Marche Buffets in Seoul by Bryan Fox Aristotle preached that virtue was to be found in the mean, and in moderation. But this month we’ll be taking advice from a different Greek figure, Dionysius, and indulging in the delightful excesses of the city’s burgeoning ‘Viking’ buffet culture. Five years ago, ‘all-you-can-eat’ in Korea was limited to kimchi plates thrown alongside your main course. Not anymore. The city now boasts dozens of buffet restaurants, some specializing in seafood, and many in varied Western cuisines. So roll up your sleeves, loosen your belts, and get ready to chow down – here follows a tour of Seoul’s finest ‘open dining’ experiences… Todai Todai’s theme seems to be variety. The international franchise, in the COEX Mall, bills itself as a seafood buffet, and the sushi/sashimi bar is a main attraction. Pick up a pair of chopsticks at the beginning of the line and select from dozens of fresh rolls, wraps, and sashimi. But raw fish is not the only thing w...