I have been here a couple of times and each time, I swear it off. The food is pretty bland and lacks any real flavors. The service isn’t the best and sometimes downright rude. The place also attracts a pretty awful crowd. I guess that comes with any buffet. The only good thing about this place is that it is cheap.
C K.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Scranton, PA
Oh heavens where to start. First off the hibachi chef refuse to answer my questions I was never asked if I needed a refill every time someone past and saw an empty glass being a diabetic I desperately needed a cola to bring up my sugar levels. I started shaking and my wife had to go get me jello. And lastly we were sorting out our money for the bill and the woman working the grab the $ 20 bill right from out of my hand and said«is this mine??» No not a $ 20 tip on a $ 20 bill. And then her and her other workers started speaking in their native tongue unaware that our adopted daughter was Asian. We heard them say«hey I just tried to fool the table into giving me a $ 20 tip but they must not be as stupid as they look». We were very saddened by this act of racism they showed towards us. We will never go back.
Libbie G.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Kingsley, PA
Been commin hear for years the staff has there quarks like hovering over u to clean ur plate away b4 ur done n hibatchi always run outta beef have had to ask for more a few times but over all love this place my hubby can pig out on sushi they even take requests and sea food all he wants beain I’m allergic thfy know i am n hibatchi guy dill wash everything when he see me bc of it awsome place
Mark P.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Canandaigua, NY
My god I didn’t know places this horrific existed! I’m almost at a loss for words. I know someone with my standards is bound to be disappointed by a establishment with this business model, but I had no concept of how awful it could be. The food ranges from mediocre to down right repulsive. Even for American Chinese food — much of the meat oozed with grease. The steam table also wasn’t kept at appropriate temperature so anything you eat form it could be causing you to vomit your guts out for the next 24 hours — keeping my fingers crossed. I witnessed twice while I was in the restaurant screaming arguments break out between customers and staff. The staff has no concept of good customer service. The staff is caustic, rude, bombastic and belligerent. On top of these qualities no one in the place speaks bloody fluid English. Is it too much to ask for someone who wants to do business in the hospitality industry to learn bloody English or at least hire a manager who speaks it! I don’t know how this place survives. It’s really depressing that the local gentry tolerate such a place. I should have known better then to walk into this«place». As I first walked in I knew in the back of my mind it was a mistake. Next time I’ll listen to my gut.
Steel K.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Newark, NJ
Where to start. The staff, like the hostess the fish in the little pond are more friendlier then her. Now to the food. It’s poor quality. The raw food on the hibachi all dried up. The sushi is tasteless. Save your money bypass this place. And to top it off the bathrooms are foul !!!
Chris R.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Reading, PA
Went looking for a good sit down Chinese dinner, and decided to go here. What an awful decision. They have a buffet, which I am never a big fan of. So we ordered off the menu. I had a Seafood Delight… which was horrible! The seafood was under cooked, the sauce was starchy and bland. Absolutely horrible!!! The service was even below average. I won’t go back again.
Kavi m.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Waltham, MA
We went there for lunch on Sunday. It was not crowded when started our lunch. Hibachi was really good, specially chicken on the stick. Sushi was average(they have enough scope to improve) Dumplings were tasty. With all the fried food, you can stuff yourself. We liked BBQ ribs too. Nothing special in dessert section. Ice cream, cookies, cakes and fruits. We enjoyed litchi jello. Value for money: definitely. Last but not least Super rude staff.
Heavenly L.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Brooklyn, NY
Huge disappointment, now dnt get me wrong food was tasty but the place is a filth, shushi looks dirty and old. I got my first plate trying to be a good sport since i came a long drive, asked for water cup was dirty still had someones lip mark on it! Ok she gives me a new one I go to bathroom there was a fresh dump on the floor I get back and when my husband goes for his second plate he sticks fork in and a long thick black hair comes out when I told the manager of it she had the girl charhe me bill right away without me saying if I was done mind u I had only sat for 15minutes if thos is a buffet why are u slapping the bill on my table right away? Because I pointed out somin disgusting? I go to complain to her about the rideness of pushing somone out especially after I find a hair, and she has the nerve to tell me oh I’ll take of two dollars of ur 30 $ bill! … u have got to be kidding me. First and sure shit my last time.
C W.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Moosic, PA
It should be the best place for big eaters! So much various food. Surprisingly wings are really good. Their sushi is not real sushi just so you know. Don’t judge sushi from this place, to whom try sushi for the first time. Recommend: Clams Singapore mei fun Hibachi Wings Soup
Bill V.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Wayne County, PA
Same as last time I was here. The sushi is ok, but it’s probably been 45 minutes now since they put any out, and most of the trays are empty. Overall, there’s a lot of variety, but quality is mediocre at best. Some of the dim sum definitely had an off taste. Oh … and they seem to be having some plumbing problems … puddles being mopped up in a number of places. The ladies room has been closed for over an hour, with some guys in there doing something, a long extension cord running in there. There seems to be a lot of water in that area, being tracked around by foot traffic.
Kevin K.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Scranton, PA
Like most buffets, great in the beginning. But when they became established, quality plummeted. Constant staff turnover, and they are now in the habit of holding back on higher priced items– leaving the trays empty during dinner. Not what they once were,
Brad T.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Chicago, IL
Considering how cheap this place is and the abundance of food they offer and their two action stations, this place is legit as far as AYCE Asian buffets go. We always try to go right around their opening time so all their food is hot and fresh. They do change up some of the items on the line to keep it a bit different but they do keep all the staples out as well. Personally I am a big fan of the sesame balls, dim sum, hot and spicy beef and the sushi chef who will make you whatever else roll wise you want if none of the buffet suits your fancy. Plus they have a Mongolian Grill as well! Oh and for desert, it’s not one of the soft serve machines but real ice cream that you have to scoop yourself! How awesome is that?
Jean J.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Tobyhanna, PA
dirty places… the staff is rude! all they want is your dollar and get out… the staff was cleaning the toilette seat with the toilet water! yikes… another staff used the ladys room and walked right out without washing her hand! yikes… all they want it your $$$$$ dont care about americans catching germs while they stir your food with dirty hands
Ron S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Scranton, PA
I really enjoy Royal Buffet. The food on the buffets is really tasty and almost always fresh when you are there at «meal time» They have a very wide selection of Chinese dishes and a handful of American items(for kids, I assume), a little salad bar, desserts, and ice cream. Habachi is really good and so is the sushi. The place is almost always packed, so turnover on the buffets is pretty good.
Kevin Z.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Bensonhurst, NY
For 11 bucks for dinner is a great price for the quality of the food. Although the food is not the best, you cannot beat it’s price! Definitely worth a try!
Erica D.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Dalton, PA
We popped in here out of A.) curiosity(there are always a MILLION cars in the parking lot) and B.) because we love Chinese and Japanese food. And, the price cannot be beat: about $ 11.00 each(before drinks). But, that might be the best I can say about Royal. Now, the quality is a bit«all over the place.» The hibachi and sushi are made fresh(but you do have to tip the chefs).(There is some pre-made sushi, but they had no labels … and, as a vegetarian, that was a risk I was not willing to take). The heated bins of food were a little bland, a little greasy, and a bit uninspired. However, there is a very quick turn-over as a result of the popularity of the establishment(so, no need to worry about congealed or cold food). I could imagine what the interior looked like when it opened: modern and sleek. But now, the booths are torn(like literally holes and slashes) and old. And, I must admit that I am not a fan of the water fountain with fish … inside the restaurant. Awkward. As a result of the low price, the place was CHAOS! Children running around, huge groups of people slapping food on their plate. So, bring your earplugs and a high-threshold for less-than-proper dining etiquette. Obviously, whatever Royal is doing works for them. While once was enough for us, plenty of others will undoubtedly return.
Hayley R.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Cortland, NY
I have to say all in all it was probably one of the best Chinese buffets I’ve been to. Though it wasn’t the largest selection it was plenty and all the food was really good. Pros: Every dish, I tried was very good. Even dishes I normally don’t like were delicious I was very impressed by the quality of the food especially for a buffet. Cons: They did not have coconut shrimp only coconut chicken(still good but not as good). They had no peanut chicken which is my favorite buffet fare so I was a little disappointed by that. All in all, if they had had some peanut chicken I may have voted it the Chinese Buffet I’ve ever been it was very delicious definitely worth a visit or two. :)
Dieon S.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Olyphant, PA
Royal ran and ad for valentines day, which included lobster. well I wish you could see what they served for lobster, just the tiny legs on the side of the lobster which there is little or no meat in. In the ad they had a coupon for 15% off but when I went to pay they said couldn’t use it on valentine’s day but they put it right in the ad and it didn’t say you couldn’t use it. These people are really big liars and some thing should be done withy them. When you go for crab legs there is only a bowl with water in in and they say they’ll be right out but I never got any, yup scumbags, do not go there
Jennifer A.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Flushing, NY
The buffet price was amazingly cheap! Compared to New York… When I saw the price I was in shock. The food selection is not huge, but it is enough to be satisfied. There is hibachi, sushi, Chinese food, and American food. If you don’t see your usual sushi, don’t worry you can ask the chef to make whatever it is that you want. The dim sum looked ehhhh… Didn’t try it because it didn’t look like the usual dim sum we order from Chinese restaurants… Definitely worth a visit!
Ray T.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Ephrata, PA
This buffet was suggested by a friend, and so for our traditional new years eve Chinese dinner, off we went to Royal. By far, the best Chinese buffet I’ve been to. Want variety? Yup… including frog legs, whole squid, and seaweed salad, which was good. Three long islands full of hot food, great variety, including good sushi, crab legs and several shrimp offerings. Ribs were very good also! Friendly service also… quick refills. Only gripe was the table sizes… we were really tight at 6, and our table was tightly crammed against another. It was so tight that I was hit by flying crabmeat from the man next to me, opening his crab legs. I’m also having trouble with the idea of everyone eating with fingers and then sharing the service tongs. Yuk. Price was 10.99 adult, 5.99 kids, 3.99 under 5. We will be back next New Years Eve…