And even if you had perfect knowledge and would combine an exact replica of what was on the standard menu the fact that it is a buffet means the food has been o

And even if you had perfect knowledge and would combine an exact replica of what was on the standard menu the fact that it is a buffet means the food has been out for a while. It seldom will be as good of an experience as just ordering the same thing. Which I sometimes do. At which point people will look at you funny. But you can't in many places and unless everyone does the same (unlikely) you end up getting your food when everyone else is about done. I'm generally not a fan of buffets.