
Panda Garden Buffet
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About Panda Garden Buffet
Panda Garden Buffet is a buffet restaurant at 25-26 Holmeside in Sunderland, with a spread of 80 Asian dishes. The buffet draws on Chinese, Japanese and Thai cooking, along with options from Southeast Asia. Custard buns shaped like chickens sit among the dishes, and Atlantic Shrimp is on the line-up too. Milk teas and cocktails are on the drinks list alongside fruit juices and soft drinks. A lunch buffet runs at weekends. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The venue has no parking of its own, so visitors park on a nearby street in the city centre.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention weekend lunch buffet, refillable drinks, chicken-shaped custard buns and Atlantic shrimp.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention weekend lunch buffet, refillable drinks, chicken-shaped custard buns and Atlantic shrimp.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, responsive staff are the draw reviewers raise most, with several calling the service lovely and welcoming, even in reviews that fault the food. Close behind are the wide selection and the Atlantic Shrimp, along with refillable drinks and a renovated interior that reviewers call beautiful. Food quality splits sharply, though. Several diners describe cold or barely warm dishes, dried-up trays that had not been refilled, and tough, chewy or tasteless meat, on a Sunday, shortly after opening and at 1900 hrs. One reviewer found the selection basic and was baffled by pizza alongside Yorkshire puddings, mash and peas at a Chinese buffet. That reviewer also said the refillable drinks were never refilled and used plates sat on the table. Another reports being ill the following day and suspects the meal. Even one happy diner concedes some food was a bit cold at quiet hours. Reviewers also single out the custard buns shaped like chickens.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, responsive staff are the draw reviewers raise most, with several calling the service lovely and welcoming, even in reviews that fault the food. Close behind are the wide selection and the Atlantic Shrimp, along with refillable drinks and a renovated interior that reviewers call beautiful. Food quality splits sharply, though. Several diners describe cold or barely warm dishes, dried-up trays that had not been refilled, and tough, chewy or tasteless meat, on a Sunday, shortly after opening and at 1900 hrs. One reviewer found the selection basic and was baffled by pizza alongside Yorkshire puddings, mash and peas at a Chinese buffet. That reviewer also said the refillable drinks were never refilled and used plates sat on the table. Another reports being ill the following day and suspects the meal. Even one happy diner concedes some food was a bit cold at quiet hours. Reviewers also single out the custard buns shaped like chickens.
Featured reviews
- Patty
“Great place to come for a treat, amazing and friendly staff, good food options too. I highly recommend the Atlantic Shrimp; it was some of the best. Some food was a bit cold, but that's to be expected as we came in non-busy hours. There are refillable drinks, which was great, as you can't find too many nowadays. But overall, the staff was amazing, with good food options and a lovely atmosphere. I will come again; it's a great little gem in Sunderland.”
- Douglas J Grieve (Djgrieve)
“Maybe it was because it was a Sunday but this was hands down one of the worst buffet experiences I have ever had. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant looked lovely but the food was atrocious. Basic, sparce and had been sitting for a very long time. £66 for 2 adults and a child...... Will not be back.”
- Gordon Greenman
“Went in at 1900 hrs. A big mistake. Dried up food in the trays. A poor selection available as the trays hadn't been refilled. The meat in all the available dishes was tough and tasteless. All in all it's a while since I was there and it will be an eternity before I go back.”
- Lux Wigs
“There so friendly in here, the service is lovely and the food is amazing”
- Bathroom Towel
“Currently writing this review while still sitting at the table. Unfortunately, the food is very bland and the selection is extremely basic. I’m genuinely confused as to what kind of Chinese buffet serves pizza alongside Yorkshire puddings, mash, and peas. We paid extra for refillable drinks, yet they were never refilled, and used plates were left sitting on the table for far too long. Overall, a disappointing experience. We won’t be coming back any time soon, if at all.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Indulge in the authentic flavours of Asia at our premier buffet restaurant! Our restaurant offers a wide variety of delectable Asian dishes, made fresh by our skilled chefs, together with delicious Milk Teas and Cocktails. From classic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai dishes to more exotic options from Southeast Asia, totaling 80 different kinds of dishes, our buffet has something for everyone. Our chefs use only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients to ensure that every dish is packed with flavour and nutrition. With a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, our restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. Come and experience the best Asian cuisine at Panda Garden Buffet, where the Asian Charm meets”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Garden Buffet | 3.6996 | — | weekend lunch buffet, refillable drinks, chicken-shaped custard buns |
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| Aperitif restaurant | 4.6620 | 0.3 mi | frutti di mare pizza, pasta dishes, lobster |
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