My kids and I really enjoyed the buffet. Even my youngest, who is typically super picky, had seconds. There was plenty of variety, and they cooked small amounts at a time so everything was fresh. I really look forward to going back.
Jason Stevens
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June 09, 2019
This place is literally the worst restaurant I've ever been to. Buffet was limited and the taste and texture was terrible. The way they treat customers is appalling. A customer complained that the food was bad and staff yell at the customer rather than offering a discount or some way to make the situation better. The restaurant charges you extra if you leave inedible food on your plate. I'm sure it will be shut down soon since they are going to get limited return customers with poor food and poor service.
I've never written a review before, but I created an account just to do one because the restaurant is so bad.
Katelynn Neddo
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October 11, 2020
I had ordered take out for the family from here about a week ago. Ordered: chicken fried rice, ginger beef, beef and broccoli, sweet/sour chicken balls and chicken chowmein all of which came accurately and in generous portions. However, there was no flavor at all, it was all very bland. Ginger beef was a let down, being on the soggy side, mainly breading, with little flavor. Chicken balls were 80/20 in breading to meat ratio, sweet/sour sauce was bomb.. had to out it on everything for flavor. Over all, it wasn't satisfying and we will be trying another place in town for next time.
Kath Walden
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June 10, 2017
We stumbled across this sweet little gem on our way home from Calgary to Edmonton. Situated in picturesque Ponoka, in the downtown area that admittedly needs some sprucing up, we found the staff to be welcoming, helpful and engaging as soon as we walked in the door.
Obviously, this place is a favourite in Ponoka, as most tables in our section were full. The atmosphere is family friendly, with large tables and booths, good for family celebrations. The place was spotless, but the decor wasn't much to write home about in our section. We were seated in the buffet area. I liked the atmosphere on the other side of the restaurant better. A bit quieter and away from the hustle of the buffet, etc.
Don't expect a fancy restaurant experience, this is definitely a mom and pop place, run well!
They have a daily buffet, full of what most North Americans call Chinese food, deep-fried, battered chicken, ribs, beef, stir fries in sauces, etc. The families with kids frequented the buffet, and everyone looked happy with their choices.
Pop is served in cans, but it is not overly priced.
We ordered from the menu. It amused us that the menus were delivery menus.
We had 'dry' garlic ribs, they came coated in a very light batter, almost tempura like. Seasoned perfectly, even I, who usually doesn't 'do' gluten, enjoyed them.
Beef and Broccoli. - The chef perfectly grilled thin slices of beef, then gently tossed the beef with broccoli that was not overly cooked. No cloying sauces, just garlic, salt and a few other subtle spices. It was superb.
Chicken with Mixed Veggies. Again, the meat was perfectly prepared, the veggies were crisp and bright.
If you can shake off any snooty expectation of a 'high-class' dining experience and enjoy the cafe for what it is, a well run, family friendly, family owned business, catering to small town folk, you will enjoy its charm.
Our server was very helpful!
The main part of the restaurant is wheelchair friendly although I am not sure the washrooms are. I am disabled with balance issues, I do walk and managed just fine.
Kim Gentes
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October 02, 2018
A nice local Chinese buffet. Reasonable prices. Kind and helpful staff. Best of all the food is brought out as it is used in the buffet, not stored in huge amounts that sit there all day.
Good taste and reasonable prices.
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My kids and I really enjoyed the buffet. Even my youngest, who is typically super picky, had seconds. There was plenty of variety, and they cooked small amounts at a time so everything was fresh. I really look forward to going back.
This place is literally the worst restaurant I've ever been to. Buffet was limited and the taste and texture was terrible. The way they treat customers is appalling. A customer complained that the food was bad and staff yell at the customer rather than offering a discount or some way to make the situation better. The restaurant charges you extra if you leave inedible food on your plate. I'm sure it will be shut down soon since they are going to get limited return customers with poor food and poor service. I've never written a review before, but I created an account just to do one because the restaurant is so bad.
I had ordered take out for the family from here about a week ago. Ordered: chicken fried rice, ginger beef, beef and broccoli, sweet/sour chicken balls and chicken chowmein all of which came accurately and in generous portions. However, there was no flavor at all, it was all very bland. Ginger beef was a let down, being on the soggy side, mainly breading, with little flavor. Chicken balls were 80/20 in breading to meat ratio, sweet/sour sauce was bomb.. had to out it on everything for flavor. Over all, it wasn't satisfying and we will be trying another place in town for next time.
We stumbled across this sweet little gem on our way home from Calgary to Edmonton. Situated in picturesque Ponoka, in the downtown area that admittedly needs some sprucing up, we found the staff to be welcoming, helpful and engaging as soon as we walked in the door. Obviously, this place is a favourite in Ponoka, as most tables in our section were full. The atmosphere is family friendly, with large tables and booths, good for family celebrations. The place was spotless, but the decor wasn't much to write home about in our section. We were seated in the buffet area. I liked the atmosphere on the other side of the restaurant better. A bit quieter and away from the hustle of the buffet, etc. Don't expect a fancy restaurant experience, this is definitely a mom and pop place, run well! They have a daily buffet, full of what most North Americans call Chinese food, deep-fried, battered chicken, ribs, beef, stir fries in sauces, etc. The families with kids frequented the buffet, and everyone looked happy with their choices. Pop is served in cans, but it is not overly priced. We ordered from the menu. It amused us that the menus were delivery menus. We had 'dry' garlic ribs, they came coated in a very light batter, almost tempura like. Seasoned perfectly, even I, who usually doesn't 'do' gluten, enjoyed them. Beef and Broccoli. - The chef perfectly grilled thin slices of beef, then gently tossed the beef with broccoli that was not overly cooked. No cloying sauces, just garlic, salt and a few other subtle spices. It was superb. Chicken with Mixed Veggies. Again, the meat was perfectly prepared, the veggies were crisp and bright. If you can shake off any snooty expectation of a 'high-class' dining experience and enjoy the cafe for what it is, a well run, family friendly, family owned business, catering to small town folk, you will enjoy its charm. Our server was very helpful! The main part of the restaurant is wheelchair friendly although I am not sure the washrooms are. I am disabled with balance issues, I do walk and managed just fine.
A nice local Chinese buffet. Reasonable prices. Kind and helpful staff. Best of all the food is brought out as it is used in the buffet, not stored in huge amounts that sit there all day. Good taste and reasonable prices.