I think you’d love to know that Poland has some amazing all-you-can-eat restaurants. This is a great concept where you order unlimited food items for a single payment. The idea is simple – eat to your heart’s content without burning a hole in your pocket. Let me say, these venues are great for family meals, meetups with friends, or even parties.
So, if you want to relish unlimited food without spending a fortune, where should you go in Poland? Which dishes can you enjoy there? How much is it for an open buffet? Let’s dive in.
Thruth is that there are not so many eateries in Poland that operate on the „eat as much as you want” model. Here’s how it usually works – you pay an upfront fee, giving you the right to indulge in any amount of the served meal.
But remember, you’re expected to eat what you take. Extra charges might be applicable for drinks or uneaten food, depending on the establishment’s rules.
All You Can Eat in Poland – How The System Works
The all-you-can-eat or open buffet concept is gaining popularity worldwide, but it’s still relatively new in Poland. Here’s how it works – you pay once and get unlimited access to food, whether à la carte or a special buffet. I can tell you, if you eat more than what you would typically pay for the same quantity, you’re in for a treat!
However, always gauge your hunger against your intentions, as uneaten food may result in additional charges.
This eat-all-you-want concept is always available in some restaurants, while others offer it during special occasions, like weekends or holidays. You’d find this style of dining prevalent in places like Japan, where it’s known as 'tabehoudai’.
Now, I am convinced you’re curious about where to find such restaurants in Poland and how much it would cost. Let’s explore.
Sushi Galore – Unlimited Dining in Poland
Few major cities in Poland house restaurants that offer this pay-once, eat-all-you-want deal. They might be a bit hard to locate, but it’s worth it. Poland’s largest restaurant chain, Koku Sushi, periodically offers this all-you-can-eat scheme, taking a leaf from the Japanese 'tabehoudai’ tradition.
During their Sushi Night, you can enjoy their entire menu for a single payment. The entry fee was around 65 PLN at the restaurant or 60 PLN if booked online, however it needs to be mentioned that it was few years ago. In order to check if they have this special offer right now I suggest visiting their website.
The Koku Sushi outlets are in these cities:
- Warsaw
- Kraków
- Gdansk
- Szczecin
- Poznan
- Łódź
- Kalisz
- Zielona Gora
- Legnica
An online map is available to find all Sushi Night events at Koku Sushi bars. Just visit your local restaurant’s website or Facebook page to know when the next Sushi Night is scheduled.
Koku Sushi isn’t the only spot that offered unlimited delicacies in Poland. Other cities like Warsaw, Poznan, Lublin, Kielce, and more, offer restauranst that feature the all-you-can-eat service periodically or regularly.
Warsaw – All You Can Eat – Homely Settings
Back in the day, Warsaw was home to two renowned all-you-can-eat restaurants: Babalu and Canton Kuchnie Świata. Sadly, these pioneers are no longer open. But don’t fret! There are still several all-you-can-eat options in Warsaw.
China HotPot: Here, a hot pot and barbecue with unlimited extras will cost you 129 zł per person.
Dom Smaków: Serving Polish cuisine, hot meals, cold snacks, and salads. The buffet runs Tuesday to Friday after 15:00 and weekends after 12:00, all for 49 zł per person.
Also, remember the two Koku Sushi outlets in Warsaw: one in Mokotów (Cybernetyki 15) and the other in Ursus (Skoroszewska 11).
Feasting in Poznań – Two Choices
In Poznan, the Korean-Japanese restaurant, ZINDO, offers an all-you-can-eat menu. For 110 zł per person, enjoy limitless dishes from their menu for two hours. You can catch a glimpse of what it’s like in the popular on their website.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast in Lublin
In Lublin, Legendy Miasta offers breakfast on an unlimited basis. From 7:00 to 10:30 daily, enjoy assorted dishes and coffee for just 39 zł per person.
All-You-Can-Eat at Kielce’s Golden Crocodile
Over in Kielce, Koko Złoty Krokodyl opens an unlimited buffet to guests on weekends. It’s a great chance to taste various global cuisines, all for 49 zł per person.
Olecko – Sunday All-You-Can-Eat Dinners
The Horyzont Restaurant in Olecko invites you to open buffet Sunday dinners. Adults pay 25 zł, while children up to 10 years old pay just 15 zł.
Every Sunday Open Buffet in Piła
The Carrot Restaurant in Piła offers an open buffet every Sunday. It’s a great chance to savor homely dishes or try something new like Italian or Oriental cuisine. It costs 50 zł to get in, and kids up to 12 years old enjoy a 50% discount.
Will All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants Stand the Test of Time?
The future of these restaurants will largely depend on the restaurateurs themselves. As we’ve seen, these all-you-can-eat spots are currently not that popular in Poland. There are only a handful scattered across the country’s culinary map.
Whether this situation changes in the future is uncertain. I believe the market demand will determine if these restaurants can survive or not. It’s worth to say, these eateries do offer a unique twist compared to traditional restaurants, which could be their selling point. So, why not give it a shot?
References:
- https://stronakuchni.pl/niezwykle-restauracje-w-polsce-placisz-raz-jesz-ile-chcesz-gdzie-ich-szukac-jakie-dania-serwuja-ile-kosztuje-nieograniczone/ga/c7-17416833/zd/66166227
- https://www.domsmakow.pl/
