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21 Lunch Buffets In Bengaluru To Treat Your Family For Christmas
Lunch buffets are the ultimate treat for the gluttonous calorie munchers. You get an option of gobbling down several items on the menu and yet the bills in your wallet doesn’t seem like it reduces much. That’s the gift lunch buffets gives us every day and it keeps on giving.
Here are a few lunch buffets around the city to satisfy those inner cravings at a reasonable price.
1. The Great Indian Thali, Koramangala
The Great Indian Thali’s buffet consists of great Indian thalis, as you could have guess it by the name. Indian cuisine is at the forefront in this buffet spread with delicious vegetarian dishes like kadai paneer and dal makhani cooked to perfection. It is the ultimate veggie lovers paradise.
Our favourite: Vegetable Korma
Cost: Rs. 489 (Friday-Sunday) and Rs. 395 (Monday-Thursday)
2. Bon South, Koramangala
Bon South’s buffet spread is filled with traditional South Indian dishes with emphasis on the South. You can feast on delectable mutton, chicken and seafood dishes along with a nice cold beer to wash it down.
Our favourite: Mutton cooked with Sour Leaf Masala
Cost: Rs. 600 to 850
3. Little Italy, BTM and Indiranagar
The buffet spread at Little Italy takes you back to a quaint little town in Turin or Naples with their freshly made Italian dishes. The smell of cheese and bread wafts in the air and makes the buffet look even more appetizing than it looks.
Our favourite: Garlic Bread (Seriously)
Cost: Rs. 877 (Saturday-Sunday), Rs. 623 (Monday-Friday)
4. The Black Pearl, Koramangala
The theme of the restaurant is the one thing that hits you right away at The Black Pearl. The name should give you a clue as to what exactly the restaurant is going for, pirates of course. The interesting decor is complimented by the brilliant buffet that they serve. From Indian to Chinese, Biryanis to Noodles, it’s all there at this dimly lit restaurant perfect for guilt-less eating.
Our favourite: Murgh Lahori
Cost: Rs. 499 to Rs. 3500 (unlimited food and unlimited foreign liquor)
5. Punjab Grill, Koramangala
Punjab Grill’s buffet is the ultimate feast served in midst of an elegant decor. Authentic North Indian cuisine is served up here with an assortment of vegetarian and non-vegetarian grills and kebabs.
Our favourite: Harra Bharra Kebab
Cost: Rs. 599 to Rs. 1999
6. Absolute Barbecues, BTM
Barbecue buffets are the best kind of buffets because we can never say no to a well grilled piece of meat. Absolute Barbecues kicks it up a notch with their special buffet offering you a chance to fill your heart’s content with various grills.
Our favourite: Caribbean Jerk Chicken
Cost: Rs. 562 to Rs. 986
7. The Fisherman’s Wharf, Sarjapur Road
The Fisherman’s Wharf buffet is perfect for the sea food lovers with a devilish spread of all your favourites from the sea. Although the buffet has lesser options than their menu provides, the taste will keep you satisfied as you journey along into the depths of the ocean.
Our favourite: Sichuan Chilly Fish
Cost: Rs. 549 (Monday-Thursday) and Rs. 599 (Friday-Sunday)
8. Holy Flames, Marathahalli
Holy Flames buffet spread is filled with starters and main course, including a separate pasta and noodle station and a live grill featuring several vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The varieties of food available from different cuisines is something that shouldn’t be missed.
Our favourite: Cheesecake
Cost: Rs. 649 to Rs. 849
9. Subz, Jayanagar
Subz’s buffet is an entirely vegetarian fare with several dishes to suit the Indian palette. From Paneer Tikka Nizami Roll to Amritsari Gobi, it is all there to treat you to the wonders of Indian food.
Our favourite: Dal Makhni
Cost: Rs. 325 to Rs. 499
10. Ebony, MG Road
The 13th floor restaurant, Ebony, gives you the perfect opportunity to enjoy a grand buffet with the sights to match it. The lunch buffet at Ebony makes for a brilliant treat for the family with its assortment of Indian, Chinese and Thai dishes. The elaborate spread features some of the best food we’ve had in Bengaluru. Buffet at Ebony is a treat for the eyes and the stomach.
Our favourite: Stir Fried Chicken
Cost: Rs. 495 (Saturday) and Rs. 395 (Monday-Friday)
11. Ginger Tiger, Indiranagar
Ginger Tiger is famous for their lunch buffet serving up authentic Chinese cuisine at a fraction of the cost. The buffet features unlimited food and live grills and a dim sum counter. Although the vegetarian dishes are slightly on the lesser side, the non-veggies can fill their stomach with some delectable food.
Our favourite: Indonesian Chicken
Cost: Rs. 399 (veg) and Rs. 499 (non-veg) – Monday-Friday
12. Mainland China, Several Outlets
Although Mainland China is a chain restaurant, the lunch buffet they offer is elaborate enough and tasty enough to look past it. The Chinese cuisine satisfies all the right taste buds and the flavours of the dishes puts it over the top.
Our favourite: Chicken Dimsum
Cost: Rs. 495 to Rs. 650
13. BluPetal Hotel, Koramangala
The Buff Buffet Buff is aptly named for the buffet spread at BluPetal hotel. The buffet has an assortment of dishes with an unbelievable amount of dishes served as part of it. With a choice of over 10 starters, both veg and non-veg, and 10 varieties of main course dishes, our taste buds are spoiled with flavour, in a good way.
Our favourite: Prawn in Chilli Black Bean Sauce
Cost: Rs. 549 to Rs. 1400 (unlimited food and unlimited liquor)
14. Barbeque Nation, Several Outlets
Barbeque Nation is famous for their elaborate and truly unlimited buffet. If you happen to visit Barbeque Nation for a lunch buffet on a weekday, just make sure to call in sick for the rest of day. After you devour their varieties of starters, you will probably pass out in the middle of main course.
Our favourite: Prawn Skewers
Cost: Rs. 625-749 (Monday to Saturday) and Rs 774-889 (Sunday)
15. Soho St., BTM
Soho St. is a must visit for us just for their keema pav. We love pav bhaji and we’ve always wondered how a non-veg variety of the same will taste. Wonder no more because Soho St. gives you the opportunity to get your hands on the absolutely incredible dish called the keema pav as part of their buffet.
Our favourite: Keema Pav
Cost: Rs. 770 (Monday-Thursday) and Rs. 890 (Friday-Sunday)
16. The Kebab Room, Indiranagar
The buffet at Kebab Room offers a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes cooked in a traditional Mughlai and North Indian style. The non-veg starters, especially, is a good accompaniment to a cold beer.
Our favourite: Fish Chilly Pepper Dry
Cost: Rs. 399 (veg) & Rs. 499 (non-veg)
17. Wareabouts Grill and Lounge
Wareabouts’ buffet is an amalgamation of continental dishes and Indian dishes with some Chinese thrown in as well. All the World’s cuisine is tightly packaged together with a bow on top.
Our favourite: Cajun Spiced Roast Potatoes
Cost: Rs. 550 (veg) and Rs. 650 (non-veg)
18. Chutney Chang, Several Outlets
Chutney Chang’s buffet boasts of 54 different varieties of Chinese and Indian cuisine. You have choice of 8 starters, 11 salads and 13 main course items on the menu specially prepared by the talented chefs.
Our favourite: Malai Kabab
Cost: Rs. 620 (Monday-Thursday) and Rs. 720 (Friday-Sunday)
19. Grill Square, Jayanagar
There is a significant competition happening between all the “grill” restaurants for the coveted lunch buffet champion and our choice of the winner will definitely go to Grill Square. The different varieties of grilled dishes available here along with a very unique taste of each dish puts it over the top for us.
Our favourite: Julu Fish
Cost: Rs. 475 to Rs. 700
20. Hunan, Koramangala
Hunan serves up a traditional Chinese buffet filled with flavourful starters and main course which suits both the vegetarians and the non-vegetarians. The seafood dishes, especially, gives a swift kick to the taste buds.
Our favourite: Chili Crab
Cost: Rs. 455 (Monday-Friday) and Rs. 605 (Saturday-Sunday)
21. Bakasur, Koramangala
We save the best for last. Bakasur’s extensive buffet features local dishes from all around the country. Their dessert items are sinfully delightful and the chaat items on the buffet menu takes you back onto the streets. Its a beautiful spread with dishes to fill every craving you could possibly have.
Our favourite: Gulab jamun
Cost: Rs. 626 (Monday-Sunday)