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| - Buffet's bring back bad memories. You wouldn't expect this, but growing up in rural Maine, the "big city" consisted of 30,000 yet somehow we managed to have more then a handful of glutton inducing Asian inspired buffet's. I am talking mega buffets, and I use the word "inspired" loosely.
Luckily Pink Pepper's lunch buffet is nothing like that. I am still somewhat skeptical about multiple parties digging into the same troughs full of food sitting out but whatever; live life dangerously.
I hit Pink Pepper every once in awhile with coworkers for their lunch buffet. The service is always prompt and friendly, that atmosphere is not tops but its not bad and always comfortable.
The lunch buffet is about $8.50 and they always have a handful of vegetarian/vegan items. Spicy eggplant, spicy tofu, spicy noodles, crispy tofu and vegetables, are just a few of the great dishes that are usually at the buffet. I don't get the feeling that this is the most healthy fare, but it's not overly oily either. It's also maybe not all authentic but it's close, and it's all very tasty and consistent.
We just went in this week and they have stepped up the buffet a bit more for 2010. They had fresh bowls of chopped scallions, cilantro, etc to top dishes. They also had a plate of veggie spring rolls and two different kinds of new peanut sauces to try with them and/or other dishes. These simple additions really show they are trying to enhance the buffet experience as much as they can and that's refreshing.
I can't comment on dinner but if you don't feel comfortable with the lunch buffet at least give them a shot with dinner.
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