Grand Buffet

Its been a few months since I wrote my original review so I thought I'd give it an update.  

First, a little about the reviewer....
As a general rule, I hate buffets.  So when I say I like the Grand Buffet, that's saying a lot.   I like the concept of being able to sample a variety of foods at a fixed low price, but I cannot stand the experience.  When you get in line to select your dishes it feels like you're lining up at the trough.  That's because typical buffet clientele in Evansville is overwhelmingly low-class, morbidly obese, and has no common sense for how you should act at a buffet.   Its hard to enjoy the dining experience when the couple next to you each has plates stacked 6 inches high with leaning towers of crawfish.  Also, if it takes the Mongolian Chef multiple plates to present your creation, you shouldn't have piled on 5 pounds of raw food for him.  If you are hungry, that's fine.  But why does everyone keep creating obnoxious heaping plates when they can go back in line as much as they please?  Again, just saying I don't like how people are at buffets in general.  But even with these drawbacks that haunt all local buffets, this one is worth the trip.

Lately the Grand Buffet has been pushing hard to lure in new customers.  I'm constantly seeing them pop up in coupons and they lowered the standard price of the buffet in August.  Right now its $5.99 for a lunch and $7.99 for a dinner.   At these prices you're getting a lot for your money.  The soups and Mongolian Grill are both very good.  The selection for the Mongolian Grill is the best in town.  The chef takes more time cooking each dish than the one at Crazy Buffet.  He seems more interested in quality than speed, which is fine by me.   Grand Buffet also offer quite a few fresh fruits.  A simple selection of sushi is included with the buffet at no extra cost.  Service is always friendly, but sometimes they let the empty plates sit at your table too long.

Pros:
*Everyday low price
*Good selection of ingredients on the Mongolian Grill
*Sushi is included with the buffet at no extra cost
*Plenty of fresh fruit
*Decent American dishes....loved the Mac 'n cheese!

Cons:
*Some ingredients are still frozen when they are placed on the Mongolian Grill line
*Lacking a good bourbon chicken & honey chicken dish
*Sushi selections are very simple and they never change
*Teriyaki chicken used to be good, but the last few times its been swimming in a pool of watery broth that had a strong onion flavor.

What would need to change to earn a 5 star review from me:
*Make sure the shrimp, beef, and pork are thawed before being placed on the Mongolian Grill line.  When its frozen you taste the difference.
*Add a selection of candy toppings to the ice cream station
*Fix the teriyaki chicken!  It used to be amazing!

Overall:
A hit!  You can find some higher quality food elsewhere, but you get a lot for your money here.  Friendly staff.  Great value.