The Top 5 Best Buffets in Madison, Wisconsin

Eat Your Heart Out at These Top Spots in Madison!

By Sabah Karimi, published May 28, 2006
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It's called Buffet Technique. 

Yes, there is an actual technique to handling the world of the smorgasbord, and Madison, Wisconsin is no exception. Not only does Madison boast an overpopulated but thriving restaurant industry, the eating-out culture can enjoy the benefits of some high-quality buffets. Gone are the days when the standard, yet dismal Chinese buffet was the only option for a well-deserved feast. Today’s options range form vegetarian, ethnic, organic and fresh-made brunches, and even sushi selections.

The first step on your adventure is to choose your location. Below you’ll find the top five buffet locations to get your feast on, in Madison, Wisconsin. The next step is to create a game plan for your technique; to truly enjoy the buffet experience, pros and veterans know the art of pacing. No matter how hungry you are, how enticing the assortment, or how busy the buffet line, strategy means everything. Without it, you’ll be left with only one measly trip and no room left for seconds.

So get your forks ready, tie that napkin tight, and tour the following venues for the best buffet experience in Madison, Wisconsin:

1. Maharaja Restaurant
Authentic Indian Cuisine
6713 Odana Road, Madison (608) 833-1824
1707 Thierer Rd., Madison (608) 246-8525
www.restaurantmaharaja.com

Choose from the East or Westside location of this restaurant, for an authentic Indian food experience. The restaurant features a lunch buffet only, with a variety of foods including an extensive vegetarian selection. You can smell the spices and flavors as you approach the restaurant, and you’ll never leave unsatisfied with the homemade recipes and delicious assortment. Choose from dishes such as chicken tikka masala, stuffed naan, soft flatbread, vegetable curries, soups, salad, and homemade desserts.

2. Dayton Street Café
At The Madison Concourse Hotel
1 West Dayton Street, Madison
800-356-8293

Takeaways
  • The first recorded Chinese buffet opened in 1849 in California, with a $1 plate fee
  • Herb McDonald inspired the current buffet trend in America, created in Las Vegas in 1943
  • Buffet entertaining became popular in the 1930s
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