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November 12, 2025

What It's Like To Eat at Every Strip Buffet in a Week

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What It's Like To Eat at Every Strip Buffet in a Week

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As Las Vegans look forward to holiday feasting with family, many of us are planning trips to a classic casino buffet — there's something for everyone. And despite the rise of food halls, the Vegas buffet isn't actually dead. Just ask food writer Janna Karel — last year, she ate at every buffet on the Strip and lived to tell the tale. So we're bringing back a conversation co-host Dayvid Figler had with Janna about which buffets are worth the trip, and how to maximize your buffet experience.

Note: Since recording, the Luxor Buffet has closed, reducing the total casino buffets to 12.

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