#1 BEST Buffet in THE WORLD! French LOBSTER BUFFET 🦞 took 4 HOURS by TRAIN! WORTH IT!
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This is the best buffet I've ever had in my life. Located in Narbonne in South of France, this buffet has it all!
Les Grands Buffets
Address: Espace de Liberté, VC Giratoire de la Liberté, 11100 Narbonne, France
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So here I am, watching Mike eat at a world-class French buffet - while I contemplate chili dogs for dinner. I am not living the Mike Chen life. (Edit: Holy crap, I did not expect this comment to get this much attention 🙀)
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You can get Mikey chens hot pot kit and sorta live and eat the Mike Chen life... lol
Doing better then me I just had microwaved frozen Chinese food McDonald’s would of been a healthier choice lol
We are having leftovers. I'm soooooooooo food regretting. I am, however, very grateful I have leftovers/food to eat.
Same. Except ramen here.
Wow, now this looks like a BUFFET EXPERIENCE. I love buffets too and the class, decor, luxury, food and decadence of this buffet look INSANE! All for under $50 USD per person. This is just crazy. Thanks for sharing this French buffet culinary experience!
Yes, this buffet is quite famous, but you won't find another one like this one in France, unfortunately. You HAVE to go to Narbonne to experience this. It's pretty unique.
I think it's actually 50€ which is a fair bit more than 50$
@@scandisnowgirl3696 euros and dollars are pretty much on par with each other nowadays. its 53 usd if its 50 euros
They would have charged you about $100 in the U.S.
I am fairly sure they subsidize this from hotel revenue. Most people probably travel just for this buffet and stay in that hotel.
The fact that Mike went to a FRICKING LOBSTER buffet and just had like 1 lobster plate alone tell you how insane this buffet is! Holy shit, top of my bucket list for sure!
Now grind airline miles so you can go to France
Wull he had 2 meals before he got there. He must be terrorfied of feeling hungry. And i have never seen a man so obsessed with cake.
@@jimmyfumbanks6081hahaha he isn’t tbh with all the buffet videos of him that I saw. This man has lobster and meat obsession as far as I know lol. He is in France and he already was wowed with the off menu dishes, no wonder he went after the desserts. Knowing France is like the the pastry/dessert capital of the world, he went after those and I would do the same lol. French pastries are so expensive even here in our country. I mostly ignore desserts in our local buffets but I wouldn’t do that if Im in France 😅.
Love that Mikey thinks everyone has a Buffet bucket list 😂 He was literally bursting with excitment in this video. Brilliant.
Lol I do. All because of Mikey Chen.
Never seen a "man" obsessed with sweets and cake.
This made me laugh out loud!!!😂
Never thought that Mike could be so blown away by a buffet after all these years of eating at some of the greatest ones
Welcome to France, we know and take our food to another level
@@Ajs00 everyone have different taste but appearance wise France cuisine is just on another level.
@@victortran2962 French cuisine is overrated and expensive. I rather eat cheap Mexican food with more flavor and spices.
@@gregmasters8558 like I said everyone have different taste
@@victortran2962 French cuisine is exceptional and to be honest not always that expensive if you consider all the fresh and expensive ingredients used in it and how hard it is to make but one thing I do have to say is that it’s almost always missing seasoning and it would be way better with a little more seasoning and chilli too they almost never use chilli in their food chilli would just make it way better:)
Of all the buffets you’ve been to over the years Mike, this is the one I’m definitely going to go out my way to go to, I think I’d book a weeks stay though so I could try everything on the menu and buffet. Your content is outstanding, I’m sure all the other food bloggers will be racing to try and cover this now. Outstanding work brother
That pricing! €42! In todays climate that’s absolutely incredible. Thanks for showing us this.
2.30am I need to go make food
Yes however on the panel at the entrance at 8:00 it said €47,90/adult and €23,90 for children under 10yo.
It's free for kids who are 5yo and under.
So it's 5 euros more than what you said. Maybe you converted in dollars ?? Then i think it would be even less though?
@@greyscalesx The price has increased from year to year unfortunately although they have added things in return, going from 39€ to 50€. I do not count the time when it was a classic canteen not particularly good that said.
I love that they have a scale in the buffet, you can tell they want you to eat a lot LOL
I would think that would discourage most people from eating a lot.
@@Jan96106 I thought that too it's like a subtle way of manipulating people in to eating less... At least that's what it seems to me
Or the scale is there to weight heavy on your conscience, and make you want less.
Mike, I have a disorder which makes me stick to a very strict, very bland diet.....watching your videos truly lets me live vicariously through your destinations. Thank you for explaining the food so vividly, I almost feel like I'm there. The French buffet looked like a dream!
Unable to travel long distances due to a back injury, so I take vivacious pleasure just looking at 5he food and listening to him describe it.
I have the same problem but it’s cause im broke af 😂
I never though I would see Mike in a restaurant I've been to! I've been there a couple of times because I live 40min away, and I have to say it's probably the best quality/price ratio I've ever found in a buffet! If you passby, you must stop for it! And please if you passvy Perpignan, have a stop at few restaurants there and let us know !
I learned about this buffet from Mike’s video today and did some research. It seems Mike is mistaken, there is no time limit of 2 hours. Lunch opens from noon to 4pm, dinner opens their door at 7:15pm and ends at midnight. Is that correct, Morgan D?
@@MeowMeow-vo9cj the buffet probably is open long time, but booking system is in place to make profit for business.
I looked it up today, and it seems to be open only 2 hours.
I'm French and I've been WAITING for my country to welcome you as it should ! Happy you enjoyed it ! Come back anytime ! Food lovers will always be at home here
I love France. And the food ooh La La. I live in the US and would love to tour France’s southern regions.
Lol he was in france with croisance
Recipe maybe but not own lobster ..i dont know where here in france the best lobster or chriatmas eve we eat l9bster
love your comment 😍
@@louisechisholm1746 You will love that 42€ price even more ! Come to France !!! 😘
The amount of culinary perfection that went into preparing the food, AT A BUFFET mind you, blows my mind. Not to mention for a really good price too
Ìts like a boy in a tee-shirt . Ham? No its prachuto
How much does a "Go" at that buffet cost in American Dollars?
@jeannettenemon3882 57,90€ or 61,50$. For child its 29,9€ or 31,80$. That the price without drinks, whines ...
This is now on my bucket list, Thank you Mike.
me too
Same
I feel its one of those moments where filming really ate into your time. Truly one of those buffets you need to visit again off camera.
A big congratulations to you, Mike, for having discovered Narbonne. We are Americans living in SW France, and Narbonne is one of our very favorite places to visit. What an amazing, historic town! We didn't know about this buffet, but we'll definitely make a beeline for it next time we go there. Narbonne has a fabulous indoor covered market, too, BTW. With some classic cafés within it.
Hey, learn some French.
Hello, don't forget to book online a few months before going there :)
Did you ever end up going yet? I hope it was good!!
Hi Mike! First, Les grands buffets de Narbonne are well known in France and in Europe generally. The pastry, a cannelé, IS NOT a bread pudding XD. It came from Bordeaux and you have some rhum and vanilla here in the recipe, it's a crêpe pastry. Secondly, Les grands buffets have the most important cheese buffet in France and Europe, so if you are in, I absolutely recommand to try it. You should try Comté or Abondance, I tkink you would like that. Also, if you are in France for some time, you should try Boulom in Paris, a french gastronomic buffet for the same price. Greetings from France!
Is there other Les Grande Buffets?
For reservations how far in advance would you suggest? Day(s) week(s)?
@@nadinemacdougal6981 That what I wrote, in Paris you have the french traditionnal restaurant Boulom, which is a gastronomic buffet located in an ancient bakery. The owner use bread ovens to cook the food, and the taste is really delicious . For Les Grands Buffets, it's located in the city of Narbonne and it's a great exception, because it's a wonderful buffet. Make sure to do a reservation several days before, even a week before . Generally, in France, traditionnal good restaurants have a short menu. For us, it's a quality guarantee with fresh ingredients. For example, we don't understand american menus, because it's far to long ! Also, if you go in France, don't go to the touristic restaurants. It's overpriced .
Mikey: the Grand Buffet in Narbonne has been on my bucket list for a while. The price is right at about €47. Of course you mentioned a few negatives. Difficult to get a reservation! The 2 hour time limit is a big, big problem because when you order a special dish you may have to wait 20 minutes & you can only order one per person at a time! I do agree that it's a good idea to go several times & concentrate on just certain food categories, like desserts or seafood or charcuterie or cheese categories that you don't have to specialty made or wait in line! So, you need to have an eating plan before you arrive!
Well you could just eat anything else from the buffet right while you wait? And yeah I get that they have a 2 hour time limit if its already hard to get a reservation now with such an affordable price. In a place like that I wouldn't even last 2 hours probably without showing some serious restraint.
This is what I feel, it’s not such a good deal. I would like to see s video on how to make the most of it.
What a fantastic buffet spread! Over the years I have watched Mikey Chen eating barbecue at a gas station restaurant, waiting in line at night to eat tacos from a Taco stand in California, enjoying the contents of his bento box on a train in Japan and finally, giving us a glimpse into this magical culinary experience of a French buffet. You bring us joy one video at time, Mikey. Hats off to you and your lovely wife, Christine. ♡
The resemblance to Jackie is getting more and more prevalent the older he gets 😂😂
And wow THE LOBSTER TOWER is so freaking amazing 😍🦞
You've added a new place to my bucket list everything looked soooo good. That Lobster tower literally made my jaw drop. I love buffets where you can tell each dish is top restaurant quality.
You really take the "Will travel for food" meaning to a whole other level. I love the passion and dedication and congrats on fulfilling your lifelong buffet dream!
He ate 2 full meals before . And he didn't get any of the fish and none of the cured meats if he just walked around and at least showed everything besides the cake . Really don't need to see him eat.
He tra veled to France and he's eating bread before the buffett. And is more interested in eating cakes ?
The “ toasted scallop” was Coquille St. Jacques. And it is wonderful.
And the duck is called "canard au sang" aka "duck with its own blood", which is what is extracted from the press and then used to make the sauce. It's a recipe from the town of Rouen. There is also a couple of restaurants in Paris that serve this dish, most famously the restaurant "La Tour d'Argent" (the Silver Tower), which is the name for the silver press that is used for the blood extraction.
I was so shocked by the price of this buffet. Heck, yeah, worth the long train ride. It's nice to visit areas outside of the usual tourist or high-traffic areas. Just recently saw another video showing food in the Tuscany region of Italy. The area is absolutely gorgeous, and one of the places I want to visit.
I'm french and didn't know this place existed! I really want to go now but it's also several hours by train from my city. It looked amazing !!
Just the dessert section seems to be worth the price they charge. Never watched Mike speedrun a buffet and still feeling incomplete. Great video.
What do they charge?
@@vfgoditachyyy8446 42 euro
@@vfgoditachyyy8446 50 USD. It is definitely worth it. Those desserts alone cost about 6-15 USD each here in the US.
i love to see you and your wife traveling. makes the videos so much more when you both are enjoying stuff together.
I'm wondering what the French must have been thinking as he chows down his meal "why is zhis monsieur talking while he eats" or "use zhe fork and knife monsieur"
The interior is gorgeous and I love the way they arranged the food items. Going there will definitely be on my bucket list.
I did a bit more cooking than I normally do and was pretty proud and satisfied by my dinner. Then I watched this...
Mikey has definitely one upped me on the food today. I would seriously go to that buffet and just do the desserts and be completely happy.
If you're curious, dinner was a pecan wood smoked NY strip steak, cooked to medium, coupled with garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes (J. Kenji Lopez-alt's recipe), a vine ripened tomato with just a bit of vinegrette, and finished with some homemade fresh strawberry ice cream.
Sounds like an amazing dinner
Sounds like amazing dinner my friend
yummy!
In no time I'm already drooling over FRENCH LOBSTER BUFFET
Wish I can just grab it out of the screen and chow down
I'm French and have never been to France. I'm saving this video because the buffet is now on my bucket list. Great job.
Not only does the food look world-class, but the decor is gorgeous
Such a beautiful looking restaurant it’s an attraction on its own & at only €50 for this quality and variety is the most amazing value for money….Mikey looked stressed due to time limit and only able to squeeze in 1 serving of Lobster
Anybody know what is the name of this buffet places ?
@@rudymasato2968 it’s in the description, “Les Grands Buffets” in Narbonne, France
According to their website there is no time limit on it.
@@bonclymew5069 Thank you and sorry I didn’t opened
@@meat_loves_wasabi Thank You 🙏
That buffet is amazing, but I was also blown away by the architecture. That cathedral looked amazing. I'd visit there just to see that.
" This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life!" I can't stop watching it I keep backing up to listen to you say that! The sheer joy and wonderment in your voice is palpable. I follow you all around the world living vicariously through you. Keep up the good work sir.
This is definitely now on my bucket list. Looks absolutely amazing!
This type of content is valuable. Stuff you probably wouldn't hear about unless you really searched it out, and even then you wouldn't get a very thorough tour of everything.
Thanks for sharing France fabulous French buffet! It’s looks delicious & yummy.
"This tastes like something you would order from an awesome restaurant," he said, while eating it in an awesome restaurant.
I love that Mike suffers through these things so we don't have to. 😁
12:50 classic mike drinking french soup like its Ramen LMAO
That just looks CRAZY in the best way. Looks like you and Miss Christine were as happy as it gets here, and that price is indeed amazing for what you got!
I can't believe he got married. Guess I haven't been watching as much.
@@janvdb9258 I think we were all surprised when that happened, for sure! Even though I'm an evolutionary dead end who will never find anybody, I can still be happy for them. 🙂
oh my gosh,I want to go there for a month just for that experience. Thank you and these great videos that lets us travel too. Take care and stay safe you two,as always your biggest fan from Arkansas 👍🏻😉❤️
Eating my food with Mikey is always such a treat that makes the food I eat taste better. I just finished left over Panang curry and a mini pecan pie for desert. We took our shiba puppy to the beach today, gave her a bath. This was a good video with dinner to end the day on. 😁
This really looks like the best buffet you’ve ever been too. And for just $50 it’s worth the price for sure
That duck pastry looked soooo good. And the variety in the fancy salami section looked heavenly. And honestly, super cheap.
Good to know - if you travel to Narbonne, plan to stay 3 days for the buffet! So affordable too. I read this buffet won a Guinness Book World Record for the most cheese in 1 place (on their website) OMG 😳
I don't know what was more fun, watching you, or seeing all the amazing food!
Thank you for taking us on this journey!
I’ve added even more destinations to my Buffet Bucket List from watching your videos since 2018! Thanks for sharing
When it comes to food&travel video.., Mikey is simply the best! 😋👍
As usual ❤ Your enjoyment of food makes me feel so happy 🎉
Your buffet videos are one of my favorites! You always find so many awesome buffets to visit. Want to try this one day 😍
That buffet looks crazy good. I hope to go there one day.
Omg I must go to this buffet Mikey. I’m drooling right now. Thanks for the video as always.
I would love to take a woman around the world to places like this. The last time I was in the South of France it was one of the best experiences of my life.
*Impressive!😃 ❤ Watching you eat delicious food like this is so satisfying!! Bon appetite!!*
What a joy to vicariously watch you enjoy some of the finest food in the world. Thank you for sharing!
You know it's gonna a be a marathon when the waiter gives you a map upon seating 💕
Bienvenue en France 🇫🇷 mon ami
I’m not a buffet guy but it looks 🔥 !
Cheers from San Diego California
This looks like the most beautiful food place in the world! Everything looked like pieces of art. Thank you for sharing.
Wow that buffet looks like heaven on earth! You are right, have to spend like 5 days there to experience all the goodness. It’s the Disney World of food. And for under $50 so amazing!
Now that is one amazing buffet! So glad you had the opportunity o experience it. 👍😀
I've waited for years for you to come to my country. So happy that you had a good time Mike. You should definitely try a good parisian pastry aswell, gonna blow your mind
He already has, a while ago.
Amazing. I love French food so this going on my list, thanks for sharing!
I am addicted to your channel! You are such a likable presence. I have to admit that I never thought that I am a picky eater but you put me to shame! I'm from the upper Midwest and maybe that explains my limited palette. I've lived in different areas of the US, and have adopted many different foods to my repertoire. I'm envious of your eclectic tastes. Keep those videos coming!
That looks SO AMAZING. This buffet definitely went all the way to the top of my food bucket list. So jealous rn haha!
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this is why in cooking school, i always personally leaned more towards french cooking versus english. english is more about measurements and strict recipes and rules or exactness, where alot of creativity virbrancy and flavors originated in alot of french cooking.
Please make a part two and come back!!! I want to see more of this buffet it’s insane!
That town is beautiful and picturesque! Mikey...looks a the scale "yeah, whatever"...and at the end of the buffet after he's stuffed his face "it's weird, I kind of feel hungry again?!" best lines of the year!
Mikey said 'no numbers on the menu to order' must speak/read French. lol. This ain't your typical chinese take out restaurant. lol
By far the most excellent buffet I've ever seen!!! Thank-you for sharing your experience with me!👍❤😸
I really enjoy all Mike's yt production. He is fun and pleasant to watch - not only because the subject but also he is just genuine nice guy and you can feel that over the screen. I have just one, very small, very tiny problem. Mike always slurp in restaurants! I know that it is part of chineese culture but for example in Europe it is something which is not acceptable from the perspective of cultural propriety. It is not like no one is doing that - it just not in good manner. If Mike will be sitting next to me I can say it would disturb me a lot during nice meal in restaurant. Ufff, I shared my thoughts and no I can go back to watch those movies ;)
Slurping is not acceptable in Chinese culture. I would know.
I wanna go there and spend three days eating 🍽 there to try everything at least once. I am a buffet connoisseur and I have been dreaming about this place.. Thank you Mike for sharing with all of us… I saw you wanting clap your hands and dance that how food should taste, all components of making a delicious dish of food should make one want to stand up, clap,
and dance. And when I see other individuals do that “you know.” Again thank you for taking us along. I am inspired and love that you appreciate what good foods are all about… and that’s Awesome 😎 and worthy of watching to learn from the Best. Many blessings, positive vibes and positive thoughts…😊
Love your videos Mike, they always make me hungry at 1am :)
LOL ME TO
I’ve watched many different food shows and yours is by far my favorite thank you
You make me want to book a flight to France just to go to the buffet - food looks so delicious and fresh -I would have to go a few times to be sure I covered everything ❤
Nothing screams decadence like Christina dipping Iberico ham into Beluga caviar. It was SO much fun seeing Mikey blown away by how good everything was...yeah, I'm jealous and now hungry, too!
Words out of my mouth. Lol.
Yeah, nothing screams "out of the way, peasants" more. 😁
I cannot fathom how that would taste good together. Money cannot buy taste.
@@janvdb9258 it’s a buffet, dude. You emphasise on value and efficiency more than anything else.
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Hey just wanted to say I love your videos I’ve been watching for a while now and you have really helped me to not be scared of trying new food because you make everything you eat seem so good. From the pickiest water ever Thank you!!!
Do you need to make a reservation?
Love watching Mike Chen…this food looks amazing
Thank you for sharing your wonderful eats with us as I know i would never be able to experience or try these wonderful food . Keep it up with you n your wife ❤❤❤
8:01 "Well, there's a scale you get on. I guess you can weigh yourself before and after. YEAH, WE'RE NOT DOING THAT." 😂😂😂
Yes, I would totally go on holiday there just to enjoy that buffet 🤤
Incredible buffet! Excellent review! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this with us!! ❤️
U should come to peniche (Portugal). Some of the best fish in the world. Fresh out the boat to the restaurants. Fresh Sardines on a fire. U cant beat that
Portuguese food Rocks .. yummy 😋 😋
That sounds truely epic and worth a trip!
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If only I could travel like the dumpling master, & eat like him 🤩🤩🤩
Maybe one day
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Super love your vids. Such a gastronomic adventure!
This buffet is officially on my bucket list. and you really can't beat that price, holy moly!
Now this is worth going to France. This is on my bucket list.
This buffet looks amazing and delicious 😍 its so big and elegant. My favorite part of the buffet is the sweet section and that looks so delicious and sweet. Everything must be so yummy. I want to go so bad
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What a great Video Mikey! That buffet looks awesome!
You couldn't pull me away from that cheese section!!! I need to live in that dining room!
9:39 Forget Christmas Tree. Mikey wants a Lobster Tree for Christmas! Looks heavenly!
im saving this so i can go here once i travel to france. thanks for the amazing video~
I had the chance to try this buffet a couple of years ago, that was simply amazing, definitely tbe best one i've ever tried in my life ! Too bad the price has recently been augmented but I don't care, I would absolutly want to try it once more !
It’s the mother ship of all buffets! Wow!
Oh yum!!!looks so good.the dessert looks incredible,I think French dessert is the best in the world
Can’t wait for the day I see a food reviewer with good table manners.
That French buffet is beautiful! The food looks amazing!! Good eat Mike