
Buffet City
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About Buffet City
Buffet City is an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant in Plymouth, at 1 St Andrews Cross Roundabout, serving Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes from a single buffet. Crab, prawns and lamb are among the options, and the spread also includes rice and noodle dishes, so all three cuisines are available in one sitting. The buffet runs at both lunch and dinner. Guests pay at the bar before they eat, and drinks are ordered and paid for at the same time. Staff will show new arrivals the buffet before they pay.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention all-you-can-eat buffet variety, fresh topped-up dishes, rice and noodle dishes and sweetcorn and chicken soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention all-you-can-eat buffet variety, fresh topped-up dishes, rice and noodle dishes and sweetcorn and chicken soup.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the variety and freshness of the buffet, naming lamb, prawns, crab and beef, along with sweetcorn and chicken soup and the rice and noodle dishes. Several note that the containers are constantly topped up and that the hot food arrives hot. Close behind is the price, which many call reasonable, and the friendly, welcoming staff, with tables cleared quickly. One reviewer says staff made a soft head rest for a baby daughter and told them she could eat for free. Another mentions a free glass from the manager. The complaints are mixed. One diner found the food short on flavour, with lots of beige fried food and vegetables spotted too late. Another says staff are not that friendly and that this has not improved over the years. Others find the sweet and sour sauce too thin, the desserts minimal, and the music annoying. A few suggest making a booking beforehand because it can get busy. Every member of staff saying goodbye as one diner left is a detail that sticks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the variety and freshness of the buffet, naming lamb, prawns, crab and beef, along with sweetcorn and chicken soup and the rice and noodle dishes. Several note that the containers are constantly topped up and that the hot food arrives hot. Close behind is the price, which many call reasonable, and the friendly, welcoming staff, with tables cleared quickly. One reviewer says staff made a soft head rest for a baby daughter and told them she could eat for free. Another mentions a free glass from the manager. The complaints are mixed. One diner found the food short on flavour, with lots of beige fried food and vegetables spotted too late. Another says staff are not that friendly and that this has not improved over the years. Others find the sweet and sour sauce too thin, the desserts minimal, and the music annoying. A few suggest making a booking beforehand because it can get busy. Every member of staff saying goodbye as one diner left is a detail that sticks.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Enjoyed a tasty meal at Buffet City in Plymouth. There was a great variety of fresh dishes, making it ideal for groups. Friendly staff, good service, and reasonable prices. I’d happily visit again and recommend it.”
- Google user
“My family and I visited Buffet City a couple of days ago for Father's Day. The food was as good as I remember and all of the staff extremely friendly and helpful. I thoroughly recommend this establishment for decent food at a reasonable price. Thanks to the manager for my free glass too!”
- Google user
“Food was great, and full of flavour. We went back for more, many times. Atmosphere could be improved but there was music and fans ahead. Deserts were minimal but still nice. Service was good and very friendly. We will definitely come back again.”
- Google user
“Great price and location. Food was great and easy as much as you want. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Place is kept clean too.”
- Google user
“Had a lovely time when visiting with my baby daughter. They went out of their way to make sure she was comfortable due to her having difficulty sitting up so they made her a soft rest for her head. They also told us she can eat for free. All the staff were amazing. The food was also so such better than anticipated. All containers were full and constantly topped up and the atmosphere was relaxed and appropriately chihese with light cultural music which we love. Looking forward to visiting again.”
Highlights
“Comfortable Chinese restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat buffets for lunch & dinner.”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
Show more amenities
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
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- 0.1 miVegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
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- Zizzi - Plymouth4.63,1840.1 miWheelchair accessible
complimentary hot chocolate, complimentary pasta crisps, calamari
- 0.2 mi
king prawn tacos, posh dirty fries, passion fruit nojitos
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet CityVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 3.81,348 | — | all-you-can-eat buffet variety, fresh topped-up dishes, rice and noodle dishes |
| Olive & Twist - Plymouth City CentreVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.4373 | 0.1 mi | bottomless brunch, cocktails, smash burger |
| Zizzi - PlymouthWheelchair accessible | 4.63,184 | 0.1 mi | complimentary hot chocolate, complimentary pasta crisps, calamari |
| Bonne Santé restaurant & cocktail bar | 4.5869 | 0.2 mi | king prawn tacos, posh dirty fries, passion fruit nojitos |
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