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| - This is the 3rd Mandarin I've been to recently... LOL sounds like I'm a glutton, but that's not why.
Previous to this location, we were at the Mississauga location and Markham.
the service here does not compare to Markham. "what service'? you may ask for buffet.. there is a difference, believe me. I'm 'one of those' that service is super high on my priority list when it comes to restos.
So, at this location, it was during the week, so no crab legs (sob), but I have to say the food seems to be pretty consistent from one Mandarin to another. Ok everyone, let's look at buffet for what it REALLY is. I personally don't go to buffet for 'quantity', and this case, I go for the crab legs. At this loc, it was during the week. It was good, nothing was horrible. I've found that all the food is pretty freshly made. Out of the stir fry items, I think the chicken curry is pretty good.
The only reason I'm giving this 2 stars is because the service.. (the 'attitude') was just ok. I also think this location feels a bit dated, feeling a bit dumpy. I would go back here if I was in the area and other people wanted to go, but I would waaay prefer to go to Mississauga for food, presentation - for Markham, it's a tiny bit dated too, but the service - outstanding. In Markham, the manager came around to every table and pretended like he knew you and asked if everything was ok. Great PR! If a place acts like they actualy CARE if I liked my meal, I'm coming back
PS - yes there's way more 'lo fan' food here than other 'Chinese' buffets, but cleanliness and service rank higher for a "Chinese' buffet. I want the real thing, I'll go to the hole in the wall where my Chinese bros and sis's line up outside the door
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