Mandarin Buffet & Grill

Inside Mandarin Buffet & Grill

Mandarin Buffet & Grill is a bustling Chinese restaurant located on NE 24th St in Redmond, known for its extensive buffet spread that caters well to both weekday lunches and weekend family dinners. The atmosphere here is casual and lively, making it an easy choice for groups ranging from seniors enjoying a midday meal to families grabbing a weekend feast.

The dining experience centers around a self-serve buffet format accented by a Mongolian BBQ station where you can watch chefs prepare your chosen ingredients right in front of you. Seafood is a highlight, with an assortment that includes crab, crayfish, snow crab legs, and oysters, often praised for its freshness. There’s also a sweet side to the buffet featuring a chocolate fountain and chocolate fondant, alongside fresh fruits to balance things out.

Guests tend to find the restaurant particularly appealing during weekday lunch hours when the price is reasonable and the crowd a little less hectic, allowing a relaxing pace supported by soft, calming background music. Weekends bring a busier, more animated vibe with the full dinner buffet available, apt for families and larger groups wanting a variety of options.

Service here is friendly and efficient but aligned with the buffet style—expect to grab your own plates and silverware and navigate the food lines yourself. Staff do maintain attentiveness where it counts, such as at the cooking stations. It’s worth noting the inclusion of a service fee upfront, which streamlines billing but may catch first-time visitors off guard.

The space itself offers a spacious dining room with ample seating, so even during peak times there’s usually a comfortable spot to settle in. The buffet diversity means most tastes are covered, though some find the sushi and certain fish dishes average compared to the stronger points like orange chicken, chicken wings, and the variety of Asian soups.

Best for: Seafood lovers, families, and groups seeking variety in a buffet setting
Atmosphere: Casual, lively, with soft background music supporting a relaxed dining rhythm
Ideal visit time: Weekday lunch for a quieter, more economical experience; weekend dinner for a fuller, livelier setting
What to expect: Self-service buffet with Mongolian BBQ made-to-order station, broad selection of Asian dishes, desserts, and a chocolate fountain

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Has fast service

Serves great dessert

Popular for

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Good for solo dining

What they serve

Serves alcohol

Has all you can eat

Serves beer

Serves coffee

Serves comfort food

Quick bite

Has salad bar

Serves vegetarian dishes

Serves wine

Best for

Serves brunch

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Serves dessert

Has seating

Accessibility

Has wheelchair-accessible car park

Has wheelchair-accessible entrance

Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Parking

Free of charge street parking

Free parking lot

Plenty of parking

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Openings Hours

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Monday

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday

11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday

11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

What Locals & Travelers Say

2406 Reviews

Louie de Coton

03 Jan 2026

I had lunch here with a senior friend around 12:30 PM, and despite being very busy, the experience was fantastic. The food was impressively fresh, with a great selection of seafood, sushi, Asian dishes, soups, desserts, and even a chocolate fountain. Everything was delicious! The service was outstanding—friendly and attentive—and the soft, calming music created a relaxing atmosphere, making it easy to enjoy both our meal and conversation. If you’re a senior, be sure to take advantage of the senior discount. Also, note that a 10% tip is already included, so no additional tipping is necessary unless you wish to. Highly recommend this buffet for a great dining experience!

Pla Piepam

08 Dec 2025

Super wow once you enter the restaurant. I love most of the dishes except fish not that yummy. Very reasonable on weekday. :)

Christian Metatron

21 Nov 2025

I liked the variety of food at the buffet. The lady who greeted myself and my family was very respectful and informative about what the restaurant has to offer its visitors. I enjoyed the crab, shrimp Karma and chopped up fruits I also liked the chocolate fondue fountain. I liked the iced cream but I didn't care for the strawberry iced cream. There are many seats to choose from and a large spacious area for Family Dining which was quiet and the servers were friendly. The bathroom is located at the end of a long dimly-lit corridor. A great place to enjoy sushi, Chinese cuisine, And seafood cuisine.

Malaya Lambert

20 Nov 2025

This buffet is pretty solid. Food was great and service was great. Plus the tip is included into the price when you pay to get in. Only complaint is the fruit flies around the dessert section. and the sushi was mid. but other than that had pretty good experience

Madaba Avvon

17 Nov 2025

Totally self-serve joint that requires to pay 10% service fee upon arrival. If you don't expect any service and you are all set. Let's go get our silverware before the food. Food is awesome though with good variety served at good temperature. Tip the Mongolian grill before you ask him to cook something and he will clean the griddle before he cooks your food. Kids love the joint and so do the adults. Something for everyone.

Manisha Salaria

14 Nov 2025

We recently went for office lunch party at Mandarin Buffet, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The variety of food options made it easy for everyone to find something they enjoyed—from fresh sushi and classic Chinese dishes to salads, soups, and a big dessert selection. Everything was well-prepared, flavorful, and constantly refreshed. The restaurant handled our group smoothly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and quick to help with seating and clearing tables, which made the entire experience feel effortless. The spacious layout was great for a large team, allowing everyone to relax, chat, and enjoy their meal comfortably. Overall, Mandarin Buffet was the perfect venue for our office gathering. Great food, great service, and great value.

Kateryna Orel

09 Nov 2025

I love this place. Great selection of dishes. We’ll definitely be coming back!