Royal Garden Buffet

The Royal Garden Buffet embodies all the glory of the Americanized Chinese buffet that one might expect. On initial entry, I was slightly disappointed with the lack of green tinted lighting behind the pictures that adorned the walls, but the shadow boxes with Buddha statues filled that void. The buffet contains sufficient food supply for a group of 15 – 20 Hannibal locals, and approximately 40 – 50 city slickers passing through. The chicken nuggets were top notch– likely fresh imports from the McDonald’s down the street. The pizza appeared to be a giant Bagel Bite sliced into pizza shapes, but was still tasty. All the Asian dishes were excellent. I especially recommend the slightly hardened exterior of the jello. It would be incomplete if I did not admit to multiple flatulences escaping my anal cavities mid-​meal, but that can only be expected at this type of buffet. The smell was not pleasant but remained bearable for those dining near by. Excretion of the meal occurred an hour later than my average digestion time, but that is also expected. The feces was a solid ⁸⁄₁₀ in terms of firmness and retained its usual color. Overall, a great experience. Would recommend.

Great price. My family came right at dinner time. Their hot tea was good. Their crabs were way better than Saint Paul’s. Their food tasted fresh and still hot. Their dumpling were kinda crispy on the edge. Overall, it was great.

Great food great price. They have lots of options and it’s a great way to try new foods. The buffet option is nice, especially if you have have trouble remembering the names of your favorite dishes. I really love their shrimp but it’s only out at dinner and not lunch. Like most buffets, timing is important. When it’s busy it’s best because they have to regularly refill the hot cases with fresh food.

If you like fatty, fried buffets, then this restaurant is for you. When my sister suggested Chinese, I was ok with the idea. I’m trying to eat healthier, so I imagined a plate of steamed vegetables or something similar. Unfortunately, when we stepped into the restaurant, it was nothing but buffet, and there was not a single healthy item there (unless you count iceberg lettuce or sushi that had been sitting out all day — yuck!).
For vegetarians, there are very limited options. You’ll be eating white rice, french fries, and ice cream. Sure, those are delicious foods, but hardly a satisfying meal for 8.95.
I caved, because my sister wanted to eat there. The food was standard, American/​Chinese cuisine — chicken fingers, pizza, sesame chicken, wontons, etc. It was *okay* at best. I’m sure there’s something better in Hannibal, but I don’t live here so I can’t say for sure. Here’s to hoping!