Sometimes a single entree just isn’t enough to satiate your appetite, and that is exactly why all-you-can-eat menus exist. Vancouver’s all-you-can-eat landscape is dominated by sushi and Korean barbecue – but there’s still a breadth of buffets from different cuisines to guarantee you leave with a full stomach. [Photo credit: iStock/Juanmonino]
All India’s large space provides comfortable booths and tables fit for family-sized groups. The restaurant’s speciality is its vegetarian buffet. Indian staples like rajma, chana masala and biryani rice dishes are great choices for a filling meal. The restaurant also offers affordable, high quality samosas, although they aren’t offered under the buffet pricing.
Shabusen Yakiniku is a rare restaurant that combines an all-you-can-eat menu with an upscale ambiance. The restaurant’s spacious downtown location is the perfect place for dinner before a night out. Its most notable selection is the AYCE Korean barbecue and sushi combination menu. Lovers of both Japanese and Korean cuisine will find themselves at home here.
Fish and chips is the specialty of North Burnaby’s Cockney Kings restaurant. Their affordable all-you-can-eat menu comes with bottomless fish and chips, tartar sauce and fountain drinks. Take note of which day of the week you choose to go – the AYCE menu is only available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Highly-rated Tomokazu’s all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet includes sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki dishes at an affordable price point. The menu lends itself to lovers of heavy food – dishes like deep fried chicken and pork cutlets are available off the AYCE menu. The décor inside the restaurant is dark and neutral, giving the space a very elegant atmosphere.
Food lovers looking for choice should definitely check out the River Rock Casino’s buffet. Every day of the week brings a specific theme. Some days may feature Indian cuisine while others showcase Chinese or American-style barbecue. Nights featuring prime rib and seafood are especially popular. Appetizers, entrees, snacks and a wide array of desserts are available at any given time.
With several locations across the Lower Mainland, Little Sheep offers hot pot with both spicy and traditional soup bases. Various meats like lamb, beef and pork are available to cook alongside an assortment of carbs like noodles and dumplings. The restaurant’s ambiance is simple, yet professional, with black granite countertops and metallic accents. Little Sheep is a perfect choice for meat lovers looking for a family-style dinner, especially on colder days.