If you didn't know, they remodeled the Glenwood Ave Golden Corral, and by remodel I mean leveled the old one and build a new fancy-shmancy building. I went on opening day last Friday, the food was basically the same except the selection was like tripled. Asian food section, texmex, plus all the old favorites. The dessert bar has soft serve still, but also like 8 flavors of scoop ice cream, chocolate fountain, fresh made donuts, and my still favorite banana pudding.

I would suggest sitting on the right when you come in, that's where the dessert bar is and there is a plate/silverware station as you go to the bars. The other side you have to walk back to the middle to get plates. It was pretty cold in there on opening day but that may have been to get ready for the noon rush (I got there at about 11). I really like the new decor, it still feels comfortable but definitely more modern. Also, just so you GC noobs know, you don't need a tray unless you are carrying like 8 cups for you kids. Just hold on to your glass and pay.

Will update after binge eating for the next hour

tl;dr- remodeled GC on glenwood, same location.

8/21/2010 11:27:30 AM

A post dear to my heart.

8/21/2010 11:28:37 AM

The banana pudding pwnts at GC.

8/21/2010 11:29:54 AM

I haven't been to one since I played football


don't know if i'll go to one again

8/21/2010 11:30:32 AM

i wanna go. for real.

8/21/2010 11:32:03 AM

come pick me up

8/21/2010 11:33:24 AM

Quote :

"BOURBON STREET CHICKEN"

get you some. it's amazing.

[Edited on August 21, 2010 at 11:39 AM. Reason : for serious]

8/21/2010 11:39:11 AM

havent been to a GC in a while but i used to be addicted...and every time i went i swore i'd never go again


and yeah that bourbon st. chicken was dank but that rice they serve next to it is like that instant shit they serve in middle school cafeterias, tastes like wet cardboard

8/21/2010 11:40:47 AM

^^ this man and B4C know whats up. will post from GC soon.

dinner for around 10 bucks

lunch for 8

go during lunch hours and stay through dinner: priceless


[Edited on August 21, 2010 at 11:42 AM. Reason : not usually a rice fan anyways, but will try for comparison]

8/21/2010 11:41:33 AM

ive never been to a golden corral. i may have to, now, you make it sound so appealing. hahaha.

8/21/2010 11:41:50 AM

I haven't been in a long time. It's a great place to stuff yourself full of food. I should do this soon.

8/21/2010 11:42:43 AM

^^amish?

you should go!



[Edited on August 21, 2010 at 11:43 AM. Reason : though apparently they had some issues with purchasing unwanted steaks from restaurants in the area]

8/21/2010 11:42:54 AM

I don't know about "unwanted" steaks, but they will definitely buy surplus whenever available, it can save you a ton of money and they are still the good steaks, just the original orderer didn't need as many as they thought. Unless we're talking like 10+ years ago.

[Edited on August 21, 2010 at 11:47 AM. Reason : oh and I will try to take phone pics]

8/21/2010 11:46:32 AM

^^ I think theres only 1 GC in NJ, and that was over an hour away from me.....and when I go to buffets down here in NC, i usually just hit up the asian buffets. ive seen several GC's around here, but never thought to go in one. thats totally on my agenda today, now. lol.

8/21/2010 11:53:57 AM

i sorta want to go

8/21/2010 12:05:05 PM

Quote :

"Asian food section"

wat?!?!?!?!

8/21/2010 12:09:49 PM

my plates pretty much always have mashed potatoes with gravy, and macaroni and cheese on them

8/21/2010 12:11:24 PM

^^ hahaha yeah thats what won me over.

8/21/2010 12:13:41 PM

i definitely feel like I am binging when I am there

8/21/2010 12:19:06 PM

me too. i have never left a buffet without feeling
that means you're doing it right. hahaha.

[Edited on August 21, 2010 at 12:24 PM. Reason : -]

8/21/2010 12:24:13 PM

i live down the street from this, still havent been though

8/21/2010 12:25:17 PM

Want.

8/21/2010 12:25:46 PM

Alright here we go, pardon the blurry cell phone pics


New facade


Seating


My first plate: Mashed potatos, corn, spinach alfredo pizza, fried chicken, bourbon street chicken, teriyaki chicken, rice, fried okra, yeast roll, and cheesey biscuit. Next couple plates I didn't take a picture of were a huge salad and then banana pudding.


CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN with apples, strawberries, and marshmallows to dip.


Dipped stuff and fudge


Homemade donuts made to order


New decor, different dishes with the recipe and a picture and quote. This quote says

Quote :

"My top 3 Golden Corral favorites: 1. Bourbon Street Chicken 2. Bourbon Street Chicken 3. Bourbon Street Chicken"

I went with my girlfriend and her family, here she is right after with her very full brother!

A couple things, it was a lot more comfortable temperature wise today. Also they put another plate rack to the left so there are plates close to all the tables now. I am very full and it was hard to type this without falling asleep, so time for a nap!

8/21/2010 2:11:52 PM

Every time I walk out of Golden Corral, I wish I hadn't gone to Golden Corral.

It always sounds good at the time, though.

8/21/2010 2:15:44 PM

that's the most adequately documented visit to Golden Corral i've ever seen

8/21/2010 2:16:49 PM

As an aside this location has always been a testing store where they try new foods/machines and will continue to be. This style building is obviously new, there are 3 others built currently but this is the only one with the big facade on the front, the rest are basically big boxes but about 30% larger as they are in more populated areas with a bigger market.

8/21/2010 2:20:42 PM

I'm going there now.

I just need to find pants and put them on.

8/21/2010 2:22:54 PM

I don't understand quantity over quality when it comes to food.

8/21/2010 2:25:13 PM

How can you not understand that? Are you some kind of pinko?

8/21/2010 2:35:08 PM

I guess I just am not poor enough, or have a bad enough palate.

8/21/2010 2:37:42 PM

Quote :

"that's the most adequately documented visit to Golden Corral i've ever seen"

8/21/2010 2:38:15 PM

I've never known anyone to be so knowledgeable about Golden Corral.

8/21/2010 2:46:59 PM

i was about to come in here and ask someone to post pics

8/21/2010 2:48:59 PM

thread is worthless without pics mac&cheese

8/21/2010 2:51:50 PM

you should take a printout of this thread to headquarters

they'll probably comp your next meal

8/21/2010 2:52:55 PM

i go to Golden Corral maybe once every few years, but everytime i go it is pretty epic. or at least the amount of food i eat is epic

8/21/2010 2:52:56 PM

i love the meatloaf

8/21/2010 3:03:42 PM

Status: Distended

8/21/2010 3:05:25 PM

Well in the interest of full disclosure my dad works for GC and I interned with the development department last summer. So I guess if you have any questions I could answer them too.

Quote :

"I don't understand quantity over quality when it comes to food."

Well obviously GC caters to those who either feel that way or realize that it is the highest quality national buffet. Buffets aren't for everyone or every day but I enjoy going once a month and splurging.

8/21/2010 3:06:51 PM

Quote :

"I don't understand quantity over quality when it comes to food."

i do!

i love mix and matching.

i would like some bourbon chicken, a cheeseburger, and some nachos please.

[Edited on August 21, 2010 at 3:09 PM. Reason : maybe some chili? ]

8/21/2010 3:09:10 PM

this is amurica

8/21/2010 3:10:17 PM

GC ain't poole's, for sure

but the food's pretty good considering the variety of stuff they have to prepare and the time in which they have to deliver such quantities

8/21/2010 3:10:49 PM

rtc has a pregnant girlfriend?

I'm confused

8/21/2010 3:12:21 PM

I'll have 2 dozen yeast rolls and some mashed potatos with cheese sauce, and some gummy bears.

8/21/2010 3:12:27 PM

^^no it was all the food

shes due to push out the turkey any time now...

8/21/2010 3:14:01 PM

GUMMY BEARS?!

8/21/2010 3:14:26 PM

wat

8/21/2010 3:14:29 PM

Quote :

"2 dozen yeast rolls"

Ronny wins

8/21/2010 3:15:03 PM

if she isn't preggo then that is disturbing

8/21/2010 3:17:16 PM

49

8/21/2010 3:17:47 PM