Shi Mei - Asian Food Experience in Gelsenkirchen

Wir waren mit 8 Personen und 1 Kind 10 Jahren und eine offizielle Größe von 138 cm. Beim Tisch zuweisen wurden wir gefragt wie viel Personen und wie viel Kinder. ! 1 Kind wie groß? 138 cm da mein Kind am selben Tag noch beim Kinderarzt war und komplett Untersuchung hatte. Beim bezahlen beim der Mitarbeiterin viel uns auf das wir zu viel bezahlt haben. Sie sagte dass unser Kind zu groß sei und diskutierte mit uns und alle bekamen das mit. Dann bestand sie darauf dass unser Kind mit zum Messen kommen sollte. Es stellte sich heraus das er 138 cm groß ist und bekamen das zu viel gezahlte Geld zurück. Ich fand es schade und muss sagen dass der Laden uns nie wieder sieht. Für mich ist es echt das allerletzte was da abgelaufen ist.

Buffet has a huge selection of both hot dishes and dessert

The last visit to this restaurant. When we asked upon arrival if we could sit in the other area of ​​the restaurant, we were told we had to sit in that area with the children. Although it wasn't full, the acoustics were still very loud. When paying, we should then pay the adult price of €29 for both children. When we complained, both children were measured as tallest. A child was then allowed to pay the child price because he or she was under 140 cm tall. We then had to pay the adult price for our 7 year old son, whose hair reached 140 cm. That was an expensive children's plate with a few fries and nuggets.

Der letzte Besuch dieses Restaurants. Als wir bei der Ankunft gefragt hatten ob wir uns in den anderen Bereich des Restaurants setzen dürften, sagte man uns mit den Kindern müssen wir in diesen Bereich sitzen. Dieser war zwar nicht voll, jedoch von der Akustik her trotzdem sehr laut. Beim bezahlen sollten wir dann pauschal für beide Kinder den Erwachsenenpreis von 29€ bezahlen. Als wir uns beschwerten, wurden dann bei beide Kinder die Größte gemessen. Ein Kind durfte dann den Kinderpreis bezahlen, da es unter 140 cm Größe hatte. Für unseren 7 Jahre alten Sohn welcher mit seinen Haaren dann die 140 cm erreichte, mussten wir dann den Erwachsenenpreis zahlen. Das war dann ein teurer Kinderteller mit ein paar Pommes und Nuggets.

Has the atmosphere of a canteen, unfortunately the food is not really hot, but the service is friendly

Hello, very tasty there and the cost is cheap... very suitable for wheelchair users... l.g

Super tasty, everything fresh, I can only recommend the service was super friendly

We dined there last weekend; Unfortunately, Shi Mei couldn't convince me. The staff were incredibly nice; The dishes were cleared almost invisibly and if visible, then very politely! Big praise for that ❤️ The food was tasty, although often a bit greasy (a lot of it was served in batter). The Gong Bao was terrific, I've never had better! The selection was ok. The atmosphere was rather cool. It had a bit of a school cafeteria or train station canteen feel to it. We had a table of four that everyone was constantly walking around; Which I found very annoying despite the buffet food. Unfortunately, the furnishings have suffered a lot, the chairs have major signs of wear in the upholstery... Now we come to the worst part, which is why we didn't feel comfortable at all and the restaurant can't help: the guests!! Impossible behavior: the children from different tables constantly ran past our table (not lying) to the buffet and back; Adult guests pushed you away from the buffet (you were literally pushed to the side), the plates were so overfilled - as if there would be no more food at any moment; There was a loud conversation going on behind our table, standing behind me; Overall it was rather loud the whole time - hence the train station canteen feeling.... All in all very unpleasant; I've never experienced anything like this before - not even with buffet food. So unfortunately Shi Mei wasn't able to convince us, maybe we just had a bad day.... 🤷‍♀️ Maybe we'll give the restaurant another chance at some point. Price-performance was completely fine. But unfortunately you won't see us again anytime soon...

You haven't seen anything like this before 😟. Tables broken and dirty. Blinds broken, food lukewarm, quality couldn't be worse. And then another 29 euros for the buffet

Unfortunately the food was inedible. Everything was lukewarm. Salads tasted old and were dried out. Sushi also tasted old, especially the fried ones.

Never again. Broken chairs and tables. Blinds on the windows hang down and crooked. Walls are greasy. Carpets in the kitchen entrance are horrible. I can do more. 🤢🤢🤢🤢

Just bad. Quality bottom drawer, no matter what

Gut aber für kleine Kinder sehr teuer. Wir gehen sehr gerne dorthin, müssen aber leider die Besuche einstellen. Grund dafür sind die hohen Kosten für Kinder. Wir bezahlen für ein achtjähriges Kind je nach Zeit zwischen 26-29 Euro, nur weil unser Kind 1,40m ist. Für ein Paar Nuggets mit Pommes u zwei Kugeln Eis, finde ich das echt teuer. Gerade an Kindern sollte man nicht verdienen. Ich hatte das schon mal angeregt ohne Erfolg. Schade, weil man dort echt gut behandelt wird:-) Lieblingslokal Ade:-(

Were here often because we don't live far away. It was never our favorite Mongolian, but we always found something and were full. However, our last visit disappointed us so much that we will NOT come back again. It started with the ICE COLD in the restaurant and the very cold food. The parents were there a week before and spoke to the staff about exactly this. Unfortunately, we were so cold that my children even caught a cold. Even though the food in the containers had been stirred well beforehand, when it arrived at the table it was simply COLD! We asked in advance what we would have to pay for our children aged 2 and 4. There was no concrete statement, except: yes, let's see, we have to see how much the child drinks. The older one ended up drinking an orange juice and was charged 6 euros. We ask ourselves why there is no uniform concept. We are sorry, but the restaurant has lost us, and therefore the eight other people who were there, as customers.

Delicious buffet and courteous staff

Yes, if you don't expect anything special. Inexpensive for lunch.

Food very tasty. Staff very friendly. Just not so good when there was money. Full and loud and people almost push you away from the buffet so they can get to it and completely overfill your plate. Any other day would be nice, just not on money days.

A visit to Shi Mei again for a long time, Wednesday around 6:30 p.m., unfortunately a bitter disappointment. All dishes only warm to cold. There was hardly any seasoning, the Peking soup was bland like the rest of the dishes. Unfortunately it has diminished significantly. Very unfortunate.

The Chinese restaurant with the best soup in Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding area. This soup alone was a blast. Unfortunately, this is now a thing of the past. The difference to the sauce can no longer be determined. The taste is a disaster and has nothing to do with a soup. Really too bad.

I always enjoy going there. Good and tasty selection of dishes. Service friendly. Large dining room.

I went out to eat again after a very long time. The food tasted good, but unfortunately some of it was quite cold. It may be nice for some people to take care of the drinks themselves, but I like it when someone comes over every now and then to ask if I want anything else and give me a smile. Then I feel welcomed as a guest. Conclusion: No waiter contact It was extremely cold in the toilet for disabled people, which is also a changing room. The toilet seat was so loose that it was difficult to sit down.

The food was super delicious. The drinks at the buffet, which are now all-inclusive and alcohol-free, are mega top

I am happy with all the food and drinks as it is also included in the buffet. I can only recommend it.

There's a lot of choice when it comes to food, everything is extremely tasty and fresh and drinks are included in the price. The drinks even have original cola etc. and no cheap imitations, which is unfortunately what you get at many Asian all-you-can-eat buffets. The staff was also very attentive and quickly cleared away empty plates and bottles. The only thing that might be a minor point of criticism is the ambience, as it is already very loud in the large room. Still an absolute recommendation!

The quality of the food during the week deteriorated significantly - it wasn't worth the €29.

Rich, delicious lunchtime brunch, the atmosphere has the character of a canteen

Unfortunately it's a bit old, but so far the food has been good and tasty.

We eat there often and are at peace

I don't even know where to start. The food was only lukewarm and very little in stock. The furniture looked like it was from bulky waste and there were leftovers from a party under the table. The noise was a nightmare. We were suddenly informed that only the 2 hour rule applies on public holidays. As described on the internet, we assumed 2.5 hours. Two people in our group still had food on their plates and had to wolf it down quickly. The waiter took the money for us without a receipt. I was ashamed to have invited my relatives there.

A lot has changed! In the summer it is extremely warm in the restaurant, but none of those in charge seem to care. Exactly the opposite is the case in autumn and winter, when you not only freeze in the rooms, the food seems to be adapted to the temperatures in the room! The last time the food wasn't really warm! The waitresses, on the other hand, are and have always been nice and friendly! No more visits there for the time being, sorry

Very nice restaurant, the food was plentiful and varied.

With one of the best Chinese restaurants nearby. Always delicious and fresh. The staff is always friendly and even though Shi Mei is always busy, it is by no means too loud or overcrowded. We always like to eat here and the price of €26 for food and drink is by no means too expensive. Definitely worth a recommendation 😊👍 There is a small star deduction because the surroundings are unfortunately not too nice.

Freshly made tastes really good there .1+Shi Mei again at any time

Food was plentiful and tasty. We arrived at 2:15 p.m. and were greeted with the words, "Buffet is only lukewarm and open until 2:30 p.m." According to the internet until 3:00 p.m. If we had any questions, we could order from the menu until 3 p.m. The food arrived after some time, with soup and sauce displayed from the buffet. But it was tasty and filling. To put it simply, the service was hectic and disinterested. The table and chairs next to us were probably crazy for parties. We only received a smile from the receptionist when we said goodbye. Conclusion: We regretted our decision to eat there.

The selection could be a little better for this price

Everything is very tasty, everything is super.

The price is good and the food is very good. Lots of choice and you pay once and can eat as much as you want. Nice staff and very tasty, I can only recommend trying it out

I'm shocked. She Mei hasn't been my favorite place for a long time, but I gave it another chance yesterday. Mistake ! The eating disaster. Shrimp are sometimes disgusting, but I've ever gone there specifically for them. Cauliflower was floating in water. Really in a lot of water and that's it. That was once with creamy sauce. It used to be. Duck so dry you'll soon suffocate. Everything was just lukewarm, nothing was really hot. This was my very last visit.

Very tasty food from the buffet.

Very tasty food, lots of choice and plenty of space to accommodate guests. The option of making a quick reservation via Facebook is also practical. I've been a regular guest since it opened a few years ago and I've never had any reason to complain.

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.

Super tasty, diverse and good service

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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!!!

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.