Foodies, need your help [General]
2013 Aug 5
Agree with Captain Caper - find better friends!
In my younger days when a big group of cheapskates used to go out for a feed before a night of drinking, our favorite spot was the Royal Treasure.
Now it isn't a buffet, but it was cheap, good food and the portions were HUGE. Ordering 1 main course per person was waaay too much (and I'm a big lad who likes his food). This way you get the benefit of actually ordering what you want to eat (and it'll be fresh) and you can still share dishes. Think of it as your own private buffet.
I would reserve a table though - it could get crazy busy with a line out the door.
Cheers,
Ratty.
In my younger days when a big group of cheapskates used to go out for a feed before a night of drinking, our favorite spot was the Royal Treasure.
Now it isn't a buffet, but it was cheap, good food and the portions were HUGE. Ordering 1 main course per person was waaay too much (and I'm a big lad who likes his food). This way you get the benefit of actually ordering what you want to eat (and it'll be fresh) and you can still share dishes. Think of it as your own private buffet.
I would reserve a table though - it could get crazy busy with a line out the door.
Cheers,
Ratty.
2013 Aug 5
agree re: Kirin Express at Bank/Albert. they have a reasonable Canadian Chinese buffet and a la carte AYCE sushi. it has good turnover too, at lunchtime at least (a key with any buffet). i would imagine this time of year would be busy with tourists at dinnertime as well, so you could expect fresh food. i like their wings here.
secondly, there is also Yang Ming on Merivale. again it is busy all the time hence good turnover and fresh food. note both Yang Ming and Kirin will likely set you back $20/head at dinner though. with Kirin Express, however, you'll be in reasonable proximity to Barbarella's for the after party.
Royal Treasure is a good pick. 1 main per person (~$10-$14) will feed a group really well and the food is a step above any buffet in the city. try their pepper salt squid/tofu and hot & sour soup. anything stir-fried here is good too. only issue as Ratty pointed out is getting a spot - the place is tiny and they really only have 2 "big" group tables.
secondly, there is also Yang Ming on Merivale. again it is busy all the time hence good turnover and fresh food. note both Yang Ming and Kirin will likely set you back $20/head at dinner though. with Kirin Express, however, you'll be in reasonable proximity to Barbarella's for the after party.
Royal Treasure is a good pick. 1 main per person (~$10-$14) will feed a group really well and the food is a step above any buffet in the city. try their pepper salt squid/tofu and hot & sour soup. anything stir-fried here is good too. only issue as Ratty pointed out is getting a spot - the place is tiny and they really only have 2 "big" group tables.
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