Big Panda Buffet

About

Buffets, Chinese

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

  • star
    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 313 W McKinley Ave, Mishawaka, IN 46545

Phone: (574) 520-1998

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Thu 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am-9:30 pm
Sat 11:00 am-9:30 pm
Sun 11:00 am-9:30 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • directions_car
    Delivery
    No
  • move_to_inbox
    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Valet, Private Lot
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    No
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Quiet
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • J. W.

    star star star star star 22 July 2026

    This has become my favorite Chinese buffet for the simple fact that it offers several all vegetable choices, and everything I sampled tasted fresh.

    I read on another review that the owners of New China in South Bend now own this place too. That makes sense, being that New China was my favorite for the same reason I like this place. Since I frequently shop in this area it is now my first choice for a meal.

  • Andre P.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 19 July 2026

    Well that was nasty! Food was lukewarm at best place was sticky...I mean the floor was sticky, the table was sticky, the serving spoons were sticky.

    The redeeming quality of then place was it had good Icedtea.  

    OK Jill P I should have just went with your gut and skipped this place BUT NOOOO I had to try it.  damn you were right.

    I had to leave, I'll pick up McDonalds in way back to hotel.

  • Tim R.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 17 July 2026

    This place is not so bad, prices good, food tasty, selection could be better, but still ok!
    The place is WAY BETTER THAN 4 WINDS !!!! We like going here, till something changes our minds, we we continue to go
    Went there the other day, most of food was cold, And greasy. They never seem to have anything new there and everything taste the same! I am going to have to change my star rating to a one because this place is kind of nasty
    I'm just not that sure how good police don't get these guys for temperatures on food!!!!   It's just not hardly hot at any point!

  • Keith C.

    star star star star star 12 July 2026

    I am giving them five stars because if you know the owners they go the extra mile to make sure the place is clean and that the food bar is kept stocked. If you notice, the management are always walking around making sure everything runs smooth. In my opinion the food is great. I really like the Chinese dumplings and the egg foo young and salt and pepper shrimp. Plus you get a free drink with free refills. I don't know of any other Chinese food in South Bend or Mishawaka that does that.

  • Katie N.

    star star star star star 27 June 2026

    Definitely didn't fail my expectations. Food looked fresh and delicious. We arrived around 2:30pm on a Saturday. They were barely busy. Maybe 30 customers in house. I got a plate of mostly chicken like usual. I told my husband that I thought their fried chicken was the best. He hates that I always say that about fried chicken at Chinese buffets  The only huge downside was that fans were on full blast so it was very cold and that meant that my plate got cold fast. I didn't let that intervene with my review because I always expect restaurants to be cold all year round

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