16 hours ago, BritManToo said:

More to do with waste than afford.

Plenty of food for around 250bht that I really like, so why spend 2,000bht if I don't like it 10x more?

 

Only fools waste money IMHO.

+1…never been much of a buffet person though a few years ago we stayed at the Duang Tawan for a couple nights where there’s a large breakfast buffet with quite the variety,  being a protein meat/veggie eater I just ate eggs pig and whatever vegetables. Though nothing beats my wife's cooking, nothing. If she’s not cooking then I’m happy with a simple ฿40-฿100 meal kaiping or whatever at the local market which seems to be more superior than anything else and never disappointed and rarely go to western restaurants where I’m rarely impressed.

17 hours ago, tkramer said:

Obesity is not an 'illness', it is a conscious choice.

 

Actually I think it is a 'Fad'...just like Tik Tok.

 

I was obese for many years, and started to see the mounting high body fat, the high visceral fat, higher resting heart rate, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, sleep disorders, numbness in my lower legs, and finally diabetes.

 

And then I made another conscious choice. One year later I lost 35% of my body weight, by starting vigorous exercise, eating WFPB...and all symptoms vanished. Been WFPB for 31 years (now age 75), and still spend 2 hours at the gym everyday. And love my fresh whole (not processed) food.

 

If your food has an ingredients label...it's 'processed'. Fresh Broccoli, Arugula, Cauliflower, Spinach, Celery, Carrots...etc...have no ingredients label.

 

Up to you...

Thanks, this is inspiring even though I’ve always been heavily good shape and conscientious about what I put in my face. 

21 hours ago, flexomike said:

plus open bar, if not a drinker than you would not get your moneys worth

 

The drink was an add on. Now drink minus 1k.

7 hours ago, LaosLover said:

Shangri-la still has a Friday night buffet and buffet, also Kantary Grill. 

 

Some day, the concept of googling is going to rock your world.

First part of your post was nice and I will check those. I have heard they both do a nice spread, now that you mention it. Googling Chiang Mai buffet turns up little to nothing of value unless you like PITA or are searching for shabu. Plus, we don't only come here for info but to converse in the modern style.

This past July my wife treated me to a fantastic buffet at the River Cafe and Terrace @ The Peninsula Bangkok . Cost via eatigo was 1100baht excellent view / service and food . Price is excluding drinks by the way . Eatigo has great discounts with many hotels / restaurants . https://eatigo.com/th/bangkok/en

4 seasons too. Mixed reports for the money.

 

Meridian was very blah for Italian food. Why Not?Italian in Nimman has a 399 baht lunch special that's a deal. I eat there every week.

22 hours ago, Hummin said:

Pure logic to use your own experiences only! 

Actually, I would like to use yours...

21 hours ago, flexomike said:

who in their right mind would go to a buffet if you were on a diet?

Dude, don't you see the logic...?

 

 

(joking)

6 hours ago, novacova said:

Thanks, this is inspiring even though I’ve always been heavily good shape and conscientious about what I put in my face. 

Yes...'you are what you eat'.

 

Or to put it another way...

'you can't be fat, if you don't eat fat'.

 

Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic says...

'heart healthy is a body fat of no more than 11-12%'.

 

I personally strive to

maintain a constant 10%, and a BMI of 19.8...it's easier than you think.

 

Not my saying, but I have adopted it...

 

"your health is your greatest wealth".

 

(what fool would debate this statement?)

 

 

3 minutes ago, tkramer said:

Yes...'you are what you eat'.

 

Or to put it another way...

'you can't be fat, if you don't eat fat'.

 

Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn of the Cleveland Clinic says...

'heart healthy is a body fat of no more than 11-12%'.

Yet the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) acknowledges a range of 10-22 percent in men and 20-32 percent in women to reduce health risks associated with being underfat or overfat.

 

https://inbodyusa.com/blogs/inbodyblog/is-it-healthy-to-have-a-low-body-fat-percentage/#:~:text=Currently%2C there is no official,with being underfat or overfat.

 

 

But this has nothing to do with all you can eat all you can drink Buffet's in Chiang Mai...

 

 

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

Yet the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) acknowledges a range of 10-22 percent in men and 20-32 percent in women to reduce health risks associated with being underfat or overfat.

 

https://inbodyusa.com/blogs/inbodyblog/is-it-healthy-to-have-a-low-body-fat-percentage/#:~:text=Currently%2C there is no official,with being underfat or overfat.

 

 

But this has nothing to do with all you can eat all you can drink Buffet's in Chiang Mai...

Except for the fact that 'All you can eat' is probably one of the most unhealthy endeavors you can pursue...

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

23 hours ago, BritManToo said:

More to do with waste than afford.

Plenty of food for around 250bht that I really like, so why spend 2,000bht if I don't like it 10x more?

 

Only fools waste money IMHO.

If the 2000 baht buffet was the same quality, with the same range of food etc as the 250 baht buffet I'd agree....  But its not...

 

You are just attempting to justify your choice with some reverse snobbery. 

 

There are plenty of 2000 baht buffets which are well worth it.

There are plenty of 250 baht buffets which are well worth it. 

 

The offerings at either will be quite different - only fools are unable to identify or recognise that. 

 

1 minute ago, tkramer said:

Except for the fact that 'All you can eat' is probably one of the most unhealthy endeavors you can pursue...

 

Only if what a person is doing is eating 'all they can possibly eat'...  So it really depends on the mentality with which the buffet is approached in the first place. 

 

is it...

A) Get your moneys worth with getting as much down yer gullet as possible?

B) Enjoy being at a table with friends who are enjoying a wide range & variety of foods?

 

When there is a large group of people there is a wide range of tastes, the good buffets brunches & dinners cater well to this wide range in tastes.

Only pigs eat all they can eat at these establishments (and yes, there are plenty of pigs about). 

Realistically, just eat enough and enjoy the variety is the way these buffet's can be enjoyed.

 

So no...  its not one of the most unhealthy endeavours a person can pursue unless their approach is one of utter gluttony to gorge themselves like a pig.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem: Buffet costs as much as a 5* restaurant (at least at lunch).

 

So you can either have a lot of pretty good food or less food that is exactly what you want, done to death. For 2K baht, you can do very well at Ministry Of Crab

 

https://media.weeloy.com/upload/restaurant/TH_BK_R_MinistryOfCrabBangkok/MENUMOCBangkok_1.pdf

 

If you've got $100 a head that needs spending fast in Chiang Mai, I recco Uchi Gastropub for high-concept sushi and wagyu. Compared to New York or Tokyo, it's value for the money (service is hilariously slow).

All you can eat dim sum at the Shangrila. We thought the value was def there, but a lot of the dim sum was samey. 

 

But that's sort of dim sum: you have your shrimp globule and you have your pork greasy thing. Also, no rolling carts, you order Ala carte and it takes its time coming out.

 

Wouldn't do it again (since I don't love dim sum), but for a belly-cram, def worth a try.

 

https://www.shangri-la.com/chiangmai/shangrila/dining/restaurants/china-kitchen/

You can get unlimited B+ falafels at The Chabad Center near Khao San. 100 baht, many Israeli women traveling in pairs. 

 

But the cart lady in Pai is still #1. Hummus Chiang Mai -lets do it.

On 8/29/2023 at 7:19 PM, Lacessit said:

Siripanna near Gymkhana Golf Club had a good buffet for 399 baht pre-Covid, alcohol purchased separately. Thai food, cake and ice-cream dessert.

 

The other one I recall is a German buffet, Auf Der Au off Lamphun Road. 299 baht, heavy on German sausages and pork.

cheap cheap cheap.... cheap food ain't good, good food ain't cheap

4 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

cheap cheap cheap.... cheap food ain't good, good food ain't cheap

I do cook for myself often - I'm happy when I don't poison myself... 

On 8/29/2023 at 7:19 PM, Lacessit said:

Siripanna near Gymkhana Golf Club had a good buffet for 399 baht pre-Covid, alcohol purchased separately. Thai food, cake and ice-cream dessert.

 

The other one I recall is a German buffet, Auf Der Au off Lamphun Road. 299 baht, heavy on German sausages and pork.

Siripanna has gone downhill in a big way. Auf der Au is fantastic.

What about the lunch buffet 100-1330+ at Grandview inbound on super opposite Maya.  I'm not in CM at moment, but remember it was quite good for 237 Baht.

Just now, OneZero said:

What about the lunch buffet 100-1330+ at Grandview inbound on super opposite Maya.  I'm not in CM at moment, but remember it was quite good for 237 Baht.

correction 1100-1330+

On 9/5/2023 at 8:46 AM, elektrified said:

Siripanna has gone downhill in a big way. Auf der Au is fantastic.

Does Auf have any pork dish where the pork is very soft, as in steamed slowly for a long time ... like moo kata ?

1 hour ago, orang37 said:

Does Auf have any pork dish where the pork is very soft, as in steamed slowly for a long time ... like moo kata ?

They have pork stew, it's very soft.

I generally have the thick cut boiled ham which is very nice.

On 8/31/2023 at 3:34 PM, LaosLover said:

4 seasons too. Mixed reports for the money.

 

Meridian was very blah for Italian food. Why Not?Italian in Nimman has a 399 baht lunch special that's a deal. I eat there every week.

True, let's make it clear however that it's not a buffet.  Why Not used to have a real "all you can eat" some years back in the evening, but stopped.

On 8/31/2023 at 4:25 PM, richard_smith237 said:

is it...

A) Get your moneys worth with getting as much down yer gullet as possible?

B) Enjoy being at a table with friends who are enjoying a wide range & variety of foods?

What if we don't have any friends?

Mine all died!

On 9/5/2023 at 11:49 AM, OneZero said:

correction 1100-1330+

The last couple of times we went, it was awful. Would never go there again. 10 years ago it was a great option. Thing of the past.

On 9/7/2023 at 3:07 AM, arithai12 said:

True, let's make it clear however that it's not a buffet.  Why Not used to have a real "all you can eat" some years back in the evening, but stopped.

This the one?14 Nimmanhaemin Rd. , SOI 11, Chiang Mai, Cheers

On 9/7/2023 at 9:40 AM, BritManToo said:

What if we don't have any friends?

Mine all died!

You could book and pay for a table of 10, including booze, and offer them for free in this thread. Voila! Instant circle of friends. Hope you aren't adverse to Brit pensioners.

On 8/29/2023 at 9:09 PM, dingdongrb said:

I always enjoyed the German buffet the few times I went there. Always busy.

It moved to right beside Gymkhana entrance and it is excellent!!

On 8/29/2023 at 8:37 PM, Hummin said:

Not always easy to spot in which forum it is, but my favourite restaurant in Chiang Mai. No buffet as far I know, but what we have eat from the menu was great, and also great selection of wine and cognac as well Armagnac. 

 

https://lebistrot-chiangmai.com/

Haven't tried it yet but the menu looks great.