Empire Buffet

Unfortunately it was not good at all. Offerings were old and mushy or cold and dry. The restaurant it self was old and in need of repair. Staff was very friendly but not friendly enough to negate the shortcomings of the quality of the food. There was a friendly cat out front that the staff was taking care off. So that was nice. Good people, not so good food.

Unfortunately it was not good at all. Offerings were old and mushy or cold and dry. The restaurant it self was old and in need of repair. Staff was very friendly but not friendly enough to negate the shortcomings of the quality of the food. There was a friendly cat out front that the staff was taking care off. So that was nice. Good people, not so good food.

This was my first time at Empire Buffet with my family and it was a wonderful experience. It had a lot of variety, especially if you come during normal hours when the food is fresh. The servers were the best part of the experience. They made sure everything was okay at our table and were very inviting. A lot of the food complaints seem to come from people who arrive right before closing and expect everything to still be perfect. When we tipped, the servers were noticeably happy, which says a lot about how hard they work and how rarely they’re appreciated.

This was my first time at Empire Buffet with my family and it was a wonderful experience. It had a lot of variety, especially if you come during normal hours when the food is fresh. The servers were the best part of the experience. They made sure everything was okay at our table and were very inviting. A lot of the food complaints seem to come from people who arrive right before closing and expect everything to still be perfect. When we tipped, the servers were noticeably happy, which says a lot about how hard they work and how rarely they’re appreciated.

We’ve been here before, a few years ago. Unfortunately, the food all looks almost the same color? Beige or yellow. Minimal selection options if you are a vegetarian. Not sure what vegan’s would order, unless ordering from the menu and requesting it steamed? String beans, steamed cabbage, overly seasoned zucchini pieces, steamed rice. Why is bean curd never an option on buffets? Everything tasted the same. No uniquely cultural flavors. My husband said the banana pudding was made with packaged LEMON pudding, and the chocolate pudding was also very boxed-tasting? Our server was very polite and attentive though, so a shout out to her for sure. Side note- you prepay upon entering the restaurant. They do accept cards too. With several competitive Asian restaurants nearby, it would be awesome to see this place try & be more competitive with flavors and alternative food/dietary options.