
Panda Mami York
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About Panda Mami York
Panda Mami York is a buffet restaurant on Bridge Street covering Chinese, Indian, English, and Japanese cuisines, with sushi alongside grill and teppanyaki stations. A dessert section rounds out the spread, including a chocolate fountain and a selection of cakes. Halal options are available, and pricing at the till is based on height for adults and children before diners are shown to a table, with drinks ordered separately once seated. The room welcomes families with young children through high chairs, and visitors with mobility needs will find a step-free entrance. Dogs are welcome inside, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended given the range of dishes on offer. Staff circulate to clear plates through the meal, keeping tables clear as the buffet continues to turn over.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
38 dishes · mains £4–27- Monday - Friday£15.99
- Monday - Thursday£24.99
- Friday£25.99
- Saturday£26.99
- Sunday£25.99
- Berry Gin Sling£9.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chocolate fountain, beef curry, sushi selection and dry reheated meats.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chocolate fountain, beef curry, sushi selection and dry reheated meats.
Customer Review Summary
The sheer variety of the buffet, spanning Chinese, Indian, Japanese and European dishes under one roof, is what reviewers return to most often, with several singling out standouts like the beef curry, eel sushi, wagyu beef, and apples cooked in wine, plus a dessert table and chocolate fountain that repeatedly draw praise. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, with servers noted for quickly clearing plates and one diner recalling an immediate apology and replacement drink after a mix-up. The recurring complaint is inconsistency: multiple visitors report trays left empty and unreplenished, meats described as dry or reheated, and sauces with a "chemical" taste, while one reviewer separately describes the cooking stove and grill looking unclean. Payment gripes also surface repeatedly, including added service charges on both food and drinks and vouchers or 2-for-1 promotions that customers felt were misrepresented at the door. Despite these frustrations, several reviewers note management stepping in to quickly refill a sparse section when a complaint arose during a busy Saturday service.
Customer Review Summary
The sheer variety of the buffet, spanning Chinese, Indian, Japanese and European dishes under one roof, is what reviewers return to most often, with several singling out standouts like the beef curry, eel sushi, wagyu beef, and apples cooked in wine, plus a dessert table and chocolate fountain that repeatedly draw praise. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive, with servers noted for quickly clearing plates and one diner recalling an immediate apology and replacement drink after a mix-up. The recurring complaint is inconsistency: multiple visitors report trays left empty and unreplenished, meats described as dry or reheated, and sauces with a "chemical" taste, while one reviewer separately describes the cooking stove and grill looking unclean. Payment gripes also surface repeatedly, including added service charges on both food and drinks and vouchers or 2-for-1 promotions that customers felt were misrepresented at the door. Despite these frustrations, several reviewers note management stepping in to quickly refill a sparse section when a complaint arose during a busy Saturday service.
Featured reviews
- Aj Smith
“We couldn't book online using the 2-for-1 voucher, so we turned up instead. We were told they were "fully booked" for voucher customers, but if we paid full price, we could be seated within 10 minutes. That doesn't make much sense—either there are tables available or there aren't. It felt like the voucher was only accepted when it suited them. They also advertise a free coffee if you leave a Google or TripAdvisor review. I left an honest review and showed it to staff, but because it wasn't 5 stars, they refused to honour the offer. The sign simply says to leave a review; it doesn't say it has to be a positive one. If rewards are only given for favourable reviews, that undermines the credibility of those reviews. I have no issue paying for good food or leaving positive feedback when it's deserved, but offers and promotions should be honoured fairly and honest reviews shouldn't be penalised.”
- Cm Down
“I absolutely loved this place! I have a usual buffet that I attend and after the last few times going I felt like I needed to find a new spot and I'm glad I chose this place. The food is great! The atmosphere does seem a little busy and chaotic when you first enter the dining hall but once you're sat it's pretty relaxed and chill but the service is what fully won me over. Our drinks and table were cleared before we were finished (a common occurrence in our usual which made us feel unwelcome) and as soon as it was noticed that we were in fact not finished we received an immediate sincere apology from the server and a replacement of our drinks. Which was huge considering our experience in other places. So this was the icing on the cake for me. The selection of food is outstanding, there's even lamb ribs and multiple cooking stations! I also loved the fact that they had sushi and infianktmgir to try wagyu beef. I'm definitely looking forward to returning here with more people just to share the experience with them. 10/10 all around.”
- PP YS
“Everything is taste. Bargain price . Quality ingredients and various kind of dishes. Highly recommended”
- Ric Grimberz
“Chris and Holly made our visit unforgettable! Wow... what can I say? This was our first visit to Panda Mami York, and Chris and Holly made it one we'll never forget. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel so welcome. They were friendly, easy to chat to, and genuinely seemed to enjoy making sure everyone had a great time. You can tell when staff really care, and these two certainly do. They are an absolute credit to Panda Mami. A huge thank you to Holly, who somehow always appeared at exactly the right moment to clear our plates, ready for our next trip to the buffet. I don't know how she kept up with us, but she did it with a smile every single time! Chris was just as brilliant, taking the time to chat with us and making us feel more like guests than customers. The food was fantastic, with so much choice that we kept going back to try "just one more thing". Everything we had was fresh, tasty and well presented, so a big thank you to all of the chefs as well. Safe to say, Panda Mami has become my new favourite place to eat. We left full, happy and already talking about when we'd come back. I've even told my family they need to visit, and they'll be going soon. Thank you, Chris and Holly, for making our first visit so special. We'll definitely be back, and hopefully we'll see you both again!”
- Jamie Kershaw
“Celebrating my twin sons graduation We absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the experience- thank you Two ‘slight niggles’ only The croutons seemed stale and the korma tasted ‘tangy’ Everything else was absolutely perfect though x”
Hours
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Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed outside
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Always offers all that you can eat
- Offerings· 12
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves late-night food
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 8
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 5
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Popular with university students
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Panda Mami York
- 0.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
meat platter, qabuli lamb shank, shish chicken
- Ate O'Clock4.53,1180.1 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
chicken caesar salad, virgin pina colada, beef main course
- The Ivy St Helen's Square York4.53,4220.2 miWheelchair accessible
champagne afternoon tea, steak, service charge
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Mami YorkGood for kids · Reservations | 4.13,763 | — | £20–30 | chocolate fountain, beef curry, sushi selection |
| Kabul and Istanbul RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.6197 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | meat platter, qabuli lamb shank, shish chicken |
| Ate O'ClockOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.53,118 | 0.1 mi | £20–40 | chicken caesar salad, virgin pina colada, beef main course |
| The Ivy St Helen's Square YorkWheelchair accessible | 4.53,422 | 0.2 mi | — | champagne afternoon tea, steak, service charge |
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