 03:28:15

Doest. Ot look the clean the sushi carbs smell really bad I love Asian food but these by far wasa 1

Review №60

2019-06-09 00:45:37

This place is a huge disappointment. First place is so old tired and very Dirty. People or servers are in a rush. Not very likeable. Now as much as I love Chinese food. This food was very disappointing. Bland warm tasteless food. This is a place that definitely will not be back to. And drinks were watery tasting.

Review №61

2019-01-20 23:52:19

Went today because my son has been asking us to go. We were seated at a booth and it was filthy. Not only was the table not clean, the windows were filthy and the corner of the walls were full of spider webs. The window treatments had dried food and splatters on them and it was just pretty gross. Then we go get our plates and I notice the pile of clean plates had food on them. Not a dried speck but stuck on whole pieces of rice. I told the lady and it looked like she got upset about me pointing it out to her. Horrible experience. We only ate fries. The drinks are overpriced. And my bill was $50!! Never again.

Review №62

2018-09-20 05:49:00

Im sorry, I used to like this place, I cannot and will not eat here again. There were a few positives... the baby changing station was clean however the rest of the bathroom looked worse than a nasty truck stop. The food stations were continuously monitored and food checked on, however the food was gross, wilty, been there to long, either over or undercooked. The sushi was decent, the rice was ok. But the stuffed crab things tasted rancid. Had to spit it out the moment it hit the mouth. Lots of cross contamination issues goin on here. Super disappointed. Really wanted to like this place.The staff was nice, quick and friendly. But the cleanliness was horrendous. The carpet was horrible, very black, sticky, gross...needs cleaning or gone seriously! Mold on the walls, especially by windows, very bad. Many ceiling tiles need replacing, broken or water damaged that has been allowed to sit there. The HIGHCHAIR was so gross and sticky I cringed putting a cover on it (and this was a clean one) knowing I would have to take it off and touch that so I could take it home and wash it. Sauce splatters randomly on walls around the inside of the place... yes they have obviously been there for some time. The seats, they were so dirty you could scrape off a thin layer of yuck by barely scraping anything across it. I accidentally did this with something on my diaper bag that is now in the wash. You could see the difference in the seats in the tone of the color... light color was where it was obviously not touched by anyone cause it was at the very top of the bench seat... dark was where everyone has sat and no one has properly washed them. Torn seats, the list goes on... I honestly cannot see how health inspections are passed or how there is any award on the wall worth mentioning. I would love to come back but I cant, never again. Over $50 for our family and was not by any means worth it, Im sorry but no. Some serious changes need to be made at this place for the health and safety of others.

Review №63

2019-05-27 23:03:27

Gave this place many chances over a year. Its gotten really bad. Im surprised they pass health inspection. Rat feces all over the dining area, an over flowing smelly dumpster close to the entrance, a swarm of flies guarding the entrance and a couple roaches on the wall. Hibachi down the street was the same and they got shut down. Disgusting

Review №64

2019-05-10 02:21:00

The food is pretty good. The secret is to get there early, before people bring their rugrats in. The management allows kids to run wild there and do nothing about them serving themselves or make any attempt to stop them from putting their grubby little hands in the food. I witnessed one kid climb up on the counter and eat ice cream out of the tub with a spoon. Then put the spoon back when he was finished. Money is more important to them than sanitation.

Review №65

2018-03-03 03:39:40

Came today with my family. 3/2/18. Food was cold, fruit was hard. Waiters are rude. When you want a refill they roll there eyes and walk away. Then after you complain they want to do something. Had better food before. We wont be back again.

Review №66

2018-03-14 21:27:55

I was blown away by the food and value at this restaurant. Very friendly and helpful staff. There were 3 steam tables of food options, very strong on seafood, plus a cold/salad bar, sushi bar, hibachi grill and ice cream/dessert station. Adult dinner only $11.50 at 5:30 p.m. My favorites were cream cheese wontons, spicy beef, salmon, pepper calamari and garlic shrimp. All 3 types of sushi I tried were fresh and excellent. The ONLY reason this place did not get 5+ stars from me was a too much oil used in many of the dishes, but the flavors were great. This is a must for any of my future trips to Merced.

Review №67

2021-09-14 21:15:18

A Very Nice late Lunch provided, with a pleasant staff that provided a large menu of Drinks, coffee, Ice water, soft Drinks, Iced Sweet Tea, Hot Tea, Milk, Chocolate Milk and Very pleasant staff to provide what You need at Your table. SUPERB a 10+ Score 👍

Review №68

2018-08-09 21:58:28

Didnt get our drinks for over 20 minutes, had to ask for them two different times, AFTER she took our order, and they waited an additional 20 minutes after our cups were empty to ask if we wanted a refill. The food tasted weird, different than usual. They had maybe 4 other tables of 4 people each, besides the two of us. Ridiculous

Review №69

2019-04-30 21:03:40

Had not been there in quite a while. Variety of food was delicious and very clean presentation. Had a variety of foods for meat lovers and vegetarians; price very reasonable. However, tables and everything touched i.e., chairs, salt/pepper shakers was sticky. Other than that it was a pleasant experience.

Review №70

2018-12-22 23:28:12

The staff was nice and the restaurant was very presentable. The selection was good too but it was one of the lowest quality tasting chinese buffetts Ive ever had. The chicken was gummy and other items didnt taste the way they should. My wife lost her appetite immediately upon entering the restroom due to its level of cleanliness. She says that it was extremely grimey, dirty and wet everywhere and looked like it had just been forgotten about. Even the water tasted foul. So much so that the ice ruined my beverage when it melted. I feel very bad to write such negative things about a place that looked like they were trying but I have to be honest and these things could and should be made better.

Review №71

2023-03-15 21:32:46

The food was ok but not great.The staff was very friendly

Review №72

2021-08-12 19:36:51

The place was pretty friendly food was great other than that gift shop you have connected. I went in to buy something and the lady got mad beavuse i dropped something on accident. I had money and was gonna buy something but she was rude so i left i didnt wanr rate so low but the lady next door ruined my trip.

Review №73

2022-01-12 20:25:38

It wasn’t what I expected at all The food wasn’t good it gave me food poisoning my poor stomach and me won’t be going here again lmao… only good thing was customer service guy in the front is great

Review №74

2016-12-08 17:56:51

As a rule I skip buffets. They remind me the chow line I had to stand in many years ago when I was in the service. But I decided to get some take out from here. In general, the food and service (I helped myself) were good. The young lady that greeted me was very nice. I would not recommend it for take-out. While my poached fish and rice vermicelli were really good, the pork shumai was under done. They had a few different shrimp offerings. But the shrimp had not been cleaned and deveined. And I couldnt go back and get something else. Overall, clean, friendly staff, good variety and good value for money.

Review №75

2019-11-28 18:59:17

I give it a 4 star for the food but if I can give a negative I would for the cleanliness of the buffet because that place is sooooo dirty and nasty. The baby booster site is so nasty and sticky the chairs for sticky and the walls and pictures are sooo dusty and nasty, with the money they get from us they should do some remodeling.

Review №76

2019-06-06 21:44:38

For the price, very high value. We spend about $25 for all-you-can-eat sushi, hibachi grill, and other Asian dishes for two people. Just the sushi alone makes it worth it. I would give it a 5/5, but a few things rub me the wrong way about this place.First, they have some sort of random nick-knack store connected to it. They sell things like incense (which makes the restaurant smell), hookahs, t-shirts, etc. They sell those framed celebrity and cartoon pictures you would normally see as a prize at a carnival, and they lined the restaurant with them. Also, the building is in severe need of a redecoration. Old, dingy wallpaper, faded pictures, 70s color-scheme. Luckily, it doesnt take away from the food. And like I said at the beginning, for the price, I can look past it.

Review №77

2023-04-20 23:09:54

Nice variety of tasty dishes, with several choices of fresh fruit.

Review №78

2019-11-02 03:58:25

The food was good and there was a variety but it is supposed to be an all-you-can-eat buffet in the middle of me and my family eating they came and brought us the check without me asking it kind of made me feel like they were asking us to leave because of that I will not be returning to this restaurant 😒

Review №79

2021-10-20 19:24:52

Great place to eat and relax!!!! Very clean and courteous. There is variety of food so everyone can eat happy 😋. Great dessert and fruit also!!!

Review №80

2017-02-17 21:33:53

The best ever food. So fresh!!! And they have a chocolate fountain... Mmmm... A star knocked off for service...we had to keep asking for drinks and straws. They really dont come over and ask how everything is going which is sort of undesired in the service industry...but overall pretty good.p

Review №81

2017-02-07 04:09:09

Great place for endless food! Wish they had some soft serve ice cream though! Plenty of delicious food to choose from will keep you coming back for more! Great take out price as well! Great for a quick hot lunch!

Review №82

2017-09-24 20:09:56

This place was horrible the only thing good about it was the young lady that sat us at our table. The lady in the gift shop yelled at my two daughter to get out and go eat. For one it isnt here place to tell kids anything and she was rude when I went to confront her. If you cant handle customers you shouldnt own a shop. Horrible customer service Ill be sure to tell my friends and family not to come here..

Review №83

2017-10-14 17:01:14

I dont get how theyre still opened. They used to be good back when they first opened but damn they cross contaminate everything. Their Mongolian grill the meats are thawed out next to a heated grill and the meats drip blood ontop of one another when you pick it up. The chef has no care about the contamination and cooks your cooked meal while touching another meal with raw chicken. The sea food is either under cooked or its sat there so long its dried. Im not one to be picky but when my health is on the line I wont eat it.

Review №84

2020-02-09 04:12:18

My husband went out to check on our dog during the meal. And they flipped out. They must have thought he was going to leave without paying but I was still eating.They actually had the nerve to ask me if I had any money and where did my husband go, etc. while i was still eating and all loud in front of the other people dining. It was so embarrassing.I went into their little gift shop to confront them after we were done, away from the other customers and she wouldnt even allow me to talk. She kept getting louder until i just walked away stating loudly that i have came there for almost 20 years and that I WOULD NEVER EVER RETURN THERE AGAIN NOR SHOP IN THE GIFT SHOP.

Review №85

2018-08-26 08:14:30

Great food, good service on the weekends. I suggest to go in their busier days such as the weekends seems like they try harder and always have the food hot. Would recommend.

Review №86

2017-08-20 20:27:41

This place has from crab to crayfish to octopus...sushi..everything very good. Always come here every chance I get!..the place had a full house today Sunday. Our server picked up our plates fast. Nice service.

Review №87

2019-03-26 22:19:52

Great selection of food including old favorites, spicy, desserts, sushi, chocolate fountain and more. The best fried rice in town.I would definitely recommend this place.Wish I had some now, dang it.

Review №88

2023-06-24 23:15:05

Great food and great service!

Review №89

2018-06-14 22:48:00

My father absolutely loved buffet restaurants because of variety. He loved being able to cherry-pick his dinner. Merced Grand Buffet was his favorite, but not necessary my mothers. If they were going to Merced, he wanted to stop at Merced Grand Buffet for dinner. After a hundred times of dinner at Merced Grand Buffet mom started asking if they could try another restaurant. Guess you can’t please everyone.

Review №90

2021-05-09 07:06:34

Everything is fresh & delicious. The only negative thing is sometimes it takes the servers too long to refresh your drink. Otherwise, the food is excellent!

Review №91

2022-05-27 00:09:03

In addition to the delicious food, the staff is very nice and engaging.Im from Stockton Im already telling people and Yes I will return...

Review №92

2021-10-20 19:25:48

Im pretty sure they dont change their oil all the chicken had a distinct oil taste that tasted like something cooked in week old reused oil

Review №93

2018-12-25 16:11:12

How can anyone not like this? I love it, they have all the classic Chinese dishes here on the buffet but they take it another step further. Sushi and a jalapeno chicken dish that puts a fire in your belly. Nice people, clean.

Review №94

2021-09-13 06:58:16

The food was excellent 👌 &fresh went back 4 times.the coconut shrimp 🍤 😋 also loved the hanging lamps. Which they sell right there at Gift Zone.30.00$ a lamp next payday?

Review №95

2022-09-24 04:35:56

Place has been the same since age 7 the service has been good and so has the food. Its due for remodel but its nice and cozy

Review №96

2019-06-15 01:56:39

Service is horrible, always long waits for drinks to get to your table, they take forever to give you a refill you have to flag or yell them down, and they don’t speak English very well so they look at you as if you’re stupid. Service needs improvement. Other than that food is delicious no complaints there

Review №97

2022-06-27 22:57:21

I love coming there because they have variety employees are very nice wasnt really expensive

Review №98

2021-03-04 04:18:13

Place is amazing and the amount of food you get per pound is great! If youve been disappointed in the lack of flavor of panda express as of late then I highly suggest you grab a to go plate from here.

Review №99

2017-02-01 02:55:01

This food made me sick later that night! Be careful with the seafood, the baby octopus had gone bad and I couldnt finish the nigri sushi because the fish tasted terrible. I cant comment on their noodle bar because I drenched mine in sriracha and most of the flavors were drowned.

Review №100

2018-03-24 01:22:56

Alright. Crazy restaurant. But I love how they have a bong shop connected to it and call it a gift shop LMAO. Also this is the only place that I know that will put you on blast if you do a dine and dash. They will hang your picture up in the restaurant. All restaurants should do this. Funny stuff!

Review №101

2019-08-01 04:53:07

It was ok...but some of the food was cold...the fried fish and fried veggies....but the rest of it was really good ... would I eat there again ? Yes I will give it another chance.

Review №102

2018-08-25 06:07:23

Very dirty place for a restaurant and sure enough two of my family members that were with me that day got sick from the food the very same night as well as me too. Plus people working there were very rude.. Really bad experience over all😢..

Review №103

2019-04-18 00:29:39

This place is just an average Chinese food buffet. Food is just average, staff doesnt help too much, the place is usually dirty, and the entrance fee is a little high considering the minimal food variety. Its also attached to a gift shop and foot spa so take that information as you will.

Review №104

2022-11-25 06:45:24

Food was great!Squid was tender. Broccoli was cooked to perfection!

Review №105

2019-04-11 01:17:24

I didnt like this place 3 years ago. their food was like eating cardboard, plastic, and popcorn.. but after Hibachi closed this place changed and became the God of Chinese food.. oh man everything is magnificent

Review №106

2021-07-20 21:29:12

The cliche, family owned chinese buffet, with your personal taste of downtown sf. Not for the faint of heart, but if you had the choice between a rock and this place, id probably go at that rock like an infinite jawbreaker.

Review №107

2018-01-30 03:11:50

Accidentally came to this buffet when we were trying to go to hibachi grand buffet. It was not too bad.I wouldve given it a four star rating if I hadnt seen one of the employees throw the food that had dropped out of the tray back into it.

Review №108

2022-07-19 05:15:55

It was ok I feel like they can keep there place a bit more cleaner

Review №109

2017-08-19 20:47:27

Oh my lord. What can I say? The whole place is horrendous. The place is dirty and looked like if no one ever tried to clean it. My mother even found a baby cockroach on a plate! I dont even trust the food there. It all was greasy and some tasted funny.

Review №110

2018-07-11 20:36:21

This place has always been good. This last time was awful. Food wasnt even warm. The cookies were stale. The place smaller like roach spray. I wont be going there anymore.

Review №111

2019-12-01 15:50:03

Never going there ever again. Workers keeping and eye on how much food I was eatting.. I can also hear them saying ohh good he is full .very rude staff

Review №112

2022-05-16 13:38:38

Most food was not labled,labeled, never ask if we wanted more beverages. And we had to pay before we sat down.

Review №113

2019-05-22 13:27:05

Horrible food. Things were hard and dry or way over cooked. The food tasted as it if had gone bad already.**Update** The whole family got sick within hours of eating here! Do not go eat here!!

Review №114

2018-05-17 21:13:08

Service is bad when it comes to refills and napkins. The food is okay, what you would expect from a buffet. You can tell it isnt very clean and the wall paper is coming off the walls but the food is decent and price okay.

Review №115

2017-01-13 19:46:06

I enjoyed my visit. There were so many options I decided I had to go again sometime. In buffets there are always iffy items, but here some of the items were above par and for the lunch price its definately worth. They have a dinner buffet too its a bit more pricey, but there are items you cant get during the lunch buffet.

Review №116

2020-02-19 02:33:52

I love this buffet for many reasons! One of them is cuz the waiters are respectful and they always give u a smile so u feel comfortable. There is not one thing I dislike about it. 👌👍👍👍

Review №117

2018-07-26 02:00:29

Orange chicken is hard (cuts mouth) and undercooked. lots of fatty cuts of meat. Not very happy with the selection of foods. At least they make good rice and thats y 2 stars

Review №118

2019-02-16 12:23:07

The food good as always however, very disappointed that they were shutting down buffet an hour before closing and still allowing customers in. May reconsider coming back especially 2 hours before closing. May consider the competition instead felt cheated and disregarded.

Review №119

2019-06-20 10:01:48

ALL YOU CAN EAT IS JUST WONDERFUL WHEN YOU HAVE AN APPETITE AND FOR ASIAN CUISINE INCLUDING FISH AND OTHER FRIED FOODS. THE SERVICE KEEPS YOUR HOT TEA FILLED. THE ENVIRONMENT IS MOSTLY SELF SERVE CHOW MEIN, FRIED RICE, VEGETABLE BLENDS, SUSHI, SOUPS, AND ACQUIRES THE BEST DESERTS IT CAN LIKE ICE CREAM OR PUDDING OR FLAN CUSTARD. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY LOOKING FOR GOOD FOOD ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR AROUND $15 A DINNER PARTY.

Review №120

2018-11-09 18:34:15

This place has a good selection and the price is decent. I enjoyed the variety but the deserts were a bit limited. My boys enjoyed it as well.

Review №121

2022-03-08 01:42:14

Food is really good. They have a chocolate fountain but nothing to dip into it

Review №122

2017-01-21 01:11:32

Worst experience Ive had im solo long the staff was ruse and could barley understand what we were asking for super dirty food was crusty and cold the MSG was out of control and then they rush u out. This place used to ne a favorite I am never going back

Review №123

2016-11-15 04:40:27

Its good food. Seems like they take more time to prepare than hibachi. Only down side is a couple of hours later when u go unload an explosion in ur toilet

Review №124

2018-03-03 01:46:03

Really gpod food, lots of different types of shrimps, the chow mein is good, the only reaskn for three stars is the staff (waiters) habe poor service and often times you have to get up for your own drinks which are in a private staff only room.

Review №125

2023-04-23 00:19:18

Fried fish was old, everything else was perfect.

Review №126

2019-12-07 01:36:38

It was a great experience being that it was my first time eating there, i will recommend the food and the service that i received to friends and family.

Review №127

2020-02-11 01:26:27

Good variety of good food and a chocolate fountain to top it off, only complaint is if you get there at opening some of the food is not completely heated.

Review №128

2018-07-02 02:13:33

They have great food, and great service! i love going there every sunday! also one of the waiters is kinda cute😉🙂

Review №129

2018-12-12 03:37:30

The food was pretty good but this one waitress was lazy and when he brought me my drink there was a white bubbly layer that looked like spit. The guy that did this is a pretty tall Asian guy.

Review №130

2021-02-13 03:49:45

I had a Chinese New Year party. Everyone wanted to take food home. Everything was delicious. And very reasonably priced. Worth every penny.

Review №131

2021-12-16 02:19:47

Eh not the best place - variety could be better. Also, the employees are not friendly and make it seem like you are bothering them.

Review №132

2017-03-05 02:47:09

If youre looking for a cheap eat, this is a great place. Its a big hit with my seafood loving 7 year old, and as a vegetarian, I have a lot of delicious options.

Review №133

2019-01-17 00:17:28

The food was ok, but most of the food was cold and kinda ruined my appetite. The place felt cramped and dirty.

Review №134

2023-11-01 17:30:11

Its OK

Review №135

2022-06-01 02:19:19

Staff was courteous, nice variety of dishes, food was tasty, clean bathrooms.

Review №136

2019-02-23 04:09:41

Havent been here in years and now I remember why. Food is over cooked, dry and just not good. Been home for less than 5 minutes and my husband is running for the bathroom. Wish I could give no stars

Review №137

2016-11-10 00:56:33

The staff was very nice. Im a big fan of Chinese food and I highly recommend this place. Good food with decent prices.

Review №138

2022-04-18 20:32:28

I give one star because their friendlyDon’t need to say anything else, except don’t waste your money for lunch don’t know about dinner but I want find out

Review №139

2019-05-20 00:25:39

The food is good, service could be a little better but they arent rude, just not overly friendly.

Review №140

2021-10-23 22:25:41

Havent been to this place in years, since I was a kid. I remember it being amazing though so that means your kids will too.

Review №141

2023-02-21 02:38:55

Great crab 🦀 more of chinese buffet . But very yummy 😋

Review №142

2017-04-05 14:46:26

Its nice their food has become more greasy and lost some of its taste but its a good place to go when you have big heaters

Review №143

2018-10-11 00:19:21

Was so good I went and got only what I wanted and dinner was lit always clean and sushi is tastyer.. High ratings

Review №144

2018-02-17 21:55:20

This place is filthy. Even the salt and paper shakers are filled with crud and old food on them. No bleach buckets to be seen anywhere. They do not clean the tables.

Review №145

2021-12-03 08:17:16

It was beautiful inside and the food was good. It was my first time to be there.

Review №146

2018-10-24 15:49:11

There is a big problem.! There is a waitress skinny guy with glasses. He dont even pick up the plates and clean your table. Every time you ask for more soda/water he gives you a lemon face and his customer service is not good.

Review №147

2018-08-08 05:58:14

Good variety of chinees food. I liked it because they had Mexican menudo which I love. Attentive personel and reasonable prices. Good place to bring your kids.

Review №148

2022-01-06 08:19:24

Food was great, everything was fresh and hot! Will definitely return.

Review №149

2019-07-04 08:17:16

This place is horrible very dirty when I was there almost all the plates I got had dry food on it the food tasted like very staled and old not much flavor the ice cream was supper nasty tasted every old and it was supper dirty I would never go here and I’m never going back

Review №150

2016-07-26 15:48:54

Food its alway fresh and variableThe Mexican soup greatHibachi they cook your food till you waitMy favorite place on MercedThe restroom need a little work more attention Very good so far

Review №151

2021-10-25 19:59:06

Pretty good food. Food was always filled, waitress was good as well

Review №152

2018-11-17 06:08:28

The food is good the price is right just the vegetables bar doesnt have much to choose from other than that the food drinks and the desserts are good.but lately the floor is duty they are saving money on cleaning next week the price on dinner is gonna drop

Review №153

2022-11-19 19:39:23

Driving through Merced, we hit up this buffet. Food was good and warm.

Review №154

2020-01-09 05:14:00

Both my daughter and I got sick from the food... Food was Luke warm and service wasnt great, had to wait for refills... Will not be returning.

Review №155

2020-01-08 08:57:27

I love this restaurant especially the orange chicken and the shrimp 🍤 everything from the restaurant is well cooked and I really recommend this restaurant to come and eat with your family

Review №156

2023-04-03 15:37:17

Prices are to high very high for Merced ..food ok ..avg .

Review №157

2018-10-25 00:38:56

Good Food but my only problem is the bathroom door it opens out of now where so in other news great food and service

Review №158

2022-05-16 02:54:26

The service isnt good, the food isnt either. I do not recommend!

Review №159

2020-11-26 10:48:55

Normally the food tastes great but since COVID-19 started their is less variety of food and the people are starting to serve the food cold.

Review №160

2017-04-03 20:59:23

Good food, good service, great price, and close to home.loving this place and you will too.

Review №161

2019-06-26 19:52:19

Very tasty and I enjoyed every bite. Yum! The got to go boxes for great meals.

Review №162

2019-05-23 23:50:58

Great value for the variety of food they have there. Love the crawdads and seafood selection.

Review №163

2019-10-03 09:47:08

I would not recommend eating here food wasnt good. Very poor selection

Review №164

2019-08-17 17:17:27

This place is pretty cool. Good food, good service. Also the boy named Steven Yeung kinda cute.

Review №165

2019-08-17 17:17:58

This place is pretty nice! Good food, good service. Also the cashier Steven Yeung hella cute.

Review №166

2021-06-21 05:47:10

Loved it, this is Sergios favorite place to eat it was late,so we took it to go😋🥡🥠🍤🍚🍜

Review №167

2018-11-23 19:24:08

Lunch with family. First time great selection of foods and desert on affordable prices with 20% senior discount. Service great.

Review №168

2019-07-26 02:14:30

The food was not that good. I ordered a ice water and when I ask for a refill the guy brought me sierra mist and it tasted like dirt

Review №169

2022-03-06 04:16:13

Just terrible,cold empty food trays dingy and not friendly. Stay away!

Review №170

2019-10-16 21:40:14

For the price, food is good. This is one of my moms favorite place to eat when it comes to a buffet.

Review №171

2019-06-24 05:21:47

Food was ok, got full cheap and didnt get sick but wouldnt go again. Bathroom was disgusting.

Review №172

2019-08-21 21:42:52

You can taste the food poisoning on every bite. Good bye forever (I may die after eating here).

Review №173

2019-06-05 02:52:56

Great food I would have given it a 5 stars but, the gift shop is overly expensive; and the lady that runs the shop is really mean and, will kick you out if u touch or dont buy anything.

Review №174

2017-05-15 14:12:42

It was a holiday, so thats part of why it was just ok. The food that I got was overcooked. Good price, though. Average quality

Review №175

2019-07-13 14:33:44

WOULDVE GAVE EM 5 STARS BIT THE PLACE WAS DIRTY AND THE STAFF (BUS BOYS) WAS LIKE ZOMBIES AND NOT FRIENDLY!!! FOOD WAS GREAT!!!

Review №176

2018-03-14 04:58:44

Food was not expected from Chinese place..tasted like froozen food from Food for Less..place is filthy looking. Staffs is friendly, that deserve 2 stars.

Review №177

2019-01-25 05:13:35

Great food but they need more shrimp and some crab added t o the menu

Review №178

2017-10-09 04:39:49

Great food, kinda pricey. Service is so so, had to ask for refills on drinksmore than twice. Will return.

Review №179

2018-07-25 05:18:54

Good variety of tasty Chinese food. But DONT go on the weekend when they are busy...people can be so gross, messy and unsanitary.

Review №180

2017-03-08 02:04:54

Expensive for the food quality. They charge a service fee and extra for drinks. And bathrooms are disgusting.

Review №181

2017-08-04 05:30:16

$3.99 a pound for take out. To me its worth it. Have great flavor. Its all there.

Review №182

2018-12-16 22:16:03

Very good! Love the way they keep replenishing the food before it runs out

Review №183

2017-12-21 04:18:06

The food tastes good. I would definitely go back. Its a very busy place.

Review №184

2018-02-13 22:56:05

First Time here W/Family Food =Great . Service=Good Cleanliness=1/2Ass Restrooms= Remind me of public restrooms ; ( Price=Ok

Review №185

2017-12-28 19:24:04

This place is doable. It has it faults but ok fare. Its no Vegas buffet but for cost and quality its a pleasant match.

Review №186

2019-03-06 20:30:41

Large selection for a good price, including sushi and good the young ones would like. Great dessert bar.

Review №187

2017-03-08 20:21:23

Horrible food, family had metal wire come out of their food and hair ..disgusting! Plus place looks way to filthy and bathroom is nasty

Review №188

2017-10-25 21:54:12

I was extremely disgusted the walls were covered with brown stains that looked as if they never even tried to clean it & the the bathroom was horrible the toilets were horrific

Review №189

2019-08-01 03:30:56

Check in girl was scantily clad in her attire and cost was too much for lunch same price as supper so we left, disappointed

Review №190

2018-11-03 04:19:35

Good food

Review №191

2018-04-17 21:01:39

Really good value, delicious buffet. Will definitely go back if Im passing.

Review №192

2021-07-18 22:20:53

It was too crowded and the place is not very clean. The food was ok.

Review №193

2019-02-24 21:10:38

Great place lots of food great service. It is also clean

Review №194

2017-08-19 21:22:33

Very delecios food very reasonable pricce.no one can beet the price hole nations. Try it .so good.

Review №195

2019-06-10 04:59:53

Food is good but the carpet is very dirty and it smells and they take to long to pick up the used dishes.

Review №196

2017-09-17 05:37:33

Lots of dishes to choose, from sushi to chow mein to deep fried to build your own stir fry with the ingredients you want and your choice of meat on display.

Review №197

2021-04-16 20:36:45

It is a served buffet, you go down one side and pick items they put them in to go container. You can eat there if you want.

Review №198

2019-08-25 20:17:59

If you steal they know and will post your picture so be a decent and honest human.