Shi Mei - Asian Food Experience in Gelsenkirchen

Good selection everything was fresh. The meat was a little too well cooked for my taste. The service was very friendly. Non-alcoholic drinks are included in the buffet price

NEVER AGAIN ! We always celebrated birthdays and other celebrations here, it was always good and the price was ok too. Was there yesterday on November 30th, 2024 and I said NEVER AGAIN. The food was not fresh, fish and meat for grilling was rotten. Had stomach pain and diarrhea that same evening! This store needs to be closed!!!! The health department has been informed!

There were four of us there, the food was great, the service was nice, the atmosphere was good too. We booked again for Christmas Day.

Super tasty good offer always happy

Buffet of Chinese and Mongolian freshly fried...sushi...chocolate fountain...flat rate with non-alcoholic drinks 29.00 euros

Caution. We had good food there. We wanted to order beer and they said all drinks except alcohol were included in the buffet price. Then we ordered beer.

Officially 0 stars. Food was bone hard, it wasn't even refilled. There really were remnants that stuck to the sheet metal. Service very bad and employees very unfriendly. You can't complain about the ambience, that was the only thing! For the money you could rather eat at the Turkish restaurant. NEVER AGAIN.

Delicious food and replenishments are made regularly. I'm there 2-3 times every year. Currently 30€ with soft drinks and coffee. Because it used to be a car dealership with a show area, the acoustics aren't that great, but it is louder at other places nearby.

We were there today with 6 people at 6 p.m. The store was extremely crowded. The food at the buffet was constantly empty. Despite four attempts, you couldn't get the food you wanted. We waited 60 minutes at the table for the Mongolian buffet. I can therefore not recommend it.

Super tasty, diverse and good service

Since my last one a year ago, the selection and quality of the food has improved massively. If you can look past the dusty atmosphere, it's really good here, especially compared to the big Chinese chains.

Could be cleaner. Otherwise great all you can eat 👍

We tried the restaurant on Saturday evening as a couple. It was relatively full but the buffet was still very easy to get to. We made a reservation by phone because the online reservation is not working at the moment. The buffet is not the largest but the quality is good and it is filled up very quickly. The service is attentive and no plate sits around for too long. You can have something prepared live and either wait for it or get something else in the meantime and it will then be brought to the table. Prices are fair. We paid €29 for 2 1/2 hours with drinks included. We will definitely come back again.

I used to come here often. But this time nothing was right. Ok, the food itself was very tasty if it had been hot. But unfortunately everything you took at the buffet was only lukewarm. I'm thinking carefully about whether I'll go there again

Food is good. The environment is like a warehouse.

Always my pleasure . It's so delicious and fresh there and overall: BOMB 1++++++

Despite the heavy traffic, there is often no food

Atmosphere has remained the same as the previous car dealership. The boss doesn't have any Asian friendliness either.

Big buffet, everything delicious

Buffet is ~30€. Unlimited food and drinks. Taste is very good. Friendly people working there. Thanks for the great evening.

Can't you eat delicious currywurst?

Unfortunately no longer satisfied. Since new owner! Some dishes were almost cold. I'll try another one!

I think the shop is great, delicious buffet, friendly staff and cheaper than other Chinese restaurants

Have been guests at Shi Mei for many years, always satisfied with the offerings and the staff are always very friendly

The Shi Mei, relaunched on the Internet as,, Adventure Temple,, . When you get there, it looks like it used to be, an old car dealership and in the entrance area there is a bar table and an overflowing ashtray. Disposable chopsticks are not new and are always washed. Inside, a lot of old furniture mixed with some new. This is how everything is reflected. Of course you can now take the drinks or make yourself a latte machiato, for which you pay 29 euros. If,, world of experience,, , then too. Eating what is ready could be hot.

I ate here and the food is very tasty and the staff are very friendly and nice. The restaurant is very clean...

Food very tasty and varied selection...ambience a bit cool...

It was pretty empty for a Sunday afternoon but the food was great. Service was quick, everything from the buffet was always available and the drinks were cold!

For the price including drinks it was great. Me and my girlfriend were full. The service was also great 👌👌

I wouldn't go there again for the money.

There's nothing to complain about... it just has a canteen feel... especially because drinks are now self-service...

Very tasty, everything was great...

Service was ok. The ambience has absolutely nothing to do with a restaurant. The food on offer is average at best. Unfortunately, the quality and taste of the food was not good at all. This has nothing to do with personal tastes... We absolutely cannot recommend the “restaurant”. Unfortunately, price/performance doesn't match at all here.

Food very good, everything self-service, volume is sometimes like a train station lobby

We recently stayed here with 2 people. The restaurant looks a bit dark from the outside but the inside looks very nice and didn't seem so dark. The buffet has a lot of selection including vegetarian dishes. We recommend shi mei and are happy to come by at any time.

Where should I start? We were received very unfriendly. Was shown a place at the back because we were there with 2 children. It was 11:30am and nothing was refilled. When we asked if they didn't open at 11:30 a.m. the waitress rudely said yes, but they were too early. You should pay €9.50 for a child in a child seat who is not yet 2.5 years old. We were regular customers but will never enter this store again. !!!!!!!!!!

Have a great selection of food.

Large selection and everything very tasty 😋

Our first and last visit here... Unfortunately, the food was only lukewarm and many of the bowls were already empty... The windows of the shop urgently need cleaning, the outside of the place a complete makeover... Only the super nice waiter made it bearable made! Sorry, but there are many better places!

Unfortunately the room is too open! Otherwise everything is good

It was great. Tasty and the drinks flat rate was perfect. I'd be happy again

Das ist mein liebster laden gehe immer wieder gehen Kellner haben viel Stress aber trotzdem freundlich werde zu mein Geburtstag wieder dort essen.

Food very tasty, lots of choice

This is a terrible restaurant. I would not recommend anyone to waste their money here. The waiters were racist towards us. They acted as if they had never seen a dark-skinned person before. They literally threw our food on the table as if we were dogs. They completely ignored us when we asked for something. Never eat here!!

Wir sind schon seit einigen Jahren Stammgast im Shi Mei und sind immer wieder begeistert. Seit einiger Zeit bekommt man für 18,00 Euro ein erstklasiges Bufett inklusive Getränk. Das Restaurant sucht seines Gleichen, wir haben noch nichts vergleichbares gefunden. Neben Meeresfrüchten in verschiedenen Varianten gibt es viele verschiedene Fleischsorten. Auch viel Obst, Dessert, Reis verschiedene Nudelsorten, Suppe, man kann alles gar nicht aufzählen. Immer wieder gerne. Wir können das Shi Mei nur weiter empfehlen.

I was here for the first time today, the food was super tasty and the price and performance was great. Clean atmosphere, courteous service. We would like to come by more times.

Unfortunately, it has now become very poor and the price is far too expensive. 28€ for a 9 year old who only eats a few fries and nuggets. And my 11 year old doesn't eat anymore either. As a family you are over 100€ even though the food has gone down, several dishes on the buffet are constantly empty or you often have cold food. So no longer our regular restaurant. Other Asian restaurants are cheaper and are close to this.

We arrived at 2:10 p.m. and the internet said it was open until 3:00 p.m. The man at the entrance said no, the buffet would close at 2:30 p.m. We thought we could manage it, but no, he didn't want to give us any more space even though everything was still there and there was still time. Thank you for nothing you *{%\^$ If I could I would give 0 stars

Went to the concert in Gelsenkirchen today and the restaurant was recommended to us by a very nice driving instructor (Steffi). There is a very tasty buffet here. Something for everyone. Sushi was also very tasty. I can only recommend the restaurant.

So far, I'm going to eat at a restaurant and have to take my drinks out of the fridge in the hall. Of course it's not difficult for me to do it myself, but next time I'll still go to a restaurant with classic service. Kiosk feeling.

Food ok... Everything else is just designed for mass production... In midsummer it's almost too ♨ Hot in the rooms... My conclusion 🤔 Ideal for really filling up 🫣 Coziness and feel-good evening is different...

We were really super satisfied. The selection at the buffet was large and I think there is really something for everyone. Everything was delicious and was constantly replenished fresh. The service was also very good, unobtrusive but there. We find value for money unbeatable. Recommended at any time.

Everything was great, nice, friendly and very tasty. Were there for the lunch buffet.

Today at 12:30 we visited Shi Mei. Price-performance goes, could be a little better. That was a lunchtime buffet for €9.50. Pleasant coworkers. Chinese decorations and music are missing inside. You can forget about sushi, the rest is fine. The selection is quite small and is eaten quickly. We won't visit Shi Mei anymore. Thanks anyway.

The food is supper, I can only recommend it again and again

Your store closes at 10 p.m., so at 10 p.m. you throw people out like trash? So what are these people consuming in your establishment? And what’s more, you don’t accept Belgian bank cards??? You have to stop showing bad faith, you might as well admit that either this establishment is racist or you are tired of working but then change jobs!!! What a shame!!!

Very bad experience! I came with my aunt and my cousins. They looked down on us when we arrived, we asked questions and answered curtly! When it was time to pay, she told me that she didn't have a visa. Except that it wasn't a visa card, I explained that it was my Belgian bank card all day.. Then she said ahh but we don't take Belgian cards anyway without even trying..!! My mother was still in the toilet after we had already been kicked out! 😤 😤 Very very disappointed to have been welcomed like this, I dare to hope that it's not because of my skin color!

Food was ok. Service was rather poor, as it was a buffet. You get your own drinks here and the selection is manageable. But you can also have specially selected meat and vegetables freshly fried with appropriate seasoning👍 Price was ok.

Always delicious, always freshly refilled. And all you can eat with flat drinks (non-alcoholic) for €29 is more than fair here.

Really good, large selection of meat dishes, salads, vegetables, desserts, etc. etc. .Really delicious!! Well, you have to block out the noise around you, but you know that beforehand. Not suitable for a romantic dinner, otherwise recommended.

Unfortunately I have to say that my last visit was really my last. The food, this time lukewarm to cold, was partly carelessly thrown into the bowls. I was there on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't so busy that the service couldn't pay attention to a bit of "order". The floor was partly very dirty, especially at a reserved table I would have expected it to be cleaned properly. It's a shame but I really enjoyed visiting the restaurant.

Doesn't necessarily have to be. Partly empty, nothing refilled

Not exactly inviting from the outside but GREAT from the inside

We celebrated my mother's birthday and it was very tasty 😋 fresh and plenty of choice, the staff friendly, hardworking and accommodating. All in all a nice day.👍

The lunch buffet is plentiful and good, I would love to come back.

Nice personel quick and helpful. Something delicious for everyone

Unfortunately it has become expensive, only drinks without alcohol, in Wattenscheid it is better for the same money

We like to eat there. The variety is simply great. Everyone always finds their own taste. But the ambience should also be raised a bit.

Vouchers for 30 euros were no longer accepted after just over a year. I don't understand the time limit, has the money withered in the meantime? If you have to behave like that, the quality of the food will certainly suffer. Never again!

Great as always, but sometimes they can't really keep up with the refills

Good service and really delicious food from the buffet and grill. Unfortunately the toilets are extremely rancid. Basically, the whole store looks outdated and poorly maintained.

A rich buffet. Very friendly waiters.

Food as always very good. Unfortunately the side dishes weren't quite warm this time. But we'll be back. Once again very 👍

The food is really good, but you should be prepared for a loud volume. If you like it cozy, you've come to the wrong place.

The food was very tasty, but unfortunately not particularly hot, rather lukewarm, but I personally still liked it very much. I don't think it's so nice that you get the drinks yourself and that they are directly factored into the price (somehow I understand it because these all you can eat restaurants tend to make a loss out of the whole thing and earn money through drinks and now secure a certain amount, but you could rather add a few euros at the buffet and charge for the drinks separately (in my opinion). I find the fresh meat/fish department questionable because I had a bad experience a few years ago and I'm not sure how fresh and good the meat/fish is. I tried it anyway and it was good. I think the selection is great and completely sufficient. My favorite dish was amazing!!!! I'm disappointed with the ambience; for me it feels like a canteen and nothing Asian. I always find the ambience in Asian restaurants so great and special, which is what I miss here. Since there is no longer any service here and therefore hardly any service, there is no longer anyone who you can or would like to tip, which is also kind of strange for me. You go to the front of the reception or to a person and then pay there. I still gave the person something, but there wasn't any service that I wanted to reward. Dessert: I think canned fruit is cruel! I can also get that in the supermarket. Overall everything could be improved. But you can't eat there, it's not like that.

Top performance for the price. Thank you.

We were there today on Mother's Day. Suddenly the buffet was 3 euros more expensive per person because of Mother's Day. impudence. The plates were cold even in the warmer. Unfortunately the food was only moderately warm. Of course it quickly got really cold due to the cold plates. The fried duck was almost black, very dry, fried. Knife blunt. I'm sorry but we don't go there anymore. Oh yes and last but not least, mineral water is no longer available. Only tap water from the soda machine. This is a bottomless temerity. My goodness, the health department should take a look at that.

For me this used to be the best Asian restaurant in Gelsenkirchen. Now I was more than disappointed... No more restaurant ambience, no service (you have to get drinks yourself from the fridge like at the train station where a bottle opener dangles from every handle...) and these were added to the buffet price as a flat rate. The food is nothing special anymore and some of it is inedible, you have to be very careful, especially with fish and seafood! The desserts are ready-made and nothing special, not even the fruit. No service, nothing. It's not worth it! Better leave your money somewhere else!

I was there for the first time today with friends and we really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was fresh and there was really more than enough choice, everyone should find something here. And then there are non-alcoholic drinks including buffet food at a really competitive price

A successful first impression. In addition to the diverse selection of food and drinks, Shi Mei scores points with its drinks flat rate. The costs must be clearly assessed. The staff is friendly and correct. I like that there is a surcharge if there are too many leftovers because guests shovel their plates and then don't eat it. The restaurant's furnishings need some improvement, but it's easy to get to and there are enough parking spaces. Try it out yourself.

All kinds of delicious food as much as you can eat

When the food was refilled, it was mostly only lukewarm or already cold.

Super tasty.. lots of choice..nice staff..well the ambience is always a matter of taste..I would describe it as cafeteria feeling..or a factory restaurant with an Asian touch..If you don't value a comfortable environment so much, you can eat really tasty there...

Food was quite good and always sufficiently warm. Selection was large. All you can eat + drink costs just under 30€/person. A little too expensive for my taste but still ok. Unfortunately the atmosphere wasn't that great. The large hall had something of a cafeteria/canteen.

Very good food. Always fresh and super tasty

Were there yesterday! Everything was great 👍 The drinks included are also great! Food top👍 And everything is very clean 👍 Give 5 stars🌟 Come back soon.

The food wasn't fresh, everything tasted very old After 8:30 p.m. the food was no longer refilled

The food is nothing special, for the above-average price you would expect something tasty. The selection was very small and the whole visit wasn't worth the money. We were all disappointed in the end.

Food was good. Selection was also good. Drinks included in the price. The ambience is not that burner, converted former car dealership. But as I said. The food was good and there was enough choice.

There is a lot to choose from and it is very tasty 😋. Unfortunately they have a time limit of 2.5 hours, which is really short if you are there with several people. If it's full and you have to wait about 15-20 minutes for the food to be brought to the table or have to queue at the counter for a long time, 2.5 hours isn't enough. It would be nice if it were raised to or at least changed to 3 hours.

Everything was very tasty but unfortunately only lukewarm. From the buffet to the table the food is almost cold.

The ShiMei has deteriorated extremely. The quality of the food is no longer as high as it once was. Price/performance not met. Due to the change in the drinks service, too few employees, people are running through the restaurant. It's loud while eating, atmosphere like at the train station.

Food is okay, ambience is the same as at work in the canteen. 18 euros per person including a drink at lunchtime. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether this is cheap or not. There are definitely better alternatives.

Due to the noise, the restaurant is more suitable for children/families/celebrations 👍🏼 I wouldn't recommend the restaurant for a quiet meal. We were there after 7 p.m. in the evening. The food was ok but wasn't refilled when it was empty. The buffet including drinks costs 29.00 euros. I would have liked to have had a beer with a blood alcohol content yesterday. It would have been nice if the offer included one (1) alcoholic drink. I can't give the service a 5* because it's a self-service restaurant. The food was okay, hence 4*. The ambience isn't really my thing, so it's 2* because it's very loud and you can't really be by yourself.

The selection at the buffet was mediocre compared to the price, some of it was only lukewarm and the dessert was a bit too rubbery, it's just mainstream

We didn't like the atmosphere at all, you feel like you're in the car dealership that was there before. The selection of food is okay, non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price, but almost €30 for the evening newspaper was too high for me for what was offered.

Good and rich buffet. It suits my taste exactly. Absolutely the best Asian restaurant in the area. The staff is always very nice, the buffet is quickly refilled.

The food was very tasty, definitely recommended

The food was fresh and very tasty Good service with nice employees

Absolutely okay for a buffet meal. However, in the former car dealership you have the feeling you are in a... well... car dealership. Feed it and get out. Not suitable for comfortable sitting.