Vegan
Chinese
Thai
Buffet
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian

Vegan buffet featuring numerous dishes. Formerly called Tai Buffet. Has a vegetarian shop in the back of the restaurant. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-22:30. Hours may vary; call ahead.


174 Reviews

First Review by stea

plumblossoming

Points +222

Vegan
16 May 2024

Tasty and cheap

Loads of options, very good price of £10pp for all you can eat food. Nice to have the option of a fully vegan buffet.

Pros: All vegan

craigmc

Points +42032

Vegan
31 Mar 2024

Great value in London

"If you're navigating the city with discerning eaters or little ones in tow, this spot is a lifesaver. For just £10, indulge in an all-you-can-eat feast where you call the shots—pick what you love and pass on the rest. While it may not boast the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine, it's a delightful dive into hawker-style dining with a plethora of options to please your palate. Go ahead, feast to your heart's content!"
I had been under the previous owners and it hasn’t changed at all.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-31

Pros: Price, Food

LydiaFrumosu

Points +152

Vegan
30 Mar 2024

Very good value for money

Had like 4 plates of food. Amazing variety. Really enjoyed it as did my omni partner! Staff were very nice and friendly!
Also crazy cheap for all that food!

Pros: Cheap, Good Variety, Polite Staff

alod01

Points +38

Vegan
28 Mar 2024

Should be 1 star

I used to come here regularly. I visited again today for the first time in years, and the food was inedibly bad. Avoid!

redshift

01 Jun 2024

RichardⓋMolyneux

09 Jul 2024

Probably worth a revisit, as they've reopened after rebranding.

redshift

11 Jul 2024

Did they change the food quality or is it exactly the same as before? Also have they refurbed those grotty toilets downstairs?

ChiaraFabienne

Points +1151

Vegan
26 Mar 2024

Worth the money

It was good with a great selection but it was not amazing. It doesnt look very inviting.

scareglow

Points +469

Vegan
05 Mar 2024

All you can eat vegan. That’s all.

I don’t get why some people give a bad rating here. What do you expect. It’s basically drunk or hangover food or if you don’t wanna pay another 35 for mains. They’re not gonna win any awards, but that’s not the point. It’s an all you can eat vegan buffet so yeah some might have been sitting there for a bit. Considering all of that it’s a good option. They have a nice selection or mock meats and veggies. Whenever I went there it was pretty fresh and I appreciate that I can pick whatever I like and don’t have to worry about stuff I don’t (not too keen on mushrooms and they pop up a lot in vegan dishes).

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-05

Pros: Vegan food , Cheap option , Good selection

Teoné

Points +22

Vegan
27 Jan 2024

Good price but too salty/not fresh

If you’re pretty hungry then go for it but not great food, very oily/salty - although maybe this changes on other nights, not sure?

RubyFriel

Points +161

Vegan
14 Jan 2024

Not good at all :(

This was one of the only times I’ve walked out a place & left the food.

The place seemed dirty, I had a bad feeling from the start. The food did not taste nice it did not seem fresh and was greasy.

Then I saw the review from other people saying the food had made them sick so I made my excuses and left

wanjiruzee

Points +40

Vegan
05 Jan 2024

Pretty bad

Quite tasteless and lukewarm. 8£ so worth it if you’re very hungry. If not go somewhere else. #Veganuary

Pros: Cheap, Quiet, Salad was lovely

Cons: Poor quality, Poor service

darrenb

Points +2373

Vegan
10 Dec 2023

Great value but very beige food

Was a little apprehensive after reading recent reviews but experienced no issues to report. Loads of choice, and can't argue with the cost (£10 unlimited buffet). Food a little bland though and all seemed to be quite oily and greasy. Would I go back? Possibly if I was in the area, but I wouldn't rush to.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-10

ukveganbikers

Points +1267

Vegan
02 Dec 2023

Good food and bargain price

No frills place with a great buffet selection, just over the road from the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Food was spot on and staff friendly.
The coconut tapioca dessert was a real surprise and yummy!

Pros: Price!, Good choice of dishes, Location

AdLDNO

Points +50

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

It's gross, dirty, and made me ill

I was violently sick after eating here. The place was dirty, the food was cold/lukewarm and super oily. I've eaten all around London and never seen a place as dirty as this. It may be cheap but it's not worth the stomach cramps and sickness after. Avoid.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-16

Pros: Nothing

Cons: No cleanliness , Weird vibe, Oily food

redshift

01 Aug 2024

AdLDNO

01 Aug 2024

OskarWarnestam

Points +43

Vegan
31 Oct 2023

Good buffet for a good price

The buffet was very tasty and plentiful. Ingredients that are semi-common to be are listed under the item.
And it only costs £10

JamieP741

Points +59

Vegan
21 Oct 2023

Jamie

Good vegan buffet. Lots of choice to choose from. Good value too

Sweetahini

Points +250

Vegan
02 Sep 2023

Does the job

To-fu is a typical Chinese buffet but vegan it's very cheap less than 10 pounds for all you can eat but don't expect food that will blow your mind expect comfy tasty food and being less than 10 quid you can't complain that much its good for what they offer.

Pros: Vegan buffet , Affordable pricing , Food is classic comfort Chinese food

Cons: Nothing is amazing but nothing was bad either, Could have some steamed dumpling options , Restaurant is a bit basic in decor

zanderfilms

Points +243

Vegan
29 Aug 2023

Delish!

£8.99 for all you can eat delicious food?? I have zero complaints. Friendly staff and incredible value for money

Pros: Fully vegan, Inexpensive , Delicious

Cons: There are none

beckyeatsplants

Points +16

Vegan
25 Aug 2023

Bang tidy

Seriously, for £9 this is a steal. Nice grub, yummy tapioca pudding. Nothing fancy but clean. Is what it says on the tin, but this vegan nosh is a win! Happy tum, not so happy bum x

charley404

Points +35

Vegan
23 Aug 2023

delicious - unbeatable value for money

so happy to finally find an all vegan Chinese buffet, food was delicious, and for £8 incredible value, will definitely be coming back, highly recommend

TrixieFirecracker

Points +4923

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Cheap and very cheerful full me!

I wavered on the 4 to 5, but decided on the 4 because as it's all vegan and very good value for money, it's not really a 5 star atmosphere and if limited to time in London I'd prioritise somewhere more expensive and creative. But then you're not paying for that. I preferred the chicken dishes to the one tofu dish they had (I love tofu). I loved piling on the cabbage and broccoli and pretending I was being a bit healthy! If you accept it for what it is - all you can eat greasy Chinese food - it's wonderful.

catandcupcake

19 Aug 2023

HenryBlane

Points +13311

Vegan
17 Aug 2023

It's ok

I had a mixed experience here. The food is really cheap at just £8 for an all you can eat lunch buffet (or £9 for dinner) and some of it was quite tasty, but the quality was lacking. As I was eating the food I found it relatively enjoyable but it did feel very unhealthy. It was also lacking in vegetables and quite a few of the dishes labelled mixed veg dishes didn't even contain any vegetables. The ‘vegetable tempura’ was one such example – it contained no vegetable and instead seem to be made of a kind of dough, I'm not sure what it was. Unfortunately, the food also irritated the roof of my mouth to the point that I regretted eating here for the rest of the day.

The restaurant itself was also pretty dirty and I'm not sure I would trust what was going in the food.

Overall I think it's okay if you're just looking for a large meal at a cheap price but I wouldn't return here myself.

Pros: Lots of food for a cheap price, Some of it was quite tasty

Cons: Food irritated the roof of my mouth, Food lacking in veg and general quality, Dirty restaurant

EmilNolan

Points +943

Vegan
13 Aug 2023

Amazing buffet

Sometimes you just want a classic buffet. Tai buffet meets that vegan need

SallyCresser

Points +46

Vegan
11 Aug 2023

Chinese Buffet

Cheap (£8)
Get what you pay for
Tasty

AitraVetrungei

Points +290

Vegan
27 Jul 2023

Great value & junky

It's our fav place in London when it comes to cheap Thai food all you can eat! Moreover, the food is just mouthwatering.

Be aware, you get what you pay for so do not complain about the nutritional aspects or representation of the food.

The atmosphere is also quite poor so it is definitely not a place to bring a date or impress a friend - unless they love cheap junk.

CASH ONLY

WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS £8.99

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-22

Pros: One of the cheapest vegan restaurants in LDN, All you can eat

Cons: Simple decor , Greasy , Pay just in cash

niki_nine

Points +1177

Vegan
20 Jul 2023

Dirt cheap - meh food

All you can eat for 8 pounds sounds like it would be nearly guaranteed 5 stars. While Tai buffet had the quantity I needed lean back and pop open the button on my jeans, the quality was lacking.

To me the food seemed as if it had been sitting out all day in trays that weren’t heated, and previously had potentially been in the freezer for god knows how long. But on the other hand, 8 pounds, all you can eat.

The cheap, greasy, salty Chinese food that was sitting in silver trays all day embodied at least to me, all of the qualities of proper British food. I realised as I was feeding, that by British standards, this was a good quality Chinese. You pay for the quantity, and compromise on the quality. With a bit of grease and salt, the Brits won’t complain.

At the end of the day it was a buffet, which means you could pick and choose which dishes you like, to then consume large quantities of said dishes. Let me just say this: you already know I left with a tum tum that was about to erupt from both sphincters. niki_nine was ultimately satisfied.

this is why Tai Buffet gets a 4 stars from me

Pros: Cheap all you can eat, Nice staff, Interesting

Cons: Greasy, Salty, Kind of dirty

SelenaVO

Points +22

Vegan
18 Jun 2023

Fantastic food

Randomly walking by and stumbled upon this restaurant.

Pros: A lot to choose from, Very tasty food, Cheap price

veganoli

Points +61

Vegan
24 May 2023

Amazing 😍🫠

Vegan paradise!
Everything is vegan and very delicious eating your chosen plate.

Pros: Everything is vegan

Cons: It is so cheap

lukec98

Points +693

Vegan
09 Jan 2023

Cheap all you can eat

Fantastic value for money, especially for London. Food Is good and has a chill atmosphere, I always head here when in London

Pros: Good variety, Cheap drinks and good value , Lovely staff

Cons: Very oily , Cash only




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