Raees ‘Pan-Asian’ Buffet & Catering in South Ribble

Been here 4 times already. Wonderful staff and amazing manager Haroon. Food is always so fresh, hot and tasty. . The only place to go to.

Visited this restaurant after 5 months but massive change to food quality. Not sure what change inside the restaurant. Food is not spicy enough to satisfy Asian taste buds. Chicken manchow soup was not thick enough and rest of the Chinese dishes are not spicy. I am sure tandoori naan was not in house made but purchased from super store. Lamb karahi was tasty enough but not satisfy Asian taste buds. Service of staff was brilliant but staffing look very minimal because I noticed one female staff covering till as well as serving dessert

Just visit yesterday waste of money in-fact totally .food is tasteless feel not fresh wired thing starters were not even fresh Chinese rice were tasteless sweet dishes were more ruined not going again and not recommending anyone with the good taste bud

25 minetes from Accrington and it’s definitely worth the journey,everything freshly made and tastes absolutely amazing,we will definitely be going again💯

Great food Lovely staff Not expensive

Attended Raees pretty much as soon as it had opened , food was stale and cold nothing was fresh , areas of food was unhygienic and absolutely filthy . Honestly the worse place I have ever eaten in my life , staff members are rude and only care about getting your money everything about this place is a disaster . The quality of the food is absolute rubbish nothing is fresh , didn’t even finish any of the meals I had because they was absolutely revolting and not edible , stay away from this place at all cost !

Having visited a few times over the years, we decided to pop in again. We arrived shortly after opening on a Saturday - parking was easy at that time, but it gets trickier as the place fills up from what we've seen previously. Our initial experience at the counter on our most recent visit wasn’t the smoothest, but fortunately things improved quickly from there. Being a buffet, the food was fresh, warm, and constantly replenished, ensuring no empty trays. The staff were on top of cleaning, and there was a steady flow of diners coming and going. A good variety of starters, mains, and desserts to choose from. Decor was also quite nice. Special shoutout to Arun and Charishtma (apologies if we’ve misspelt the name!). Accepted card payment on our visit. Staff verbally confirmed the food here is halal.

Outstanding Buffet Experience at Raees Buffet I recently dined at Raees and was thoroughly impressed. The variety and quality of the food were exceptional, with a wide selection that catered to all tastes. The dishes were flavorful, and the dessert options were delightful. The staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The ambiance was clean and inviting, making it a great place for any occasion. Highly recommend Raees for a satisfying buffet experience!

Cold food,cold burgers twice tasted undercooked. Not a lot of variety. Most starters cold. Main meals below average. Deserts 3 flavour ice cream. Very under staffed. Had to keep telling waiters food/drinks need topping up. Lamp chops not much meat mostly fat on bone. Pizza like bread with cheese. Cold fries. Not worth money. Unhappy never going again. Kids didn't have much choice to eat (chicken nuggets.pizza and fries kept running out

I really liked the range of different flavours and the price was very reasonable. Would definitely go again.

Lovely place. Smaller than any other buffet I have been to but food is very authentic as it should be. Considering the price £19.95 for adults and £4.95 kids, I would say best buffet I have been to...x

We are new in Preston and didn’t know where to go for family dinner. Kids searched on Google and this place came up. So we just went there and was the best decision of the day. Kids really enjoyed and so did we. All the food tasted just on point and service was great as well. As a buffet didn’t expect the service to be great but manager made sure everyone is being taken care of. My wife's favourite was there Street Food section. Kids loved all the desserts. Definitely coming back soon...

Such lovely experience. Went to celebrate my nieces's birthday and was very impressed by the service and food. Fresh food was topped up all the time and most the food tasted just prefect. Specifically this place is perfect for large family and group of friends. Definitely recommended for family and friends.

I visited Raees Restaurant in Preston with my family on 6th January, and it turned out to be a nightmare. After dining there, my entire family fell ill, and my 2-year-old son became seriously unwell due to bacterial infection and GP confirmed it as food poisoning. He was so sick that we had to make several trips to A&E and the GP, and it took nearly a week for him to recover.This was an absolutely awful experience, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. If you have children and are looking for a safe and good place to eat, stay far away from this restaurant. When I called the restaurant to get some information instead of taking responsibility, they shockingly blamed my child and denied any fault on their part. Their lack of accountability is appalling, and it’s clear they don’t prioritise hygiene or customer wellbeing.

Hello Raees Management Team Thank you for your response. Firstly, it’s entirely my choice if I choose to use the same message as my husband. I don’t see how that should be an issue for you, as the review reflects our shared experience. Secondly, the reason I waited before leaving my review is because I wanted to be absolutely certain of the cause of the illness. I didn’t want to make accusations without proper evidence. I have now received confirmation from my doctor that the illness was caused by food poisoning, which is why I raised this matter today. I am posting this as a separate review because I don’t wish to edit my main review. Additionally, I want to address your questions and concerns publicly so that everyone can see my response. Please note that I’ve had to use my cousin’s account to post this, but I am Meghana Garnepudi.

Gosh! Where do I start? First, the food was delicious. Out of this world!! Secondly, the service was topnotch. They do not make you feel like you are eating too much. Third, it was comfortable and warm, with parking space just behind, so you don't have to walk a long way to get to the entrance of the restaurant.

Best Buffet in Preston. Great place to dine with family and friends, great value for money and a good variety of food, big collection of desserts. In short "worth it" 👍

Best Buffet place in Preston n surrounding areas. We come from Bolton. Service is always great. Staffs are very nice with our childrens. Became our very common place to go. Definitely recommend.

Great place. The food was excellent and the staff always kept the buffet topped up at all times. The manager was always hands on with serving the customers and keeping them happy. Highly recommended for friends and family with a great variety of dishes.

Nothing special food didn't taste great

Best place to go with Family in Preston. Foods being topped up feesh. All the food tasted great & service was amazing as well. Cheers to the team 👍🏽

Place was nice, food had good number of varieties but taste was not good. Lamb chops were too sweet. Overall not impressed. But we had a great time with family.

The food was cold but the service and atmosphere was nice

I like the food so much have plenty of variety dishes. Customer service is incredible and perfect ambience for family and friends. Overall it is an excellent buffet in Preston.

Amazing food! Best buffet service we’ve had!

So the food had a good variety, but I especially liked the chicken jalfrezi. I was by myself and didn't feel awkward as someone might, but that might just be because it wasn't busy yet but there were a lot of places to sit as there was even a seating area by the side. Oh and the fountain drinks were surprisingly nice

The customer service was great and food was great. Oreo dessert 👌🏼

Nice buffet in preston. Every food item is perfect and fresh. They always have some offers today I got black friday offer and staff service is excellent. I recommend every one to come and taste the food.

Nice food Test no complain Price ok Staffs need little bit smile with customer Or little conversation Too series ( & no smile ) Other then that helpful and service good !

Me and wife were just googling buffets near us and this popped up. My wife called to get some info and Manoj was very helpful and gave detailed information. The food was very tasty and fresh. Good thing is they dont prepare food in very large portions but keep on refilling it so its always fresh. Very good verity of desi and chinese cusine and very authentic. Prices are very good and unlimited drinks available at the best price. As far as the customer service is concerned Manoj and team were spot on. Very friendly with our 4 years old and 1 year old even though our toddler kept Manoj busy in the ice cream bar asking for refills. I see few negative reviews about the place but it is and exact opposite. Will definitely recommend this place and will be visiting again.

Every time I come here the food is different. Sometimes it’s nice, sometimes it’s not. Well the last time I came the food was not nice at all, no flavour in anything. The atmosphere was not very nice, as it was soo busy and very loud. The deserts are my mediocre, very plain. The have ice cream, and some moose things and custard etc. but no cakes or any waffles or anything like that. Very mushy desserts. I wouldn’t really say this is authentic Chinese or indo at all. I’d say Pakistani/Indian cuisine. If you’re looking for Chinese food best off trying somewhere else. I also think the staff are very rude and impolite. I would not recommend this place.

Just opened when we visited so very quiet, we have been previously when it was packed. Good variety of food and drink for less than £20/ head. Love the lamb, prawn and chicken dishes one or two can be spicy.

Fantastic flavours, both sweet and savoury. We will be back again soon :)

Food and the service is nice.. Could have had more selection for example more Chinese... There was no Chinese main apart from noodles.. Worth for the money we spent.

Came here with family, Food was genuinely delicious had no problem with any of the food provided. The only reason for the 4 star is because we came hoping there would be chicken tikka masala to try, please next time put masala out 😩 Overall a really good destination for food.

So so good, lovely food and staff, a hidden gem!!Will 100% return!!

This is the thr 2nd time iv visited in last few months, last time it was disappointing but thought it may be just 1 of them days but revisted today and it's the worst ever. No food topups. Told them so many times and kept saying it will come. Chicken pieces in everything were tiny.. prawns were never replaced. Service was diabolical. They won't even let you go to your table before taking the money but adding food is a different story. Never again.

So far the best food place in Preston. £16.95 for adults, which is great compared to what you get. Around 50 dishes in the menu. Children only £4.95, which is nothing, compared to the food choices. If you have fussy kids, don't know what they want, this place got everything, Fast foods, amazing choice of desserts. Overall food & service is the best you can get. Staffs are very welcoming and helpful. Can't recommend enough. In one sentence, "If you live in Preston or you're around Preston, this is best place to go"

Very crowded in one side, requested for table for another side but they didn’t accepted it saying that the tables were booked which is fair enough but on top of it when I asked about small tables he rudely said I can’t give for 2 people Coming to food it looks absolutely beautiful but tastes absolutely disgusting this is the 3rd time I have been in this place hoping that I might visited on wrong day so next time maybe better food as this place has good reputation but I’m wrong Gulab jamun flour smells like it was year old And lastly about the reserved tables were not occupied with anyone during my stay

Absolutely outstanding, very friendly service. The staff are so nice and friendly all the time. Legendary chef Shaf and his team are top of their game. Words cannot describe how lovely a service this really is. I've been coming here for many months now and thoroughly enjoy this every time. Fantastic in every way xx

Great place for all you can eat. And all the dishes tastes very authentic as well. Definitely coming back

Best desi food thanks vijay for the good service.

Went with my family Monday night, Food was good. We had a good time.

After eating the food and going home me and my boyfriend both ended up being sick and runs , stomach cramps. We have both had to have 2 days off work as still suffering .wouldn't recommend at all

brilliant service, came on saturday night and the staff couldn’t do enough- brilliant food choices

Loved all the food and especially the top ups of ice creams great place

Very nice place and my every weekend place to go. Recommended

Really friendly staff. Food was lovely. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Awesome food, awesome Chinese! A must visit place!!!

Incredible meal and service. Beyond belief great service.

Beautiful place with lovely food @ service

All good reviews must be from owners or their friends as it was absolutely terrible and so many people complaining not enough food nothing topped up, people walking out and some people being thrown out by the vile person who is the manager, screaming at customers and upsetting people and their children, Olive of Sani was over run with customers who all either got thrown out from here or left after paying and were still really hungry, by the way Olive of Sani customer service and food was amazing, stay well away from this restaurant unless you have money to waste and love waiting ages and repeatedly asking for food to be filled, it's like a scene from Oliver Twist " please sir can I have some more" but the guy in Oliver Twist was more friendly then the manager here, honestly save your money and time.

The food was not at all fresh and had a very bad taste,guy who was behind the till (may be super visor) was very rude,we didn't feel welcome at all by him,it looked like he was serving us free of charge and he doesn't want any customers in the restaurant,he wasn't replying to any of our questions properly,also he was charging different price to everyone,the vibe was so bad as well,if you want to spend your family time in good atmosphere then please avoid this place

All the food tasted just perfect and amazing service from Vijay. Definitely recommended for buffet

Food was incredible and has such a large variety to choose from, fresh and absolutely delicious. Definitely worth the money and the atmosphere was so welcoming. The owner is such a sound guy and spoke to me and my daughter, making our experience a 10 out of 10 for our family outing.

Good price, ok location and great range of foods. The starters didn't seem fresh though. Plus, the car park has caused us issues on more than one occasion. No bays, people blocking other people in. 🙄 Could have done with some ice with the water. But overall, OK

Really nice food for the price ,got to say arron the manager was amazing and brilliant service he tried his best to get us a table straight away even though he was very busy , really nice little place with plenty of space

Drove from Bolton after a good food but ended up leaving for home back in less than an hour due to tasteless n non fresh items including main menu. Waste of time and money alike.

Best buffet in the area. Service & food all amazing. Definitely recommended

Went with family and I must say the place does need cleaning bigtime cobwebs over and around the ceilings, above the food, certain foods were ok but the service can be improved, the workers look like they are busy but can't be bothered, we went for the sweet.dish and they were not all there, we got.told 10mins but then we eventually.left. Overall it was not as good as these reviews tell you.

It was a really nice experience. There is a variety of food to choose from. Service can be slightly better. Overall it brilliant

Abit disapointed with this. Food was ok but they only topped it up when asked, fish pakora was nice, lamb biryani was nice but harfly any lamb, needed a magnifying glass to look for the meat, butter chicken was good, pani puri was not good, the jelly was rubbery?! Mango delight was nice, gulab jaman was a let down, too soft and very sweet. Gajar halwa was ok i guess, the currys were decent, staff should keep an eye on when food runs low, also 1 toilet downstairs?? Flush wasnt workin properly either, wud not go here again, id rather go merzee and pay extra for better food and service

The variety of food seems almost repetitive, but they taste good. Maybe because its not my local and natural cuisine but I did enjoy the lamb ribs and egg fried rice

Busier than usual food excellent as always

Huge selection of great tasting food, including some of the best desserts I’ve ever tasted! All the food is clearly labelled, showing allergens too. They also have an unlimited soft drinks option which is good. The price is very fair and the staff are friendly. I would recommend this place and will return. The English food on the cart in the corner didn’t look the best but I guess that’s just not as popular as the other dishes and what I did have from there was fine. I’ve been a few times and noticed they can struggle a bit to keep up when they’re busy but there’s never a really long wait for food to be topped up, just means you might not be able to get dessert (which they serve to you at the counter, as opposed to you help yourself) for five minutes whilst they’re rushing around elsewhere.

Very good food and services. Emad serves us very well.

Food was good ,except pakora fish which wasn't fresh but latter a nice guy whose n ame was emad very nice chap who brought fresh fish pakora . Staff emad with a smiling face and Vijay both very professional provided us a good service

It's a hidden Gem in Preston! Best all you can eat place in town. My everyday place from now on. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

Amazing food & best service ❤️❤️

First time Experiencing a buffet in Preston, Lancashire from RAEES. For an adult it cost £16.95 and £2.95 for unlimited soft drinks. Personally I liked the starters especially their Chicken Tikka. The main course I didn’t liked that much, Salads were okay, and ice cream, gulab jamun, halwa was so sweet and awesome. The Staffs were nice. Keep in Mind, Take only What you Eat. Don’t waste food.

I went for the first time with my family and it was a very good time we spent there. The food was very warm but I prefer a bit spicy,the cutlery was cleaned. Good price. Parking available you can organise parties and events.

This place has gone down hill!!! Hardly any food ask staff 4 times to refil.. had to wait 10 mins for glasses . Very short staffed, ran out of chocolate icecream .Wouldn’t visit this place again

Me & my family's everyday place to go. You will never be disappointed with their food & service. Always fresh & tasty food & great service from the team

Went with friends first time. Good service and lovely food.

Over crowded, VERY LITTLE SPACE TO MOVE AROUND. Long wait for food.

A lovely place. Food was great with wonderful staff. Will definitely return.

A great place to visit. Food is always being stocked up so it’s not sat there drying up. Love my visits there

Honestly the worst buffet I’ve been to. We came in at 6pm(we had a booking of 14). There was barely any food left and was told a 10 minute wait. We waited 10 minutes and still no luck. We ended up starting to fill out plates up at 6:20. The food was mediocre with not many selections. The waiters was very rude and kept talking to us in a rude tone especially when we asked when the food would be ready. There was a selection of only 3 desserts and 4 flavours of ice cream. My dad is diabetic and needed some sort of sugar however no desserts were ready. Awful experience. AVOID

Waited there, guy at the counter just ignored us whilst we wanted a table, started refilling cups and tissues for other people who just weren't in the queue, then just denied us a table for 7, was told didn't need to reserve it but then he didn't have the staff for 7 people. Honestly was just silly and ridiculous 🙄

Great service, food and service for the price. Worthy contender for friend gatherings.

Was nice, food was nice...staff very nice to.

It was the worst food ever. Ghulab jamun wasn't cooked well. Ice creamm had frozen ice innit.

It's a shame I had to leave 3 stars as the food is decent, it's just the staff that let it down It's like they dont like customers eating there 🙄

Welcoming atmosphere and well presented. Quite a good range of food, drinks and desserts and pocket friendly too. It has a large car park and it's a must try if you want to treat yourself to some Chinese-Indian cuisines

Great experience with wonderful stuff everyone was very friendly and smiley ,nice warm atmosphere and most important of all the food was amazing especially the Chinese items! Recommend to everybody definitely going back!

Food not very good, short staffed. 1 person manning front desk, tables and deserts which was causing long queues.

Worst food and more worse service,what an rude and arrogant replies from the host, literally took 15mins to get water,had gone with my friends spent £80 which had gone into waste and all our stomachs were upset for 2 days since the night we had food from ,food had gone into bin more than the food that had gone into our stomach.

My experience at Raees Restaurant was far from satisfactory. With subpar service and dishes marred by excessive food additives, it falls short of delivering an enjoyable dining experience. Would never recommend to anyone.

The services outstanding with such a nice place to go with your friends and family

Hi guy's, RAEES is one of the best buffet in Lancashire.. we usually go there twice a month as its that favourite place to eat 😍 We have our family parties there too. Staff member called Vineet is really helpful and everyone else is friendly too. Best thing is they have a prayer room upstairs too Alhamdulillah. Thanks alot Raees for always looking after us 💖💖💖😊😊👍👍

Went with my family , really enjoyed food & definitely gone visit them again. Thanks to Mr. Arun for his hospitality.

Food was delicious and everything was nice.Will come next time InshaAllah.Thank you Arun for your good hospitality

Don't know, place was all closed up. Had to go somewhere else.

Food was excellent and service was good Definitely visit again

Spot on egg fried and salt&pepper spot on will be visiting again👌

Visited today for dinner Food is not tasty and lamb is very bad smelly, I don’t recommend not worth at all.

Went for my wife's birthday. Service is shocking, the staff couldn’t be any less helpful. Food is very random nothing goes together. The only Chinese they had was egg fried rice and prawn crackers. First and last visit.

Excellent place i come from Blackburn to try it was lovely spot on Special thanks to team for wonderful iftar time

Fantastic quality tasty food. Good variety of curries that all tasted different with a variety of spice strengths. Lots of options including Chinese style food. Not as big or as many options as much larger buffet venues but the food was delicious, fresh and regularly topped up. Enough ice creams and Asian style desserts to satisfy the sweet tooth too. Don't expect 5 star service as the place is probably operating on very small profit margins but it was clean with plenty of food and fresh clean cutlery / plates. 3 pounds for unlimited drinks refills is more than fair to be honest, plus free parking.

Poor quality of food Some containers are empty and some food are cold Never ever go to this place again. What a bad experience