Red Sun Restaurant in Mettmann

Disappointment after concept change – service quality unfortunately significantly declined We have been frequent and happy guests at this restaurant. We enjoy the food, we really like the ambiance, and we have always appreciated the friendly and attentive service. Since the switch to a fixed-price concept including drinks (€33 for "All You Can Eat & Drink"), however, our impression has unfortunately deteriorated significantly. On our last visit, neither our plates nor our bowls were cleared away – even though the restaurant wasn't even full. Instead, at some point, a server came by with a serving cart, stood next to our table, and began piling the dishes on it. It was more reminiscent of a cafeteria and seemed uninviting. Another unpleasant moment arose when paying: Due to a misunderstanding between us, we initially paid by card without a tip – shortly afterward, the cashier asked us in an unfriendly tone whether we wanted to finish the bottle on the table. We were aware that you would have to pay extra for unconsumed drinks, as it was posted on the notice boards on the tables. However, the way the request was made was inappropriate and lacked any sensitivity. We find it unfortunate that the new concept has apparently also significantly deteriorated the quality of service. It was precisely this quality that always made our visits pleasant. Unfortunately, we were disappointed this time.

We have better memories of the Red Sun. About a year ago, we went there twice and were very satisfied. The buffet offered delicious food, everything seemed fresh and beautifully presented. So we wanted to go back last night (as we were visiting). When we entered, we were a bit surprised: it was very warm and extremely crowded, with children running back and forth between the buffet aisles and into the path of the friendly robot. When we found a seat, we noticed that the tables were dirty and practically "sticky." I then went to the buffet and saw unloved and dried-out dishes. I still tried a few things, but they didn't convince me (anymore). We had the "grill master" fry/grill one fish and one meat dish. Of course, it took longer due to the rush of guests—but that wasn't the problem. Unfortunately, both dishes were completely dried out—you could say "fried to death." It was a real shame. Then we tried the "sushi conveyor belt"; it was okay, but nothing more. The staff seemed to have trouble communicating with the guests. Overall, we were very disappointed and won't try it again. Finally, of course, we also visited the restrooms, which was another shock for us. This is, of course, primarily due to the guests, who unfortunately leave the restrooms in terrible condition :-(

I've had better food there. Food was very poor. Quality was extremely poor.

Super Buffet A flat rate for food and drinks is possible and reasonable.

Great location for birthdays or similar celebrations. A good selection. There's something for every taste. The waiter bot is funny.

Overall, it's a no-brainer. You help yourself at the buffet. The staff is basically just there to quickly clear plates and dishes from the table and clean up the mess. Even if there's still food on the plate, it's simply cleared away. Language barriers are definitely a problem, as we've had a few wrong orders.

Disappointing – Used to love it, never again We were regular guests at the Red Sun for many years, even though there was a long break of a year and a half recently. The anticipation was all the greater – and the disappointment all the deeper. What once impressed with solid food is now nothing but a lackluster mass-produced affair. The quality of the food has declined significantly – those who value quantity over taste at buffets and the like might still be happy here. We found it simply too bland, too unambitious, and overall disappointing. The always-present "train station atmosphere" has also worsened rather than improved – cleanliness no longer seems to be a priority, and the service staff is either understaffed or absent. Empty plates pile up, and you're forced to either deal with the chaos on the table or transfer used dishes to neighboring tables – that no longer has anything to do with hospitality. The only bright spot: the new self-service refrigerators for drinks – practical because you don't have to wait for a server. But that alone doesn't make up for it anymore. It's a shame, but for us – after so many years – this was definitely our last visit. There are plenty of alternatives in the area that show how to make an Asian all-you-can-eat offering much better.

A regular for years This week we reserved a private room at the Red Sun for a birthday – and like every one of my now over 130 visits, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. As a long-time regular, I can say with conviction: Everything is just right here. Service & Customer Service The staff is extremely friendly, attentive, and pleasantly unobtrusive. The service is always professional and warm. A particularly positive feature is that used plates are always cleared away at the right time – nothing ever looks messy or is left out for too long. Buffet & Quality The buffet is consistently freshly stocked, and the food is always piping hot. The variety of dishes leaves nothing to be desired. A real highlight is the live cooking area: You can select your own ingredients and either watch them being prepared – or be surprised. The finished dish is then brought directly to your table by a moving robot. After removing the plate, simply tap "Ready" on the robot's display – and it moves on. Beverage Innovation Recently, it's also been possible to help yourself to cold drinks from refrigerators – a very practical innovation that provides additional convenience, especially for group visits. Why the Red Sun is the number 1 in Mettmann Because consistent quality, a passion for innovation, and unbeatable value have come together here for years. For me, the Red Sun isn't just a restaurant, but an established institution with a guaranteed feel-good factor. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

The Red Sun is highly recommended! The value for money is excellent. There's a large buffet selection with something for everyone. The drinks included in the price also come in a wide variety. A point deduction is due to the poor quality of the raw meat and desserts.

The food was tasty and varied. In addition to the buffet, which largely offers the usual dishes, there is also the option to have ingredients freshly prepared. These are then brought to your table by a "friendly" robot when they are ready. That's quite original. The buffet prices are reasonable. You can help yourself to as many as you want, and drinks are included in the price. One positive aspect is that the restaurant tries to avoid waste. Anyone who returns more than half a plate or half a bottle will be charged €5. A good idea. The restroom facilities were fine.

Great food, loud and impersonal

Delicious food, good selection. Value for money is okay.

Very disappointing; the buffet consisted only of burnt and dried-out food. We arrived shortly before 2:00 p.m., lunch is served until 3:00 p.m., but there were only leftovers. The drinks selection was quite good, but the €22.00 per person was too expensive. We won't be back.

The food is very tasty. The service is very quick and nice. I think the price is affordable.

Good food, the service does its best to speak German. Only the robot is way too loud and always plays the same song.

The food was of the lowest standard and absolutely not good Staff was friendly and very nice The concept with the drinks is well solved

Rich offer There are different buffets: A sushi carousel, "traditional" Chinese food, "Mongolian buffet" (raw dishes are freshly prepared) and dessert (ice cream, cakes, sweets, chocolate fountain). For some time now, the "all you can eat" price of €33/adult has also included a (soft) drinks flat rate, which puts the previous price of €21 plus drinks into perspective.

My absolute favorite Chinese restaurant! Great food from the buffet, great service, everything very progressive. And the atmosphere is also very cozy.

Easy to recommend but I would be happy to see more unusual meat and sea creatures

Large selection, always clean, sometimes a bit noisy

Good food, decent service and for a fair price.

Hello everyone, I've been to Red Sun in Mettmann a few times but today is 100% the last time in my life. The first thing the boss tries to do is cheat when paying and when it comes to drinks the boss is really counting etc. I no longer feel comfortable as a guest at Red Sun apart from the quality of the food, nothing is refilled, it's just waiting for the people who want to grab the leftovers shortly before the end of the day, sorry. People don't buy the stuff, unfortunately it's just for the bin and I can do that 100% say because a good friend of mine works there unfortunately on the whole Red Sun has now become the last of the last it used to be better today unfortunately you only get frass which is actually not even suitable for the pig barrel that's why dear people avoid Red Sun since if you like heartburn and stomach aches Red Sun Mettmann please don't is a well-intentioned advice from me ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌

Very tasty food and what I liked most is the peanut sauce and lots of good drinks from small glass bottles.

Friendly service. Delicious food. What more could you want? Always happy😊

It is very loud on weekends. The food is wonderfully consistent.

Great selection at the buffet and very tasty, we will definitely be back!

Absolutely👍the buffet is really highly recommended👍

The selection of dishes is very varied and everyone will find something to suit their taste. A robot brings the food that you can have freshly grilled. Drinks are included in the price, which is simply great. Saturday evening it was very crowded, so a bit noisy. Service is only present upon arrival and when paying, friendly. You can park in the parking garage next door.

There are strange employees who think they are smart, I was there with my five-year-old child and they asked me to pay the bill even though he hadn't eaten anything and I reminded them of the law, to which they apologized because they knew I understood the law.

We were there for the lunch buffet, overall not bad, but would have liked more variety of dishes. The food is delicious, the sushi presentation is interesting. There are many desserts, but they are all ordinary. Large selection of drinks.

Really delicious food. Plenty of choice. You can't even try everything.

Unfortunately the food is only lukewarm. Not a large selection of main courses. Maybe it's better in the evening. Unfortunately the service is very bad. The table is not cleared. Unfortunately there were also discrepancies when paying. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a waiting room.

Noisy, lots of children running around (why this is allowed is questionable). Food is ok. Standard, as is usual in such restaurants. The operating/service robot is programmed with fairly loud music. The table on the left directly at the entrance is very uncomfortable, it is drafty because it is near the entrance and everyone can look at your plate. Service is friendly.

Nice evening Buffed was at the Red Sun in Mettmann today. I can only recommend it. I have been a guest in this restaurant for 10 years and always get fresh and delicious food. Thank you for the great work.

We came to this restaurant following an invitation for a birthday. It is a typical all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant. The selection of food was okay, but not exceptional either. No highlights were to be expected in terms of taste. Unfortunately, a lot of things taste quite similar. The service was friendly and attentive. It will remain a one-off visit.

Always well attended, reservations are highly recommended.

For the price you can't complain. The service is quick and friendly. The food and selection is good. With the drinks in the all u can eat offer now, it's twice as worth it. Even with children, who then pay proportionately less, it's a great deal; we enjoy eating there.

The food is of poor quality and doesn't taste good! Prices are getting more and more expensive. Unfortunately no longer recommended!!! There are far better ones!

We were there for a birthday. Mega delicious food and the ambience was very nice. There is now a buffet including drinks.

For such a large restaurant and for a buffet, the quality was very good. I like that you can try so many different things. The service robot was super cute. I also thought the price was very fair and that drinks were included was great.

Very good atmosphere, very tasty food, it was my first time and I was very pleased. If possible, I will definitely visit this good Chinese restaurant again.

Very good selection of food, large buffet, depending on the day and time with a Mongolian grill. Drinks are now included in the price. We always enjoy going there, also suitable for celebrations because of the separate rooms.

Very tasty food, whether Mongolian, Japanese or Chinese. In addition, all drinks are free or included in the price.

Wir wollten nach einen schönen Tag dort Essen gehen es war eine Katastrophe das der Laden voll war ist nicht das Problem aber das buffet war schlecht befüllt die Speisen waren entweder trocken oder leer Schade ☹️ der Laden war für uns sonst immer die erste Wahl wenn wir chinesisch essen gehen wollten

Very tasty and not as loud as the other providers.

Eine einzige Katastrophe!! Das Buffet kostet 33 € pP. man hat 2,5 Std. Zeit jede weitere Std. kostet 4 € pP. Getränke Alkoholfrei inbegriffen, Bier und Wein gibt es pP. 2 Gläser frei. Der Laden war brechendvoll aber das Buffet leer, man ist mit dem Essen nicht hinterher gekommen, Es ist sehr schade der Laden war mal eine Topadresse.

What more could you want 😆Eating delicious food with the family and letting the dear Asian God be God 🤣We were, as always, completely satisfied with everything.

Good selection, a lot on the plate, fair price. A bit much hustle and bustle, the Far Eastern children's songs of the funny serving robot could be more subtle. Good service, therefore very popular and well attended. During the first visit in 2025, there was a noticeable price increase. Combined with restrictions on the duration and size of the buffet. It remains to be seen whether this will be accepted by customers.

Recommendation goes out because everything fits.

We were there for the first time. I think it's great that drinks are included and the selection of drinks is huge. The driving robot was a viral highlight for the children! The food tasted okay, I found the selection relatively small and unfortunately most of it was cold despite the restaurant being full.

Very nice atmosphere, fantastic service, great selection of drinks! Unfortunately that was it. Everything I tried from the regular buffet was lukewarm or cold. The Mongolian buffet was OK. The sushi looked very tasty, but I didn't try it. Summary: We won't come back because there are better Chinese "all you can eat" buffets in the surrounding area (Haan, Wuppertal).

Very large and lots of choice. Child-friendly with high chairs and a small play area. Price/performance All you can eat including drinks is very good and recommended. It was delicious. Also has a small selection of things that you can buy separately. Thanks for the great little red dragon. Thank you for the lovely evening in your restaurant.

Gorgeous, comfortable and excellent service

Very tasty food, large selection, something for everyone

Affordable all-you-can-eat option with included drinks and Mongolian buffet. The kids thought the rolling sushi was impressive and ran after the delivery robot with great joy... especially when the robot brought singing birthday wishes. A delicious and all-round wonderful experience! However, you have to park in the parking garage because the restaurant is in the city center.

Great, I can only recommend it 😁

Lots of choice, friendly staff, fair prices and clean

Unfortunately the surcharge for New Year's Eve was quite high and it was never mentioned on the phone or indicated on the internet that it would cost €40 per person, with the justification that there would be a fireworks display for customers like us who had reserved at 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m When we left the clock, we never got to see these fireworks. It's a shame that the price has to be increased so much. For the price I found the selection of fruit (dessert) very limited.

Good and tasty food, friendly staff. Drinks package is new but very good.

I can't understand the bad response, we were there for New Year's Day yesterday because it was very full but the food was great, the staff really tried hard, we were very happy, of course a tiny drawback that we also had to pay 40 euros for New Year's Day even though we left early because of the smallest thing our mistake, we didn't pay attention to the board on the door, our own stupidity 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 the little robot was just worth the fun…….we'll be back 👍

A very nice restaurant. A bit expensive after changes, but now all non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price. I think the price is justified. We always enjoy going there. Food is good and is replenished quickly when it is full. Personally, I find it a bit loud because of the sound, but since everyone speaks very loudly, I don't think it's a problem.

The Red Sun is an all-you-can-eat restaurant in downtown Mettmann. For €32 per person, children pay lower prices, you can plunder both the buffet and the fridges with a wide selection of drinks over two and a half hours. That's a very fair price for what's on offer! Especially because the food at the buffet is completely fine. Of course it's not an authentic approach, but Red Sun offers a wide range of Asian cuisine that's suitable for the masses and tastes European, with something for everyone. If you know that and want to, then that is the strength of this restaurant. The dishes and side dishes at the buffet are all tasty and without any outliers. We didn't find a single slip-up, but we didn't find an absolute highlight either, as everything is stable, reliable and unsurprising. But the best thing was the sweet and sour chicken, which balances the balance between crunchy chicken and pleasantly warm sauce, which creates the special munchies of this dish. The selection on the sushi line is also completely fine. The variations are versatile and completely acceptable for the range and ultimately the price. The plates are placed on the conveyor belt with freshly cut rolls as needed. One could only think again about the presentation of the wasabi offering, which of course is not wasabi but the common dissolved powder. The large bowl is not very attractive. A firmer mixture could, for example, be placed as florets on the soy sauce plates on display. The Mongolian grill, for which you can put together your own dish at the buffet from a wide range of meat, seafood and vegetables, delivers quick and reliable results. A little gimmick from the restaurant comes into play here. The finished plates are brought to the tables by a robot that plays Chinese music. That was the highlight for the accompanying child! So it's a nice gimmick that usefully supports the nice service. All in all, the Red Sun is a successful family restaurant that also offers space for larger groups and has something for pretty much everyone with its culinary offerings.

Food was normal for a Chinese. Staff super nice and helpful. Large, open restaurant, I personally would like it more if there were more separated tables and therefore more "privacy". But what I found particularly good was the approach that wasted food and drinks are financially penalized. Great, keep it up.

Everything 5 stars...the staff is extremely attentive...top service. The atmosphere is new...beautiful round tables for 6 or 8 people...tiptop!! The selection is so huge that you have to come back to test everything ;)))

Wir waren mit 10 Erwachsenen und drei Kindern am 1. Weihnachtstag dort. Wie immer war es sehr voll. Leider wird für 39 € pro Person Null Service geboten, da jetzt in dem Preis 2 Fassbiere oder Wein, welche man an der Theke durch Vorlage eines Zettels -es bedient eine Person - und einer Flat für Flächengetränke aus Selbstbedienungskühlschränken erhält. In meiner Kantine habe ich den selbigen Service nur für 4,50 €. Die Qualität hat leider auch sehr nachgelassen. Das Lamm und die Ente war zäh und schmeckte nicht frisch. Leider auch beim letzten Besuch. Der Roboter, der das Essen bringen sollte, kam bis zu unserem Tisch nicht durch, da alles mit Stühlen und Tischen vollgestellt war. Jemand der Gehbehindert ist, wird somit ausgegrenzt. Die Atmosphäre war sehr ungemütlich. Wir werden nach 5 Jahren uns nach einem neuen Lokal umsehen.

Really good quality and nice staff 🤖😉

Reservation for Christmas for 7 people at 12:30 p.m. was confirmed by email, then we called shortly afterwards asking if we could come at 11:30, an hour earlier. Since it was too early for us, I declined. Our reservation was then canceled. It's a shame that you treat guests like that. Why was my reservation confirmed beforehand? You don't have to go here!!!

I was at Red Sun today and the food was very tasty, 👍 and good,😀😀😀😁

Not for me. I don't like this buffet style. The food was very fatty and the meat was sometimes tough. The staff is friendly. Price wise okay. Food and drinks flat rate for €33. That's totally fine if you like 'all you can eat'.

The place is quite normal for a typical Mongolian buffet Chinese place. Somehow quite proper, a bit strange, but okay. The staff is surprisingly attentive, friendly and quick for THE crowds. On Saturdays it's all you can eat until 4 p.m., but ATTENTION: for 22 EURO (!!!!), in addition to an incredibly diverse and delicious huge buffet, it also includes ALL drinks that are alcohol-free, including liter bottles, as much as you want the freshly fried section. UNBEATABLE. Definitely go back.

I haven't been there for a long time... And since it was my dwarf's birthday, I thought we'd go eat there. And it was great and super tasty. And the fact that the drinks are now part of the all you can eat menu makes it very likeable.

The restaurant is very good. Great selection of food and drinks. Great concept: eat and drink as much as you want.

I've been there 3 times and can only recommend it

We enjoyed the food. We'll definitely go there again.

We always go there with our girls from the hospital. It's great every time

Great selection, very friendly and attentive staff, good value for money. Highly recommended.

Only lukewarm food, even from the grill. All the same taste

Es gibt Neuerungen. Der Preis für das Buffet wurde erhöht, dafür sind pro Person jeweils 2 Bier oder 2 Glas Wein enthalten (oder 1 Glas Wein und 1 Bier). Softdrinks (Wasser, Limo, Cola,..) stehen in einem Kühlschrank bereit und man kann sich nehmen so viel man will. Nachteil: Man muss sich alle Getränke selbst holen (Bier und Wein an der Theke). Der große Kühlschrank steht hell erleuchtet mitten im Raum und gibt einem ein "Autobahn-Raststätten-Feeling". Mir hat es besser gefallen, als die Getränke noch zu zahlen waren, dafür aber gebracht wurden. Man ist gefühlt nur noch unterwegs. Aber so kann Personal eingespart werden, was ja vielleicht auch nicht genügend zur Verfügung steht. Das Essen, das frisch zubereitet und zum Tisch gebracht wird, war 2mal leider nur noch lauwarm. Wir waren dieses Mal nicht überzeugt.

Large selection of dishes and very tasty.

Quantity instead of class. Update 11/2024: Lunch buffet OK but still more tailored to mass. Now it costs €22 for lunch, but most drinks are included. For me it is a hidden further price increase. I don't need a flat rate for drinks, so I'm degrading it by one star again. I won't come back.

Delicious buffet and super tasty coleslaw. Sufficient sushi selection and the Mongolian buffet is also good. At the Mongolian buffet you are served by a cat. Super cute! There is also a mini play area. We always like to come

We've been eating the all-you-can-eat buffet here for years. The restaurant is always good for surprises: for a few years now, a service robot has been used there to bring food to the tables. Quite normal now. Now there are self-service refrigerators for drinks. It's a bit strange because it now looks like a kiosk or a chip shop. The employees are very friendly and quick. The food has been of consistently good quality for years.

Buffet is really recommended! Everything was very tasty!

After a long time they were still good and tasty 😋

Good buffet, with a large selection. Possibility to sit outside.

It's just great, since red sun opened we've been there at least once a month, there are months when we even go there more times, the food tastes simply excellent, the service is top. I've tried several restaurants but always end up at red sun, I wouldn't try any other one. I can only recommend it to everyone ❤️

Actually quite expensive now. However, it tastes good. Although I would say they have slowed down a bit. From November we will probably switch to all you can drink and eat, but only non-alcoholic drinks. The whole thing for over 30.00.

We celebrated our son's first birthday on Saturday, made a reservation for 15 people and received a VIP room with 2 round tables. From the food to the super nice waiter who looked after us, we were all thrilled. Highly recommended for larger family celebrations and in between. The children were all thrilled with the robot, it even sang a serenade for our son 😄 thank you for making the day so nice for us and thanks again to our waiter, we were all thrilled with you 🍀❤️

Das Essen, die Auswahl, das Personal, alles wirklich top. Das Piano mit seiner nicht immer harmonischen Musik entsprach dem sonstigen Genuss leider nicht. Da mein Hörvermögen eingeschränkt ist, war das neben dem sonstigen Geräuschpegel, eine besondere Herausforderung - muss nicht sein.

Food is great. Huge selection Eaten at the large round table in the VIP area With 12 people Greetings from Hamburger

A very nice contemplative atmosphere. A large selection of different dishes. You can also have something fried, which will then be brought to the table with the help of a small robot. Dishes are very tasty

Great atmosphere, clean and spacious ambience. Nice and friendly staff. Food tastes great. Only to recommend.

The buffet on Saturday evening leaves almost nothing to be desired 👍😋 As a special eye-catcher, a small robot drives around and brings the freshly prepared food to the table.

Lots of choice Everything was delicious and appetizingly prepared

A wonderful experience. I highly recommend it. The variety of food is amazing

I'm a regular here, it's always very good. Rich buffet, very tasty, great price and all the employees were nice.

Delicious food, nice service. Gladly again.

Very good selection of “ready-made meals” as well as the Mongolian grill. Various sushi etc.

A super class Asian buffet restaurant.

We come often. Yesterday the service was terrible. The table was not cleared. Only after repeated requests and then the table was only partially cleared. The dishes were piling up. We could have eaten in the kitchen. The meat was still frozen and tough. Tough because it was probably too cold when it goes on the griddle. The prepared dishes are tasty. The staff very very friendly.