Plaza Gourmet

I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors of the food here! The food tasted delicious my first try so I came back for a second last week, and today was my third try! Still very tasty! I ended up speaking to the lovely manager, Jane, who told me a bit about the restaurant. She shared that everything is made fresh every morning from high quality ingredients. Nothing is served from the day before. She said even the meats are all fresh from a butcher and nothing comes frozen or prepared. I can certainly tell that by the textures and flavors of the food. It can be a little hard to find but is a great lunch spot if you like variety in options or are like me and like having a little of everything at every meal rather than one main meal! This place is definitely worth a try. Everyone has always been so kind and helpful and it's a clean environment. Great place for a quick breakfast or lunch spot! They have a great drink selection and I really enjoy the make your own salad options! Specifically the tomato, cucumber & avocado salad! I came back my second time just for that salad! It has a lovely light vinaigrette and I love that the produce is ripe every time. The noodles are packed with flavor and the sauces on the meats are also very good. They also have a grill area in the back for specific orders rather than the prepared options. Will be coming again!

This spot needs a lot more exposure. I hope when this area is finished being fully developed, this place reap the benefits.Buried within the plaza, lies this deli style shop. Huge space, but mostly empty as no one is sitting in their dining area. They don't do the hot foods anymore as it's not financially viable for them, so all they do is subs and sandwiches. If you're looking for breakfast sandwiches, they do those as well at a reasonable price.Friendly staff members, seems to be family run for the most part. Hoping for better time for them in the future as I really want to see what they cook up for those hot trays.

Pretty solid spot to grab some breakfast and/or lunch. The breakfast is pretty good. I usually try to get fresh made pancakes rather than the ones that have been sitting under the heat lamp for some time. Standard breakfast with different types eggs, sausage, and fruits. Their lunch menu changes daily, so chances are you won't be eating the same thing every day. They have the standard Chinese food and typical buffet food. The fries were the selling point for me the first time I went. You just can't find steak fries anywhere now a days! Their London broil is juicy and delicious and seasoned well. They have fresh baked cookies from time to time, which are delicious! One is chocolate chip walnut, while the other is an chocolate chip Oreo cookie. All in all, I do enjoy this place. Super convenient from my office thanks to the underground path, which is great for when there is inclement weather!

I used to come here for the bibimbap all the time... now not so much. Ever since they started keeping the raw meat right next to the cold sides, it just grosses me out. I really cant believe that they do this... The risk for cross-contamination is just so high!I wish they had a website or email address where I could write to them directly about this, but all that comes up online is this yelp page.

Plaza Gourmet is basically a quick stop for lunch if you wanna eat food you'd find at a Chinese Buffet (not a bad thing!).Food:As stated, they serve Chinese buffet type of food and some homestyle comfort foods. If you want a plate of actually filling food for lunch, this place has got you covered with tons of variety. Don't load up too much though. This place does have DC level prices, and a single to-go container can cost you $20 (Which is super insane for a single plate of food at a Chinese buffet! (It's priced by weight of your overall selection).Service:There's not too much of a service aspect, just at check out. The cashier (/owner?) seems really polite and greets you as you walk through the door. Atmosphere:The place is nice and clean. It's bright and still reminiscent of a buffett like atmosphere. There is ample seating available in the restaurant if you so choose, but it mainly caters to take-out customers.Finish:Would go again when I'm especially hungry, but I'd be more discriminating with what I get so that I don't rack up a hefty bill again.

I work right near this place, and I get lunch here at least once a week. It is shockingly clean and yummy food for being a buffet--in fact, I've never seen a Chinese buffet-type restaurant so sparkling clean in my life!I really like their made to order sandwiches, bibimbap, and bulgogi. The buffet bar food is good, but since I tend to eat a later lunch (~1:30p or 2p) sometimes the hot food in the buffet tastes like it's been sitting out for a while. To be fair, it probably has, and the few times I've grabbed earlier lunch (around noon) it's been much better! The salad bar is stocked to the brim with really fresh, inviting, local produce no matter the time though, so that's always a great option.Aside from the food, the service is great and the employees are all really nice people. They clearly care about making your experience nice, even if you're only quickly running in to pick up buffet food! The only downside is that it tends to be a little expensive in my book--a made-to-order hot sandwich with a side & drink or a full lunch from the hot food buffet will run you close to $15.

Eek. Really? The food was mediocre at best and it's only saving grace was that as a buffet and as such was quick. But hey it's also a quick trip to stomach problems. To each there own. It's not too pricey and quick but so is Dunkin Donuts

I came here for the first time and I can honestly say that this may be one of my new go-to lunch spots. You can choose to carry-out or dine-in. They have a variety of options including, but not limited to, Chinese food, salad/fruit bar, wings, sandwiches, fries, etc. Everything looks fresh and if you don't want to grab food from the buffet, you can get things made to order. It can get pricey because your price depends on the weight of your food, but it's definitely a convenient place to go to in the area.

Been coming here for lunch and sometimes breakfast since mid-covid. They ran a skeleton crew and just did sandwiches for a while, but have since reopened the buffet. It's been fabulous, and I'm glad they're up and running again. Always something new and interesting in the Jane's Special section of the hot dishes, and also tasty surprises in the cold food, too. Twenty-two years in operation, as I found out when I talked with one of the managers this week.

Finally was able to back to Plaza Gourmet.Called in my order and food was ready on time. Excellent service from Chef Bianca and her staff. Very healthy portions and the food is excellent. Loved everything and the fixings are so tasty. Also ordered dessert which was so delightful.Food cooked with loveThanks BiancaContinued success and God blessPatricia Stokes