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Papa Panda

RestaurantsIpswich, ENG

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(1,358 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1473 222390
70 Carr St, Ipswich IP4 1EW, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Papa Panda

Papa Panda is a buffet restaurant and bar at 70 Carr St in Ipswich, straight across from the theatre. Guests help themselves at the buffet and refill their own plates, while staff clear used plates away between trips. Drinks are ordered at the table. The spread includes sushi and pancakes made fresh with a choice of fillings. Dessert centres on a chocolate fountain, alongside fresh cakes, fruit and puddings. The dining room leaves plenty of space between the tables, and tables can be booked for groups, including family meals of 5 and 12.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.3/5
1,358 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention chinese buffet, fresh pancakes with fillings, chocolate fountain and dessert selection.

5★
822
4★
317
3★
115
2★
40
1★
64

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff at this Chinese buffet, with several also praising the food as hot, fresh and replenished as needed. Diners describe a good selection that tastes as good as a takeaway, and one likes that it sticks to Chinese dishes rather than a world buffet, so freshness holds up. Desserts come up repeatedly, including a chocolate fountain, fresh cakes, fruit and pancakes with a variety of fillings. Reviewers also mention plates being cleared quickly, space between tables, and notices about food waste, plus staff helping with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free needs. The main caveat is the self-serve format: one couple felt like a tag team, taking turns to refill plates, and another reviewer found plate clearing sometimes slow. One family booked for twelve recalls staff discreetly bringing a birthday cake to the table while their son was getting another plate.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Had a lovely buffett lunch here today. Lots of delicious food choices, including a chocolate fountain and lots of lovey puddings. Oh and really friendly staff 👍🤩”
  • Google user
    “We booked a family meal for 12 and cannot fault the service or the food. The staff were friendly and attentive, without being intrusive and the food was all hot and replenished as needed. Upon overhearing it was my son's birthday they wanted to bring him a cake, but he hates any fuss, and when we explained this they discreetly brought it to the table whilst he was getting another plate. We would definitely recommend and would visit again.”
  • Google user
    “Staff are all incredibly friendly which is always a great sign. We had a table booked for 5 which I believe was their first evening seating on the day we went. This meant all the food was mostly fresh and warm which is always great at a buffet. Cant complain about the price either as seems very reasonable for a buffet nowadays.”
  • Google user
    “Nice buffet style dinner. Friendly staff, plates are cleared away before you come back with another. Food selection is good and tastes as good as any takeaway, and is often cheaper than a takeaway... Would definitely eat here again 👍”
  • Google user
    “Really nice buffet selection, plenty of fresh food. Really tasty! Love the range of dessert too, fresh cakes, fruit and pancakes. Would recommend.”

Highlights

“Casual restaurant & bar with Pan-Asian dishes like sweet 'n' sour pork & sushi served in a buffet.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great dessert
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • All you can eat
Offerings· 10
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options· 5
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Highlights· 2
  • Great beer selection
  • Great dessert
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Crowd· 3
  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 3
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Location

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