Retro Steak Cafe' บุฟเฟ่ต์ สเต็ก — Restaurant in Chiang Mai Province

Sorry fellas but the experience wasn't what it promises to be, meaning it could be better.

(+) the meat, chicken, and fish were constantly topped up. The crew working the grill was clearly...working. The pork was dry, the chicken was tough but the fish was way better.

(-) unlike other joints(changklan etc), patrons are expected to pay for the drinks. Yes, even water.

(-) the Hawaiian pizza took forever to arrive and when it did, gone is 60 seconds.

(-) only 2 plates were handed out. 1 presumably for the salad and the other for the meats. After 2 rounds, couldn't tell what sauce I had on the plate and it just went downhill from there. Why extra plates weren't available no one knows. Just doing this will attract more patrons. Try it.

(-)The fire on the grill was too low. Hence, the mushrooms took forever to cook. After waiting for 30mins, I returned to the grill to discover that my mushroom was nicked. Well played.

(-) strawberry and chocolate ice cream for dessert. Ok, not great.

(-) patrons have to decide sitting outdoors and feed the mosquitoes. Or sit indoor and suffer the weak A/C.

(*) I went away feeling very disappointed with the experience. Can't help wonder how this joint was when it happened and if it will ever fulfil it's potential. It could have been so much, and...

Overall a good buffet steak place with an affordable price. The fries and salad bar are great but the steak itself is passable.

The restaurant is quite clean in the indoor area, retro toys and signs are good looking but the outdoor area is a little bit messy but passable.

Fish is really great chicken is good pork is okay but beef is not a great choice here, pretty dry and tough. The gravy is okay but the mashed potato is bland and watery.

Fish and Chips, Chicken and Salad bar is my favorite food here and avoid beef if you don't like chewy and tough meat.

Recommended for someone who is looking for a budget steak buffet. If you are looking for a good steak I suggested to find a proper steak...

Ahem. So, that would be 4 stars for the price. It's less for the food tho' which is very much in line with the price (not the price-related rating). I guess nobody expects gourmet here and rightly so. It's defo possible to eat what's in the 140 THB all you can eat buffet, nothing wrong with it, but the spaghetti sauce could handle a bit more love (and spices, and less sugar), the sausage would honor any given 7-11, salad bar looks decent - the four big buckets of dressing somehow would also be suitable in an army canteen... Nevertheless the place seems to be a hit with the local youth, the setting in the retro styled garden is reasonably cute, as no frills budget option this is probably...