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[itaewonguru]

So how did everyone enjoy their Christmas Buffet?

Where did you end up going how much did you pay and how would you rate it overall?

Below is a list of the places people were discussing going to from other thread....

Geckos
Wolfhound Irish Pub
Rocky Mountain Tavern
Intercontinental
Hyatt

[ryoga013]

U2 Haeundae in Busan

free buffet

A friend and I went there and bought a bunch of Christmas shots that we mixed with Swissmiss and marshmallows. Our mixed drinks were better than the catered buffet, but still it was nice.

[cdninkorea]

I went to the International Cafe at the JW Marriott, accessible from Express Bus Terminal station.

It was awesome! Beef, turkey, crab legs, mussels, oysters, thick pieces of sashimi, sushi, two chocolate fondue fountains, a pasta station, a shabu shabu station, etcetera. It was on par with the the Terrace buffet at the Grand Hyatt; perhaps a little better even.

60,000 won each.

[ajgeddes]

I went to RMT and it was great. Just like home.

[Papa Smurf]

Park Hyatt, next to COEX.

Was awesome. Great food, excellent service, free flowing chamapagne.

95,000 WON.

[ryoga013]

all those other places were a little too expensive for me. Still had a fun time and decent food.

[cdninkorea]

[Papa Smurf]

Cornerstone Restaurant ground floor. right next to subway exit. i recommend it. 75000 if you dont want champagne. they really did take care of you though. best service ive ever had. constantly topping up glass.

[cedarseoul]

grand hyatt buffet. 70K/person + VAT, service fee...

delicious spread of meats (steak, lamb, turkey, ham, roast, fish) and appetizers...great cheeses and really nice salads. cute desserts, too, and the brunch came with a glass of "Champagne."

well worth the money, i thought.

[crusher_of_heads]

[MA_TESOL]

Went to the Hyatt on Saturday and it was excellent!!!!! No turkey at that times, but who cares when there is lots of other yummies to choose from.

[Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida]

I went to the Planet Hollywood buffet in Las Vegas. Quite enjoyable and tasty too!

[Oreovictim]

I didn't want to pay a crap-load of cash for turkey. I can live without it. I ended up going to some Greek restaurant in Itaewon. It wasn't as good as what I'm used to back home, but it was still pretty good, nevertheless.

[sojourner1]

If you're here next year, buy your tickets 2 weeks in advance as there won't be any seats anywhere if you wait until Christmas. Me, I had to wait and hope since I wasn't in Seoul to go buy the ticket from one of the places such as RMT, Wolfhounds, Suji's, or Ghettos.

Many westerners were searching for Christmas dinner in Itaewon and couldn't find it. There just wasn't enough turkey and trimmings to go around so they opted for anything just to cure hunger pangs as all the restaurants and stores were open. The workaholics and young lovers were out in full force.

If you have an oven, you're better off making your own holiday meals as you can get a few things in the Itaewon area such as frozen turkey, can pumpkin, can yams, cranberry sauce, and Stove Top dressing. There wasn't much for sale and I bought the last of what there was. One can of Bruce's yams, one can of Libby's pumpkin, one can of Carnation evaporated milk, and one 3lb Butterball turkey roast. You might get the Red Door lady to get more if you ask since she has access to the American stuff. I'm going to enjoy a great New Years dinner.

[theatrelily]

Maris in Busan on Christmas day

Sfunz in Busan on the 27th with my school.

I know Maris is the general favourite amongst the foreigners on the Pusanweb boards, but I have to say that the buffet at Sfunz was infinitely better.