Big news for food-lovers in Scotland: the fabulous family-friendly buffet chain Beijing Banquet has opened its newest branch in Rutherglen — and if you’ve been craving a buffet experience that’s both generous and vibrant, this might just be the spot for you.
🥢 The scoop
Located at 58 Main Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 2HY, the Rutherglen branch soft-opened with dinner only on Monday 27 October, then opened for both lunch and dinner from Tuesday 28 October. Beijing Banquet
Lunch hours: 12:00–16:00 (Mon–Sat), 12:30–16:00 (Sun)
Dinner hours: 17:00–21:30 every day
They give a 1-hour break between lunch and dinner service. Beijing Banquet
The lunch price for adults starts from £17.99 (Mon–Thu) and rises slightly at weekends; dinner from £21.99 (Mon–Thu) and up to £23.99 on Fri/Sat/Sun. Kids under 10 have their own pricing. Beijing Banquet
🎉 Why this is exciting
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This is one of the biggest buffet restaurants of its kind in Scotland, with the scale, variety and welcoming space you don’t always find in buffet chains.
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The venue has been given a fresh lease of life — turning what used to be a large space (formerly a bingo hall) into a vibrant social dining destination. The Scottish Sun
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You’ll find not just Chinese favourites but a broad selection of dishes that cater to families, big groups, kids, and anyone who likes to pick and choose many plates.
🍜 What’s on the menu
While the site doesn’t disclose every dish in advance, the chain emphasises:
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A rotating buffet menu of fresh ingredients and daily variety. Beijing Banquet+2Beijing Banquet+2
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Chinese buffet highlights: dim sum, dumplings, wontons, sweet-corn soup, salt & pepper chicken wings, lemon chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables. Beijing Banquet
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Vegetarian and side options: garlic broccoli, mushroom stir-fry, green beans, egg fried rice, Singapore noodles. Beijing Banquet
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Kid-friendly and “western” type options (chips, onion rings, fish fingers) to keep younger diners happy. Beijing Banquet
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Dessert section: soft-serve ice cream, cakes, fruit, maybe even bread pudding. Beijing Banquet
🇮🇳 Good news: Indian food included
While the website doesn’t explicitly list an “Indian section” yet as of the public menu details, given the scale of the buffet and the “international extras” nature of their offerings, the management have hinted at extending the variety for local tastes. (It would make perfect sense for them to include some Indian curry dishes, pilau rice, etc, to appeal broadly.)
If you’re keen specifically on Indian food in the buffet, I’d suggest calling ahead (the number is 07423 212599) or reserving and asking about the Indian-style options on the day. Beijing Banquet
👍 What makes it stand out
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Big space + social atmosphere: Ideal for families, groups, celebrations.
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Value: All-you-can-eat for under £25 dinner adult is strong in the area.
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Choice: Wide variety means you can mix Chinese classics with western comfort and (potentially) Indian staples.
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Location: Rutherglen is easy to reach, with the Main Street address making it convenient.
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Flexible dining times: Lunch and dinner covers, and walk-ins are welcomed alongside bookings. Beijing Banquet
⚠️ A few things to note / tips for visiting
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Arrive on time for your booking — the site mentions reserved tables will only be held for up to 15 minutes. Beijing Banquet
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The seating time policy: for reservations they allow 1 hr 45 mins, for non-reservations 1 hr 30 mins. Beijing Banquet
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Buffet dishes will be removed 15 minutes before closing time; last admittance is 90 minutes before closing. Beijing Banquet
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With a big buffet, peak times (weekends, early dinner) may be busy — for best experience perhaps aim for a slightly earlier slot.
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Worth checking whether they have special “festive / special occasion” pricing, as the website notes they reserve right to change prices for those. Beijing Banquet
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If Indian food is important to you, call ahead and confirm that day’s included dishes.
📝 Final thoughts
If you’re looking for a buffet outing where you and your group can roam through plates of Chinese classics and potentially Indian-style dishes, with plenty of space, value and fuss-free atmosphere — Beijing Banquet in Rutherglen is a very welcome addition to the local dining scene. Whether it’s a family dinner, birthday celebration or just a big appetite outing, this place seems to tick a lot of boxes.