novacova Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novacova Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamboozled Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamboozled Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg71 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkramer Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 22 hours ago, Hummin said: Pure logic to use your own experiences only! Actually, I would like to use yours... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkramer Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkramer Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 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?) Edited August 31, 2023 by tkramer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 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... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkramer Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 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. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 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). Edited August 31, 2023 by LaosLover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 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/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 7:00 AM, Expat68 said: My father was a personal professional chef to a lord and lady for 36 years (all is working life) except for his army years spent in the cantering corp. He told me from an early age food is food wherever you go however you want to gloss it up Ill chime in on this as ive been cooking 30+ yrs..culinary trained and did lots of catering gigs I was also a Chef in CM so i got to exp my training vs thai as far as safe temps-hygiene etc And this is why i will NEVER eat at buffets..anywhere...why??? they are buying the food in bulk....any oceans in CM for fresh seafood? farm raised? you think they throw out $$$ seafood that doesnt sell??? dont forget youre touching the handles of the buffet line then touching hand help foods right into your mouth so think about who touched those tongs before you..ever seen them washed? food temps!!!! cold foods cold and hot foods hot....again how long is it sitting out? recycled from yesterday ot you think they say oh this lobster isnt fresh lets toss it?....nope..SAUCE it....recycle heavy foods go to front of the line and cheaper items..pasta etc...breads...$$$ at the end as you load up and usually slower to replace the $$$ items as you seem chinese clamor for shrimp.. buffer ends and then what??? wrapped up for tomorrow and put back out...trash = lost profits and i think we ALL know how thais feel about money and loss of it..... add in my exps trying to train thais in CM and i gave up after 5 months of important issues such as safe temps..quality control...food handling....proper basic cooking skills and freshness detaisl Just a few reasons why i dont eat buffets....or as i used to call it turning trash to cash.....no tnks I also eat once a day....IF i ever went to one you feel like you need to get your moneys worth, and pig out.....is just gluttony....how much food does one need to eat, just go get a nice meal... food deliveries usually come thursdays to prep for weekend crowds....top of the week is no time to eat seafood..and up north as well.....sushi esp.... as you should never eat raw fish here....burp there used to be a popular seafood place in back of night bazaar i gasped at the amounts of fresh/? crab--shrimp lobster etc up north/! and how i swore someone would get very sick and now its closed.....gone.....as i would bet money they NEVER threw old seafood away=$$$$$$ So even a fancy market I used to cook for here was shockingly inept at safe food practices.... Good luck Gents...pass for me as ive given you just a few truths what goes on in the kitchen... lastly when i had a fly problem cooking live in the store, they just gave me a fly swatter!!! no worries folks as you see me cook and handle food in front of you as i splatter a few flies!!!! keep also in mind free samples at the store..guess who else has touched that free food.....urp! these are a few tips from places ive worked home and in CM..high prices $$$$ organic markets and i did catering for bands.....big names but we cooked fresh and safely ---got to take home the leftovers..not recycle into tomorrows buffet....which can be a daily special on a monday too.. as someone posted about a buffet in CM and their weekly specials are clearly the leftover meat as its a place i go when i am hankering a nip of sangsom...or 2! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 22 hours ago, LaosLover said: 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/ just bought wholesale in bulk and reheated in the steamer....add in the gallon of soy for dippin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 7:42 PM, LaosLover said: Problem: Buffet costs as much as a 5* restaurant (at least at lunch). every problem has a solution.....and not one of the 7 deadly sins.... testify! how about a GC or falafel buffet?......free meds for dessert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 4:25 PM, richard_smith237 said: 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? B seems like the logical choice and can be done anywhere..not even at a rest.....ie cm gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, LaosLover said: Hummus Chiang Mai -lets do it. i like places that arent tourists traps filled with preachy vegans I learned to cook my own food 40 yrs ago. and the way i prefer it and for cheaper and without a girl hovering over me as i look at a menu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said: cheap cheap cheap.... cheap food ain't good, good food ain't cheap or learn to cook yourself...i even get paid for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, LaosLover said: 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. 100 bt for ground up chickpeas--...can get a grilled chicken breast--salad--fries and O ring for 60 bt or just grill the chix in my room for 20 and get a salad from local market for another 20 explains how i can stay here 6 months without working.....cash going to dentist tomorrow.. $$ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneZero Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneZero Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 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+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orang37 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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