The Biggest Buffets In The World

While Las Vegas has plenty of huge experiences, it's a reasonable assumption that the world's biggest buffets are located in this famous sin city. And while Vegas has plenty of huge buffets, the largest of all buffets isn't anywhere near this showstopping city. What's more, the United States can't even claim to be the only country with a claim over some of the biggest buffets. There are massive buffets all around the world.

Though buffets have become less common than they once were, many remain. Though it seemed buffets were once everywhere, they've become quite a bit less common, owing to a collection of factors that certainly included the COVID-19 pandemic and people's rising concerns over the speed of germs. Even still, the giant buffets continue to thrive. However, these buffets have gotten quite the glow up. For many diners, the experience has to be something extra special, and in many massive buffets around the world, this is the reality.

From the biggest in the world to the biggest in a particular meat or style of cuisine, these locations will leave you stunned by their massive size. Hopefully though, that overwhelmed feeling doesn't impact your appetite because you'll certainly want it at these spots. To make the most out of the experience and get the most bang for your back, you should plan on arriving hungry. It may also be worth noting that strenuous activity will likely be out of the picture the rest of the day.

Nothing quite shows the massive scale of Shady Maple better than its stats. The busiest day for this massive buffet is Saturday morning breakfast. Serving roughly 8,000 people, the 200 foot long buffet will serve over 700 pounds of bacon, hundreds of pancakes, and over 700 eggs. To prep everything, the kitchen gets hopping at 4 A.M., and people arrive hungry, with a line forming before 8 A.M.

One of the big draws to Shady Maple is its homemade feel. It's not the fanciest of food, but it is handmade with fresh ingredianes like cut veggies and hand breaded fried chicken. For all of this homemade goodness, one of the biggest draws is the very reasonable prices. Saturday breakfast is about $16 and every other meal price is south of $30. Want to make a day out of it? Come for breakfast and stay for lunch. You'll just need to pop back to the front to pay the difference between the price of the two meals. That'll allow you to stay to make the most of your smorusborg experience.

You come to Vegas for big: big money, big entertainment, and, well, big buffets. The mac daddy among these legendary buffets is Bacchanal Buffet of Ceasar's Palace. With over 250 different food items to choose from across 10 kitchens and nine different locations to see chefs at work, good luck trying it all in one sitting. 

Like Wing's in Dublin, there's food here from around the world, from pizza to tacos, as well as the vegans and vegetarians in your traveling party. However, unlike Wing's, the price here is a bit more expensive, with the weekend meal costing $85.99.

For that price, you're probably looking to get the most out of your hard earned coin. With some exceptional dishes like roast pig, prime rib, and seafood favorites, Bacchanal Buffet is serving it up. Here, according to executive chef Castillo, 2,000 pounds of snow crab legs and 500 pounds of prime rib is the norm each day, with 40 cooks working to feed customers with many different food preferences and dietary needs.

Where's the other buffets are massive and beautiful, Siga la Vaca is delicious and quite large, but it's place on this list arises from it being one of the biggest buffets we could find focusing on Argentinian asado. Asado involves taking meat and either grilling or roasting them very slowly, as well as veggies, some sauces, all in a large social setting. Tapping into the social aspect, you very much get that feel from this restaurant with a wide open space that can fit 450 hungry diners.

Research suggests there are at least six different sections to the buffet, but what really sells this as a "big buffet" was the size of the grill. Referred to by many diners as a "meat bar," the charcoal pit stretches for dozens of feet to cook up to 20 different cuts and proteins.

With currency conversions in mind, prices can fluctuate a little. but what seems generally accepted is that guest can expect to pay around the equivalent of $25-$30 depending on when they dine. Like many other buffets, this is inclusive of everything you would enjoy, with soft drinks, beer, and even a liter of wine included. Despite its size, Siga la Vaca is in more of a tucked away location, giving some vacationers the chance to enjoy an off-the-beaten-path feel. You'll know you've arrived when you see the cow on the building. Quirky? Sure. Memorable? Definitely. 

We're coming to realize that Singapore is where you want to go to enjoy a beautiful scene while you dine. As though embu wasn't enough, The Line buffet also calls Singapore home. With beautifully crafted desserts that look like something you'd pick up from your favorite swanky bakery to its beautifully appointed space, this one should be on any buffet lover's bucket list. Situated inside the Shangri-La Singapore, it's hard not to stand in absolutely stunned awe from the moment you pull up to the second you pay for your meal.

In the hotel's lower level, you'll find The Line. While the Shangri-La lobby is a lush feeling space, The Line is much more midcentury modern, with bold color accents and fun shapes. Each of the buffets features beautifully prepared and presented items, all simply calling out for you to add to your plate. The sushi selection here is absolutely large, with plenty of salads, noodles, and meat dishes to fill you right up. We counted over 25 different menu sections with buffet areas that are divided between the regions from which they originate, and you'll even find some more Western favorites, like cheese pasta and even fried fish.

Wynn has an impressively sized buffet with a classic Vegas buffet feel. In fact, it's so large that you could eat one new food a day for the entire year. 16 live cooking stations churn out 365 different dishes across a 24,000 square foot restaurant. At least you'll have fun searching for your table; the dining area is brightly colored with fun seat cushions and pillars surround the space with sporadic greenery throughout the area.

The food options here are diverse with a wide Asian selection of food, including a whole sushi section as well as classic buffet favorites like crab legs. Hollandaise lovers, rejoice: During the brunch time frame, stretching from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M., you can enjoy an eggs Benedict station. It's everything brunch lovers dream of when they sit down.

Between the Bacchanal Buffet and The Buffet at Wynn, you'll be hard pressed to determine your actual favorite between the two. If you want that real Vegas feel in your buffet, the Wynn may be the one you want, as The Bacchanal feels entirely separate from Vegas. Maybe you'll just need to try both, you know, for science. 

Located inside the Prince Hotel in Tokyo, Hapuna Lux Dining comes with a time limit of two hours. The buffet is situated in beautiful surroundings with lovely design elements, and seats over 400 people. The center space of the restaurant is taken up by several large buffet tables with beautiful, bright lighting, showcasing the many food options.

To match the scene, the food is brightly colored and quite flavorful looking. In the serving space, there are plenty of stations with made to order items, but there are also plenty of grab from the serving plate items. With the imposing size of the space (over 21,000 square feet) and the impressive array of interaction options, this buffet has the feel of being just so big, even overwhelming; it doesn't help that the place serves an average of 90 dishes.

This buffet rotates regularly with the seasons, so there's a lot of change. To help avoid food contamination, there are even trays that divide out food if you prefer that your food not touch. While some buffets can be colorful, but offer medicare food, this one does not have that unpleasant distinction, bringing fresh, delicious food in a massive buffet.