Royal Ballainvilliers

Quick pit stop ok the way to sagrada familiaWe saw it, thought it looked good (we were right) and stopped in.

This place is right by the Joanic yellow line metrostation in the neighborhood of Grasias.

Convenient location but food we had was only average.

Attended a recent team building event at a nearby sports venue. One of our team members couldn’t eat the snacks that came along with the package, so two of us strolled over to the Royal Ballainvilliers for a quick bite.The dining area is very large and cafeteria-like. On a Thursday night at 8:00, the place was next to empty. When we entered, we were greeted by a staff member who spoke little English, but was polite and tried to help. Of the patrons in the restaurant, most were families with young children dashing about. Hold on tight to your plates!The buffet is extensive with many options, the food decent. Eating-in is at a fixed price. You can also fill a take-out tin for 5€. Chopsticks are readily available, but for those of us who are uninitiated, you can ask for a fork at the register when you check out.

Lots of seating (and space for small children, running around, a huge buffet, much choice, self service (you WILL over-eat). The room is clean. Staff is hurried, scarce and somewhat language-challenged but not unfriendly. The buffet's first priority is to get you most excellent value for money, not a great experience for your taste buds. Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean dishes are all mixed; most are somewhat bland, very few have an authentic taste, but all are quite edible.The wok part disappoints. Everything is prepared the same way. There is a choice of sauces, but the option "no sauce" looks better.Very good for families with small children, those just passing through and needing a quick and cheap meal and large groups of young people.