PlanetX Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Went to the Le Meridien Sunday Chinese Buffet Hours 11:30 - 3:30 Price 590 Baht Drinks: Unlimited Soda, Pineapple Juice, Guava Juice. Coffee, Espresso, Cappucino, Tea Carving Station: Lamb, Beef, Pig Made to Order: Choice of Stir fry or soup with chicken, beef, pork, crab, mussels, squid, various shell seafood, variety of vegetables with garlic or spicy sauce Made to Order: Pasta Station with variety of pasta noodles, various seafood choices Chinese Hot Dishes: Sweet/Sour Pork Ribs, Spicy chicken, Baked white fish, Steamed vegetables, Chinese Red sauce prawns, Noodles + rice Salad Bar: Salmon, various chinese salads, several different cheeses, sushi, vegetables, dressings, crab cakes, egg rolls Dessert Bar: Dark chocolate cake, Soft yellow cake, crepes, various small cakes, puddings I definitely enjoyed everything I tasted. Service was very attentive (especially since there were only 4 tables occupied from 2:00-3:00) Left with a parting gift of 7 small oranges in a bag Edited January 31, 2011 by PlanetX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Now that is my idea of a excellent post I should do so good. Very informative. think I will have to try them out. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Now that is my idea of a excellent post I should do so good. Very informative. think I will have to try them out. Thanks for the heads up. I wondered what Phase II of your diet was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturalaw Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Very very well written. Thank you. Is there a separate Sunday buffet at Le Meridien that is not Chinese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystwoodcol Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 At 590TB a head are you wondering why there were only 4 tables or have you worked it out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJW Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It sounds pretty typical, to me. But your enjoyment made it a nice meal. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMai2 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Very very well written. Thank you. Is there a separate Sunday buffet at Le Meridien that is not Chinese? yes but was it American, French or Thai style Chinese?? That seems to be crucial for some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Next time you are in Chiang Rai don’t miss the Sunday, Banjo Brunch at our local Le Meridien, with its beautiful location on the river. The menu changes weekly. With membership you get a 20% discount, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 At 590TB a head are you wondering why there were only 4 tables or have you worked it out yet? That was only in the Chinese Buffet the rest were in in the Western buffet. Real Chinese food is not what people are used to. uptheos I am window shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Very very well written. Thank you. Is there a separate Sunday buffet at Le Meridien that is not Chinese? yes but was it American, French or Thai style Chinese?? That seems to be crucial for some I sometimes miss British Chinese take-away food, dripping grease & MSG, with a side-order of chips/curry-sauce ! International dining at its most-memorable ! Edited February 1, 2011 by Ricardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMai2 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Very very well written. Thank you. Is there a separate Sunday buffet at Le Meridien that is not Chinese? yes but was it American, French or Thai style Chinese?? That seems to be crucial for some I sometimes miss British Chinese take-away food, dripping grease & MSG, with a side-order of chips/curry-sauce ! International dining at its most-memorable ! spring rolls the size of bricks that you can literally ring out and glow in the dark sweet and sour sauce, quality stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 At 590TB a head are you wondering why there were only 4 tables or have you worked it out yet? That was only in the Chinese Buffet the rest were in in the Western buffet. Real Chinese food is not what people are used to. uptheos I am window shopping. I'm watching out for you mate - keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Glad you enjoyed it but- Very Chinese- not! Pasta, Cheese,sushi etc. For a good relatively inexpensive Chinese style buffet the Holiday Inn Saturday lunch at around 350baht takes some beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Anyone any comparisons against the Holiday Inn sunday lunch? I know it's cheaper (well it was last time I went 3 months ago) and free flow wine is only 200B extra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I am not 100% sure about this, but someone said that the Holiday Inn Sunday dinner has gone up to 695 and did not mention anything about wine being included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I am not 100% sure about this, but someone said that the Holiday Inn Sunday dinner has gone up to 695 and did not mention anything about wine being included. Do you mean Sunday lunch? Was there last Sunday, came out at just over 550 per head with the + + +.Don't know about the wine, have the included soft drinks, tea, coffee etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Thanks for clearing that up. I suspect that the person who told me the price had gone up did not realize that the wine was extra. 200 baht more did seem steep. Edited February 2, 2011 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I am not 100% sure about this, but someone said that the Holiday Inn Sunday dinner has gone up to 695 and did not mention anything about wine being included. Do you mean Sunday lunch? Was there last Sunday, came out at just over 550 per head with the + + +.Don't know about the wine, have the included soft drinks, tea, coffee etc. Don't know about the ++, never paid it, normally (last year) it was 500 B for the works and if you register at the desk when you enter you can get a privilege card for free that offers you 10% off that price. Wine IS 200B for all you can drink in 3 hours Food is very very good with all the same stuff as available at the other hotel mentioned, but its cheaper and they have a lovely river terrace to look out on I think I'll stick with the Holiday Inn, when I can't afford the Chedi, even if it's just for their desserts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturalaw Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) I am not 100% sure about this, but someone said that the Holiday Inn Sunday dinner has gone up to 695 and did not mention anything about wine being included. Do you mean Sunday lunch? Was there last Sunday, came out at just over 550 per head with the + + +.Don't know about the wine, have the included soft drinks, tea, coffee etc. Don't know about the ++, never paid it, normally (last year) it was 500 B for the works and if you register at the desk when you enter you can get a privilege card for free that offers you 10% off that price. Wine IS 200B for all you can drink in 3 hours Food is very very good with all the same stuff as available at the other hotel mentioned, but its cheaper and they have a lovely river terrace to look out on I think I'll stick with the Holiday Inn, when I can't afford the Chedi, even if it's just for their desserts Never been to the Chedi. The desserts you say? Care to expound? IMHO, the only thing that the Holiday Inn still does with consistent quality is the desserts. So if the Chedi is at least a challenge in that area, I'd like to hear more. Edited February 2, 2011 by venturalaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sorry Venturelaw, I did not make myself clear. I LOVE the desserts at the HI. But I LOVE the Indian Food that they serve at the Chedi...its even better than English curry IMHO, and thats hard to beat, best Indian in town hands down, but you gotta check they are serving it on Sunday first, or don't bother. Again you can register for a 10% discount on arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturalaw Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sorry Venturelaw, I did not make myself clear. I LOVE the desserts at the HI. But I LOVE the Indian Food that they serve at the Chedi...its even better than English curry IMHO, and thats hard to beat, best Indian in town hands down, but you gotta check they are serving it on Sunday first, or don't bother. Again you can register for a 10% discount on arrival Good to know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 But I LOVE the Indian Food that they serve at the Chedi...its even better than English curry IMHO, and thats hard to beat, best Indian in town hands down, but you gotta check they are serving it on Sunday first, or don't bother. Maybe I missed it, but is there a Sunday buffet at the Chedi with good Indian food? If so, what is the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 But I LOVE the Indian Food that they serve at the Chedi...its even better than English curry IMHO, and thats hard to beat, best Indian in town hands down, but you gotta check they are serving it on Sunday first, or don't bother. Maybe I missed it, but is there a Sunday buffet at the Chedi with good Indian food? If so, what is the price? Was 600 ++ It's a while since we last went so you had better check with them if you are thinking of going..I know its "Pang" but they do have a little 3 piece going while you dine on the river terrace and sip 250baht cocktails...or 200B bottles of water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaihog Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I am not 100% sure about this, but someone said that the Holiday Inn Sunday dinner has gone up to 695 and did not mention anything about wine being included. Do you mean Sunday lunch? Was there last Sunday, came out at just over 550 per head with the + + +.Don't know about the wine, have the included soft drinks, tea, coffee etc. Don't know about the ++, never paid it, normally (last year) it was 500 B for the works and if you register at the desk when you enter you can get a privilege card for free that offers you 10% off that price. Wine IS 200B for all you can drink in 3 hours Food is very very good with all the same stuff as available at the other hotel mentioned, but its cheaper and they have a lovely river terrace to look out on I think I'll stick with the Holiday Inn, when I can't afford the Chedi, even if it's just for their desserts TP, resident discount card at the Holiday Inn is 20% not 10%. Basically your discount card negates the plus, plus, of service charge and govt tax. The unlimit wine is a good deal, I had 7 glasses on my last visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I know its "Pang" For excellent Indian food in a clean restaurant it is worth its weight in gold in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaihog Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I know its "Pang" For excellent Indian food in a clean restaurant it is worth its weight in gold in Chiang Mai. UG, fancy seeing you on a forum discussing food, only joking, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 At least it is not a best burger thread - not that I've ever found one here that I was impressed by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaihog Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) At least it is not a best burger thread - not that I've ever found one here that I was impressed by. On my last visit to Singapore visited Wendy's a couple of times, great burgers. Never seen a Wendy's in LOS do they exist? They badly need one in CNX. Edited February 2, 2011 by Thaihog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 There was one in Bangkok at MBK, but it went out of business in the 1997 financial meltdown. I was a fan of the stuffed baked potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 At least it is not a best burger thread - not that I've ever found one here that I was impressed by. That's because you go to McDonald's. Try burger King and you will never go back. Except maybe for there Egg McMuffin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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