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JRC Global Buffet

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One of the Most Revieweds in Watford


Address

23-33 The Parade, Watford WD17 1LQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.jrc-globalbuffet.com

Contact

+44 1923 223666

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (5.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 Kimi 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I visited today at 6:30pm after making a reservation and it was very busy. When we arrived we had to wait for a while to be seated at a table, which we could understand since it was clearly busy at this time, but when we were shown to our table we walked right past a whole area of unoccupied tables and was sat in a crowded corner. The table we were given was very wobbly and not fit for purpose. We had never been before and nothing was explained to us as we were seated. As we were sitting we noticed that the fire escape was blocked by some chairs that were not in use. Even though they are easily moved they still presented a big fire hazard, especially in such a crowded room. There was lots of options of food and the quality was okay, but nothing to be amazed about. The sushi itself was warm, which is worrying when it was raw fish. Tongs in desert area were covered in different types of pudding and put me off from enjoying the whole desert experience. The scoops in the ice-cream area were left in a bowl of water with different types of ice-cream floating in it. To top it all off, there was children running everywhere, running up and down the buffet areas. I even heard a small group playing hide and seek. I understand that 'kids will be kids', however they almost knocked my plate out of my hands a couple of times and staff was just watching on doing nothing. Overall I got the impression that staff were over worked and had given up caring about the service they were providing. Maybe they were having an off day, but that was the first and last time that we were visiting.
    40 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Peter KCN L. 2 years ago on Google
    Expected a lot considering the reviews and the stars however it fell short of expectations. No chocolate fountain, cleaner staff rude and tried to deny me entry to toilet to wash my hands and face, denied me toilet paper to clean my hands. Some of the foods were repetitive for example the dessert section appears large with two different sections however they display the exact same cakes on both sides. Ice cream wasn’t kept cold and tasted like mousse, some things were clearly re fried. Place wasn’t clean enough and various cakes and ice cream left on the tongs and bowl. However I liked the way the foods are labelled showing which country it comes from and the Chinese section particularly the duck wrap section was the highlight and nearly always gone. The steamed dishes were also ok, and the char Sui dumplings soft as cake. The sauces at the section was also very nice. Teppanyaki was interesting, cook was clean and professional but the steak cooked tough. Overall a good vibe and nice for family out. There isn’t a lot of food choices and mostly space used for tables and walking around.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nektaria A. 1 year ago on Google
    Wide selection of food, something for all tastes and its all you can eat. You can also chose fresh prawns, steak, Scallops, and fish. £3.50 for refillable soft drinks is a good deal. The only downside it can get a little messy and cutlery etc is hard to come by.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 fokruz z. 9 months ago on Google
    Expected a lot considering the reviews and the stars however it fell short, upon entrance staff looked moody no welcome greetings etc, told us to wait even though we had a reservation, soon as out table was ready, one of the staff said to us 'you lot can go through' I was not amused. On to the food part, some of the food was repetitive for example dessert section appears large with two different sections however they display the exact same cakes on both side. Ice cream wasn't kept cold tasted like mousse. However I liked they way the food labelled showing which country it comes from, Chinese section was the best, other sections was average or below. Overall a good vibe, good atmosphere.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dolapo T. 2 years ago on Google
    They had more food options at Watford than that of Ilford. Everything was tasty as usual. This one was also bigger and had a lot of guests. No parking space for this one, you’ll have to park off the high street and walk to the venue. I was engrossed in the food and forgot to take pictures
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Terry A. 1 year ago on Google
    Got there early just after it opened for the day Food was very greasy and most seemed to be reheated from the night before. The selection of food is good and the desert section was great, for kids. Only one chef on the steak and fish section meant the queue quickly got very large with long wait for food. On the while cheap food for a cheap price. Free refills on soft drinks is decent though again if you have kids. I won't go again but hey that's just me.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Paul D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nothing like I expected, very disappointing tbh. One pic says it all ,the prawn crackers were empty for the full 1.5 hrs we were there. Lots of staff clearing the tables but very few filling the dishes up. I told 3 members of staff that someone had been sick all the way to the gents toilet, still hasn't been cleaned as we left ,so I left my disabled mum to run to the nearest pub. Stick to your local takeaway wasn't the mother's day meal we wanted. Complete waste of £50
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Glen B. 1 year ago on Google
    Global buffet first and last visit... 5 of us arrived waited 10 minutes even though restaurant was near empty.. Noticed incredibly large amount of cctv bit off putting Food seemed to look nice on first look until Sat down to eat..first plate of rice chicken noodles etc was ok had pizza was black on bottom disgusted no quality control Everything is so salty not just a little bit either..noticed alot of food on other tables being wasted as its all similar caked in sauce with more e621 and salt so you can't eat that much. Cakes are also all the same fake cream stuff..only nice thing was the melon and pineapple..6 quid for a pint really ?? Dissatisfaction guaranteed don't bother..compared to zazabizarre in Bristol they got alot of work to do on the menu to be a Global buffet
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John O. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a really great dining experience. The staff were very quick and accomodating. Plenty varieties of foods like Brazilian Cuisine, Italian Cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, Thai Cuisineanf many more. Their drinks are paid separately though. It is also good for birthday dinner or any other celebrations.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Siddhartha K. 1 year ago on Google
    Location at town centre is perfect as it is a leisurely ten minutes walk from the junction railway. Went in for a birthday dinner with partner and was pleasantly surprised. We didn't have high expectations because of the bad google reviews but wanted to give it a go ourselves. The decor and the ambiance are superb. The staff are friendly and helpful. Taking about the food, the quality was average. There were exotic items like duck neck which we'd never seen before. Crab claws were the highlight in the starter section. Chicken and vegetable gyoza were overcooked. Out of all the cuisines this place has to offer, the Japanese and the pan Asian are the best. The is a on site hibachi chef who will cook up things like steak, prawns or scallops. We ordered scallops which was perfectly cooked and delicious. Fish cakes and fish fingers were the only let down in an otherwise above average food lineup. They were chalky and felt stale. The food was topped up frequently, however past the 9 o'clock mark things started to slow down which is understandable as the last entry is at 8:30 pm. There are plenty of options for vegetarians in almost all the cuisines. The dessert section had a good mix of cakes, jellies and ice cream. The place is good enough to try out with friends and family. It doesn't blow our minds or anything. Taking price into consideration and their free birthday meal offer, this place becomes a must go, at least on someone's birthday. All in all it was a nice experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yvonne E. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first visit to this branch in Watford. I was quite impressed with the layout. All the different cuisines were clearly labelled. I attended a reunion with my university friends. We had not booked but still got a table for 6, and we stayed longer than the allocated time you are usually given. All the starters were in one area. The service was very good as our table was cleared regularly from used plates. I thoroughly enjoyed the food here and would definitely come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erron F. 11 months ago on Google
    It felt quite posh inside and it’s clean. Fresh seafood, tasty dishes from all over the world. The Teppanyaki was really good, we had fresh grilled scallops and fish. The Thai and Chinese food were yummy as well. Desserts were amazing by buffet standards, all sorts of cakes and even chocolate fountain. We paid £26 per person all inclusive (except for hot drinks). We had a great time. I read some bad feedback on Google review, perhaps it’s best to come here on the weekend where there are more options on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mae M. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing selection of cuisines, ranging from Indian, Chinese, Italian, Japanese and more! Its great for a gathering or celebrations, and they even give you a free meal on your birthday! Make sure you’re hungry when you go so you can try every dish! I can’t give it 5 stars as I feel the staff were not very accommodating when interacted with, but since it was a lovely buffet we were happy to be left to our own devices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vandana K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good choice of various cusines on offer and a great spread of desserts as well. Good value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pei-Lam P. 11 months ago on Google
    There's too many choices and not enough belly space, so I couldn't try everything. There was a large range of the starter fried section, but was only able to find 1 type of soup...Tom yum soup. I expected sweetcorn soup but may have missed it or was not available. The sushi section seemed limited and no sashimi at the time. Having done too much of the starters I had to select my favourite mains. The roast pork and roast duck was really nice along with the Vietnamese cold noodles. I still saved space for fruit and desserts at the end

  • 5/5 terry h. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely mental. This place was an experience and a half. Never been to some where like this to eat, walked in paid at reception £30 each person and was walked to my table which felt like a 1 mile walk this place was massive. Walked passed all the food from all over the world. Sat down and got striaght back up to go grab all the food I could. Food was fresh tasty and hot. Had 3 plates and was stuffed. Atmosphere was great. Definatley will go again.

  • 3/5 Yasmin P. 10 months ago on Google
    The presentation was nice, and a bit warm, as well as a bit crowded. Good variety of food, but the taste is a bit hit and miss.

  • 5/5 Apsara W. 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic place for dine in as a family or group of friends. Brilliant service with whole different food cultures and dessert options. Advisable to book prior to visit and be on time for the event as you'll be given 90 minutes from arrival. Below 12 years goes half the price. Ample parking around the Atria Watford, Sainsbury's and other public car parks.

  • 5/5 Moise B. 8 months ago on Google
    The restaurant is large and spacious, there is a buffet with a large variety of food styles. The price in my opinion is a bit expensive considering the fact that one does not eat that much. The Indian cuisine was poor and it seems that they don't bother to invest in it and it's a shame. Overall a good restaurant with delicious food.

  • 4/5 D K. 6 months ago on Google
    Immense variety - from Japanese (inc. sushi) and Indian, to Spanish, greek even toast with cream cheese and smoked salmon. Lots of desserts too and a decent price. It is unfortunate that most dishes were way too salty. E.g. the paella looked so good, but was barely edible. Most of the meats were also low quality - fatty/sinewy, but as long as you just tried a little of each you could find some of the better ones. The meat at the teppanyaki station for example was ok. It is 2-3 stars average for the food quality, but I could find quite a few things I liked and it's not too expensive, so I'll leave 4 stars as value.

  • 3/5 James H. 9 months ago on Google
    A very nice clean tidy place to take the family really nicely decorated and the staff are kind If you want a nice hot meal then this is not the place for you I appreciate it is all you can eat and the food is made on mass but basically everything is just mildly warm unless you have managed to time it right as it has just been cooked A wide range of different foods to get but some are more focused on then others and some are just left to get cold and not managed The bar is nice wide range of drinks and fantastic bottomless drinks for the kids from apple juice to cokes 1 let down was I payed a full child price for my 3 year old they don't eat the amount you pay for seems on that case you get a little ripped off Would recommend children 6 and above you should be charged for Would recommend for a nice family meal out with elder children

  • 5/5 Niros �. 3 months ago on Google New
    Tasty, delicious, vary food from different country.

  • 3/5 Ethan W. 8 months ago on Google
    We as a group of 4 came here for dinner during a weekday at 6.30pm. The restaurant is surprisingly large, wasn’t expecting it to be from the outside. We had no issues getting a table. You do have to pay for bottomless soft drinks or alcoholic drinks separately. The service and atmosphere is great can’t see any issues there. The issue I had was with the food. Although the selection is great: Chinese, western, Japanese, Indian and Mexican as well as desserts. A lot of the food was lukewarm and some are very greasy. Desserts perhaps is the worst. I had a chocolate cake and an ice cream, the cake tasted stale and was probably there for 3 days and all the ice cream almost melted. Overall good to try but probably won’t come back unless they improve the food


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery

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