Tai Pan Fielder Llp

Mediocre at best. Small portions for the price. Shrimp WAY overcooked. I asked for medium spice and there was absolutely no bite. The service is OK. I try it every now and then, in hopes that it might have improved. It never does. I’m done.

EDIT: They closed. I like to think it was because of my spidey sense for these kinds of things and my poison pen. But read on and you’ll probably find out why.
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Not going to waste a lot of time writing this one. The Phở place that I wanted to check out down the street was closed, so I stumbled on to this place.
I walked in at 8:20, and they closed at 9… I don’t expect a lot from a Chinese buffet, but this was one of the worst I’ve ever been to. Nothing had been prepared in HOURS, and the dishes had just been sitting in the trays, with the wilted brown lettuce leaves lining them that I’m sure at one time was meant to indicate that it was fresh. All the sauces had evaporated from the dishes and what was left was just sitting in a pile of salts.
All that and a drink for $ 11 + tip. Not a great experience.

If you are looking for a typical Chinese buffet, this will probably be satisfying to your palate; however, if you are seeking delicious Chinese, you will most likely be disappointed. While Shanghai Garden offers a large variety of entrees ranging from the typical orange chicken, beef and broccoli, fried rice, etc… many of the items seem like they may have been sitting out for quite a while. As the lunch crowd started arriving, the selection of food started to increase and there were many items out which weren’t displayed when we initially arrived. This was pretty annoying since I had already filled up on noodles, spring rolls, and other deep fried goodness. Some of the items they brought out looked pretty interesting and I wish I had more room to try some things which may have been tastier than what I selected.
The one really annoying thing though was the wait staff. I guess since they really have nothing to do other than refill drinks they must get a little bored, but when four separate waitresses approach you within a 45minute time frame asking to refill your drink it gets pretty ridiculous.
Overall, if I was really hungry and in the area I may come back here to try some of the other things they offered. But I really don’t think I will be coming back anytime soon…

Tai Pan on fielder is now Shanghai Garden. I’ve been here once, and I must say, they have not deviated from Tai-​Pan much. You have your regular chinese buffet staples like rice, noodles, fried stuff, types of chicken, etc. They serve crab legs on the «weekend» (meaning fri/​sat night), I heard this and tried to go on sunday only to be disappointed.
They also have a delivery service
If you’re hungry for some mediocre chinese food, go ahead and eat

A standard Chinese buffets with all the ills that usually attend such. The selection is confined to what will sit well on a steam table for hours. Certainly you won’t hate it but you won’t love it either.

This gem of a Chinese restaurant will please just about anyone. For under $ 10, you will experience heavenly food in unlimited quantity, if you choose the buffet, which is the main attraction. There are certainly cheaper buffets in Arlington and environs, but I highly recommend spending a few extra dollars for superior food.
Free buffet on your birthday! Go there!