Abby, Zoë and Enzo

When we first heard that you only pay for the food you plate up at self serve restaurants, we initially liked the idea and thought we would be able to save money.  However the cost is not as economical as it is in the US.  Laura can't wait to go to the Chinese buffet when we return.  Where you can pick and choose whatever you want for the same price.  We thought that since we have tiny bellies and small appetites, we would benefit, but this hasn't been the case here.  Having a flat price per kilogram doesn't make much sense, as the price per portion of meat, fish or shrimp shouldn't be computed at the same price for cooked rice.  Not all foods cost the same, or are equally expensive.  That is why we like the prepared foods at the grocery store, here too it is pay by weight, but the rice costs very little when compared to the prices of the meat and other dishes, especially a good deal when not grouped together in a self service restaurant.  Maybe change is only good when it is for the better?