The Buffet
自助餐聚餐
Every two weeks. A full spread. No menu, no ordering — just eating, the way you eat when you're with family.
每兩週一次。豐盛菜色。不需要看菜單——像和家人在一起那樣吃飯。
In the spirit of Mahaprasad
One shared table. No hierarchy. Cooked daily for a thousand years.
Seats limited to 30 · 每次限30位 · Every second Saturday
They come from
everywhere
他們從各地而來
Rajan
Science Park · 科學園區
He came every Thursday. Without fail. He never ordered anything different. He said it was the only meal all week where he forgot he was far from home. One day he brought his mother on a video call and pointed the phone at the dal.
他每週四必到。從不例外。他從不點不同的菜。他說這是一週中唯一能讓他忘記自己離家很遠的一餐。有一天他帶著媽媽視訊，把手機對著那碗豆湯。
Chen Wei
Hsinchu Local · 新竹人
She had never tried Indian food before. She was nervous. She asked if everything was very spicy. She was told to just try. By the second bite something shifted. By the end of the meal she was crying quietly. Not from the spice. From something harder to name.
她從未嘗試過印度料理。她很緊張。她問是否每樣都很辣。她被告知試試看就好。第二口之後某些東西改變了。吃完一頓飯後，她悄悄地哭了。不是因為辣。而是某種更難以言說的感受。
Marcus
Travelling Asia · 亞洲旅人
He was passing through. He smelled something from the street and walked in. He sat for two hours. He missed his bus. He said he would stay one more day. He ended up staying a week. He still sends messages sometimes.
他只是路過。他在街上聞到某種香氣，就走了進來。他坐了兩個小時。他錯過了巴士。他說他會多住一天。結果他住了一個星期。他偶爾還會傳訊息。
Quick answers
- What is the buffet dinner at Bhabhi?
- Our fortnightly buffet is a communal dinner at Bhabhi Indian Restaurant in Hsinchu — 30 guests, one shared table, five freshly cooked dishes, fixed price, no ordering. It runs every second Saturday evening.
- How do I reserve a seat at the buffet?
- Message us on WhatsApp with your name and number of guests. Seats are limited to 30 per session and typically fill by Thursday. No deposit required — just show up hungry.
- Can I come alone to the buffet?
- Yes — and many people do. The buffet is specifically designed for solo diners who want a social meal. You will be seated next to other guests and the communal format means conversation happens naturally.
- Is the buffet suitable for vegetarians?
- Yes. Every buffet session includes at least one vegetarian curry and vegetarian bread. We ask about dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- How much does the buffet cost?
- The price is fixed and covers all food for the evening. Current pricing is shared when you reserve — message us on WhatsApp for this session's rate.
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