Nom, nom, nom and nom some more.

Singaporeans are known for their notorious love for food. In fact, we love food more than making babies. So it is no surprise to learn that we love to stuff our faces silly at buffets. And with more buffets at the Resorts World Sentosa Food Affair just round the corner, the onslaught of food shows no signs of subsiding.

But how do you really maximise the buffet experience? RWScoop shows the way.

1. Be there early

Husband to wife: I told you to be here early! Look at the line now!

Early birds get all the worms, in this case, the freshest food straight out of the kitchen. The fact that you are having a buffet means that you have no qualms about having a really heavy meal. So be there early and you could be having breakfast, lunch and dinner all at one sitting.

2. Pace yourself

We only do this when a) it’s time to knock off, b) it’s buffet time.

If having fast food is equivalent to a 100m dash, then the buffet is a full-fledged marathon. And that’s why it is important to pace yourself – just ask any marathon runners. Don’t go all gung-ho in the first 30 minutes. Instead, take smaller portions and take your time tasting the natural flavour of the food. Oh, and you can save the embarrassment of taking an overloaded plate.

3. Cut the carbs

Don’t try this at a buffet.

It’s silly to equate pigging out to dieting but there’s one common denominator: carbohydrates. Carbs gives you energy but also makes you full, which means that by the time you finish your bowl of udon or steamed rice, you will be probably waving the white flag. So the next time you think of wolfing down the glistening plate of fried rice or fresh sushi, think of the sashimi, tarts, yakitori, ice cream and oysters that you will be missing out.

4. Find a seat next to the buffet line

Scratch that. The best seats are in the kitchen.

While this is a no brainer, many foodies prefer somewhere further as the traffic near the line can be quite maddening. But the hardcore buffet goers don’t care; they want to be as close to the food as possible for easy replenishing. The bonus? They will know when the next batch of sashimi is out.

5. Eat sensibly

Warning: Dangerous curves ahead.

This is probably the most important tip yet. Yes, you’d like to have the curry chicken. Yes, you’d like to end it with three scoops of ice cream, preferably with toppings. But don’t force food down your throat like there’s no tomorrow. Studies show that overeating can cause heartburn, nausea and, in very rare cases, burst your stomach. Don’t worry, buffet-going is a national sport, so there will be plenty of opportunities at the RWS Food Affair to binge.

Try using these tips at the RWS Food Affair! Call +65 6577 6688 or email dining@rwsentosa.com to book your seat now.