Panda Garden Buffet

About

Chinese

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

  • star
    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 106 1st St N, Newton, IA 50208

Phone: (641) 792-3388

Business info

  • list_alt
    Takes Reservations
    No
  • directions_car
    Delivery
    No
  • move_to_inbox
    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • thumb_up
    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Quiet
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
  • transit_enterexit
    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes

Reviews

  • Dos T.

    star star star star star_border 16 August 2026

    When on I80 a buffet a day is the Dos Toast way.

    Not a great selection for vegetarians on the buffet but you can order off the menu.

    That peanut chicken everyone was mentioning on here was on the buffet - and they had a rendition of ambrosia salad that was made with Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream).

  • Emily T.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 4 August 2026

    Why do I eat here? Another work selection. Each time I come here, I eat less on the buffet. So, positive for my waistline. I think I am just going to have "crab rangoon", soft serve ice cream and stale cookie wafers the next time I am invited to dine here.   The diet coke is pretty good. They have a good carbonation on it. So, there's that?  

    Service is always friendly and prompt.

  • Shauna H.

    star star star star_border star_border 2 August 2026

    Panda Garden is your standard Chinese buffet, with plenty to choose from. If you go eat at busy meal times, you'll have the best experience in terms of food freshness and service. Flavors are good and staff are prompt and courteous. But if you go a little later, most foods are over-cooked and dried out from sitting in the warmers too long. Also, they will often replenish by mixing the fresh food with the old.

  • Lin H.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 2 August 2026

    Absolutely could not post a worst review. The buffet was pitiful, with little food in each bin. When my friend requested more of an item, someone went to the kitchen but never returned. Many items were lukewarm and clearly been sitting for a while. Upon returning home I discovered I had left my phone in the restroom. My friend called immediately and the woman said they checked after lunch crowd, no phone. My daughter used her iPhone to GPS my phone, which WAS at this restaurant. She called them and told them this, and my phone miraculously was found. Lousy food and liars... BEWARE.

  • Alicia M.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 22 July 2026

    Well this used to be my go to place for Chinese, however tonight the food selection is slim to none, either overcooked or taste horrible! Thought I was going to make my daughter's night for Valentines day, nope didn't even finish what we had.

People Recommend