Although we are frequent visitors to Global Buffet Southampton, this was the first time the eight of us, including 2 little girls, went to Wood Green for lunch on Sunday, the Chinese New Year weekend. We found the food piping hot, tasty and well presented. There was a good variety although mainly limited to Chinese and Indian. It seemed certainly a very popular place as there was a well formed queue of customers at the door entrance, all waiting patiently, by the time we finished to leave.

Wood Green is full of Kebab shops or pretend a italian restaurant so it is good to get something different. We booked a table for 4 at 7pm and although 5 minutes late were allowed in and allocated seating withing 5 minutes. Another characteristic of Wood Green is that payment is before the meal which was also the case in JRC. Something about people running away without paying...

We sat down in a quiet section that felt secluded which was great as I was hoping to catch up with family. The general atmosphere was pleasant with good lighting and a pleasant atmosphere that makes it a comfortable place for a meal.

The food is spread between 4 counters. One for deserts which included a chocolate fountain, a delicious eaton mess, ice cream, cakes and fruits. One was for the standard chips and fried meats and fish that are for those with an appetite for less healthy foods. The last includes indian, Chinese and thai dishes such as curries, stir fried vegetables and meats. All were well cooked though there are exceptions as always when it comes to seafood. The last was with chefs who grilled meats, fish and vegetables. These were very nice and I particularly enjoyed the lamb. Drinks had to be ordered separately and there was quite a queue and I would recommend more staff. It was a bit of a shame that there was no free coffee or tea but who knows how much of a mess this would have created.

The counters appeared clean and there were enough staff to maintain some semblance of order although there were some children who made quite a mess around their seats. I wish that parents would be more considerate of other diners and staff as it really reflects badly on them.

I would have given this place 4 but one of the chefs at the preparation counter (The younger) made a kissing face at my wife. This is very innapropriate and staff should be professional in their conduct.

All in all JRC is a welcome addition to the boring food culture in Wood green. Now all that is required is an authentic Italian on the high street.

I went there for dinner and was not happy at all. First off the staff just treat you like a piece of meat. Then you go to get food and then eat thing to eat there are the NUGGETS at a push. I had a chicken skewer and turned round to my friend and said is this meant to be fish? It was pink and horrible, so undercooked it was unbelievable would not recommend to anyone!

Although the decor and seating is above average the wood green branch does not offer that special celebratory feeling that is advertised. I feel bad to say this, but the waiting staff act like they are doing you a favour. Poor customer service, cleaning the floor whilst you are trying to help yourself to the food and making you feel like you are in the way. I know things have to be cleaned/ maintained, but no courtesie is shown to the customers. The bar staff want to treat you a bit like cattle, again lacking courtesy and basic customer service skills. Unfortunately during my visit the place was quite busy. I found the savoury food was lacking, and the desert bar was only a chocolate cake and ice cream with a massive queue of people waiting for some. Made us all quit waiting.

Visiting friends we came alone jrc in the local shopping centre the decor is lovely and it a global food buffet with and amazing selection of foods and desserts also a bar too a must if your visit wood green