Chinarestaurant Pagoda in Göttingen

The buffet is always good. The staff is friendly. It's often very crowded. Reservations are recommended. Parking is available on site.

Great selection 👍🏼 Excellent buffet

A very wide selection and deliciously prepared. The staff was very attentive and friendly.

Great food and very friendly staff.

Great selection of food, wonderful atmosphere, and friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Super friendly staff, delicious food and very relaxing.

The buffet was amazing, I'd love to come back again.

This was my second time eating here, and I'm absolutely thrilled again. The buffet selection is simply amazing! Everything tastes fantastic! Everything is replenished promptly, and it's all incredibly fresh and delicious. Even when it's busy, the grill station is very fast and serves the food right at your table. The dessert buffet is also incredibly diverse. From fresh fruit to a chocolate fountain, ice cream, etc.—everything your heart desires! It's also a huge hit with kids, featuring a wide variety of sweets. The service is very attentive and always friendly. I'll definitely be back to eat there again anytime!

We ate there on December 25, 2025. The prices were increased by €3 per person. My 11-year-old daughter was with us. From age 11, you have to pay full price, which meant that with the price increase, we had to pay €31.90 for an 11-year-old girl! Seriously? What does an 11-year-old even eat these days? If children up to 15 years old paid €15, that would be more than enough! €31.90 for what felt like 8 fries and 9 nuggets! That was definitely our last visit to Pagoda!! We've crossed Pagoda off our list!

Always worth the trip! The food and service are top-notch – highly recommended! It's worth the price.

Delicious food. Huge selection. Fast and friendly service from the staff. We'll definitely come back.

I was very satisfied with this authentic Chinese restaurant! It was very nice, the food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly. I only bought takeout, but next time I'd like to try eating in!

The only drawback is that it's difficult to find a parking space on busy days. Otherwise, the buffet is very large, always fresh, and the staff is absolutely top-notch.

Unfortunately, the dishes and cutlery were filthy, as were the tables, which I found very unhygienic. While the buffet was large, much of it consisted of frozen food. The only thing we liked were the fish dishes that could be taken to the grill. Everything else was not worth it, and we even had stomach aches afterward.

We were there with four adults and a toddler. We enjoyed the place; the selection was huge, but the buffet was very expensive. Unfortunately, just a few hours after eating, we started experiencing symptoms of food poisoning. This has already lasted for several days and is ruining our Christmas this year. Reading the reviews, we're not the only ones affected. This is unacceptable. As a restaurant, you have a responsibility to operate with impeccable hygiene, not to make people sick.

Always delicious, just be careful not to eat too much 😁

Very friendly staff, a large buffet, and a very large restaurant, though well divided into smaller sections. If a drink runs out, it's taken care of quickly, used dishes are cleared promptly, and the buffet is constantly replenished.

For a family trip and a meeting with friends

I love this buffet restaurant! There's always plenty of food, and it's constantly being replenished. Both the lunch and dinner buffets are highly recommended. I usually reserve a table, but you can easily walk in without one.

A very wide selection of dishes. There's something for everyone. The staff was also very good and quick. We'll gladly come again.

Great place and delicious food! Huge selection and variety of dishes. I loved it 👍

Huge selection, something for almost every taste. Friendly and attentive staff. Very large restaurant; it can get quite noisy during peak hours. Clean and well-maintained. The buffet is quite expensive at €28.90 in the evening (though it includes a sushi conveyor belt). The lunch buffet is fair at €18.90 (without sushi). If you don't mind the sometimes large crowds and the often limited parking, you'll definitely get your money's worth (in my opinion). I would recommend it.

We are a party of five and ordered five buffet items. We also ordered four drinks. We were forced to order one additional drink. Otherwise, we would have to pay €3, and for nothing! This is absolutely not allowed in Germany! Unfortunately, we will no longer leave a tip for such poor service.

Great restaurant, I recommend it.😀👍

The food isn't the best. The buffet is unbeatable value for money. Drinks are very expensive. It's usually quite crowded.

The rave reviews are no coincidence, especially regarding the "Too Good To Go" service. When there are many leftovers, the owners often give "Too Good To Go" customers extra vegetables and fried food. This not only reduces food waste but also contributes to their excellent reputation. The taste of the dishes is among the best in Göttingen for Chinese cuisine – a successful combination of German influences and typical Chinese seasoning with plenty of oil and sauce. Here, you not only experience a fantastic buffet but also exemplary "Too Good To Go" service.

Diverse food, delicious seafood. Full of appetizers and desserts including ice cream, cakes, candies... unfortunately the sushi is quite bad and the price is a bit high. Only suitable for people who can eat a lot.

A wonderfully run restaurant with a delicious buffet at good prices. The service was always excellent.

Mouse bait boxes are placed under the radiators. So I understand what goes on there when there are no guests or staff.

Beautiful interior, Very good selection at the buffet, perfectly reasonable prices, and very tasty 😋 Always worth a visit

We've eaten there twice now, everything went perfectly, a very large and delicious buffet. I can highly recommend it, but it's better to book in advance. The staff is very friendly; you're shown to your table and brought a fresh plate with each new dish. The atmosphere is also lovely; I have nothing bad to say. Thumbs up! I felt I had to write something after 10 months, as it had always been just my wife and I until now. But on October 27th, we arrived with 10 people with a reservation, and I have to reiterate what I've already written: very delicious food and attentive staff. Everything was perfect. A wonderful birthday celebration! Many thanks again to the entire team. Best regards, The Mészáros Family

No chance of getting a parking space and having to reverse out again [since there's no way to turn around] when other cars want to park is more than risky. We probably would have had to wait forever since there were already long queues outside. Thanks, I'd rather eat somewhere else.

The buffet was great, no complaints, it tasted good. Everyone could help themselves to whatever they wanted and as much as they could eat. The selection was huge.

For me personally, this is the best Asian buffet! It's not cheap, but you get a really great selection of dishes, plus running sushi and chefs who prepare fresh food for you. The atmosphere is modern and not cluttered, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It was a great evening! They have their own parking spaces.

Super fresh ingredients, huge selection, everything delicious! There's also a sushi conveyor belt.

An exceptionally good restaurant. The staff are friendly, the decor is beautiful, and the restaurant is very large. The buffet is so extensive that you can't possibly try everything in one visit. There's a huge selection of everything you could possibly want. The quality is very good; it all tasted absolutely wonderful—the meat, the salads, the gummy bear bar, the chocolate fountain—simply fantastic.

Everything was absolutely delicious, the service staff were friendly and fast, the food was excellent, hot, and extremely varied. We've never had such a wide selection at an Asian buffet before.

Great selection and taste, Mongolian buffet and chocolate fountain, top-notch! 👍🏻 Update: Was here again today, everything was top-notch again! 👍🏼

Everything's great here! Daniel, the boss, walks around to almost every table several times in the evening and chats with the people... I think that's great!

We wanted to have dinner and chose this restaurant. We were thrilled with the selection. The variety of dishes was very extensive. There's something for everyone. The staff there is also very friendly.

It's okay. You can do it every now and then.

Yesterday, six of us went there for lunch for the buffet. It was very busy. However, we always got all the food we needed; it was regularly replenished. 👍🏼 You don't usually experience this when eating at a buffet. Most of the time, the items (especially the duck) are only sporadically replenished, and you're lucky if you get to the buffet in time, because otherwise, it's immediately empty again. This wasn't the case here. Great! 👍🏼 The buffet itself is also very varied; there's something for everyone! And everything was absolutely delicious! 👍🏼 Keep up the good work! We'd love to come back!

It was really great. Thank you for this wonderful evening.

The food itself is delicious, and the selection is huge. Unfortunately, the sushi wasn't well made and fell apart on the plate just by looking at it. The restrooms also have a strange atmosphere.

I found the service very friendly; they asked several times if everything was okay or if I needed anything. The store is clean and tidy, and the food was always refilling, and the selection was very large. And it might just be me, but I didn't like the taste. For example, I had beef with onions in a dark sauce – it was way too salty for me. The sushi wasn't really bad, but a treat is something else entirely. I had beef and lamb chops from the grill – again, the service was friendly and it was worth it, but both were too salty for me.

We'd been traveling for a long time and had children with us! We were actually late, but here we were warmly welcomed and treated with kindness! Thank you so much, it was delicious!

If you're simply looking for mass-produced, ready-made food, this is the place for you. However, for me, the quality and price don't match up. The atmosphere is also very loud and hectic.

One of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to! There's something for everyone there, and everything is always fresh and hot!

Top-notch service and a beautiful location. Ideal for families with children, as there's a playground with a trampoline, swings, slide, and more, in addition to the outdoor seating area.

It's really good, dog and cat let them live, I found it delicious

Very tasty....very very attentive staff... Looking forward to the next time

We were there with a small group and wanted to eat the buffet. This was our second time there. And just like the first time, everything was excellent. The service was very good, as was the food. We'd be happy to come back.

Always great, I come back here again and again.

The Pagoda Göttingen is located in an industrial area, which at first seems a bit inconspicuous. However, right in front of the entrance, there's a small goldfish pond with a bridge – a nice detail that immediately catches your eye. The restaurant itself is very large and divided into several sections. Despite its size, it's almost always full, so a reservation is highly recommended. Even with a reservation, we had to wait a bit, but the service is well-organized and friendly. The buffet is very extensive and offers something for every taste. Particularly noteworthy are the Mongolian grill, where you can create your own individual dishes from fresh ingredients, and the sushi conveyor belt, which constantly rolls out new small portions. There's also a wide selection of hot dishes – from classics like chicken "Kong Bao," Eight Treasures, baked squid rings, and shrimp with vegetables to various warm vegetables and sauces. Our personal highlight was the pan-fried salmon, which is of very high quality and cooked to perfection. There's also a wide selection of desserts: ice cream, fruit, sweets, and a chocolate fountain complete the offerings. The buffet is just as interesting for children as it is for adults. The prices are a bit higher than at other all-you-can-eat restaurants, but the variety and quality justify them – I've already written a detailed review about it. Overall, a highly recommended restaurant for lovers of Asian cuisine.

It used to be great, but unfortunately it's gone downhill. It's become very expensive 😞

Our regular spot for Asian food! The buffet is extensive with a wide selection, catering to every taste. The sushi bar and the Mongolian grill are particularly recommended. We've always had excellent meals here and felt at home. Bottom line: Highly recommended!

Great restaurant, friendly staff, and super delicious food with a wide selection at the buffet. In addition to the savory dishes, there's also a wide selection of cakes, desserts, ice cream, and plenty of sweets. Highly recommended

Highly recommended. Everything fits perfectly here!

The Pagoda Chinese restaurant in Göttingen offers a decent lunch buffet with a sufficient selection. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the location has a modern and clean feel. The buffet tastes good, even if it's not outstanding. Overall, a solid place for a relaxed lunch.

We visited the Pagoda restaurant for the first time yesterday and were absolutely thrilled. We usually go to a different Chinese restaurant in Göttingen, but this time we tried Pagoda and it was absolutely worth it! Even though we arrived without a reservation, we received a friendly welcome and were immediately shown to a nice table. The buffet selection was huge and was constantly being refilled. We particularly want to highlight the sushi, which was a real highlight for us – fresh, varied, and very tasty. The hot dishes were also impressive, with something for every taste. We loved the bite-sized cake pieces: This allowed us to try different varieties without having to leave anything over if it wasn't quite to our liking. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the service was always attentive, friendly, and courteous. We felt very comfortable and are certain that this won't be our last visit to Pagoda – we highly recommend it!

We ate at the buffet here. Some things were incredibly good, others were average. All in all, we enjoyed it.

The staff were incredibly friendly, and the food (buffet) was truly delicious and always freshly prepared. The selection is huge, with something for every taste. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Always happy to come back. We've been there five times already and would like to come more often, but each visit involves a 100 km drive.

I visited in 2023. It's a nice open buffet restaurant where people from all over the world can find food. The seafood dishes are wonderful, the meat dishes are delicious. If you ever cross paths, definitely visit a nice Chinese restaurant.

We had a delicious buffet lunch. It was so delicious ;)

Food good buffet, team very nice, would gladly return

We were passing through very tasty the service is 1A the employees super friendly something like that is rare when we are nearby we will come back sometime best wishes

Very tasty food and a lovely atmosphere. Always friendly staff. Parking is always a bit tight, though, so be prepared to spend a while looking for a spot.

A very delicious buffet, including dishes I've never had at any other Chinese restaurant. You have to like octopus and pork belly 😉. I haven't even seen such a large selection of dishes in Hamburg...I would particularly like to highlight the beef and lamb from the Mongolian buffet.

The restaurant is highly recommended. We were very satisfied.

The food was very good, but eleven-year-olds are already paying full price. My child ate a plate of chicken nuggets and fries. It's outrageous to count that as an adult.

Once again, it was delicious, and there was a huge selection. The staff was very friendly and attentive when it came to refills. Highly recommended.

Highly recommended, selection and quality at its finest.

A very good Chinese restaurant. It was a treat!

We went there with the family today to eat. After a bird pooped on our table inside, we alerted the staff. The bird pooped on the bench, feathers flew into the food and drinks, and the sparrow also threw dirt down, which also landed in the food. Despite repeated warnings, the staff did nothing. We didn't get a drink or a discount, which I find disappointing. It wasn't particularly hygienic either. It's a shame, so only 1 star.

We are thrilled. The lunch buffet was excellent. The selection is simply fantastic. The service is very friendly, and we received a warm welcome. We felt very comfortable with you. Thank you very much.

The food is delicious, but I find it rather cheeky to require at least one drink per person if you want to eat buffet style. I'm not allowed to drink with my meal and I'm not supposed to!

The atmosphere is always friendly. The food is very varied and varied. I find it expensive; five people, including drinks and Coke, paid €160. I like going there and can only recommend it 🙂

A great restaurant for Chinese-Mongolian cuisine. It's always worth the extra trip.

I come here every two years with my family and every time I experience the same thing: top dishes, top buffet, top service, top orientation.

The buffet was very varied and of very good quality. The price was surprisingly reasonable (about €44) for two people. That could also have been due to the time of day. I was expecting a lot more, as I'd been told the Pagoda was expensive. My impression was positive, and it probably won't be my last visit there.

We can only recommend it 👍👍👍👍👍👍 The staff are all very friendly and helpful 👍👍👍👍👍

Anlässlich des Geburtstag meiner Frau hatten wir im Freizeit Inn ein 4 GangMenü. Es war wirklich super lecker, die einzelnen Teller mit viel Hingabe zelebriert und dekoriert. Ganz toll. Das Angebot bestand aus einem Gläschen Sekt, einen Weinglas 0,2 l, einer Vorspeise, Zwischengang, Hauptspeise und Nachspeise. Eine Kaffespezialität war auch noch inklusive. Dazu gab es am Anfang noch einen üppigen Gruß aus der Küche. Alles super. Das ganze wurde begleitet und betreut von einer jungen hübschen talentierten Bedienung, sie war das perfekte Etwas was man/ Frau dazu gerne geniest. Bravo 👏🏻🤩

We were passing through because we were held up in traffic on the A7. We ordered a la carte, and the food was ready in no time. Service was friendly, and the restaurant was busy. I can recommend it.

We went there again last night for the buffet. The quality has declined significantly...the value for money is no longer there! €27.90 per person for the buffet...even though the quality of the food has declined significantly. We paid €87.80 for two people including drinks...and I had persistent diarrhea afterward. I suspect it was the greasy chocolate fountain; it was really unpleasantly dirty...

We, the Kurschat travel family, visited your restaurant on July 8, 2025, with about 30 people. We received a very warm and friendly welcome. When we saw the lunch buffet, our eyes widened and our mouths fell open. We had never seen anything so rich, varied, and tastefully presented. The service was very friendly and prompt. Many thanks to everyone who works in front of and behind the scenes. Everything was clean. A visit to your restaurant is highly recommended. It's a shame that your restaurant is so far from our hometown. A heartfelt thank you from the Kurschat travel family from Wittstock, Germany. A.S.

A huge selection of dishes, everything your heart desires when you go to an Asian restaurant.

The buffet is excellent, there is a bit of everything and the desserts have a really large selection

Super delicious and fresh food at a good price. Great staff, would definitely go back!

I was pleasantly surprised. The trend is towards smaller restaurants, and the Pagoda is huge with an incredibly wide selection of dishes. Plus, there's a Mongolian grill and freshly prepared sushi. It was busy, but you didn't have to wait in line for long. The food was very good and, compared to other restaurants of this type, the quality was simply better. Special praise goes to the service: attentive and quick. Nobody seemed stressed, despite the high occupancy, and there was always a smile. It was clean, too, and they kept it that way every now and then. There was plenty of sweet treats, too, so the kids loved it too. If you like buffet food, this is the place for you.

really really yummy food, nice staff!! it‘s basically an all you can eat so prepare to stuff your mouths whenever you go xd as weird as it sounds maybe fast for the day until you go there so the food is worthy of tze price

One of the best Asian buffet restaurants in Göttingen! You can also order individual dishes here without booking the buffet. We went for the evening buffet (€29.70 per person, drinks extra) and were truly impressed. The selection is huge: there are vegetarian dishes, various meats, game, and exotic meats, as well as numerous types of fish freshly grilled. Plus, there are plenty of delicious sauces that go perfectly with rice or noodles. Desserts are also a treat: various fruits, ice cream, small cakes, and other sweets are available. Sushi fans will also get their money's worth – there's a sushi belt with many variations. I particularly like that you can sit inside and outside, and there's enough space for larger groups (I recommend making a reservation, though). Although the restaurant is always busy, the staff are friendly, attentive, and helpful. You can pay with cash or card. I definitely recommend the evening buffet!

Large selection Friendly staff Nice atmosphere

Highly recommended. They have great dishes, or you can have something fried. Simply delicious! Excellent service! There's a children's playground so parents can eat in peace!

We love coming back every year. The buffet leaves nothing to be desired. The food always tastes wonderful, and the staff is always super friendly. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, there were good solutions for dining on-site. I highly recommend it to everyone.

The best Chinese restaurant in Göttingen :)

Very tasty, as always. A generous buffet. It's always quickly refilled. The grill buffet was also excellent.

Buffet food wasn't particularly hot. It tasted good.

A very large selection at the buffet, including sushi. A Mongolian buffet with a dozen varieties of meat and seafood. Excellent service.

The waiters don't give you a place to sit, they are always around you (very close to you)