Dinner At Chow Time -Grill and Buffet

We were down at Panama City doing a project ,and one evening we decided to go for Chinese Buffet dinner. Our friends told there was one newly opened restaurant that have a great buffet.

We went to Chow Time. If one does not know, he will not realized that he is going to an Oriental restaurant . Located at the corner of Highway 77 and 23rd Street, this restaurant has a big sign saying Chow Time -Grill and Buffet. As you entered, you are supposed to get a ticket and wait for your hostess to find you a table. They are so packed.The restaurant is beautifully decorated , light and cozy color. In the middle ,sits about 6-8 Hot and Cold Buffet Bar.

They claimed to have more than 250 items, ranging from Chinese, American,Mexican and
Japanese food.On the Sushi bar is a variety of Sushi's,California Roll, Eel Roll,Tuna and Salmon. But the sushi is tiny, the size of a nickel. They need to roll the sushi bigger.

On the hot bar are popular items like Broccoli Chicken, Beef,Lomein, Rice noodles,sweet and sour chicken, Terriyaki Chicken,Pepper Steak, Mongolian Beef and a lot of different kind of Shrimp, Fried, Grilled and Spicy.

On the Grill items are Grilled Salmon, Pork Chop and Chicken. The best if the Bar b q
Beef Ribs. These are big Beef Ribs with a tangy fruity flavor. The Salmon pieces are
slowly grilled with some spices.

There is also a Salad Bar ,A Fruit Bar and a Dessert Bar . There are a few kinds of cakes there is really good, Chocolate Cake and Angel's Food Cake.Also Banana Pudding and Rice Pudding. Fruits comes with Honey Dew Melon,Cantaloupe, Oranges, Apples , Lychees,Grapes and Water Melons.

Different kinds of soup are Egg Drop Soup, Hot and Sour Soup and Wonton soup.
Service is okay, not perfect. I think because they were so busy.

The price is very reasonable - only $6.99 per person with tax, drinks were extra $1.25. The ticket for 5 of us was $40.00 plus $5.00 tips.
Very satisfying and full lunch. I do recommend you to Chow Time if you do visit Panama City's Beach.

Dinner at The Tien

It was my husband's 50th Birthday yesterday. Since we are in Biloxi and our friend recommended, we had Dinner at The Tien. This restaurant offers All You Can Eat Buffet. It is located on the 2nd floor, inside the Imperial Palace Casino.
Since Katrina,the Imperial had moved inland, located on at Bayview on the side of Highway 110.

We were there like 7pm and there was already a long line of maybe 100 people.However , the line move fast.Something different, there was no cashier, only a few host, guiding you to order on the computer screen and insert your money or Credit card into the ATM Machine. I guess this is a great way to prevent thief and robbery.

The restaurant is beautiful decorated. There was a long line of hot and cold bar.
A varieties of Oriental style with Vietnamese Pho, Spring Roll,Stirfried,Southern Cooking of Collard Greens,,Black Eye Peas, Fried Chicken and Barbecue. On the Grill are Steak and Turkey. A Fruit Bar with Chocolate Fountain, and Dessert Bar consist of so many kind of great desert, from Brownies, Mississippi Mud Pie, Cheesecakes and Red Velvet Cake. And the Best part that everyone loves is the Seafood Bar with all the shrimps,clams and the Giant Crab Claws.

Everyone ate so much and were so satisfied and full.The buffet cost $22.00 per person.