Who loves all-you-can eat buffets?

@mimico (3617)
Philippines
July 13, 2008 10:31pm CST
I DO! No question about it. :) I think that it's always a bargain. I've tried continental, intercontinental, Filipino, Japanese, and Chinese buffets already. My favorite is the Japanese eat-all-you-can sushi buffet because the makis were big and toppings were generous. I've also taken part of a pizza buffet once before. It was a different experience but I only had 5 slices before almost throwing up. :( Pizza buffets are not for girls like me. Too much carbs makes me sick. :( Anyway, I'd love to hear about your buffet experience. Do you think it's worth it? Do you want to try it? How much are you willing to pay for it?
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21 responses
• United States
14 Jul 08
I enjoy going to all you can eat buffets even though I don't eat much. It's fun being able to take however much of whatever they serve. I usually get really bloated from buffets and sometimes sick which is the downside of it. My stomach really can't handle overeating because it's not something I do often. My favorite buffet is the Chinese buffets. I've never been to a Japanese one before. I think there is one near me but I have no idea what they serve other than sushi. One day I will be adventerous and try it.
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
Japanese buffets, or at least the ones I've been to, offer more than just sushi. They also have teriyaki dishes, which you should try if you're not a vegan. Tempuras are also great but they make you full because of the batter. Some restaurants have desserts included in the menu but I haven't tried any good Japanese desserts yet. I'm beginning to think the Japanese aren't fond of sweets as compared to Chinese. Anyway, let us know if you've tried the Japanese buffet near your place and much it costs! Thanks!
• United States
15 Jul 08
Yes, I will try it but I'm not sure when.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
14 Jul 08
I like to go to buffets. I do not normally eat a whole lot when I am at a buffet, but I like that you can pick just a little bit of a bunch of different things. It is great for those times when you cannot decide what exactly you want to eat. It is also nice for when you are going out with other people and they all have a little bit different tastes in food.
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
Oh, that's right! I only go to a buffet with my family, so we all have similar tastes when it comes to food. Maybe next time we have a relative from a different country, we could take him or her to a buffet instead. :) That's a great idea. Then we wouldn't have to worry about whether or not he or she likes Chinese, American, etc. Thanks for the comment.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
15 Jul 08
I .like all you can eat buffet. i like the indian and chinese buffet most. i am from india, i really enjoy the buffet at a nice hotel where there are so many non veg items. there are fish, mutton,. chicken, crabs and all. I like it as well a schinese ones.
@redkathy (3374)
• United States
15 Jul 08
Buffets are great. I took a group of 15 teens on a weekend retreat. We ate at a buffet on the second day and they just loved it. I think the staff got worried when they saw them coming LOL They ate for over an hour. What a great deal!
@Marley76 (109)
• United States
14 Jul 08
I don't like them for one I don't eat a lot a one sitting I tend to snack on small meals all day. Second I don'twant to "hunt my food" when I go out to eat. I want to be pampered while I am out. I want the food brought to me. My boys on the other hand love them. They always want to go to a buffet. But they are boys and somethimes it is just cheaper for me to take them to a buffet because the eat so much.
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
Good for you! At least you are eating healthier than me. I understand how some people might not want to stand up and "hunt food" as you put it, but sometimes it takes forever for the kitchen to prepare our meals as well. Also, in more upscale restaurants such as those in hotels, you just order as much as you want from the menu and everything is served at your table. But I enjoy getting up and walking a bit after every plate. :)
@stan131 (32)
• United States
15 Jul 08
I love them you can mix and match your food yum
@aj2006 (1534)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
I LOVE IT! my hubby and I, loves eat all you-can buffet.. and during our civil wedding.. we choose to have an eat all you can treat to our family and friends, it was very good, the food is very good too.. our guest enjoyed it and most especially our pockets enjoyed it as well, it was a positive feedback all in all and we are all happy.
• United States
15 Jul 08
Sure! Buffets are great. And they are affordable. Even if the restaurant charges $8.00 or more per person, you can still get plenty to eat. Lots of fun too! Love those places.
@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
15 Jul 08
Just around town ones, I don't care for but when I lived in Las Vegas 12 years ago - boy howdy, did they have some buffets! Man alive those were fantastic and they were only about $6 for the lunch and $9 for dinner! The prices have been raised - nearly doubled since then, but boy did we eat! Practically any kind of food you like, they had it! Throw in I played the coupon circuit that htey had for locals to get them to go into town to gamble - feed them and they will come! BOGO and even some free coupons - never paid full price! We'd go on Sat afternoon after the crowds, pay half price or free and just sit and eat for 2 hours! THey (at least at that time) didn't care how long you sat! Breakfast ones were pushed, but after rush lunch hour, they didn't care! It was great!
@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
15 Jul 08
I do like a good buffet. I just went with some friends to an excellent Chinese buffet for someone's birthday over the weekend. There was so much food and all of it was very fresh, even the fruit and salad. I have been to many Chinese buffets and they vary in quality, and most are pretty good, but this one was probably the best I've been to. I also like the general "everything" buffets, like Hometown or Old Country Buffet. They have a little bit of everything so there is something for everyone. Most of the food there tends to be pretty good. The downside is that it always seems to be "children's night" and you really have to remember to look down as you walk! Buffets are great for when you have a large group of people, as most buffets do not rush you out, so it is nice if you want to stay and chat for a long time. I once spent 3 hours at a buffet chatting with friends, and no one so much as gave us a look. All in all, I do like the buffets.
@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
15 Jul 08
I love buffets! We go to one particular chinese buffet a couple of tmes a month. It is our favorite place to eat. I pig out on the stir fry and other tidbits on the buffet. I usually feel very full when I leave there. The only problem with Chinese food is that it doesn't seem to stay with you. In a couple of hours you're hungry again. Have a nice night, Char
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
15 Jul 08
My brother is the biggest fan of those , and i like to go to them from time to time . you get a mix of all sorts of food , and can even have some sweets at the end . I like the all you can eat pizza one with breads , pasta, and salads , and finish with a nice sweet cake or something . I havent been to one of those since i was a kid .
@Muelitz (1592)
• Canada
15 Jul 08
Yummy! This discussion is really making me hungry . I also love to eat at eat-all-you-can buffets. That is where we go whenever there are despedidas, birthdays, or blowouts. It is really a good idea and practical to go there if you are all adults. Based on my experience, even if the kids are paying for half or discounted price, they can't get the moneys worth because they eat only selected food. The prices will really depend on where you are mimico, so giving you a price would not help you compare if we are located on different places.
• Singapore
15 Jul 08
I love buffets especially those with a large variety of food.They must be from many countries..like sushi and sashimi (japanese style),pasta and pizza(italian style).In other words..i like those kind of international buffet.
@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
14 Jul 08
I love Old Country Buffet. It is american food if you didnt know that. I love the salad bar and dessert bar the most. I have also had a pizza buffet and its not to bad cause the one I go to has a salad bar too so you dont have to eat just pizza lol.
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
14 Jul 08
There was a time when I loved them, but for me it is not bargain. I don't eat all that much when I go to them and for what they charge, at least where I live, it's not worth it. There is one though that is very good and a real treat. Because I love sushi, this is an all Japanese buffet with fresh fish, vegetables and all kinds of fresh sushi. It's not cheap, but it's one of the best buffets I've ever been to.
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
I do love all-you-can eat buffets. When my mother was still alive. Every Sunday, we usually eat out. Our favorite stop? All-you-can eat. With so many choices to choose from, I always go for Japanese. OMG, I can eat all the tempura and sushi. YUMMY!.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
14 Jul 08
We used to have a bunch of all you can eat buffet restaurants around here, but they all closed up. I am waiting for a restaurant called CiCi's to open up near here. It is a pizza buffet... but the carbs don't bother me.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
14 Jul 08
Eat all you can buffets are only good for people who loves to eat. People who has huge stock room, big stomach. It is not worth to eat such food bargains with people like me. I am not saying I do not love to eat, but as I always say, I have enough, for I have a very tiny stomach. LOL
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
I love eating at a buffet especially if it is for free and not in a party. I feel uneasy whenever I get a lot from the buffet table in a party because people would always stare at you thinking that you haven't eaten for weeks. MY favorite buffet so far is an all dessert and chocolate buffet. The endless selection of fruit tarts and chocolate fountain really gave me a sugar rush that lasted the whole day.