I've eaten at a few Thai BBQ buffets, and would have to credit Best Beef buffet (near BTS On Nut station) as being the best. These eateries are a bit different than what Americans consider a buffet.
Similarity: They are all you can eat.
Difference #1: Some places (Best Beef) will weigh and charge you per 100g weight of leftovers that you do not eat. I also noticed this policy at Hot Pot restaurant. I always finish my food anyway, but especially at these places. Maybe this would be a good policy to be adopted in America- though I'm not sure whether it would encourage or discourage over-eating (already a problem!)
Difference #2: Diners cook all the food themselves. For the bbq buffets, a clay pot, filled with hot coals, is brought right out to each table. Then a hot skillet is placed above and diners add meat, and butter, to cook u the food. Unfortunately, the position of the skillet is usually right at face level. And unfortunately, this leads to some occasional, painful splatters of hot grease! I had both eyebrows singed over my last meal!
Difference #3: Time limits. Some places (Best Beef, and a Japanese buffet, Shabushi) say, "it's all you can eat, for two hours." After two hours, it's time for you to pay and go look for dessert! Maybe another good policy to adopt in America.
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