Modern Etiquette: Demystifying the buffet. ... Use the serving spoon or fork provided for a particular dish, and put the serving piece next to the platter or chafing dish when you are finished.

Buffet and a la carte will both satisfy your appetite, ... in English and in modern times, ... or there will be staff stationed at the platters and chafing dishes who will be ready to serve you.

While the buffet is predictably heavy on chicken, paneer and vegetable dishes due to the low price point ($13.99 when we dined, though it has since increased to $15.99), I was glad to see other ...