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Panda Garden Buffet

Restaurant Chinese restaurant Buffet restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Willmar


Address

1305 1st St S, Willmar, MN 56201

Website

www.pandagardenbuffetmn.com

Contact

(320) 235-1288

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (15) buffet (10) chicken (10) great (10) time (6)
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  • 4/5 Becky K. 6 months ago on Google
    Great selection of food. They have a hibachi grill. Lots of deserts to choose from.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather C. 1 year ago on Google
    I love going here, it is such a treat and the sushi is amazing. Edible art!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 thor5734 1 year ago on Google
    UPDATE!!!! They have reopened after Covid and the fire! All new inside and the food is fantastic! Back to all you can eat. 8 buffet stations. Plus the Sushi station and the stir fry station. They are back to being the hands down absolute best Chinese buffet in Minnesota!! Welcome back Panda Garden we missed you!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael G. 9 months ago on Google
    Good food for good prices, decent place for dine in or carry our, though when calling in an order for lunch I had to wait about 10 minutes despite showing up when they said it would be ready.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ms J. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been a regular at this location since I moved to town with my older brothers recently. I ordered Kung Pao chicken to take out. When it came time to eat I got some meat that looked like chicken but definitely was NOT chicken, not pork either (the meat was gray) - it was very disturbing. Also the order came with mushrooms that I cannot eat and white rice which never happened before as I got used to another type of rice with pork in the dish with the chicken and vegetables, not white rice on the side like this was. Twelve bucks wasted, I could not eat it and my brothers don’t eat Chinese food so it got thrown in the trash. Very disappointed. 😡
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chase V. 8 months ago on Google
    I’ve been here twice and this time around it was better than last time. I think post pandemic buffet’s are getting better. The food here is a 4/5 for the money and overall pretty fresh. My favorite was the broccoli beef. I was bit annoyed that I had been there only 10 minutes and when I went up for my second round, my entire table had been cleaned. Like they thought I was done or left. But no matter at least they cleaned and I continued my buffet experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bunneo Q. 6 months ago on Google
    Not only a unique experience trying new things but everything they have is delicious! Would definitely recommend it if you're in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christine P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great to have the whole buffet up and running again! Food was good! Everything was hot and trays were full. Price did go up though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 GRUMPY O. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is as good as it has ever been. However I refuse to give a good review to any resturant that allows staff to start cleaning while people are still in the restaurant eating. It is not at all enjoyable to have clouds of dust flying around, the smell is unbearable and for the price I paid for my food I would expect to be able to eat it in peace. To the owner: you can't have it both ways. Either allow people to finish their meals or close down early to let you staff start cleaning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lobueno l. 6 months ago on Google
    Super clean, good taste, price is a little bit expensive but good food

  • 5/5 Jessenia B. 7 months ago on Google
    I have been coming to this location since they opened their establishment Circa 1994. Their food is top notch. I wouldn't go to another Chinese buffet in town. Their service is absolutely wonderful and the employees are a delight to be around. The atmosphere is always that of a bustling restaurant filled with fresh food and happy gas guests.

  • 3/5 Stacy W. 4 months ago on Google
    Most of the food is not marked as per what it is. This is so dangerous with people with food allergies. I got what I thought was coconut chicken and did not realize it was coconut shrimp until I bit into it. Luckily, I recognized it right away and was able to spit out. My reaction was minimal but did cause my lips and throat to swell quickly.

  • 5/5 Trista T. 8 months ago on Google
    There is a great food selection and food is always restocked promptly. The quality of food depends on the time of day (being a buffet). Overall I would recommend Panda Garden as a good restaurant to eat at.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 8 months ago on Google
    Fresh food, good flavors, great selection! I wish I had known about the price increase, I would have came with a bigger appetite! Definitely a great stop!

  • 1/5 Ul S. 10 months ago on Google
    What a mess of a place. You can have your kids run around as if it was an amusement park. No need to take them to the bathroom, they can pee in public. The staff will treat you horrible.

  • 2/5 Kelsey H. 1 year ago on Google
    Ever since reopen food is not hot and fresh tasting. Temperature also is barely warm. I only do hibachi so that I have warm food.

  • 4/5 Gregg H. 4 months ago on Google
    The food was good, but several of their items were paired back. There wasn't much for a salad bar.

  • 5/5 TJ O. 1 year ago on Google
    All around great experience. Little spendy, but really worth it! Great buffet, and how they handled certain foods being low or empty was both intriguing and cool. Never see a place use do it like them. Also the sushi was really good, especially for a buffet.

  • 5/5 Brandon Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Not much to say on this place as it's great. Kinda getting expensive but every food plus now. Buffets are awesome and this one's easily best anywhere.

  • 4/5 Tyrel K. 1 year ago on Google
    My Bro bought me a to go box and it was delicious! I love their chicken yum and I was baked so it was extra good! The big beef roast thing they had was the only thing that wasn't good...it was weird avoid it but load up on that chicken!

  • 5/5 Xai “Xai Tong” Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Cruising through this town and decided to stopped for a quick bite. Lots of variety of choices (mostly chickens). The food is great! Not smothered with sauces, just great tasting food. A little crowded, but well manner and respectful town folks. Service could use a little bit more smiling!

  • 5/5 josh e. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gem. Everything tastes freshly made. Only buffet anywhere nearby that is worth getting excited for. The service is great every time but the food is so fresh. Had a late evening where I needed a to go order. They were kind enough to ask me if I needed more noodles and they whipped up a hatch and it was already near close. The cost is very low and the quality of food is very high. I have a hard time going to Willmar and not making an excuse to stop here Pepper chicken is quite the signature chicken dish.

  • 5/5 Brittany B. 1 year ago on Google
    Haven't been here in over a decade, surprised that it is still there! Food is still great! I'll have to visit again soon!

  • 4/5 Charles V. 1 year ago on Google
    Most of the food is very good and fresh -- the egg muffins are a particular favorite. Staff is not overly friendly or helpful.

  • 5/5 Mark D. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is great, people are helpful and friendly. And the place is clean, airy and well lighted.

  • 3/5 Jessica 1 year ago on Google
    The food was good, the prices are okay, but what's unacceptable is the waitresses not picking up the plates, nor cleaning the food sections.

  • 5/5 Keith L. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally opened it is good food. Price ok since no matter where you go it has been more money. But will go eat there again.

  • 1/5 Tcmonte14 C. 1 year ago on Google
    I called up to order the lunch special. When I got home I realized I got the dinner size plates. I called up the lady about it and she was very rude. She was very unsympathetic. The lady pretty much stated I got a whole bunch of chicken and should not complain about it. She just lost business with this customer.

  • 5/5 Eternal I. 1 year ago on Google
    I've went here for years. It's been here for years. I've never been disappointed. It brightens things up in the area. A local hotspot that a majority of people love and can't stay away from to save their lives. It's quick and the price is reasonable.


Call (320) 235-1288 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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