However it's hardly a well-kept secret that on the first Monday of each month, hordes of brave Wellingtonians head down to Monsoon Poon for the firecracker chicken challenge.įor just $30 you get naan bread, a glass of milk or beer, and all the spicy firecracker chicken you can handle. And if it's one of those good Wellington days, just hop across the road afterwards and walk it all off along the waterfront.ĪLL-YOU-CAN-EAT FIRECRACKER CHICKEN AT MONSOON POONĪll-you-can-eat isn't the first thing you'd associate with Asian-fusion specialists Monsoon Poon. You get all the breakfast classics - bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns and the like - with coffee, tea and fresh juice to wash it all down.
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Whether you go for the continental or the full buffet breakfast, you won't be 'hungry, hungry' for long at Hippopotamus. Is there a better way to start a weekend morning than with a hearty buffet breakfast? Probably not, and you won't find many better in the capital than at Hippopotamus at QT Museum Wellington. Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.ĪLL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST AT HIPPOPOTAMUS Just choose your broth, tick all the meat, seafood, vegetables and side dishes you want on their laminated menu, and watch as your table gets filled with everything you need for a solid DIY dinner. There's nothing like a good hotpot to warm you up on one of those colder Wellington nights, and Red Hill does some of the best in town. Make sure you try the pao de queijo (baked cheese rolls) and polenta chips. Their standard buffet selection is also spectacular, with a dazzling array of salads, pasta, refried beans, rice and more. It's not all about the meat-to-your-table service, though. Venture out to Lower Hutt and check out Gauchos and their impressive take on the art of carving meat right onto diners' plates. If you're a fan of South American barbecue, you'll be pleased to know Wildfire isn't the only churrascaria in Wellington. Make sure you leave some room at the end - their dessert bar has the range and quality to rival any other in town, helping you finish the evening on a high.ĪLL-YOU-CAN-EAT SOUTH AMERICAN BARBECUE AT GAUCHOS Don't miss their carvery and live cooking station and the choices of soup as well. The dinner buffet is highly recommended, spoiling you with a delectable range of cuisines, from fresh seafood and salads to hot, tasty pasta and meats. While we're on the subject of the James Cook - is a trip to Wellington really complete without a visit to the Whitby's buffet? Whitby's offers a sumptuous buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can treat your friends, family or yourself (we won't judge) to an all-you-can-eat feed at any time of day.
They only do the buffet during weekday lunchtimes, so it's a perfect excuse for a Friday afternoon food coma.
With soups and desserts also on offer, it really is your one-stop shop for an intense Asian feed. Go on - block out lunchtime on your calendar, slip over to Jasmin and get your fix of fried chicken, sweet and sour pork, stir fried vegetables, wontons, noodles, fried rice and more. Who says Lambton Quay is boring? Tucked away upstairs in the James Cook Arcade you'll find Jasmin, offering a classic Chinese buffet with hard-to-beat pricing. With complimentary shao ping (bread rolls) and soup also on offer, you'll practically be rolling back down Marjoribanks Street afterwards. Grab a bowl, fill it with your favourite meat, veges, noodles and sauces, and watch the chefs cook it right in front of your eyes. Standing proudly at the heart of Marjoribanks Street, charmingly outdated decor in full display, it's been around almost since the days of its namesake himself - and it's easy to see why. Genghis Khan is a Wellington institution if there ever was one. Get your stretchy pants out because we're going on a tour of the best all-you-can-eat spots in town.ĪLL-YOU-CAN-EAT MONGOLIAN BARBECUE AT GENGHIS KHAN Sometimes, though, it's nice to have the liberty of throwing down a fixed wad of cash and eating to your heart's content. From the lively Cuba Street establishments right down to our beaut of a waterfront, you're never far away from a spot of fancy a la carte dining. Wellingtonians are blessed to have some of the country's finest eateries.
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