Some meals call for one perfect entrée. Others call for a little bit of everything... a crispy egg roll, a spoonful of fragrant curry, a slice of pizza and maybe one more trip for dessert. Madison and nearby Huntsville have more all-you-can-eat choices than you might expect, from familiar Chinese buffet lines to Korean tabletop grills, Indian lunches and Southern comfort food.

We've grouped the traditional buffets together with the cook-at-your-table experiences. Menus and buffet schedules change, so check with each restaurant before heading out.

1. China Buffet  (Madison)

When you're craving a little of everything, a Chinese-American buffet is an easy answer. Look for the familiar mix of fried rice, lo mein, saucy chicken dishes, egg rolls and a changing selection of seafood, sushi or grilled items. It's a place to build the plate you want rather than negotiate one entrée with the whole family.

Best for: A casual, variety-first meal.

2. Kohinoor Indian Cuisine  (Madison)

Indian buffets reward the curious eater. A little basmati rice, a spoonful of richly spiced curry and a bite of warm naan can turn lunch into a tasting tour. Kohinoor has a lunch buffet service, but confirmation before you head down.

Best for: Sampling several Indian flavors without ordering multiple entrées.

3. Stone Age Korean BBQ 2  (Madison)

Forget the steam trays for a moment. At an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, the fun happens at your table... sizzling meat on the grill, dipping sauces and another round of your favorites. Hot pot adds a bubbling broth for cooking vegetables, proteins and noodles.

Best for: A leisurely group dinner. This is an all-you-can-eat experience, not a self-serve buffet.

4. 88 Buffet (Huntsville)

For anyone who can't decide between egg rolls, noodles, seafood and sushi, 88 Buffet is built around variety. A hibachi-style station adds another reason to make a second trip around the room. Save a little room for dessert.

Best for: Groups with different appetites and fans of a big Chinese-American buffet.

5. Veda Indian Cuisine & Bar (Huntsville)

Imagine building a lunch plate with fragrant rice, savory curry and a few different Indian specialties instead of committing to just one dish. Veda has advertised lunch buffet service, though the current days and lineup should be confirmed.

Best for: A curry-forward lunch and an introduction to Indian cooking.

6. Cicis Pizza (Huntsville)

Some days, the craving is simple... pizza, and plenty of it. Cicis is known for an all-you-can-eat mix of pizzas, pasta, salad and sweet finishes. It's a familiar choice when everyone in the family wants a different slice.

Best for: Pizza-loving families and casual group meals.

7. Sitar Indian Cuisine (Huntsville)

Another Indian restaurant associated with buffet lunches, Sitar offers a chance to explore creamy curries, rice and vegetarian flavors in smaller tastes. Confirm whether the buffet is currently running before making a special trip.

Best for: Diners who like to discover their next favorite curry.

8. Kacey's Home Cooking (Huntsville)

Southern comfort food. Think golden fried chicken, vegetables, hearty sides and a sweet finish. The appeal is simple... homestyle cooking without having to choose just one side dish.

Best for: Readers hungry for an American-style buffet.

9. La Alameda (Huntsville)

Trade the egg rolls for Mexican comfort food. A Mexican buffet lets you try a little rice, beans, savory meat dishes and other rotating favorites. It's especially appealing when you're craving several things at once.

Best for: A different lunch-buffet flavor.

10. El Coyote (Huntsville)

Another Mexican buffet candidate gives lunch a little more variety. A plate of warm, savory favorites can be more satisfying than another sandwich at your desk.

Best for: A weekday lunch outing.

11. New China Buffet (Huntsville)

For the classic Chinese-American buffet experience, look for a spread of noodles, fried rice, crispy appetizers, vegetables and rotating hot dishes. Some locations also advertise sushi and grilled selections.

Best for: Diners who enjoy mixing familiar favorites with a few new bites.

12. Korean BBQ and Revolving Sushi (Huntsville)

Here's a more interactive all-you-can-eat option... grill your selections at the table and watch sushi choices move past on a conveyor. It turns dinner into something to talk about while you eat.

Best for: Friends and families who enjoy trying several dishes over a longer meal.

Before You Go Back for Seconds

Buffet menus, prices, service hours and even whether a buffet is offered can change. A restaurant's full menu is not the same as its buffet lineup. We recommend calling ahead, especially for Indian and Mexican lunch buffets.