Originally Posted by
sfvoyage
I don't have a huge appetite, and I'm vegetarian, but that doesn't prevent me from dropping top dollars at top-end buffets, especially at top hotels in Asia. I think for me it's more about the sense of bountifulness, the presentation (colors, shapes, arrangement), the extravagance, and the ambiance. I definitely don't get my money's worth in terms of value for the food, but it's entertaining and fun nonetheless.
I have to admit that I do love desserts, and I'd rather go to a dessert buffet. The Tiffin Lounge at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong used to be my favorite for that, but it hasn't been as good the past few years.
I've certainly come across a good amount of dessert buffets in East Asia, particularly in Japan and Hong Kong, though reckon I've seen mention in China and Thailand as well. Though, the decor at the ones I've seen (more in Tokyo than elsewhere) are wayyy too feminine for my liking...then again, that's a bit selfish. They cater to yuppie women in general, so why not? Besides, I could just plop on a pair of headphones, look down and EAT-that's the point. Avoid chiffon cakes, aim for the "heavy" stuff.