Grand Buffet
Knoxville, TN
6612 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912
A Golden Corral disguised as a Chinese buffet, with the best parts of both. Five stars.
5.0His ratingYelp said 3.5- Rangoons Goonin'
- Pizza YesLooks great and tastes like school pizza. He's into it.
- Desserts The dessert bar 'is not giving Golden Corral.'
- Price $16.37/person ($32.74 for 2)
Dishes
- Spaghetti and meatballsReally good. They didn't half-ass it: not from a can, with real tomatoes in it.04:19
- Mac and cheeseThe exact Golden Corral kind. It made him so happy he thought he might cry.05:12
- Mashed potatoes and gravy'Goated': Golden Corral all day, with a little sweetness.04:46
- Chicken nuggetsReally good.03:33
- Sushi rolls'Oh, fantastic.'03:36
- SteakProbably not the best steak he's had, but it's a whole steak at a Chinese buffet.03:45
- HamburgerAs average a hamburger as you can eat, but that they have one at all is amazing to him.05:53
- Chicken liversNot the best chicken liver, but liver fans would call it pretty alright.04:59
- Crab rangoonTiny and poorly made on the line, but 'wonderful' on the plate (see Rangoons).05:41
- Broccoli cheddar riceSpotted on the line: 'This place is awesome.'02:18
Halls
What he said
“No, this is a five star buffet. This is a Golden Corral disguised as a Chinese buffet.”
“It's like if you took a Golden Corral and a Chinese buffet and made them kiss.”
“Dude, I'm so happy. My heart is so full. I've never felt like this ever. I think I'm gonna cry.”
“It's actually really fucking good. They didn't half ass it. Like, it didn't come out of a can or anything.”
“The first one I've been to that not only has pizza, but it also has chicken nuggets.”
“This is my first hamburger at the Chinese buffet ever.”
Also noticed
- Laid out exactly like a Golden Corral: same floor plan, salad bar and utensil station. 00:15
- A bear he loves and a 'very contemporary' glitter splatter painting. The light bulbs don't match, but he looks past it. 00:43
- Right next to an urgent care. 00:12
- American comfort food all over: spaghetti and meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, chicken livers, steak. 00:57