Pandabear Buffet
1403 N Expy Suite D, Griffin
(770) 228-8819
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I do not like writing negative reviews however this place definitely deserves one. Definitely would not recommend. I cannot say that strongly enough. There’s a reason the rating is in the three stars and I’m surprised it’s that high. I don’t think they’re busy enough for as big as their buffet is. All their food is dried out and nasty. The service was horrible as well. also, their prices are like you’re at a steakhouse and the food like I said is horrible!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food, lots to choose from. Rice was cooked just right. Egg drop soup was fabulous. Everything was pretty fresh and tasty. All the normal Chinese buffet choices. Clean place. Will come back with the kiddos.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food in general was good except the fried fish. It was cold and hard, the worst I've had on a buffet.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and price were decent. I left extra full. Got home, straight to the restroom to eventually feeling UNfull. Husband didn't get the feeling to feel UNfull for a couple hours. Then he was OK too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Meh. Not that great. Don’t think it was really horrible. $21 for buffet. And then they ask for tips.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This used to be a great buffet, always hot, fresh and tasty. Then ownership changed hands at least twice that I know of and the quality plummeted.
I went again yesterday (9/1/2025) after a year and a half since I last tried it to see if it had improved. Unfortunately it wasn't as hot as it should be, several items had clearly been out a very long time and were dried out and hard. The fried dumplings/potstickers seemed like they had been fried, stayed out a long time, got refried and again sat out a long time, they were hard yet chewy, not good at all.
The other issue is that it's become dated and in need of an update, especially to the bathrooms. The entire place feels like it needs a deep clean.
I will say our server was very nice, prompt with refills, and when my husband accidentally knocked his drink over she was there quickly and was very kind about it.
I don't think it's too far of a goal to get it back to the way it used to be. Maybe putting out smaller amounts of food at a time when not busy so it doesn't sit so long and end up wasted, or worse, used the next day. A deep clean, a fresh coat of paint, and some additional/new decor, and big updates and cleaning in the bathrooms.
As far as how to make the food taste better, that I don't know, other than it was great before so it is possible.
I really hope they can improve, this used to be one of my favorite spots and came often pre-pandemic before that first change in owners.
I hope they can make it work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Food was good no waiting to be seated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Get their early to avoid rushes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just moved into the area and went to this place with hopes it would be good. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. Buffet food looked like it had been there from the day before. I mean, for example, dried up food in the pans, the sweet and sour chicken looked like matchsticks when you bit into them. There was nothing I wanted seconds of. It was a waste of money and time! I will not be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
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A fly swam its way out of my salad. The server acted as if she did not want to service me. I was never checked on and never received refills on my drinks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I hate to leave low stars but honestly… the food was not good. I think what we got was old. We spent $35 on lunch and barely ate one plate cause it was just not good. The server was amazing though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Go to Kroger buy a frozen Chinese dinner it will taste better
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
The buffet here is great, lots of items to choose from there is something here for everyone!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Completely serviceable Chinese Buffet.
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