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Imperial Buffet
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
6 reviews for Imperial Buffet
6 reviews in English
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Review from Conan W.
Mississauga, ON
4/11/2012
Got one of the 85% off dinner coupons in the mail and decided to try it out. I will note that though I've seen complaints regarding that is cash only, I will state that the coupon says this directly on it. I had no problems with the service, my plates were always taken away in a relatively quick manner, my water glass was always full and the food was fairly good. In comparison to Mandarin, I'd say it's not quite as good, but, its a fair bit cheaper (even without the coupon) and 25 dollars for 2 people to eat buffet with the coupon is absurdly good value. I'll definitely be back at some point.
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Review from Maris L.
Mississauga, ON
9/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We came here for lunch mid week and it was quite busy. Line up at door! The decor is nice compared to other Chinese buffets. The food was fresh and good. Lots of variety and sushi bar. Lots of desserts to choose from as well. The staff was pleasant!
If using coupons, it's 1 per table and cash only!! -
Review from Melissa L.
3/16/2011
I like this place.
My husband and I are big fans of buffets and this one is we frequent the most when it comes to the GTA.
If you go on the weekend, it's $13.99 plus tax for lunch and their selection is great. They offer a mix of Chinese and western dishes, a Sushi bar, a cooking station offering items like roast and skewers, a fruit bar, a huge dessert selection including a chocolate fountain, fresh waffles and an ice cream bar, a salad bar and a soup station.
My personal favorite is their General Tao Chicken.
Even our 21-month old son is already a fan since with all that variety he always finds something he likes to eat as well.
The service is great. The waiters are attentive and friendly.
Often they don't even charge us the $2 extra we are supposed to pay since our son eats there as well. -
Review from BT J.
3/3/2012
Good service, dinner price too high comparing to selection. Fish and shrimp are good; sushi not so much. Lots of desert but not so enough hot dishes. For what they do have, the quality is good.
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Review from Susan D.
Toronto, ON
1/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ensconced in a plaza at Dixie and Dundas, nestled between Value Village and Talize, Imperial Buffet has a slightly surreal exterior and looks incongruously new (alas, it was too dark to get a decent photo). The service was decent, but given that it was buffet, there wasn't much required of it.
Selection wasn't bad--it felt like there was a lot of desserts and fewer main courses than most buffets, but this might just have had to do with the floor plan, because when I think about it, there was actually quite a selection of dishes available.
There were the usual preparations--lots of rices, breaded and fried foods, breaded foods in sauce, and then old standards like beef in black bean and fish dishes. The veggies--broccolli, snow peas and mushrooms were tasty. A small assortment of passable sushi (nothing to boast about), including a few unusual preparations. The other meats were yum, though--roasted fish, lemon chicken, and beef in black bean were all tender and nicely prepared. I'd pass on the garlic and cheese oyster, however--mediocre and somewhat oily. There was also roast beef and mash potatoes, crab legs and pizza, though I didn't try any of those. Others seemed to be making short work of the crab legs, so I can only assume they were delicious for those who like such things.
Desserts were various, from fresh waffles and mango mousse to sesame balls and sugar pie (a regional Quebec specialty--the chain is widespread in Quebec as "The Mandarin")--among many others. The selection was wider than usual. There was also the usual salad, fruit and soups, including a pleasant enough crab and lobster bisque (though I didn't actually notice nor taste either the crab or the lobster, but the soup was still nice).
In all, pretty good for a buffet place. I'm not the biggest fan of the buffet (AYCE, fresh, made to order sushi is another story, though). In general, I feel as though the buffet's main virtue is that you can try a variety of foods, rather than committing to one dish for a meal--but otherwise, I find the food is often a little greasier than need be, in order to keep things from drying out.
Still, if you like buffets, this one is worth checking out--as buffets go, it's a good one! Not the best ever, but definitely decent!
Tips:
Apparently, it's free on your birthday (small print is that there has to be at least two other people accompanying the birthday person, I believe).
BUT, for that, and for any coupons or specials, you have to pay cash. They don't have Interac--just an independent, service-charging bank machine in their foyer that conjures visions of interac fraud and bank card theft. I expect it's fine, given that it's in their foyer and a maitre d'/waiter is usually present, but still... Bring cash withdrawn from a trusted bank machine, to be safe. You can never be too careful. -
Review from Noel T.
Etobicoke, ON
2/16/2011
My aunt treated us to this buffet place as she suggested it was better than the usual Mandarin Buffet and a lot cheaper.
She was right. The food is a lot cheaper though there are lesser selections to Mandarin I can say that the quality of the food is about the same.
It is a great place to have some chinese buffet at an affordable price...
