QUEZON City, Philippines – (Eagle News Service, July 15) – There is a marked increase in the number of eat-all-you-can places, capitalizing on the Filipinos’ innate love for food. These places are always jam-packed, with long lines waiting patiently for their chance to eat as much as they can.
To help you maximize your ultimate pig-out experience, here are some useful hacks that you can try:
First, look around. As already said earlier, there are many eat-all-you-can places to choose from, so take the opportunity to compare and check out the price, and more importantly, the quality of the food.
Don’t starve yourself in advance. This is a mistake usually made by the inexperienced. Many people think that if they are hungry, they can eat more but this actually not true. You should at least eat a light but complete meal before going to the eat-all-you-can place. This will allow you to take time to consider the food choices and enjoy the experience.
Stick to your preference. The point of an eat-all-you-can place is to provide a variety of dishes, usually from different parts of the world. Of course, you should be adventurous and at least take the opportunity to taste the food but once you have found out what you like and don’t like, stick to the food that you loved. This will lead to a more pleasant dining experience.
Also, take time to learn the pricing scheme of the restaurant. Sometimes only food is unlimited but drinks are charged. Usually, they charge for leftovers. So, take time to study so that you’ll not be surprise when the bill comes.
Do a warm-up beforehand. Yup, you read it right. A little exercise before your pig-out session will help kick up your metabolism, allowing you to eat more.
Start your dining experience by drinking a glass of water. This will prepare your stomach. Also, keep yourself hydrated throughout the meal, this will help in your digestion. Choose fizzy drinks because this will help you release gas. Acidic fruit juices on the other hand, aids in digestion.
For starters, try a small bowl of warm soup.
Remember the story about the turtle and the rabbit. It is not a race to finish as many dish as you can. Slow and steady does it. When you already feel full, take a short break.
To get the full value of your money, eat the most expensive dishes first. As much as possible, avoid cheap fillers like pasta, bread and rice.
Eat small portions so that you can have a chance to taste more.
Eat dessert. Just because.
Drink tea afterwards to aid digestion.
Here’s a final piece of advice after your eat-all-you-can experience: walk it off!
(ENS, written by Jay Paul Carlos, with additional research of Lovely Ann Cruz)
