Ming’s Buffet & Grill opens to large crowds
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After the smoke cleared and I finished visiting the buffet tables, I’m pleased to report Ming’s has some pretty good stuff. I like the food and the atmosphere and think it will be a great fit for McMinnville.
‘The hibachi grill is the best part,’ said customer Jeff Tate, who said he planned to eat at Ming’s for both lunch and dinner Friday. ‘You can pick out your steak and shrimp and the sauce you want and have him cook it for you on the grill. I recommend the brown sauce. That’s a good sauce.’
Comments were overwhelmingly positive. Leland Northcutt, who plays a chiropractor in real life, said it’s a healthy place to eat. Lane Fawcett had a smile as big as a basketball as he watched his food being prepared on the hibachi grill. Terrie Kirby said the staff at Families in Crisis ate lunch at Ming’s both Thursday and Friday.
‘I like the fact that it’s nice and clean,’ said Terrie. ‘We don’t have to drive out of town for a nice place to eat and that’s great with the way gas prices are.’
Those were comments echoed by Scott Willet.
‘This will keep me from driving to Chef Wang’s,’ said Scott.
There are over 160 items on the buffet featuring all different types of food. If you like oysters, they are available. If you like chicken, it’s available. If you like sushi, there is plenty of that too. There are even five different types of ice cream. I grabbed a bowl of cookies and cream.
Manager Angela Chan says she anticipated the rush and believes business will continue to be good even after the initial buzz disappears.
‘I thought we’d be this busy,’ said Angela. ‘Everyone seems to be happy. They say they like the food.’
Ming’s is open seven days a week opening at 11 a.m. each day. Prices vary between the lunch, dinner, and weekend dinner buffet. There is also a regular menu featuring lunch and all-day specials. The phone number is 507-6868.