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Welcome to Panda Garden Buffet

Panda Garden Buffet is a Chinese and Hmong buffet located at 8089 Brooklyn Blvd in Minneapolis. Offering a variety of dishes including a DIY pho bar and a tricolor dessert bar, this buffet stands out for its unique menu options. Customers appreciate the fresh and tasty food, with favorites like shrimp, pork, and spicy noodles. While the ambiance may be a bit dingy, the staff works hard to maintain cleanliness. With affordable prices and a convenient location, Panda Garden Buffet is a hidden gem for those looking to explore Chinese and Hmong cuisine in the Minneapolis area.

Panda Garden Buffet: Reviews & Ratings

Susan N.
Susan N.

Food was okay. There are some options you don't typically get at other buffets so that ups the star factor by one. My favorite part is the build your own Tricolor dessert drink. The place could use more seating as it gets crowded and the line moves slowly. The staff were kind enough. The dining room is a bit dingy though but staff worked to clean up as best they could with how busy they were. The fish pond seemed low in water and had a lot of algae.

Trina V.
Trina V.

Solid buffet with reasonable prices offering Chinese and Hmong fare. Small selection, but they were items I like to eat so no complaints from me. A little dingy, but its a cheap AYCE buffet spot so it's in-par with expectations. It gets pretty busy but staff clears the tables quickly. I need to go back and try the pho bar, but I was on a time crunch so just stuck to the mains and enjoyed the shrimp and pork options.

Mai S.
Mai S.

Great variety of good tasting food. We always enjoy eating here. Everything has been fresh every time. We will go again soon.

Lucy T.
Lucy T.

Kellie C. that sounds like a personal problem that they don't have beef

Bee V.
Bee V.

Looks like more customers fresher food and they hit that now. One thing, pho broth come be better.

Pa V.
Pa V.

This place is seriously underrated! I love how you can get both Chinese and Hmong food at this buffet which was so surprising and nice for me because this side of the cities don't usually have a lot of Hmong food options (at least compared to St. Paul). There is both a DIY pho bar (Hmong style) and tri color dessert bar which makes it fun. For other Hmong food options there is Lao style papaya salad, boiled chicken and yes even Hmong pepper! Everything is pretty much self serve including drinks. I do agree that some of the dishes weren't fresh looking or needed to be filled but also it was just starting to get busy so I think they were just keeping an eye out to not waste food. I think for the price and location- I was pleasantly impressed and will be back.

Greenlee Z.
Greenlee Z.

Went there on a Sunday afternoon for family of 4. They have a temperature taker right before you get to the cash register to check in your party and pay first before they bring you to your table. The buffet has a smaller selections compare to all the big chain buffets. It's more of a Hmong buffet. They have a pho station where you can requests for pho, curry noodle soup, spicy noodle, boat pho, white rice and sticky rice. I had the spicy noodles (where they only do it in the weekends.) it was pretty good. The boat pho is pretty decent too. I say compare to a lot of places it's not bad at all. The nab van was not bad but I feel like the coconut milk they have is a little bit water down. I'm thinking they use the powder coconut to make coconut milk. Spicy chicken was good as it has a hint of sweet and spicy to it. Chicken drumstick was quite crispy. Overall the food was pretty good not bad at all. Only downfall is I feel like they were a little bit short staff as many tables didn't get refills on their beverages nor were they collecting away dirty dishes. The selections of hot foods weren't being stock fast enough. There were a few times when we went up and there wasn't any thing stock. (Which is why it's not a 5 star.) So we went to the pho station more. I have to admit the lady that was working the pho station did a great job of constantly stocking the pho station, checking on the tri color station, and making sure everything on that side is stock. So kudos to her.

Location

If you're craving a wide variety of Chinese and Hmong dishes in a buffet setting, look no further than Panda Garden Buffet in Minneapolis, MN. This hidden gem offers takeout, reservations, delivery, and even outdoor seating for those who prefer dining al fresco. The buffet includes options like DIY pho bars, tricolor dessert drinks, and a mix of traditional Chinese and Hmong fare.

Customers have raved about the flavorful and fresh food options available here. From shrimp and pork dishes to Hmong pepper and Lao-style papaya salad, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The pho station, in particular, has garnered praise for its quality and variety of noodle soups available.

While some reviewers noted the buffet's smaller selection compared to larger chains, the quality of the food at Panda Garden Buffet more than makes up for it. The friendly staff work hard to keep tables clean and clear, despite the busy crowds. Overall, the value for the price and the unique mix of Chinese and Hmong cuisine make this buffet a must-try for food lovers in the area.