
YC Global Buffet
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About YC Global Buffet
YC Global Buffet is a Pan-Asian buffet restaurant in Swindon, on Linden Court. Its cook-in-front stations prepare fresh meats and seafood in front of the diner, so guests can have those dishes cooked fresh. The rest of the buffet covers hot dishes, cold appetizers, sushi and fruit. The cooking is mainly Chinese, with some Indian and Thai dishes added. Desserts include a chocolate fountain. Drinks are bought separately, and unlimited refillable soft drinks are available. Staff clear finished plates straight away. There is no parking nearby.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sushi, freshly cooked steak, chocolate fountain and Chinese dishes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sushi, freshly cooked steak, chocolate fountain and Chinese dishes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return chiefly for the sheer variety across the stations, from sushi and Chinese dishes to Thai and Indian plates, with freshly cooked steak and seafood prepared while diners wait. One regular starts with sushi, then moves on to battered mushrooms and the steak. Others point to tasty Thai food, spare ribs, and a chocolate fountain among the desserts, and one calls the cream brûlée a must try. Children's items such as sausages, pizza, and chicken nuggets get a mention, and one parent describes waiters bringing extra napkins and spoons for a noisy toddler. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and several note a clean, tidy room with quick refills. Food quality draws the main criticism. One reviewer felt most dishes did not look fresh on a quiet Saturday evening, another wanted hotter food and found the king prawns not de-veined, and a third calls the furniture a bit worn with age. Even so, the reviewer who doubted the freshness notes that a server went out of their way to bring them fresh fish.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return chiefly for the sheer variety across the stations, from sushi and Chinese dishes to Thai and Indian plates, with freshly cooked steak and seafood prepared while diners wait. One regular starts with sushi, then moves on to battered mushrooms and the steak. Others point to tasty Thai food, spare ribs, and a chocolate fountain among the desserts, and one calls the cream brûlée a must try. Children's items such as sausages, pizza, and chicken nuggets get a mention, and one parent describes waiters bringing extra napkins and spoons for a noisy toddler. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and several note a clean, tidy room with quick refills. Food quality draws the main criticism. One reviewer felt most dishes did not look fresh on a quiet Saturday evening, another wanted hotter food and found the king prawns not de-veined, and a third calls the furniture a bit worn with age. Even so, the reviewer who doubted the freshness notes that a server went out of their way to bring them fresh fish.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing family-friendly restaurant! We had a wonderful experience at YC Global Buffet! Everything was top-notch: delicious food, spotless cleanliness, and incredible service. A special thank you to the staff for their hospitality and patience! I visited with my toddler, who was constantly running around and making noise. The waiters were exceptionally attentive and caring — they proactively brought extra napkins, spoons, and always kept a warm, welcoming attitude. Finding a place so genuinely welcoming to families with young children means a lot! We will definitely be back again. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“A lot of dish options! The food is consistently good. We always dine here all the time specially for special occasions. They can accommodate all group sizes and the staff were very welcoming and attentive. Excellent service! 5⭐️”
- Google user
“A world of food that is surprisingly, consistently, very good. Mostly Chinese and Indian food but the prices are reasonable and the service spot on.”
- Google user
“Just started going there after a 9 year hiyatus. Only been 4 times in recent months. Be kind and polite to the staff and you get exceptional service (honestly, I don't know if their service is the same across the board) im always polite with them and very happy with how I am treated. I get my monies worth here (plenty of self insulation) love the variations of choices. Personal preference. Evening sitting as more choice. Start with sushi. Nice and refreshing. Then I have plates such as surf, turf n cluck. Or what you may consider a traditional Chinese plate. Have not yet gone for a so called (by me) English plate. Chips. Mini sausages, Nuggets ect. Though i am a fan of the battered musrooms along with the freshly cooked steak they do. And currently my go-to is ice cold Carlings to go with the meal. I Have not paid attention to what other drinks they have. Apart from the fact that my friends have refillable soft drinks most of the time.”
- Google user
“£21.99 per person. BH Sunday all day price. Loads of choice from soups to seafood, Chinese dishes ample, childrens items from sausages to pizza, chicken nuggets to spare ribs. Freshly cooked meats and seafood section while you wait. Salads. Sweets and desserts, including a chocolate fountain. Unlimited soft drinks at £3.90.”
Highlights
“Stylish, modern chain dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations and global banquet options.”
- Rooftop seating
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
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- Alcohol
- Casual
- Onsite services
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 5
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 1
- Rooftop seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
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- Greek Olive4.81,3340.4 miWheelchair accessible
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YC Global BuffetWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.11,873 | — | £20–30 | sushi, freshly cooked steak, chocolate fountain |
| Poppins Restaurant SwindonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6458 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | freshly cooked food, breakfast, smoothie |
| Greek OliveWheelchair accessible | 4.81,334 | 0.4 mi | — | prawn saganaki, mixed grill, huge portions |
| Dubai Restaurant & Shisha Lounge (Swindon)Good for kids | 4.8251 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | chicken joogeh, kobedeh, mixed grill for 2 |
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