Terrible service! Not so much as a single smile, thank you, hello, you're welcome, or welcome to, from any member of the staff, nothing from the moment we arrived to the time we left. Felt very unfriendly. Will not be returning. It was as if they did not want us there from the second we walked. I was treating my father for his birthday, and my daughter for hers. None of us had ever gone to this establishment before. Never been to a restaurant that posted signs all across the glass of the buffet food area, that say they will charge an extra $8.99 or $9.99 for every pound of food left on the plates. The food was okay/good for the most part, I liked most of the items I tried. I did not feel very comfortable trying anything I had never eaten before. They had yellow dragon fruit which was the first thing I picked. Seems like it could be a nice place but if I'm being completely honest I would caution black people not to go.

Great food for the price. We've always enjoyed coming here to eat as a family. Friendly atmosphere!

Universal Experiences

Golden Panda is one of Simi Valley’s largest buffet-style dining venues and stands out for its wide selection and efficient service. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including sushi, hibachi, noodles, seafood, and classic Chinese-American favorites. The hibachi station is a highlight — freshly prepared to order and a nice interactive option for guests. I tried the udon noodles with vegetables and pineapple, which were flavorful and well-balanced. The sushi selection was fresh and pleasantly presented, with decent quality for a buffet setting. The overall atmosphere is spacious and comfortable, suitable for families or groups. The buffet line is kept tidy and replenished frequently, and the staff manage the flow of guests efficiently. In summary, Golden Panda delivers a satisfying dining experience with good variety, fresh food, and attentive service. It’s a reliable choice in Simi Valley for those looking for a generous buffet selection at a reasonable price.

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Jerry Arko

Have been going to this restaurant since at their original location on LA & First Street. I have friends that drive from San Fernando Valley and meet me there for (usually) lunch. Not bad for a buffet restaurant. The food is usually fresh and tasty, depending on which you finally choose to eat.

Allen Close

This is a nice place to get Chinese buffet. comparing the prices and variety of food, worth to try this place out.

Marcos R

Update: visited 13JUNE2022, the place has changed quite a bit. The selection of food very from day to day but otherwise pretty decently made. I fell obsessed with the green beans, sauté with garlic, just delicious. The food selection provides just enough for everyone to have whatever they are craving. The chocolate fountain is entertaining for the kids, will have to stop by again and see if I didn't just get lucky. Food is good, some of the servers are a bit rude, not as much variety as other places. But overall good decent selection for the whole family.

Jeniffer Morales

4 stars because the meat was a bit tough. My kids couldn't finish due to how chewy it. Could be because we went late, so it might have been there all day. Soups were good, clams and fish also. They have a nice selection of ice cream and sushi.

Greg Garcia

This gem is located next to the Best Western in the corner of Simi Valley. The restaurant is very large and can accommodate large groups, the All You Can Eat/ Buffet display travels across the whole restaurant. The place appears to be very clean and the wait staff is very attentive . The food is very tasty and kept warm and nothing appears to be "left out". This place has a Mongolian food section, a seafood section, a sushi / sashimi bar, and a great variety of soups, noodles and all the standard Chinese dishes you could ask for. For dessert you have chocolate fountains, gelato bar and pastries to satisfy any sweet tooth. If you have kids or folks from out of town this definitely is a place that will be a hit.

+5

This place offers what one would expect from a chinese buffet. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Lots of chicken dishes, fried chicken, noodles, rice, soup, sushi, etc.\n\nI enjoyed th…

This place offers what one would expect from a chinese buffet. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Lots of chicken dishes, fried chicken, noodles, rice, soup, sushi, etc.\n…

This place offers what one would expect from a chinese buffet. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Lots of chicken dishes, fried chicken, noodles, rice, soup, sushi, etc.\n\nI enjoyed …

Good quality and choice in food at a reasonable price. We go here on a weekly basis. Since it's a buffet, servers are only there for drinks and clean up, but they are all very nice.

Good quality and choice in food at a reasonable price. We go here on a weekly basis. Since it's a buffet, servers are only there for drinks and clean up, but they are all very nice.

Good quality and choice in food at a reasonable price. We go here on a weekly basis. Since it's a buffet, servers are only there for drinks and clean up, but they are all very nice.

Good quality and choice in food at a reasonable price. We go here on a weekly basis. Since it's a buffet, servers are only there for drinks and clean up, but they are all very nice.

Good quality and choice in food at a reasonable price. We go here on a weekly basis. Since it's a buffet, servers are only there for drinks and clean up, but they are all very nice.

Good quality and choice in food at a reasonable price. We go here on a weekly basis. Since it's a buffet, servers are only there for drinks and clean up, but they are all very nice.

Don't get me wrong I love this place and would never pass if I could go. They have a good selection of food and sushi. The people are nice and service was good. The felling is calm and nice and cle…

Don't get me wrong I love this place and would never pass if I could go. They have a good selection of food and sushi. The people are nice and service was good. The felling is calm and nice and cle…

The food here is good. The sushi is great and for the price it's ok. The only problem is it's $18.00 for lunch. A bit high. $15 would be excepatble. There price is extreme. Lower your price before …

The food here is good. The sushi is great and for the price it's ok. The only problem is it's $18.00 for lunch. A bit high. $15 would be excepatble. There price is extreme. Lower your price bef…

Always a great spot to eat at for a great price! Food is always delicious and the options are endless! Only left a 4 star since they do have a lot of cross contamination, not too good for ppl with …

Food is good. Nothing fancy but good \nService quick. clean. Everything fresh. Good place to eat. NOT expensive. I liked here. Recommend to visit.

The only good things were the water and garlic shrimp, servers were rude and when I let the server know about a hair in my food they just laughed and walked away. First and last time. AND THE CHOW …

This is a buffet style, eat as much as you wish for a set price, restaurant. Food is plentiful and varied, and there’s a grill where you select prawns, beef etc to be cooked by a chef. There’s …

This is a buffet style, eat as much as you wish for a set price, restaurant. Food is plentiful and varied, and there’s a grill where you select prawns, beef etc to be cooked by a chef. There’s …

This is a buffet style, eat as much as you wish for a set price, restaurant. Food is plentiful and varied, and there’s a grill where you select prawns, beef etc to be cooked by a chef. There’s …

Robert Gray

Wait staff was beyond bad! Calling the food bland gives bland a bad name!!

Kirsty Nguegang

Seating was safe and not overly crowded, might have been that way since I went on a Monday, but I felt safe. In my opinion, the real showstopper is the sushi bar. The other items are okay, nothing to call home about, and they did satisfy my cravings.

I think it's the last kinda traditional chinese buffet in Ventura County. I happen to enjoy nostalgic things, and this type of meal certainly fits that description. It's an old school, all you ca…

PARKING is in the back. ENTRANCE is facing the hotel. The food was ok. I love seafood and for some reason, their dishes are sweet. Which is weird because it's supposed to be saltier so you can add lemon and balance it out. Sushi bar was good though. Definitely the highlight here. Fruit and desert - fruits were good. I tried the mint ice cream and usually I enjoy it. But this one tasted like straight up medicine. Sooo gross.

I ate here twice and did not get sick. I’m on the fence about this place. If you don’t get sick, it’s a pretty good value with a lot of choices in food. I like their ice cream wheel with so many different choices. I like to judge an Asian buffet by its bathroom. The bathroom in this establishment is an absolute disaster. It is never cleaned. Their sushi really scares me. Both times I went here the tuna sashimi had a green film on it and it tasted off. I only tasted it and did not finish the rest. Then there was a fish I did not recognize in the sashimi section. I asked the man who worked in preparing it what fish that was and he told me “tilapia”. I was then shocked since tilapia is never eaten raw in any reputable restaurant. I’m surprised nobody has died from vibrio or how it hasn’t been shut down yet. I would like to come back here if they ever clean things up. I do like the cooked food. I am just not convinced the sushi is safe to eat. Do not go here if you are pregnant.

Charina Dukach

Used to be good. Not anymore. Nearly empty trays of dry unappetizing food, sashimi fish smelled foul. Soft shell crab were spoiled to a point where the meat was a smelly goo.

If I could give this place a negative rating, I would. My sister and I came the other day and got food poisoning. This place is a hazard considering the other reviews say similar things. If you want …

If I could give this place a negative rating, I would. My sister and I came the other day and got food poisoning. This place is a hazard considering the other reviews say similar things. If you wan…

This my third time to Golden Panda Simi Valley. Food was good, service was ok. My big complaint was the filthy restrooms and management. The men's restroom had urine soaked floors around the urinal…

This place is disgusting how are people eating this food ? I randomly ate here with my family my husband didn't read the ratings , our drinks were hot very little ice the sushi was sour and the mea…

FIRST TIMER! AND LAST TIMER! What an awful place. Food was cold! It all tasted weird. The only thing that was good was the fruit!..service doesn't care about you. And they charge up the ass for awf…

Unacceptable attitude. I came at 2:34 on Friday afternoon and tried a little crab. Suddenly, the staff told us that we were not allowed to have dinner dishes (like crabs) served after 3:30. We were s…

Unacceptable attitude. I came at 2:34 on Friday afternoon and tried a little crab. Suddenly, the staff told us that we were not allowed to have dinner dishes (like crabs) served after 3:30. We we…

Unacceptable attitude. I came at 2:34 on Friday afternoon and tried a little crab. Suddenly, the staff told us that we were not allowed to have dinner dishes (like crabs) served after 3:30. We were…

They lie about the price of the food. I called and they said it’s 1.80 2-10 years old but we had 2 kids and got charged 34 dollars. Food was not that great. Didn’t have the food they told me on phone…

They lie about the price of the food. I called and they said it’s 1.80 2-10 years old but we had 2 kids and got charged 34 dollars. food was not that great. Didn’t have the food they told me on…

They lie about the price of the food. I called and they said it’s 1.80 2-10 years old but we had 2 kids and got charged 34 dollars. Food was not that great. Didn’t have the food they told me on pho…

Ashkan Ghodraty

Very disappointed with this buffet. My wife and I both got sick with severe diarrhea shortly after eating here. Clearly something was wrong with the food handling or cleanliness. I would strongly recommend avoiding this place until they fix their hygiene and food safety standards

fatih senel

13 years. NEVER AGAIN. 1. PLATES WERE FILTHY. Like gross filthy woth grime and funk. NASTY. 2. FOOD WAS COLD 3. HAIR ON THE OYSTERS 4. HAIR ON THE CRAB LEGS 5. SILVERWARE DIRTY. 6. FOOD ON THE SEATS AND WINDOW SILLS 7. WE DIDNT EAT. WE DIDNT WANT TO CAUSE A SCENE. SO I PAID and left. She gave me a $10.00 discount. WOW, THANKS. I will dispute my credit card. Last time we come here.

steve shane

My third dinning experience at Golden Panda Simi Valley. Good selection of various food, service was good...My big complaint is the restrooms and management, restrooms were filthy with urine soaked floors, water splashed everywhere, no paper towels to dry your hands. I told the management no paper towels to dry hands and the urine, and overall cleanliness, management seemed to ignore my comment. This is the third time I have witnessed this issue. You have to wonder, if the restrooms are dirty what about the kitchen? There was also a leak in the men's restroom ceiling with a large container catching the rain water that was almost overflowing. We went for lunch but missed the 3pm time limit by 5 minutes. Cleanliness is number one in all restaurants.

Nancy Chavez

I use to bring family here for get togethers years ago and it was such a nice place, well taken care of, great food and selections. Im here now again for another family celebration and I'm disappointed. Starting with the service (server is being quick to rush us out). I have a party of 12 and we traveled from Santa Clarita, Palmdale and Camarillo to meet up for a Birthday. Next is the food (more on the cold side and the selections are not what they were before). I have to say, our favorite was the fruit, and ice cream. The tables are dirty, spotted and unleveled. The chairs are heavily stained, the floors are dirty. Back to the food, some of it especially the orange chicken taste like it's been reheated. The chicken is hard, I've never had orange chicken that taste so awful. In all, I won't be returning again. I won't be recommending this restaurant to anyone I know.

Eric Resnick

Absolutely the most disgusting restaurant in the entire city of Simi Valley without question. Gordon Ramsay says if you walk into a restaurant and it smells like fish turn around and walk right back out that fish is rotten. And that describes golden panda perfectly. But once I was staying at the hotel next-door, and didn’t feel like driving someplace else and went over here and ate the Mongolian barbecue, and when I couldn’t finish my food and had it placed in a box, they double charged me. It cost me $40 to get out the door with one little box of food leftovers. This place is a mess. It still has the original carpeting when it used to be the elephant bar! I have reported this place and each infraction that I have found to the health department I want this place shut down. Save yourself save your family. Save your life. Do not eat here.

Danny Arocho

I recently went to this "Buffet", and honestly, it was a terrible experience from start to finish. The food had almost no flavor, the place was filthy, and the employees were neither friendly nor helpful—they all looked miserable. Not a single staff member came by our table to check if we needed anything—which we did, because I even had to get my own water. The price for this so-called “buffet” is outrageously high for the poor quality of the food. To make things worse, one of the employees came over with a spoon (God only knows if it had been used before), stuck it into one of the meat trays, tasted the meat, and then just kept going as if nothing happened. The food even made me sick. I’ve eaten at many buffets before and never had such a bad stomach ache as I did here. Honestly, the place is awful, and I would NOT recommend it to anyone. In fact, the health department should really investigate this place. If I could give it -5 stars, I absolutely would. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST.