Phoenix in Paderborn

All you can eat including drinks

I have to say this was our third time there, and the last time, my wife got a stomach ache right there on the spot, and I got it half an hour later! Diarrhea says hello.

Absolutely outrageous and absolutely not recommended. You're invited in with the promise that you have to pay €19.50 for the buffet. And if you go in with five people, you get a bill for €160. Then they claim they never told you that. Thanks, we've never left so cheaply before, only to find out that we'll never eat there again. On top of that, the food was unfortunately very, very dry... the meat, etc. Thanks again and NEVER AGAIN!!!!

The restaurant is perfect for larger groups or families. The prices are fair, and the food is decent. However, those expecting authentic or particularly delicious food will be disappointed.

The reception at the restaurant was uninviting, as the gentleman at the entrance seemed very bored. There is no traditional service, as you have to get both food and drinks yourself – with the exception of the freshly fried dishes. Therefore, not much can be said about the actual service. However, the condition of the restrooms was problematic: hygiene was severely neglected. The restrooms were barely usable due to obvious dirt, toilet paper was lying everywhere, and overall it was very dirty. The freshly prepared food tasted okay. The ready-prepared dishes at the buffet, on the other hand, were of a disappointing quality – they were consistently soft and heavily overcooked, which also had a negative impact on the taste. The beverage selection was extensive overall. Most drinks were okay, but the hot drinks consisted almost exclusively of cream. **Conclusion:** Given the relatively high price, well-maintained restrooms are an absolute minimum. Instead of "stuffing our bellies" under time pressure, we will avoid this restaurant in the future.

Very nice restaurant. We often go there with our family. I really like that the drinks are part of the buffet.

Unfortunately, the quality and selection have declined considerably in recent years. Yes, there's plenty there, but the food is often cold, and the selection has become very limited compared to a few years ago. The drinks selection is still excellent, but the prices have also shot up quite a bit (for some of the cold food).

Vastly overpriced and simply outrageous. Prices only include drinks. There are people, and many of them, who don't drink while eating. Children over 1.50 cm tall are charged as adults. If you spend more than two hours there, each half hour costs €2.50 in addition to the fixed price! They also charge an expense allowance if you leave too much food on your plate. Oh, and if you take an unfinished drink in a bottle, the alarm starts sounding 👍 NEVER AGAIN The taste is nothing special.

Delicious food at fair prices, friendly and polite service, tables cleared promptly, but unfortunately, the atmosphere feels like a large cafeteria, and so does the noise level....

Large selection of food, unfortunately often quite cold. The Mongolian grill is okay. The meat is consistently very tough. The drinks are too expensive, but that's probably due to the mixed pricing of the all-you-can-eat menu. When the place is full, which it usually is, it's quite loud.

The food always tastes very good. A great selection, and in the evenings, there's also the Mongolian buffet. We always enjoy coming here.

I was completely impressed by the Phönix Restaurant in the Libori Galerie! As soon as you enter, you receive a friendly welcome and immediately sense the relaxed atmosphere. The ambiance is modern yet cozy – perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner. The buffet is incredibly diverse: From classic Chinese dishes like crispy duck and fried noodles to sushi and freshly prepared teppanyaki – there's truly something for every taste. The quality of the food is particularly noteworthy: everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and regularly replenished. The service is fast, attentive, and very friendly – you feel welcome and well-cared for as a guest. The value for money is also excellent, especially considering the selection and freshness. In conclusion: If you're craving Asian cuisine in Paderborn, you should definitely pay a visit to the Phönix Restaurant. I'd be happy to come back!

Our visit to Phönix was unfortunately disappointing. Neither the freshly prepared food nor the rest of the buffet were particularly tasty. Some dishes didn't seem quite fresh, while others were simply poorly prepared. One positive aspect is the all-you-can-drink offering with chilled canned drinks. Unfortunately, we experienced stomach upsets and a general feeling of unwellness after our meal. Of course, we can't say for sure whether this was related to our visit to the restaurant—but the timing was striking. Another visit is out of the question for us.

I was a guest again on Friday (July 18, 2025) at 3:30 p.m. The food was delicious in every area, and the menu selection is unusually extensive. Cleanliness is a top priority. The beverage selection is overwhelming, even coffee. They even cover the parking fee. There's nothing to complain about at any point. On mostly quiet evenings, there should only be a surcharge of €5 instead of approximately €10. Then the number of visitors and revenue would probably double. My verdict: highly recommended

I don't tend to give negative reviews to restaurants. As far as I can remember, this is actually my first restaurant review. But: This is also my first restaurant visit where I voluntarily forwent a second course at the buffet. First of all: This review is subjective. I saw numerous other guests who, unlike us, seemed happy and satisfied. My experience: The meat seemed very dry to me, almost as if it had been reheated several times – even though we were there quite early for dinner. Many types of meat also had such a dominant smoky flavor that I could hardly taste any difference between chicken, duck, and other types of meat. The dessert, too... The ice cream seemed so soft to me that I didn't dare eat more than a few spoonfuls. The same goes for the interior: The chairs at our table were wobbly, and the furnishings were still the same as they had been during our last visit many years ago. However, it seemed very worn to me. What was particularly unpleasant was that the curtains next to our table were visibly dirty – I had the subjective impression that these were old food scraps. On the windowsill next to us, there were crumbs of various sizes and in various places. Of course, I can't say how long they had been there. After countless satisfying visits to various Chinese restaurants, this one experience is one that will remain in my memory! As I said: Other guests seemed quite happy. This review reflects only my subjective experience.

Great restaurant food very tasty

I wouldn't have thought it possible for a restaurant to deteriorate so much in quality and service within a few months. They offer the cheapest of the cheap. Quantity over quality. I won't go there again. Completely overpriced for zero quality. Fortunately, there are better alternatives in Paderborn.

I rarely leave bad reviews, but I feel other parents should be warned. We visited this restaurant recently and they have a play area for kids. Unfortunately, the play area was in terrible condition — dirty, poorly maintained, and clearly unhygienic. Within minutes of playing there, my daughter ended up getting sick. I can’t say for certain the play area was the direct cause, but considering how filthy it was, I wouldn't be surprised. It's extremely concerning that a place catering to families would neglect such basic cleanliness standards. If you can't maintain the play area properly, then you really should just close it. It's a health risk — especially for young children — and completely unacceptable in a family-friendly establishment. Until serious improvements are made, I won’t be returning, and I strongly advise other parents to think twice.

A wide selection of drinks that you can drink without restrictions (even beer!), and everything is included in the admission price! Delicious food and a wide selection!!!

Delicious food, friendly service, gladly again

The food is okay, it's more about quantity than quality. I'd like less quantity and more quality. Tip: Fewer tables and more greenery, room dividers, and decorations. It's very loud at the moment; it feels like a cafeteria.

Good food, fast service, and a good selection of drinks. We'll be back 👍🏻

Buffet is very tasty and drinks are included in the price

Friendly staff, nice ambience and a delicious buffet, including drinks and desserts at lunchtime 👍👍👍

very good food, friendly staff and nice music in the background

Excellent food, extremely friendly staff, great location and ambience

There were two of us there today and it wasn't nice at all! On the phone we were told a buffet price of €19.90 p.p. for today. called. But at the end we had to pay €31.50 per person. And that with moderate hunger!!! In addition, the dusty curtains around us were removed (the dust flew through the whole restaurant) and the windows were cleaned with strong-smelling cleaning products. Honestly, for €63 it was a real letdown!!!! No more visits from us!

Everything good, fresh and nice - including drinks - good value for money

The two of us ate there today and can't understand the negative reviews. The service was excellent and the lady was very friendly! The food was warm and tasted great too. Price-performance ratio is great, especially because of the numerous drinks on offer. We'd love to come back! :)

My favorite all you can eat. I've been there twice with my wife and it's always delicious. The atmosphere is very nice.

The sushi was a disaster! First, the fish was wilted, and the rice was partly dry and partly mushy. We cut the visit short, and then it all started! It was pure food poisoning with all the ensuing symptoms! Unfortunately, I didn't react when I was feeling better, and too much time has passed to take legal action!

After 1 hour 35 minutes in the restaurant, an employee comes to us and says we have to get up because it's been 2 hours.

Today we wanted to go out to eat, it was tasteless, everything was dry and overcooked, the shrimp was dry, the sushi came out of the freezer.

Highly recommended, tastes very good and is ok for the price

It's a nice buffet. There's everything from vegetables to meat. From fruit to vegetables. From sweet to sour. I like the buffet and go there often with my family. The staff is friendly, as they're from Asia, and so am I. The food is great, and there's nothing to complain about. The items are always refilled. The restrooms work, but there are some people who behave like idiots! Otherwise, everything's good ;)

For the price it's outrageous to eat there, eat cold, you can tell the flavor enhancer, some of the plates are dirty, it's a shame it used to be really good

I visited your restaurant and Unfortunately it stayed disappointed with the atmosphere. All The staff looked unhappy and Evil, the one unpleasant one Impression. I hope you You will be able to improve your mood Your team because it is very important for creation comfortable environment for Customers. Thank you for your attention.

All you can eat offers a really nice buffet. Large selection and drinks even included!

After reading the reviews I was put off at first, but decided to give it a try anyway. It was definitely worth it, only 19.50 all you can eat and all you can drink was really great. The food was delicious, there were two things that weren't perfect but still acceptable and a large part was really great. Everything was clean and the staff constantly took care of everything, so really recommended :D

Don't understand the negative reviews. As always, it's great here. Tastes good, staff friendly...everything is great❤️

Unfortunately the food no longer tastes like it used to, some of it is bland and most of it is very mushy, noodles are similar to spaghetti noodles, the freezer is very dirty, the coffee machine is also dirty, nuggets and fries are also mushy. Sometimes I had the feeling that the food from the previous day had been warmed up. No longer recommended. Now drive home hungry.

You shouldn't eat here. The drinks are of good quality. Eat very few things that are tasty. Fried noodle is a joke. Has nothing to do with Chinese noodles. The worst thing is that the food is lukewarm. By the time you get to the table it is cold. We were even brought cold food from the grill. Cleaning up is also a disaster. I wouldn't mind if you could bring the plate back to a designated place yourself. You're out and about anyway and get something new or something to drink.

Yesterday we went to the Valentine's Special for €36.70, especially because we couldn't get a seat anywhere else. The barbecue was very diverse. I always eat the fish platter there. There was a lot to choose from this time. Lots of types of fish, crabs, mussels, shrimp, shrimp, halibut and fresh salmon. I often eat the fish there. I never caught anything there. It's all fresh. The selection of drinks is also very large and included in the price. The crowd yesterday was very large. There are lots of squares and lots of very comfortable, separated areas. A visit is definitely worth it.

I haven't been there for a long time and was therefore surprised. The quality of the food has noticeably decreased: The meat at the buffet was very dry in places, the sauces were sometimes rather bland and at the BBQ I didn't have all the ingredients that I had put together on my plate. I was there with a smaller group and it affected all of us.

Ужасное обслуживание, особенно одна женщина официантка по хамски обслуживает, грубит клиентам. Из за такого обслуживания не хочется посещать такой хороший ресторан

I can always warmly recommend it if you're in the mood for a buffet. We've been there several times and have never had anything to say. Due to its location in the Libori Gallery, you can take a little stroll before or after. But, you have to know. Thanks.

Not recommended, parking tickets are not validated as stated, you order in advance, negotiate a price and they don't stick to it. All people who have had stomach surgery should avoid this restaurant! 150g of food for 31.50€...well congratulations....my husband had the food freshly prepared and constantly got burnt meat. I cannot recommend this restaurant in any way.

Went there today with a small group of people after gastric surgery. Despite prior information about this and our mini portions, not even a real children's portion, rather less, we had to pay the full price. On request and with a surgical ID card, then “only” €29.50 An absolute impudence and a total rip-off. Never go there again. I don't know of any other restaurant, regardless of type.

Rude staff, I should finish my drink or pay extra for it, happy hour is about to end!!! Never again!!

Never again doesn't taste good at all

I don't think I've ever eaten as badly as I did today in my entire life. All of the food was cold and just absolutely disgusting. I would never set foot in this store again. It was an absolute disgrace to also dismantle the food next to us even though the opening hours were still an hour away. Absolutely not recommended and you can invest your money in far better places!

The service is terrible. Tables are reserved with table numbers and no one knows of what. Just don't respond to the customer.

We have been regular guests at the Phönix for several years and always enjoy coming back. Are very satisfied with the service.

The buffet offers a large selection and drinks are also included in the price. However, some dishes have already become soggy due to being kept warm for a long time.

Cheap lunch with a large selection of drinks!

We have been doing our annual Christmas dinner here on December 26th for several years now. of a year. We chose the restaurant because it was in the middle for all family members and we stayed because everything was just right. Food, service, price... we are very satisfied. The only thing I personally miss is some background music, but that doesn't detract from the quality.

Always very good food, friendly staff, we like to come back again and again

Very friendly. Food is good too.

We ate there today on New Year's Eve and it was just really, really bad. The fried food wasn't crispy as usual, the selection was well, a lot of it was always empty, the taste wasn't great at all, some of it was cold. It was a New Year's Eve buffet for €36.50 per person. Our son is 11 years old, our daughter is 10 years old and over 1.5 meters tall and therefore had to pay in full (we ate a small plate each). Unfortunately it doesn't depend on age but only on size... The two little worms are 2 and 3 years old and had to pay €5 each (they ate 4 fries and 2 chicken nuggets). As a family we paid €156. I found that pretty crazy. We would have happily paid for good food but unfortunately we were really disappointed. We know all the other restaurants in the industry (e.g. Phönix Kassel, Pagoda Göttingen) and they are worlds better. You have to say the selection of drinks was very good, but that's about it. The play area for children was also very worn out and a lot of things were broken, the carpet on the floor was just disgusting. We are just really really frustrated and would never recommend it to anyone!!!!

The price was great but that's the only good thing about it. When we looked at the buffet there was very little choice and everything was lukewarm to cold. We ate two plates but they weren't full because we didn't find much tasty. We got stomach pains while we were eating and when we got home we had to go to bed because of stomach pains. I'm still in bed with a stomach ache and can't sleep and I've been feeling sick all day and I've barely been able to eat anything. There was no way I could eat the breaded chicken it was hard and cold and I couldn't swallow it. Even if it was cheap, it's a waste of money because the quality is poor and the food will probably spoil due to the poor reheating and you'll get sick from it.

Lots of choice. But everything was very lightly seasoned. Drinks selection also large. If you have something fried, you have to season it yourself because it is very lightly seasoned. Ambience good, but many chairs are already falling apart.

I wouldn't do it again for €31.50. The food is very, very dry, only lukewarm and the selection is rather limited compared to other providers. Duck was not edible. Unfortunately, it wasn't tasty overall, everything was drowned out with garlic and other spices. If you only like BBQ, you can try it. Unfortunately, the toilets are not very clean and there was no door.

Good buffet restaurant Prices for children are significantly too high, my 4 year old son had to pay over €15. Prices for adults are absolutely reasonable.

Eating at Phoenix is ​​always a nice idea. What is offered is fresh food. I also liked the Mongolian grill. In addition to the actual Chinese menu, veal, lamb and other types of meat are also offered. Together with the available buffet, a successful mix. You can drink whatever your heart desires from the displays or order open wines at the table for an additional charge. I've been there a lot now and had my parking permit stamped at the counter to pay, which makes eating out even more fun. Until next time, your people.

The food was good and plentiful. I would have liked a little more comfort.

I was very disappointed with my visit to this restaurant. The food was cold, tasteless and apparently heavily flavored. The overall impression was negative. The restaurant was crowded and there was a long line to even get served. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio was also disappointing. I won't be another egg here Unfortunately, my visit to this restaurant was not satisfactory. The food was cold and not very tasty, and I had the impression that flavor enhancers were used in excess. The restaurant was very full and it took a long time to get in line. Maybe I was just unlucky that day, but I probably won't try it again.

Large selection at the buffet. So far I only knew restaurants where the buffet and drinks were separate, which usually had a massive impact on the price if there were two or more drinks. However, everything was included here, which surprised me very positively. The food was well prepared and easily accessible, which is not the case with every buffet. I can only recommend a visit to anyone who prefers this type of self-service. Unfortunately I can't show that many pictures because I was concentrating more on eating and enjoying myself. There's something to be said for trying it out there yourself.

1A class restaurant with buffet in the Libori Gallery in Paderborn. The Phönix is ​​beautifully furnished, making it very inviting. It's neat and clean. There is something for everyone at the buffet, meat, vegetables, sushi and sauces, everything is available in a variety. The staff is great! Everyone is friendly, helpful and accommodating. Personally, I can only recommend the Phönix in Paderborn.

This is a complete disaster!!! Everything is dry and cold, nothing freshly made, just catastrophic Not recommended, especially not for the price!

Good quality, good price, good selection. Is it the best and hottest meal you've ever had? Never, ever... but the one star reviews are laughable. Locker bosses from Yellow River and co. So if there's a Chinese buffet then here it's just because of the drinks flat.

Worst place ever! never going back... the food is not fresh, very unorganized, too expensive for such kind of menu. And Toilets are worse than worst.

Great value, free beer which is good quality. So much selection with a raw section where the cook for you. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.

Please clean the toilets more often! The toilet, sink, mirror and floor definitely need to be cleaned every day! It would be nice if there were a disinfectant dispenser in the toilets so you could disinfect the toilet seat yourself. Food is good but often lukewarm

We haven't eaten there for a long time, now I know why. The food is always just lukewarm. The selection has always been the same. It was great for my son, he was able to try out all kinds of fish and meat, but that was the only positive thing. The worst part is the allergen labeling. When I asked whether the chocolate in the chocolate fountain was gluten-free, I was told that the box was empty, I couldn't check it, so it was better to leave it out. Likewise with the ice cream or the fries. For allergy sufferers or people with celiac disease, this is not an option to eat out!!! Unfortunately!!! I always thought allergen labels were mandatory in restaurants?!

Aijaijai just don't, never again. How can you, for example, How to prepare a duck so carelessly? It has nothing to do with Chinese culture or cooking. It's a real shame and never again, not even for fried noodles, sorry.

Food as already rated by others was lukewarm and of poor quality. Staff partly very unfriendly. Have otherwise gone there often. I had gastric surgery and always got a discount because I don't get that much done. Last time I was told they couldn't give me a discount because it had been 2 years since the operation. The staff came to the table specifically to calculate this for me. In the future we will avoid this "restaurant".

Unfortunately the glasses weren't clean otherwise the food was good

Good food. The live cooking is great. Good beer too.

Very disappointed. Unfortunately the food was cold or only lukewarm. Some things were very hard. You could hardly eat fries or duck. The spring rolls were very oily. The Cola and Fanta tasted like water with a bit of syrup. Unfortunately not recommended. But the staff was very nice and friendly!!

Some of the food was cold and salty and the food wasn't freshly prepared either. The selection at the buffet wasn't great and the price was really expensive. I was really disappointed. And the peanut sauce was so disgusting that I almost had to puke, the sauce was really thick and gray!!! And it didn't taste like anything and I don't even want to get started on the service. Plates were piled up. After 15 minutes, only one person came and cleared them away. Our table wasn't even covered. Never again, that was the first and the last time

Very relaxed, there is always a lot to choose from. Drinks are included in the all-you-can-eat price. This sets Phönix apart from other all-you-can-eat restaurants.

Very tasty, varied buffet with everything, soup, sushi, dessert with a chocolate fountain, everything you could imagine.

Centrally located in the parking garage, very good food.

The food was always fresh..they have plenty of drinks to choose from and the people are really nice

Food was simply in the warming container for too long. Then it was very sloppy. Otherwise great as always

The buffet is disappointing. Nothing is really tasty and everything has been sitting around for so long that it is tough or dried out. There is an extensive range of ingredients available for the grill: all kinds of meat, fish and vegetables. However, the cook (picked straight off the street?) cremates everything, so that it becomes an inedible, indefinable mess. Everything is tough and black. Really a shame. The sushi is honestly the worst I've ever eaten. From the supermarket is even better. Everything is dingy and dirty. The only thing that makes me give two stars is the extensive range of drinks that you can have unlimitedly.

A disaster, unfriendly staff, dirty toilets and the food was dried out and sometimes undercooked. The selection is also poor!

Very tasty and lots of choice at the buffet

Very tasty but also very expensive

Directly on the PB Ring, underground car park, elevators, Escalator, central. 2 hours free PARKING Offers with drinks.An Reservations are recommended on public holidays. Barbecue, fish great. 1 star deducted because of the unappetizing ice cream. Otherwise friendliness, cleanliness, everything was great.

Better than yellow river or shangrilla

That's quite a mass production. Looks huge, but tastes manageable. Loud, packed. Since drinks are included, ideal for thirsty, not hungry guests.

Lots of choice at the buffet, everything freshly prepared, delicious ice cream for dessert

Not great, many dishes have little taste, so it's better to order a dish from the Chinese restaurant

Food quiet expensive for my liking

Puked after eating Doesn't have to happen again (It wasn't fun)

Beautiful decor and friendly staff. Unfortunately, chicken was undercooked twice.

Overall a positive result. Gladly again.

was much better a few years ago

There were three of us there yesterday. Nice staff I have to say. Good selection of food and the price is completely ok.