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This review is for early December 2010. Group of about 12 people for lunch buffet on a weekday. I believe the total cost with a pop was about $14 each including tip and tax so that was great.
As in my other review, we felt like Kingston had no decent Chinese until Panda Garden came along. We've had buffet there several times as party of two but this was the first bigger group. We had called ahead for a table, which was smart as the place was full for lunch.
The buffet for Panda Garden was always impressive for variety and regular turnover/top-ups of the hot dishes but they expanded a couple of years ago to try some basic Thai and sushi dishes. The Thai and sushi are not the world's greatest but they are fine and nice for variety and that's ok because Kingston has so many other specialty restaurants for that if you want it.
The variety of ice cream and desserts, as mentioned in other reviews, is impressive though we rarely make space for it in our multiple tours around the hot and cold stuff.
What we enjoy about the buffet are:
- wonton soup with green onions on the side if you like to add them
- egg rolls
- sweet and sour chicken balls
- General Tao chicken
- other beef and vegetable dishes depending on what's there that day
We find going in around 4:30-4:45pm on weekdays when the dinner service is getting started is ideal. Everything is fresh and hot and not as crowded as it is at 5:00pm or later. We haven't had a problem with food sitting around but then we don't try to go for buffet at mid-afternoon either.
We have always found the buffet servers to be pleasant and efficient with taking away dirty plates, topping up soft drinks and preparing the bill. Atmosphere is clean and pleasant with ample space to walk around with plates of food.
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I hadn't ordered from the Oriental Restaurant + Tavern before. They didn't have an online or phone book menu, SO THEY DROVE TO MY HOUSE TO DELIVER THE MENU! Instant customer loyalty. The food was really really good, and I have never had such good service in Kingston....especially for a delivery!
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After over 20 years of meals this chinese restaurant is simply the best in the Kingston/Napanee/ Gananoque area. While any restaurant can produce some OK meals this eatery has gems thoughout the wide choices.
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I have been coming here for years and have never had a bad meal. Ever. I am quite suspicious of the bad reviews that are written as I hve had several of the dishes offered and all were excellent. Spring rolls are always delicious. Am heading back there after I submit this review.
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Always recommend Mekong to all my friends who visit out of town. The best viet food, hands down. Spring rolls are amazing. Pork chops are grilled to perfection. Everything else is just delicious. A frequent customer and always will be!
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Tried this on a whim, and was pleasantly amazed.
Very good meal with outstanding service on the small, quaint restaurant. The heat was just right level for us and the menu choices were superb. Waiter super helpful on what we should order
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Phnom Penh may distract or even confuse you with its quirky interior, but its friendly service and mouth watering cuisine make up for all of that.
It’s late spring; Summer is on the verge of taking over, but it’s not apparent today. Though the temperature is mild, rain has been pounding down in erratic spurts throughout the morning.
The restaurant is located on King St. East just off of Princess St. It is away from the bustling vehicles, but still close enough to feel the excitement radiating from “the Heart of Kingston.”
I escape the daggers of rain and duck into the rustic building.
I am greeted promptly and warmly by a waiter and given a table. I’m impressed with the service at this point.
Once at my table, I take a look around.
The walls are splashed with deep reds and greens and large landscapes hang delicately around the room. It feels quaint at first glance, but then I’m slightly confused.
They are offering me Thai and Cambodian cuisine, but the paintings are clearly from all different cultures and there are paper lanterns and Christmas lights decorating the restaurant. Maybe it isn’t just me who’s confused about ethnicity.
The waiter returns in a mere moment with water and menus. Again, I am impressed.
That is until the glass draws my attention to the small and slightly sticky table in front of me.
Owner and chef, Lay Soleak, emerges from the kitchen for a light conversation. Though this may seem over the top, he repeats his actions when the next group comes in. It isn’t special treatment for a critic; it’s just the way he is.
During the conversation, I learn that Soleak took over the restaurant in November of last year. Phnom Penh is his first venture.
He has no official training in cuisine, but comes from Cambodia where he learned about the food. The last owners also showed him a thing or two before they left. I’ll see if it’s enough.
I order Thai Curry ($10)—this price reflects the rest of the menu—and wait only minutes until the food is brought to me.
The plate is placed in front of me and I am overwhelmed by the sheer size of the helping. But quality trumps quantity.
On my dish are a number of items: strips of chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, green beans and a side of rice. This is all smothered in red curry sauce. Though not exactly a pretty presentation, I am very tempted by this meal.
The spices of the curry sauce bounce in the air around me, pulling the envious stares of my fellow diners toward my plate.
Without another second of hesitation, I jump into my first ever experience with Thai food.
At first, all I can taste is the sauce; it is an explosion of flavour. Though it has a kick, it is not completely overwhelming like the green curry sauce—an option that is offered with this dish.
The broccoli and cauliflower are cooked to perfection and soaked in the hot curry sauce. My teeth grind down, crumbling them to nothing but flavour.
The white rice is cold and lacks all aspects of life, especially colour. Though it cannot stand on its own, a splash of the fiery sauce changes all of that.
The chicken is tantalizingly slippery with sauce. And unlike other places, they are not skimpy with their meat. There is more than enough on my plate.
Individually, these ingredients are not so special, but together, the succulent vegetables, mild chicken, plain rice and red curry sauce, create a sublime puzzle of food, fitting together deliciously.
Though the interior with its mismatched themes and objects is somewhat tacky, there are many upsides to eating at Phnom Penh.
The quality of the cuisine is as large as the quality, but the price isn’t. The amount of food you receive for $10 is unreal; it’s sure to fill anyone.
And it’s anyone that eats here. All different people come to this restaurant when they do, they are sure to find exactly what the menu offers: “exotic and delightful Thai and Cambodian cuisine.”
It’s good food at a good pric
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Restaurants asiatiques near Barnfield Point ON (10 Result(s))
Panda Garden welcomes you to their restaurant. They are open late all week. You can have your meal conveniently delivered at home.
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Dong Nai welcomes you to their restaurant. They are open nightly all week. You can get there by car.
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Come savor a yummy dish at Royal Angkor Restaurant. They are open after-hours from Monday to Saturday. You can get there not only by public transit but also by bicycle. They are found in an area filled with parks, restaurants and merchants.
Come taste a delicious creation at Pat's Restaurant. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. They are easily reachable by car. You can pay by American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
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Mekong Restaurant invites you to their establishment. They are open nightly Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and during week-ends and are positioned in an area packed with stores.
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Come savor a savory creation at Taj Curry House. They are open late from Monday to Saturday and are readily accessible by car but also by public transit. They are in an area recognized for its verdant spaces.
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335 King St E, Kingston, ON K7L 3B5
Thai Cuisine, Cambodian Cuisine, Asian, Cambodian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Take-out
Phnom-Penh Restaurant welcomes you to our dining room. Come discover our exotic Thai and Cambodian dishes. We are open late all week.
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