Huy Phan
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I feel a bit odd reviewing this place based solely on their weekend buffet, which they only offer on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Is it fair to judge a restaurant based on just six specific hours?
Located in Burlington, this restaurant occupies the northeast corner of the Burlington Mall plaza, right next to Tuscan Kitchen. Parking here is easy and plentiful since it's part of a large shared lot.
Inside, the decor is tasteful and upscale, and the restaurant is well-lit--a nice contrast to other places where my wife and I struggle to read the menu. However, we were seated at a double-booth-style table, which was uncomfortably tight, especially if you're larger-bodied like me. The table pressed awkwardly against my stomach throughout the meal. The server haphazardly greeted us in front and walked away without telling us to follow - until they came back - and I felt like it should've looked really obvious that my seating was uncomfortable.
The buffet itself felt oddly tucked away, almost as if it were an afterthought. The selection was notably smaller compared to other buffets we've tried. That said, they offer unique dishes you might not easily find elsewhere, such as crispy duck, salt & pepper spare ribs, pickled pepper frogs, and fried eggplant. However, this uniqueness comes at the expense of some staple favorites--no beef sticks or beef and broccoli, for example. They do offer prepared sushi and and pork 'soup dumplings' which were delightful surprises.
Unfortunately, despite the interesting offerings, my wife and I found the food disappointing. The flavors were surprisingly muted--like someone had turned the "flavor dial" down to minimum. Ultimately, this lackluster experience means we won't be returning.
