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6 reasons why Ramazan buffets rarely live up to their hype

6 reasons why Ramazan buffets rarely live up to their hype

We're not new to the club, nor are you, we have all witnessed what happens during buffets in Ramazan and it's not pretty
Updated 08 May, 2019

Ramazan calls for food discounts, deals, buffets, all-you-can-eat and everything you can possible imagine to expand that waistline and immerse yourself in gluttony.

Yep. You know who you are.

We're not new to the club, nor are you, we have all witnessed what happens during buffets in Ramazan and it's not a pretty sight. Here's why we think it's a bad idea to host buffets during the holy month.

1. The rush will give you anxiety

Errybody wants to be the first to get to the restaurant, the first to open the fast, the first to grab every food item on display and the first to grab seconds. In all this madness there is only panic as people bump, elbow and go Lion-King-stampede on each other.

You're better off ordering samosas, jalebis and chaat at home and eating a meal like normal folks without going Mufasa on anyone.

2. Once the fast breaks it's a full-on assault

It's like going to war with your fellow Muslim brothers... oh wait, it is actually a food war. Who can get access to the most food and fast! That's the first and foremost concern. Kids? You can forget about them, it's every man for himself.

3. People get handsy with the chafing dish

You've seen it happen and it's a gross sight. People will use their hands if necessary to grab food, they don't care if there are forks, spoons, knives or a forklift in sight, they will use their hands and by God if you stop them, be prepared to dig your own grave.

4. It's a foodie's worst nightmare

During Ramazan, buffet food is usually cooked beforehand to accommodate a large group of hungry people, and most of the time the food is either not fresh or undercooked and sometimes even overcooked. It really kills the appetite when you open your fast to food that is cold or not cooked properly.

5. The bill will make you cry

Have you ever eaten everything you've towered on your plate and more? For most of you our guess is no.

Spending a good amount of money on food when you can hardly eat everything they have on the menu (we know you've probably tried and failed) or even managing to eat a good amount is usually a waste of your money and honestly, the food too...

which brings us to our next point.

6. You can't handle the food

A buffet to desis is like food at a shaadi (except it's not free). Plates are loaded with every edible item on the menu that manages to fit on the plate without toppling over. End result? More than half goes to waste because if you don't like a food item you'll leave it or you'll decide you want to save room for the other items you haven't yet tried and leave your plate half way.

Rule of thumb: Do not overestimate your hunger on an empty stomach

Comments

Ahsan Gul May 24, 2018 07:52pm
Mullahs and clerics must speak up on this issue but they are the worst offenders. Fasting teaches control and care of our fellow citizens but we in Pakistan are always on the wrong side.
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Sohail May 24, 2018 07:59pm
Painful to ready and watch :)
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anonymous May 25, 2018 08:45am
Agreed...
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Farrukh Sharif May 25, 2018 11:30am
@Ahsan Gul , it is not a pretty sight.
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Farrukh Sharif May 25, 2018 11:40am
Fasting teaches tolerance, discipline, caring for others. It also teaches to share our food with others. The video clips shown up here makes us realize that no lesson was learned by fasting for the day. It looks like a 'Dangal' to me.
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Shabbir May 08, 2019 07:36am
shear waste of food and resources! all buffet should be stopped.
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Ali Abbas May 08, 2019 07:47am
Watched with disgust the last GIF, guy from behind, GRABS KULFA with his bare hand?? SERIOUSLY?!! GROSS!
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Aamer May 08, 2019 09:05am
Well, why wait for the last minute, you can prepare your plate well before time or break your fast with just one date, read your Namaz and come back to eat. I can guarantee your food would taste better because of your inner satisfaction, there would be plenty food available anyway when the chaos is over. You would not only behave sensible but may help others to learn from it too. Either way you can only up to some extent, so relax and enjoy it, no one can steel whatever is destined for you.
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Imran Khan May 08, 2019 09:13am
totally against the spirit of Ramadan the way people waste and eat too much food
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Nadim May 08, 2019 01:15pm
This is our standard behaviour during weddings and other events too.
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Abdullah May 08, 2019 03:26pm
We really are an uncivilized lot aren't we? Borderline savages... *sigh* We claim to be Muslims but where is our Islam? The discipline, the patience, the courtesy? It's greed and selfishness that rule our lives, not Islam. The prayer, the fasting, are almost like habits that are done without deep contemplation and meaning. Thanks for the warning.
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