Number one, positioning.
Close to the buffet, minimising plate travel time and ensuring prime position for refills.
Number two, the first round.
Just one of each item.
We are nothing to worry about, we are not gluttons.
This is the introductory taster plate.
We don't want to use stomach space on non-tasty items.
Three, when returning to the station for round two, maximise high value items, eg prawns, over lower value bulk foods, such as rice or noodle.
Remember the aim here is not simply to have a satisfying meal out.
The ultimate aim is to beat the buffet.
And finally, four, when you think you can't eat any more I'm not filling my cheeks like a hamster.
Nor am I hiding spring rolls up your jacksie.
Bring out, The Transporter.
The portions in a lot of restaurants leave me wanting more.
Reminds me of a place in Newcastle which offered students drink as much as you could on a Tuesday night for £10. This offer lasted a matter of weeks before they realised they were getting absolutely rinsed.
I think I flipped from valuing quantity in a restaurant meal at about the age of 40. Since then I prefer smaller portions but if I get a bigger one I will eat it but regret i.
Tbf I have only done this on holibobs at 5* hotels where I am reassured about the provenance of the meat. I would never do it at some high street place in England.
Used to regularly lunch off a nagover by going to the pizza hut AYCE. By the end of the first round, your beaker of free oeosi would have an oil alick of grease floating on it.
Basically get to fill up for practically no money PLUS you go with your chums and there's the added competition thrown in - piling it high, mocking those who have the same amount as you but not as spicy, going too large early on the salad bar, that kind of thing.
Obviously hell for anyone who wasn't a student nearby.
Excuse me waiter, it's quite warm in here, could you please put the ceiling fans on? Oh, and while I have your attention, could we order half a dozen plain naans?
Sails, was that the place that was a converted car ferry (Tuxedo something) moored down by the quayside.
I vaguely recall an offer like that when I ended up on there one evening but was fairly hammered by the time I arrived so was probably quite a profitable punter.
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If you have or are teenage boys I understand these places are excellent value.
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No, it’s eat as much you like. There’s no competitive element implied.
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Variety
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First, we talk tactics.
Number one, positioning.
Close to the buffet, minimising plate travel time and ensuring prime position for refills.
Number two, the first round.
Just one of each item.
We are nothing to worry about, we are not gluttons.
This is the introductory taster plate.
We don't want to use stomach space on non-tasty items.
Three, when returning to the station for round two, maximise high value items, eg prawns, over lower value bulk foods, such as rice or noodle.
Remember the aim here is not simply to have a satisfying meal out.
The ultimate aim is to beat the buffet.
And finally, four, when you think you can't eat any more I'm not filling my cheeks like a hamster.
Nor am I hiding spring rolls up your jacksie.
Bring out, The Transporter.
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The clue is in the name. Bizarre
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I used to love this
Get a wage packet Friday afternoon
Go down to a local one
Fill up on as much food as possible and a few glasses of weak lager
Used to cost about 6 quid for the food
It was cheap, cheerful, you were with your mates and it was a good way to spend a few hours
Haven't been to one for decades though
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If I ran these places I would ban groups of blokes under 30. They surely cannot make money on them...
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Horses for courses, innit? I wouldn't take a date to one but they have a place as noted.
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Logged in to say what pumpkin said. Nice ref.
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Chuffers I imagine the profit is in the booze - big group of blokes drinking 5 x £7 pints each = kerching
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*soz that was to guy
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fair point Merkz, I reckon a group of 16 year old lads are their nemesis.
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Who doesn't love these?
For once, a restaurant meal that fills you up without the shame of ordering two dinners.
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If you were running an all you can eat restaurant and an u17 rugby team callled to book a table, you would defo say you were full.
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Get used to them cos they’ll be the only alternative to spoons for most Brits 45 and over come the big retirement.
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The portions in a lot of restaurants leave me wanting more.
Reminds me of a place in Newcastle which offered students drink as much as you could on a Tuesday night for £10. This offer lasted a matter of weeks before they realised they were getting absolutely rinsed.
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Surely you price all that in? Hearty young men on the one hand. On the other, old dears who eat tiny portions.
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I think I flipped from valuing quantity in a restaurant meal at about the age of 40. Since then I prefer smaller portions but if I get a bigger one I will eat it but regret i.
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I love these. All the protein and vegetables you want. The protein may not be the best quality, but you leave feeling full.
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yeah when I was at school my m88 Laurent was single handedly responsible for the ending of all you can eat ribs night at a local resto
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I still like a Dubai hotel brunch about once or twice a year.
There is something about going back for the third lobster and drinking champagne out of a massive wine glass that appeals to my inner yobbo.
They make it back on the stick insect women eating 3 lettuce leaves and drinking vodka and soda.
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Tbf I have only done this on holibobs at 5* hotels where I am reassured about the provenance of the meat. I would never do it at some high street place in England.
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Used to regularly lunch off a nagover by going to the pizza hut AYCE. By the end of the first round, your beaker of free oeosi would have an oil alick of grease floating on it.
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*pepsi, not a neolithic swiss ice man
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I remember doing the Pizza Hut one c.1996. Happy days!
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"neolithic swiss ice man" HEH!
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They make it back on everyone going to the mega-priced hotel bars afterwards to continue drinking!
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Loved them as a student.
Basically get to fill up for practically no money PLUS you go with your chums and there's the added competition thrown in - piling it high, mocking those who have the same amount as you but not as spicy, going too large early on the salad bar, that kind of thing.
Obviously hell for anyone who wasn't a student nearby.
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Ah, student nights at the local cuzzararium.
It's time for ...... naan in the fan!
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All restaurants are all you can eat - you just keep ordering until you've eaten all you want. Simples.
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The only one I still go to is the Indian vegetarian one in Chapel Market in Islington.
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There was an eat as much as you like Chinese restaurant in Aylesbury called EAMAYL
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You have to hit the proteins hard to hurt them, specifically duck and prawns.
Any carbs you eat are just surrendering value.
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Heh@naan in the fan
We used to play the curry song game
This involves singing (loudly and obnoxiously) to the tune of Bonanza
Chicken
Chicken korma
Chicken
Chicken korrrmaaaaah
Chicken
Chicken korma
But I'd rather have a
Poh poppadom
Pah pah poppadom
And so on through all the curries and accoutrements we could think of until we ran out or were ejected.
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Excuse me waiter, it's quite warm in here, could you please put the ceiling fans on? Oh, and while I have your attention, could we order half a dozen plain naans?
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Cry God for university days before the advent of hand held video recording devices
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I never liked curry house loutism . Brings back the less savoury aspects of the empire. And this is from a vehement anti wokist
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Sails, was that the place that was a converted car ferry (Tuxedo something) moored down by the quayside.
I vaguely recall an offer like that when I ended up on there one evening but was fairly hammered by the time I arrived so was probably quite a profitable punter.
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My current favourite in this genre is a Brazilian BBQ place over in Belsize Park. Ideal for the occasional gluttonous splurge.
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