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| - I've been coming to this little restaurant for lunch for several years and have watched it go through some ups and downs, but I never hesitate to return. The lunch buffet has a consistent set of dishes, including several starters, soups, and main courses. The food is always hot and fresh and there's an assortment of Thai spices and seasonings sitting at the end of the buffet so that you can modify the various flavors (and heat) based on your preferences.
The staff is always very friendly, keeps your drink filled and takes away any plate or bowl that sits too long on the table. Don't worry though, as it should be with a buffet, there's always a stack of clean plates waiting for your second (or third?) pass through the food.
Note, the older man who works there is very kind and if given the chance will thank you repeatedly for dining there. Even so, he can be forgetful. If he's working the register, don't pay until you're ready to go, then don't delay leaving. He's so kind, but can confuse you with other guests, forget which table you sat at or if you've already paid. Most recently, as we were leaving, he thought we had just arrived and tried to have someone seat us. It's okay though, his friendliness somehow adds to the charm and makes you feel like you've joined him in his home rather than sitting at a restaurant. Be sure to say hello to him. You'll get to see the warmest of smiles as you enjoy your food.
The storefront is not usually busy and there's never a problem with parking. Depending on the time of day, the restaurant may be busy, but I've never had a problem getting a seat. The staff is willing to move tables around if necessary, to ensure you can get in and enjoy lunch.
If you're north of downtown and south of Nellis AFB, consider giving Pon Ocha a try. The food is good, and the consistently friendly staff makes it easy to give them four stars.
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