How can you avoid long lines at hotel buffets in Egypt, and where are the main dishes and carbs usually found?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
At hotel buffets in Egypt, the longest line often forms at the start of the counter where people take beans, rice, and basic sides. If you walk farther down, the chicken and beef station is often less crowded, while the pasta station can have a separate wait of around 15 minutes.
What the community said
If there is a big crowd at the start of the buffet line, you do not need to join it right away: people often queue there for beans and rice, while the meat station farther down can be much less crowded.
9 days ago beans and rice
The least crowded part of the buffet is often the end of the line, where chicken and beef are served. Many guests overlook the beef station, so service there can be faster.
9 days ago chicken and beef
If you are looking for side dishes or familiar carbs, the selection at this kind of buffet may be limited: in many cases it is mainly plain boiled rice or pilaf.
9 days ago boiled rice, pilaf
Potatoes may sometimes be available not on the main buffet line but at the grill station, so it is worth checking the grill area if the side-dish selection looks weak.
9 days ago grill station, potatoes
Another carb option is the live pasta station, where the cook prepares the dish in front of you. However, it often has its own separate line, and the wait can be about 15 minutes.
9 days ago pasta station, 15 minutes