Do you like the buffet restaurants?

[Takiap]

I enjoy them as well, although I mostly go to the one near soi 41 or 47 or whatever soi it is. I don't eat any innards, but I make up for it with the port, chicken and beef. Quite honestly, I can't see how they could possible make a profit but obviously they do. As other have said, if you have someone from Isaan with you, they take care of everything really, and the soup can taste very good as well. it's very similar to what they call "suki lao", just not done in a clay pot. In my opinion, a far better meal than you get at the indoor venue where they use the electric pots...........I forget the name now. I also find them to be one of the easier options when you're out with your kids.

[Takiap]

When I have guests from abroad I take them to Coco for a wonderful dining and music experience with sea view.

When I have guests from abroad I might allow them to take me to Coco - or maybe Dusit.
But a sea view is not much use after 7 p.m.

More seriously, Coco is OK, but nothing special considering the price.

You may not neccessarily be right - but you are entliteled to you own opinion. It's a (relatively) free country.

If you know of a country where you have more freedom, please share your knowledge. I know South Afriica isn't, and Britain most definitely isn't. Perhaps the US?

[centermid7]

I don't think much of the buffets. To me it's just boiled food for the most part. The sauces are what add any flavor to the meal. You are certainly correct in that the Thai folks love'em.

I might add that to describe them as "bbq" is an insult to real barbecue.

[lomuamart]

What, when the food is cooked over charcoal in many places?
The sauces can be to die for and after all you cook the damn stuff yourself so if it turns out a bit rare or overdone you've only got yourself to blame.
Anyway, I like them. They've generally got a great atmosphere - ie totally chaotic which suits me after a few beers.
Great value. Etc etc

[Big Boy]

IMHO it is the stock that the restaurant supplies to make the soup which determines the quality of meal. I've been to the same restaurant within a couple of days of each other, ate the same food, but had 2 completely different experiences.

If the stock is good, then the rest just falls in nicely behind it.

[Pleng]

If you know of a country where you have more freedom, please share your knowledge. I know South Afriica isn't, and Britain most definitely isn't. Perhaps the US?

It really depends on what you mean by freedom, doesn't it?

There are laws here which impose on freedoms; such as gambling legislation, purchase of alcohol between 3 and 5 in the afternoon, drug laws. Even more so if you are a foreigner wanting to own land, work, or run a business.

Then there are things that are less legislated here than in the UK, such as licenses to sell alcoholic drinks, health and safety bureaucracy when starting up a business.

It's also a place where you can generally feel more 'free' to be of a different sexual orientation, or even experiment with getting some new body bits. But how do you rate rate that kind of freedom in a scoring system.

Here, of course you are more 'free' to drive like a maniac on the (wrong side of, if you so please) road cutting from one lane to the other and overtaking somebody and then immediately slowing down because you actually want to turn left. But that's only because laws which are in place are not enforced, either officially or unofficially (I never understood this; surely the police could earn an awful lot of tea money while also actually doing some good, by going after vehicles for 'minor' traffic offenses).

Then there's the less majeste laws which are in place and certainly are being enforced.

So how do you define freedom? By what you are *allowed* to do? Or what you can reasonably expect to get away with doing? And how do you rank one 'freedom' against another?

Personally I would never say that Thailand is a 'free' country, but it gives a pretty good illusion of freedom. Which, for me, is enough.

[hhfarang]

[dtaai-maai]

You're certainly free to enjoy buffet restaurants...

[richard]

OP. You should have had a vote on this

I like them but must have Thais (Isaan) with me and I couldn't go for it every day

The sauces are the secret and as BB stated the stock is the secret to the veg and soup. My missus always put some offal and meats in the water way before the veg so in effect it becomes a noodle pot as all the vendors use. At least here you know dog and rat meat is not going in there (I think).

Someone else mentioned 'little and often'. Too true. There is no rush. However, on a busy night, stocks will run out. Sometimes I've been at the table surrounded by food and thought 'this will never be finished' but it goes and it's surprising how meat and veg shrink a lot when cooked

[Siani]

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You may not neccessarily be right - but you are entliteled to you own opinion. It's a (relatively) free country.
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If you know of a country where you have more freedom, please share your knowledge. I know South Afriica isn't, and Britain most definitely isn't. Perhaps the US?



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In Britain you have freedom more than anywhere I would think! That is the great problem, you can say what you like, do what you like...even if you murder someone, it's a soft sentence

[medsai]

YES I LOVE THE BUFFET RESTAURANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DOES SOMEONE KNOW ANY BUFFETRESTAURANT WHAT IS SERVING BUFFALO KWAI ALSO??????????????? TRYED TO FIND BUT CAN NOT!!!!!!!!!!

[hhfarang]

I got your f'n buffalo kwai! Come see me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lung Per]

If you know of a country where you have more freedom, please share your knowledge. I know South Afriica isn't, and Britain most definitely isn't. Perhaps the US?

It really depends on what you mean by freedom, doesn't it?

There are laws here which impose on freedoms; such as gambling legislation, purchase of alcohol between 3 and 5 in the afternoon, drug laws. Even more so if you are a foreigner wanting to own land, work, or run a business.

Then there are things that are less legislated here than in the UK, such as licenses to sell alcoholic drinks, health and safety bureaucracy when starting up a business.

It's also a place where you can generally feel more 'free' to be of a different sexual orientation, or even experiment with getting some new body bits. But how do you rate rate that kind of freedom in a scoring system.

Here, of course you are more 'free' to drive like a maniac on the (wrong side of, if you so please) road cutting from one lane to the other and overtaking somebody and then immediately slowing down because you actually want to turn left. But that's only because laws which are in place are not enforced, either officially or unofficially (I never understood this; surely the police could earn an awful lot of tea money while also actually doing some good, by going after vehicles for 'minor' traffic offenses).

Then there's the less majeste laws which are in place and certainly are being enforced.

So how do you define freedom? By what you are *allowed* to do? Or what you can reasonably expect to get away with doing? And how do you rank one 'freedom' against another?

Personally I would never say that Thailand is a 'free' country, but it gives a pretty good illusion of freedom. Which, for me, is enough.

Now now boys, you are way off topic. Take this to another forum.

[Pleng]

Yes sorry about that.

Back on topic I was at a bbq buffet last night and ended up eating an awful lot, considering I didn't feel hungry when I went there in the first place.

I've always enjoyed them but then I always tend to go with my girlfriend and a bunch of her mates who take care of the cooking for me

[STEVE G]

.....I always tend to go with my girlfriend and a bunch of her mates....

Actually that is a good use for those 'all you can eat' type buffet restaurants, when you want to treat a large group of people to a meal but you're on a controlled budget.