Longstanding Chinese buffet restaurant located on New Boston Road reopens under new management

Panda's Buffet, a Chinese buffet on New Boston Road, is now reopened and under new management.
Panda's Buffet, a Chinese buffet on New Boston Road, is now reopened and under new management.

Panda's Chinese Buffet on New Boston Road is a longstanding Chinese restaurant, known for a decent sized buffet, comfortable surroundings and modest prices.

Earlier this year, the place closed with signs announcing remodeling and some wondered what was going on. But now, a big red banner announced re-opening under new management and ownership. When one enters the place, one sees the interior has definitely been freshened. And that's not all. The sushi selections on the buffet reflect the skill and experience of the new owner.

"I was a sushi chef for years in a Chinese/Japanese restaurant in Colorado," said William Chen, owner and manager. "I know sushi and what we now have on the buffet shows that. I worked many years making sushi for the previous place and I know sushi."

At 32 years old, Chen's experience up to that point had readied him for restaurant ownership and management. And when he got word from friends that the Texarkana market was a great place to own a restaurant, he decided to make the next move.

"I took ownership of the property late last year," he said. "But there was several months of spin up and take over. This took time to accomplish."

The re-opened Panda's features a bit of the old and the new.

"Our buffet is laid out the same way, and you'll see that when you enter the place," he said. "However, our exterior has been extensively refurbished. The interior was almost completely remodeled, new carpets and the like. But the most changes are in our kitchen. It has almost been completely remade and modernized."

In addition to the restaurant itself, Panda's also offers new ways to service customers.

"We now have a delivery service, with drivers who will bring your food to you. Also, you can order ahead. Call us at 903-255-7017, or go to our Web Site at www.pandaswoktexarkana.com," he said.

They are located at 3002 New Boston Road, Texarkana, Texas 75501.

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