Hi everyone. Just a quick update. Firstly - Apologies for the audio in certain parts of the video. Unfortunately, the restaurant has a lot of background noise so we had a few difficulties but we've just bought a new set of microphones. Secondly, some of you may be wondering why I rated the restaurant quite low despite the price. Unfortunately, I started to feel unwell during the review after eating certain dishes and was extremely unwell afterwards which is unfortunate. All better now though! Thank you all for watching. 😀
Glad you got over the sickness episode 🙈 whilst we all love your vlogs...dont put yourself in foodie danger..after your mix of food I think my tummy would be gurgling too😟 Ty for sharing Gary🎉
Sorry to hear you were poorly-you should really report it to the restaurant as if they get other complaints then they can try and ascertain if there is or was a certain food hygiene issue--glad you are better now 👍
I love that you get around and like to push the boat out Gary. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Perhaps, most all, i love your candour and honesty. It keeps it fresh and engaging watching your series of reviews.
Very fair review there Gary, picking out the good while criticising the not so good. Giving a very balanced review of their offering. That’s the thing with buffets though, they can be so hit and miss!
Since I started watching your videos a couple of weeks ago, I’m absolutely addicted and now watching all your back catalogue. I’ve been to a few that you’ve reviewed and have probably the same experience. My wife and I are working grandparents but like to spend good money on good food when we can. I think we’ve learnt to keep away from buffet restaurant from then onwards 👍
I worked in a similar production kitchen serving 1500 covers in Germany. Excessive salt is present when food is turning sour from the 'Cook-Chill' process - The food is not over seasoned when freshly cooked, but salt is released as food is chilled and reheated the next day. You need an army of chef's to monitor serving food at this scale - I mean look at it! It's food on an epic scale and they are clearly not managing things properly. Thanks Gary and stay safe 🤓
I don’t like these type of places and your review has confirmed my opinion. I find them too noisy and busy with poor quality food. The seating often reminds me of a work canteen. However,it’s the hygiene in such places which concern me the most. Never know how long the food has been sitting there,if it’s been warmed up and if customers have been coughing and wheezing over the food whilst they choose what to eat. No thanks! I thought your score was fair considering the food made you ill. Sorry to hear that and pleased you’re better now.
I think it was important to say - me and my husband ate here about a year ago. On our 20 ish minute drive home, my husband (who was driving at the time) announced to me that he felt ill and within seconds was vomiting (all over himself, inside of the car and steering wheel). I luckily managed to pull the car over from the passenger seat and by luck we were not involved in any accident!! I was not long after very sick too. However after we’d both thrown up what we had eaten, we were feeling fine again! The car and clothes were disgusting though 😂 We called the restaurant the next day (not to ask for any money back or anything, just to inform them of our illness for their records and because it felt the right thing to do in this instance) and they were very very rude on the phone! Needless to say, we will never go back! Which is a shame because on a previous visit I had loved the place! Eat here with extreme caution!
@@GaryEats thank you - I hope you are better too! Luckily all good now, and happy to laugh about it in hindsight! My husband had to drive us home on the motorway in just his boxers which did make us chuckle 😂
How was the camera man after all his salty food, sorry ive forgotten he's already eaten twice in January so would ov been back on the crisps, hope you've got over that quickly see ya on the next one
Being a denizen of this fine yet mildly festering harbour town you hit the nail on the head with the first part of your conclusion - it's made for groups of friends; no bickering over a menu, or indecision, or of who owes what at the end...and big family groups, because it's the water park of food halls - so many unattended noisy brats running around in complete safety, while the rents get sloshed. Tend to avoid, but it has it's place, and does it quite well. Thanks Gary.
@@AlisonBryen What was the Hotel?& why did u struggle to sleep? ( I have a Pal i intend on visiting living there) recommendations w/b welcome..Andcas for Buffet,I can deal with them if there cheap,which that was,otherwise I'm not interested!
So Gary ' What do u know,What do u say' I'm no fan of Buffets,but this appeared o/k ( And it was quite cheap!) their useful because u don't really have to think& the food looked Hot👍 ..So I wld have gone for 6 or 6,5 for convenience & u did o/k with the Ice Cream👍. .And I have a Pal who moved up here from London about 5 yrs ago ( A former London Taxi Driver& he really likes it) So i intend on checking this out in hopefully 6bmnths..But good Job!. .P.s.. I found some other fella doing Rest/Cafe reviews and a little History thrown in,but ur channel is better ( The other Dude lacks depth with his opinions & kind of likes filming himself)
Like all your videos I found this one very interesting. I actually visited this place last August with some relatives and was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed the food. I'm absolutely mad on Tarka Daal lentils and actually enjoyed it here and can't remember whether or not it was salty. The chicken tikka was lovely. I would definitely visit this place again when I'm next in Bristol. Every time without fail whenever I watch your videos my mouth just starts watering and I instantly feel hungry. Thanks for posting.
Fair play Gary another straight and honest review. Its a breath of fresh air when some food vloggers are giving chain burger places 9 out of 10. Imo you have the perfect manner with your scores, nobody is looking to thrash anyone's reputation but your experience was what it was.
It wasn’t the best but maybe I went at a bad time, I’m not in a position to cause any problems with peoples business that would be unfair but I do have to give an honest review.
Hi Gary, one reasons why I don't like buffets un general, unless it's a small one, like the Indian you had, is down to the health risk. It's easy for food to spoil in the containers as water dripps down on the actual food, due to the steam, and creates a breeding ground for bacteria. Really sorry to hear you felt unwell afterwards, but I was cringing when you went through the Indian section, as I thought it looked horrible. Glad you're feeling fine now, mate! Another great review in the bag, Gary and have yourself an absolutely wonderful rest of your Sunday. Will shot you an email tomorrow with a few suggestions and some new discoveries. 😊
Yes Frank. Completely agree, I'm not a massive fan of buffets either but a few people wanted me to review so it's only fair. Appreciate it mate and all the best, have a wonderful night and shoot me across that email.
Bless your stomach, Gary - especially in the morning when all that traffic comes out the other end! Generally, the more options available, the worse the food - quantity over quality; I prefer it the other way around. As you say tho', these kind of places are alright if you just want to stuff your face with a group of pals after a few beers on empty stomachs. I too avoid sushi, oysters, and also rice at buffets; you never know how many times that stuff's been sent out, how long it's been sat there, or whether the temp of it has been monitored correctly. Great post, pal 👍.
I live in Bristol and can completely agree with your assessment. As a family we often eat out together for birthdays etc (there are 16 of us). The first and last time we went to Zsa Zsa Bazaar 10-15 years ago we were so disappointed in the quality of the food that we have never been back there. I did expect them to have improved over those years but clearly not. In contrast in that time we have been to Cosmo at least 10 times. Zsa Zsa has better views across the harbour but thats all its got going for it. Even the soft drinks are expensive. Thanks Gary you've saved us giving it another chance. Don't let it put you off coming to Bristol :)
Always look forward to a new review popping up, Gary 👍🏼 Shame about the food there, regardless of price there's no excuse for inedible salty food, sorry to hear the food made you ill! But back to normal it seems 👍🏼 Buffets always seem to be hit and miss with the different cuisines, but this one seemed to miss a lot! The ice cream was more Mr Wonky than Mr Whippy 😄 but at least that tasted good and got a genuine laugh out loud from me with the salty gag😂
Just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your videos. Your delivery is perfect....you come across as a very fair and thoroughly decent chap. May your channel go from strength to strength!
Great vid and incredible value! Now, since you asked for feedback some time ago, I'll give you another one: fine that you dont fancy sushi but, there could still be a quick overview showing of how it looks. Thanks and keep up up the good job!
I’m 47 years old and will eat anything. Only 2 meals in my life I couldn’t eat, and one was there. It gets worse at busy times, as it’s so loud. I swore I would never go back but was invited to a birthday party at (you’ve guessed it). Unfortunately the birthday girl like yourself became ill, so fortunately for me we all left early.
I've just watched your first video and now this one. Nice to see how your presentation style has progressed - much tighter and crisper now, but still very natural and accessible. Nice one.
Ive said it before Gary but ive never yet been to an international buffet where the taste is consitently good across all cuisines. Normally they do chinese well - but this one didnt seem to pull that off. For 13 quid what can one expect? Small portions or less choice at a better quality point is my answer. Or increase the price by a quid and serve better food. Fair score ithink. Enjoyed the vid - thanks Gary.
Great honest review Gary,looking at the food it looked so good just shows looks can be deceiving PS great to see the subs going through the roof, honest reviews and brillint videos could be the real reason...well done
Hi Gary, Sorry you felt unwell but glad you are ok now. I was thinking Jack of all trades master of none as the review was progressing. Bristol is a nice place and actually was based there for a week about 5 years ago with work but didn’t go there to eat at the time. Food obviously looked a bit better than it tasted which for:me is why reviews like yours are very useful. The price is fine and I guess if you select the right dishes then it wouldn’t be so bad
Nice to see somewhere I recognise and have eaten in, plus I think we have sat at the same table. Bristol Cosmo is just up the road kind of behind the Cathedral. Disappointing about the saltiness of the curries, think somebody must have bumped the chef when he was adding it lol. Thought 5/10 was a bit harsh but then I read your Update and now I understand, glad you are feeling better.
@@GaryEats Visited here with my wife and son yesterday and had a thoroughly lovely time, the beef in the beef and black bean was a bit chewy but manageable but my favourite was the one you missed, the Lamb Rogan Josh, it was so tender and had a lovely flavour.. until I crunched on a bone but I'll push that issue to one side :), Completely forgot about the fajita bar until my wife told me about it after we left :(
I applaud the good work you are doing Gary, and I’m amazed you are not the size of a small planet. You must spend the non review days on a treadmill or fasting. Loving your work.
What a beautiful piece of music as you entered the eating establishment. I believe it's titled Midwest Diner. I just love this type of music and especially the saxophone, my all time favourite instrument. Great choice to your introduction of the restaurant.
phew that was quite a harsh up and down, i doubt i'd ever eat there, even for the asked price. thanks for the honest review gary, it's awesome how fast your channel grows!🙂👍
Morning Gary, severe storm over here yesterday, no electric, thank goodness it's back. Didn't care much for the place, looked like something out of blade ŕunner, or some weird utopian state. Thought the ice cream looked lovely. You were generous with a 5, now we know the outcome of the food, you were more than generous. Glad you're feeling better Gary.
I’m all good now, and more importantly I really hope all is good with you. It’s not somewhere I would go again. Now please stay safe with the bad weather 😊🤞
All good over here Gary. Storm has gone, it was really bad, Britain and Ireland went through a lot. I could not take to that place, and I don't blame you for not wanting to go back. Glad you are feeling better
We’ve been there a few years ago and weren’t impressed, to be fair we arnt fans of world buffet places - your honest review confirmed for us that specialist restaurants are best - live that first comment as well - they have their place 👍
Excellent review Gary, I went to this place with my family about 2 years ago and sat exactly where you did! I really did like this restaurant. Excellent quality and very nice eating experience. One of my fav, quality for veg and non veg
Very impressive Gary, and beautifully presented by the chef team... You were brave with that sweater.. I'd have to wear a huge bib... I'm rather messy when eating wings. Regards.
Hi Gary, fantastic review! Great that you called a spade a spade in the case of the Far East and the Indian buffet. I'm surely going there only for the Tex Mex as well as for the GB Classics buffet, which you unfortunately didn't try (I think the GB Classics would have surely compensated for the Far East and the Indian buffet). Anyways, keep giving them a go!!!🎉😊
As a long time subscriber and vegetarian I'm really pleased you try real variety of food now and not just the original Gary eats beef... Be it meat or veggie...let's give it a go.
It's a bit like Russian Roulette with these sorts of places. If you are lucky and pick the "right" dishes its great value, but if you don't it not a nice experience. I most probably would have £12.99 of ice cream never mind anything else! Glad you are feeling better, being unwell away from home is pretty miserable.
I remember go there the first weekend it opened. The trouble we had was that we got there half an hour before the change over to the evening prices. So when we went to pay they tried to charge us for the evening meal. The girl I was with kick up a right stink because in the build up to the evening food being put out there was only the leftovers from the day menu on the passes. I've got to give it to them they were fine about it and charged us for the earlier menu.
Gary do you like sushi? Would deffo recommend ‘Sushi Mania’ in Reading - it’s all you can eat order-style restaurant which has sushi, noodles, skewers, dumplings etc. Love your videos 👌
This place is fun but proves you can’t be everything for all people… the place itself as the biggest restaurant is more the spectacle rather than the food. I’ve been here a couple of times as I live not too far away and the food was okay. Good video Gary as always! Thanks for visiting the Southwest…. Beefy Boys is a place you might want to consider, there are venues in Hereford, Cheltenham and Shrewsbury. The flagship restaurant is the Hereford one. The back story is; four mates from Hereford who ended up coming second in the world food championship in Las Vegas.
We went to 5* hotel in Rhodes last year ..amazing food ..heated dishes same as this place but when barely half empty were taken away and fresh food bought out. Ate like king and queen for the 2 weeks.
I lived 2 mins away from this Za Za Bazaar for over 10 years in Bristol, I tried it a couple times and always seemed quantity over quality. There is a great Indian restaurant in small street in Bristol called urban tandoor. Had Great Indian food in there many times. I live in Harrogate now, it would be great if you review a restaurant in Harrogate if you are ever this way. Keep up the great videos Gary. 👍
Top classic review Gary, there is a great Travelodge just round the corner, great big rooms for about 50 quid on a Sunday. Wetherspoons also nearby. Been to Cosmo Cardiff, high quality and like this one plenty of it. You should have tried the chocolate fountain. Problem is with these buffets the mixture of assorted food can make you feel sick and they are often too salty or not hot enough. You did the best thing by getting the chef to freshly prepare the noodles for you. Ps what does a Chinese waiter say when you don't leave a tip? ......"Plic." 😂
My hometown ( moved to Cornwall 2 years ago ) ! I’ve been to za za, only a couple of times as buffet places aren’t really my thing. From memory my experience wasn’t great, I can remember trying a scallop and it was like a rubber ball 😂 my view is if you get a chef to cook your food fresh in front of you, it should be ok..ish. When you were doing your Mr Whippy I was cracking up 😂 Glad you enjoyed that though 🍦 I think your score was very generous considering what you had 😊 Great you went to Bristol! 😊
Smart jersey Gary. I saw a red dot appear on it when you were at the fish and thought it was that Kerridge coming for you. Turns out it was a mark on my screen.
Always a pleasure to see you Gary 😊,, sorry this wasn't the best experience for you 😢,, you should try going again justto see if there is a difference 😊 ❤
I've been to zaza's a couple of times and the food is never completely great. It's good fun taking the kids and letting them loose on everything - they can taste stuff and not worry too much about whether they'll like it or not, so it's quite good for that. If you want to expand your range of foods you'd try, it's a decent shout. I would maybe give it 6/10 but your comments are pretty fair I think.
You should try the JRC Global Buffet in Watford. That for me is the best standard in the UK. So good Channel 5 even made a documentary a few years ago on it.
“Not a great fan of Sushi ”. Bad choice of words there Gary. Sounds like a challenge to me😂😂 Must be some really good Sushi restaurants you can explore!! Might not be any mushrooms if you’re lucky. Go on. Let’s give it a go.
Thanks for the review but the real congratulations goes to your sweater for somehow maintaining its pristine whiteness throughout the tastings. Glad to hear you are feeling better.
Gary and Terry I decided I was a bit unfair and would give you another chance. Glad I did. Great honest review. Thank God you didnt try the sushi in that place. Great entertainment as always
Another true and honest review I think a score of five might of been generous. Not good you were unwell after the meal I hope your feeling a lot better now.
Restaurant: 5/10 Weight loss centre: 10/10 I hope it wasn't too drastic, Gary. I'm always wary of buffets in this country, thanks for doing the hard yards for us.
I visited this place around 4 years ago. We were laughing, in stitches, at how bad the food was whilst sitting at the table. It’s now a running joke amongst my friends. Fortunately it didn’t make us ill, so I assume we got off lucky!
The food looked really nice. I'm surprised it wasn't as good as it looked. Sorry you were ill. Too much salt? We frequented one of our local Indian restaurants for years. Used to go an eat after a few drinks! We enjoyed it. The last time we ate there we were sober as we were going to the theatre. All the food was very salty, no spiciness at all. Wondering whether it has always been like that and we haven't noticed because of the alcoholic imbibing.
The only restaurant that can get away with having a huge menu yet still having decent food, IMO, is Mexican. They just use the same 15 items repackaged for each dish. :)
Thanks Gary, great review. Have to say noodles are possibly my favourite ‘eastern’ food so would love to have that cooked in front of me !! As for the Indian - definitely a miss. If there is one thing I can’t abide it’s food that is too salty or too sweet - just ruins food. Love the pullover !👍
Sorry to hear the food made you unwell. I have to say I'm not a fan of buffet type eateries ,although as I said Cosmos was good. A friend of mine who lives in Bristol was pursuaded by her 14 year old daughter to go there and her words to me were ' An experience not to be repeated!'. Glad you are now feeling better. Keep up the good work
Hi Gary, great review again - have to say that some of those curries looked a bit "watery", probably been cooking on and off for days. Never been to a restaurant like that before, and in all honestly I don't think I'll bother, prefer a small local establishment - but interesting vlog all the same.
@@GaryEats After reading your pinned comment about being unwell, I'll think I shall give this establishment a miss if I'm ever in the area. Glad your feeling better.
I was just about to ask at the beginning where this restaurant was. Then you came back and told me 👌 great videos my friend keep up the amazing work! Video are very addictive and informative, and soo soo honest! 👍
Wow, Gary. Never thought you'd be in Bristol and not far from me. Za za bazaar is actually a pretty good buffet and the Indian food is very good for a buffet, the head chef is also head chef for one of the better Indians in town
I thought I had finished all your videos Gary, but missed this very last one 😆 If some of that food was sooo salty-I would of gone up there to complain as that is rather dangerous! I mean its not like it was: Himalayan Pink Salt-with your expressions seemed like it was table salt........ Anyway, another solid review mate-and all I have to do now is wait for your new video to come out as all up to date 🙂
Hi everyone.
Just a quick update.
Firstly - Apologies for the audio in certain parts of the video. Unfortunately, the restaurant has a lot of background noise so we had a few difficulties but we've just bought a new set of microphones. Secondly, some of you may be wondering why I rated the restaurant quite low despite the price. Unfortunately, I started to feel unwell during the review after eating certain dishes and was extremely unwell afterwards which is unfortunate. All better now though!
Thank you all for watching. 😀
Glad you got over the sickness episode 🙈 whilst we all love your vlogs...dont put yourself in foodie danger..after your mix of food I think my tummy would be gurgling too😟 Ty for sharing Gary🎉
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That's shocking, glad you recovered from your culinary ordeal, Gary. You don't need to go to drastic lengths to bring us your reviews, you know!
Feeling unwell after food I would often equate to food hygiene! Eek! Get well soon.
Sorry to hear you were poorly-you should really report it to the restaurant as if they get other complaints then they can try and ascertain if there is or was a certain food hygiene issue--glad you are better now 👍
My favourite food reviewer. Not many people come across as genuine and humble and down to earth on these things but you always do
Thank you Wayne 😃
There are a few out there i like Mark Wiens he's very very good and so is Gary.
You are dead right there waynegriffith9124. Young Gary is a top bloke.
I agree so honest
Like you even more now Angus after the “young”
I love that you get around and like to push the boat out Gary. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Perhaps, most all, i love your candour and honesty. It keeps it fresh and engaging watching your series of reviews.
Thank you Russ - that's actually very kind of you to say.
So excited to see your channel growing so much. Love your style of reviewing, it's comfortable and honest in the same stroke. Keep it up, Gary!
That's very kind of you. Thanks!
What a man walks in with cream coloured top on not a mark on it.Bravo you hero.
Lol more luck than judgement 😂😂😂
Very fair review there Gary, picking out the good while criticising the not so good. Giving a very balanced review of their offering. That’s the thing with buffets though, they can be so hit and miss!
Thank you Greeno. You've nailed it, very hit and miss.
Since I started watching your videos a couple of weeks ago, I’m absolutely addicted and now watching all your back catalogue. I’ve been to a few that you’ve reviewed and have probably the same experience. My wife and I are working grandparents but like to spend good money on good food when we can. I think we’ve learnt to keep away from buffet restaurant from then onwards 👍
Glad you like them!
And me - I'm hooked on them...
I worked in a similar production kitchen serving 1500 covers in Germany. Excessive salt is present when food is turning sour from the 'Cook-Chill' process - The food is not over seasoned when freshly cooked, but salt is released as food is chilled and reheated the next day. You need an army of chef's to monitor serving food at this scale - I mean look at it! It's food on an epic scale and they are clearly not managing things properly. Thanks Gary and stay safe 🤓
My thoughts exactly.
Interesting 🤔
It seems like the people of Bristol don't matter.
That’s interesting, thanks for the info!
Good helpful info ( &i live in Vegas& avoid the Buffets unless they're cheap,which their usually not)
I don’t like these type of places and your review has confirmed my opinion. I find them too noisy and busy with poor quality food. The seating often reminds me of a work canteen. However,it’s the hygiene in such places which concern me the most. Never know how long the food has been sitting there,if it’s been warmed up and if customers have been coughing and wheezing over the food whilst they choose what to eat. No thanks! I thought your score was fair considering the food made you ill. Sorry to hear that and pleased you’re better now.
Indeed. I have to be honest, I'm not mad on buffet food either. Thank you Margaret :)
I think it was important to say - me and my husband ate here about a year ago. On our 20 ish minute drive home, my husband (who was driving at the time) announced to me that he felt ill and within seconds was vomiting (all over himself, inside of the car and steering wheel). I luckily managed to pull the car over from the passenger seat and by luck we were not involved in any accident!! I was not long after very sick too. However after we’d both thrown up what we had eaten, we were feeling fine again! The car and clothes were disgusting though 😂
We called the restaurant the next day (not to ask for any money back or anything, just to inform them of our illness for their records and because it felt the right thing to do in this instance) and they were very very rude on the phone!
Needless to say, we will never go back! Which is a shame because on a previous visit I had loved the place!
Eat here with extreme caution!
Not good. Sorry to hear that you had a similar fate. Wish you both the best.
This is the reason why I never do buffets.
@@GaryEats thank you - I hope you are better too! Luckily all good now, and happy to laugh about it in hindsight!
My husband had to drive us home on the motorway in just his boxers which did make us chuckle 😂
How was the camera man after all his salty food, sorry ive forgotten he's already eaten twice in January so would ov been back on the crisps, hope you've got over that quickly see ya on the next one
Cheeky smile with the icecream Gary enjoy
Being a denizen of this fine yet mildly festering harbour town you hit the nail on the head with the first part of your conclusion - it's made for groups of friends; no bickering over a menu, or indecision, or of who owes what at the end...and big family groups, because it's the water park of food halls - so many unattended noisy brats running around in complete safety, while the rents get sloshed. Tend to avoid, but it has it's place, and does it quite well. Thanks Gary.
Thank you, a lovely comment.
Having tried and failed to sleep for three nights in a central Bristol Hotel, fine yet mildly festering seems accurate 😂.
@@AlisonBryen What was the Hotel?& why did u struggle to sleep? ( I have a Pal i intend on visiting living there) recommendations w/b welcome..Andcas for Buffet,I can deal with them if there cheap,which that was,otherwise I'm not interested!
So Gary ' What do u know,What do u say' I'm no fan of Buffets,but this appeared o/k ( And it was quite cheap!) their useful because u don't really have to think& the food looked Hot👍 ..So I wld have gone for 6 or 6,5 for convenience & u did o/k with the Ice Cream👍.
.And I have a Pal who moved up here from London about 5 yrs ago ( A former London Taxi Driver& he really likes it) So i intend on checking this out in hopefully 6bmnths..But good Job!.
.P.s.. I found some other fella doing Rest/Cafe reviews and a little History thrown in,but ur channel is better ( The other Dude lacks depth with his opinions & kind of likes filming himself)
Thanks Jerry :)
Like all your videos I found this one very interesting. I actually visited this place last August with some relatives and was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed the food. I'm absolutely mad on Tarka Daal lentils and actually enjoyed it here and can't remember whether or not it was salty. The chicken tikka was lovely. I would definitely visit this place again when I'm next in Bristol. Every time without fail whenever I watch your videos my mouth just starts watering and I instantly feel hungry. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Michael. Take care!
I'v been to a lot of places to try out but your reviews are very honest and not full of crap Gary. Keep up the good work 😊
Thank you mate
Great review Gary,I'm from ireland and we have these places plenty of food but low quailty,less is more. Take care I enjoy your channel
Thanks John. Take care and looking forward to coming over.
Fair play Gary another straight and honest review. Its a breath of fresh air when some food vloggers are giving chain burger places 9 out of 10. Imo you have the perfect manner with your scores, nobody is looking to thrash anyone's reputation but your experience was what it was.
It wasn’t the best but maybe I went at a bad time, I’m not in a position to cause any problems with peoples business that would be unfair but I do have to give an honest review.
Hi Gary, one reasons why I don't like buffets un general, unless it's a small one, like the Indian you had, is down to the health risk. It's easy for food to spoil in the containers as water dripps down on the actual food, due to the steam, and creates a breeding ground for bacteria. Really sorry to hear you felt unwell afterwards, but I was cringing when you went through the Indian section, as I thought it looked horrible. Glad you're feeling fine now, mate! Another great review in the bag, Gary and have yourself an absolutely wonderful rest of your Sunday. Will shot you an email tomorrow with a few suggestions and some new discoveries. 😊
Foods there for hours and everyone touching the tongs and lids. What possibly could go wrong?
@@johnboucher8226So True John 😂
Yes Frank. Completely agree, I'm not a massive fan of buffets either but a few people wanted me to review so it's only fair. Appreciate it mate and all the best, have a wonderful night and shoot me across that email.
Bless your stomach, Gary - especially in the morning when all that traffic comes out the other end! Generally, the more options available, the worse the food - quantity over quality; I prefer it the other way around. As you say tho', these kind of places are alright if you just want to stuff your face with a group of pals after a few beers on empty stomachs.
I too avoid sushi, oysters, and also rice at buffets; you never know how many times that stuff's been sent out, how long it's been sat there, or whether the temp of it has been monitored correctly.
Great post, pal 👍.
Really appreciate you watching and commenting 👍
I live in Bristol and can completely agree with your assessment. As a family we often eat out together for birthdays etc (there are 16 of us). The first and last time we went to Zsa Zsa Bazaar 10-15 years ago we were so disappointed in the quality of the food that we have never been back there. I did expect them to have improved over those years but clearly not. In contrast in that time we have been to Cosmo at least 10 times. Zsa Zsa has better views across the harbour but thats all its got going for it. Even the soft drinks are expensive. Thanks Gary you've saved us giving it another chance. Don't let it put you off coming to Bristol :)
As you know, Phil, this isn’t a very good offer and I will definitely be back in Bristol soon
Gary, hopefully you’re feeling better now. You tickled me with that ice cream 🍦 segment. Always appreciate your honest reviews.
So kind to say Phylis but I shouldn’t of had the ice cream 🍦😳
Thanks
Thank you as always Neil. Very kind!
Always look forward to a new review popping up, Gary 👍🏼
Shame about the food there, regardless of price there's no excuse for inedible salty food, sorry to hear the food made you ill! But back to normal it seems 👍🏼
Buffets always seem to be hit and miss with the different cuisines, but this one seemed to miss a lot!
The ice cream was more Mr Wonky than Mr Whippy 😄 but at least that tasted good and got a genuine laugh out loud from me with the salty gag😂
Appreciate that Warren. Yes, I don't think I've got any sort of future in ice cream.
Just discovered your channel and am really enjoying your videos. Your delivery is perfect....you come across as a very fair and thoroughly decent chap. May your channel go from strength to strength!
Thank you so much!
You arranged your indian plate really nicely. That naan looked very nice as well.
Yes it was but the Indian selection didn’t taste too good 👍
@@GaryEats Sorry it made you feel ill. Do you have Tums in England?
Great vid and incredible value! Now, since you asked for feedback some time ago, I'll give you another one: fine that you dont fancy sushi but, there could still be a quick overview showing of how it looks. Thanks and keep up up the good job!
Thank you!! Oh sorry, I meant I wasn't mad about the sushi here which is why I didn't get the cameraman to show it.
I’m 47 years old and will eat anything. Only 2 meals in my life I couldn’t eat, and one was there. It gets worse at busy times, as it’s so loud. I swore I would never go back but was invited to a birthday party at (you’ve guessed it). Unfortunately the birthday girl like yourself became ill, so fortunately for me we all left early.
Yep, not good at all!
That place reminds me of the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Love that place, fond memories! Enjoyed this video (as always), always puts a smile on my face. 🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Another great review gary thanks so much
Glad you enjoyed it Julie
Can't believe you came to my home town. I have never tried Za Za, I have always heard mixed reviews but I will "give it a go" in the future.
No problem 😉
Thanks for the great video once again. As you indicated depends on the freshness of the food, i wonder how long the food had sat in the containers.
No idea Hugh 😳
I've just watched your first video and now this one. Nice to see how your presentation style has progressed - much tighter and crisper now, but still very natural and accessible. Nice one.
Much appreciated really appreciated 👍
Ive said it before Gary but ive never yet been to an international buffet where the taste is consitently good across all cuisines. Normally they do chinese well - but this one didnt seem to pull that off. For 13 quid what can one expect? Small portions or less choice at a better quality point is my answer. Or increase the price by a quid and serve better food. Fair score ithink. Enjoyed the vid - thanks Gary.
More than welcome Rob.
Great honest review Gary,looking at the food it looked so good just shows looks can be deceiving
PS great to see the subs going through the roof, honest reviews and brillint videos could be the real reason...well done
Very kind to say thank you 😊
Hi Gary, Sorry you felt unwell but glad you are ok now. I was thinking Jack of all trades master of none as the review was progressing. Bristol is a nice place and actually was based there for a week about 5 years ago with work but didn’t go there to eat at the time.
Food obviously looked a bit better than it tasted which for:me is why reviews like yours are very useful. The price is fine and I guess if you select the right dishes then it wouldn’t be so bad
Thanks Tony. Yes, you've nailed it. That's what I've been replying to others.
Nice to see somewhere I recognise and have eaten in, plus I think we have sat at the same table. Bristol Cosmo is just up the road kind of behind the Cathedral. Disappointing about the saltiness of the curries, think somebody must have bumped the chef when he was adding it lol. Thought 5/10 was a bit harsh but then I read your Update and now I understand, glad you are feeling better.
It was an excellent seat, I’m all good thank you, really appreciate you watching and commenting 👍
@@GaryEats Visited here with my wife and son yesterday and had a thoroughly lovely time, the beef in the beef and black bean was a bit chewy but manageable but my favourite was the one you missed, the Lamb Rogan Josh, it was so tender and had a lovely flavour.. until I crunched on a bone but I'll push that issue to one side :), Completely forgot about the fajita bar until my wife told me about it after we left :(
I applaud the good work you are doing Gary, and I’m amazed you are not the size of a small planet. You must spend the non review days on a treadmill or fasting.
Loving your work.
Try to keep trip but not sure it’s working lol 😂
I liked the look of the Thai green.i tend to agree with your thoughts on rest. I guessed a 6.so I am not far out. Great review
Thank you Roger, I should have tried the green curry 👍
Superb review again Gary, a really fair insight.
Thank you kindly Steve 👍
"Oh my God! It's salty" when eating the ice cream 🤣🤣🤣
Just a joke obviously lol 😂
Salted caramel ice cream?
Great video Gary fantastic range of dishes keep up the videos!!!
More to come and thank you for watching Jack 😊
What a beautiful piece of music as you entered the eating establishment. I believe it's titled Midwest Diner. I just love this type of music and especially the saxophone, my all time favourite instrument. Great choice to your introduction of the restaurant.
Thank you very much!
phew that was quite a harsh up and down, i doubt i'd ever eat there, even for the asked price.
thanks for the honest review gary, it's awesome how fast your channel grows!🙂👍
Indeed! Thank you :)
Thanks for your review Gary, It's a shame that it didn't come up to expectations, but the price is the clue and you get what you pay for, thank you.
Absolutely Colin. Thank you!
Nice video Gary you are always honest in your review, never been to a buffet restaurant would you believe have you ever met any fans in public
Not too many 😞 lol 😂
Morning Gary, severe storm over here yesterday, no electric, thank goodness it's back. Didn't care much for the place, looked like something out of blade ŕunner, or some weird utopian state. Thought the ice cream looked lovely. You were generous with a 5, now we know the outcome of the food, you were more than generous. Glad you're feeling better Gary.
I’m all good now, and more importantly I really hope all is good with you. It’s not somewhere I would go again. Now please stay safe with the bad weather 😊🤞
All good over here Gary. Storm has gone, it was really bad, Britain and Ireland went through a lot.
I could not take to that place, and I don't blame you for not wanting to go back. Glad you are feeling better
We’ve been there a few years ago and weren’t impressed, to be fair we arnt fans of world buffet places - your honest review confirmed for us that specialist restaurants are best - live that first comment as well - they have their place 👍
Yep, completely agree.
Excellent review Gary, I went to this place with my family about 2 years ago and sat exactly where you did! I really did like this restaurant. Excellent quality and very nice eating experience. One of my fav, quality for veg and non veg
Glad you enjoyed it maybe I went on an off day 👍
Very impressive Gary, and beautifully presented by the chef team... You were brave with that sweater.. I'd have to wear a huge bib... I'm rather messy when eating wings.
Regards.
Was very careful lol
Hi Gary, fantastic review! Great that you called a spade a spade in the case of the Far East and the Indian buffet. I'm surely going there only for the Tex Mex as well as for the GB Classics buffet, which you unfortunately didn't try (I think the GB Classics would have surely compensated for the Far East and the Indian buffet). Anyways, keep giving them a go!!!🎉😊
Thank you Ashujeet, very kind of you.
As a long time subscriber and vegetarian I'm really pleased you try real variety of food now and not just the original Gary eats beef... Be it meat or veggie...let's give it a go.
A long time subscriber? The channels been going for 6 months you pleb. Stop liking your own comments too.
Oh wow, you've been around for a long time. Yes, much more options this way. Thank you.
Looking forward to the Ireland videos and hopefully as far as Japan one day. Will you be going to Whitby when the weather turns.
@@GaryEats I think the first video I watched was the one with the horrific jellied eels
@@oohmeshreddies grow up you nonce
Looks really good quality and value.....sometimes there is to much choice :-) great review again Gary keep up the good work
Thank you Graham
It's a bit like Russian Roulette with these sorts of places. If you are lucky and pick the "right" dishes its great value, but if you don't it not a nice experience. I most probably would have £12.99 of ice cream never mind anything else! Glad you are feeling better, being unwell away from home is pretty miserable.
Have to agree with you - thanks mate
I remember go there the first weekend it opened. The trouble we had was that we got there half an hour before the change over to the evening prices. So when we went to pay they tried to charge us for the evening meal. The girl I was with kick up a right stink because in the build up to the evening food being put out there was only the leftovers from the day menu on the passes. I've got to give it to them they were fine about it and charged us for the earlier menu.
Oh dear. Not good Robert
Gary do you like sushi? Would deffo recommend ‘Sushi Mania’ in Reading - it’s all you can eat order-style restaurant which has sushi, noodles, skewers, dumplings etc. Love your videos 👌
Not mad on sushi but will try all 👍
This place is fun but proves you can’t be everything for all people… the place itself as the biggest restaurant is more the spectacle rather than the food. I’ve been here a couple of times as I live not too far away and the food was okay. Good video Gary as always! Thanks for visiting the Southwest…. Beefy Boys is a place you might want to consider, there are venues in Hereford, Cheltenham and Shrewsbury. The flagship restaurant is the Hereford one. The back story is; four mates from Hereford who ended up coming second in the world food championship in Las Vegas.
Completely agree with you Tommy.
Best table in the house...they know who you are, Gary.
Haha. Brlliant!
We went to 5* hotel in Rhodes last year ..amazing food ..heated dishes same as this place but when barely half empty were taken away and fresh food bought out. Ate like king and queen for the 2 weeks.
Sounds perfect Jill really good to hear 😊
Queen Jill 😉
I lived 2 mins away from this Za Za Bazaar for over 10 years in Bristol, I tried it a couple times and always seemed quantity over quality. There is a great Indian restaurant in small street in Bristol called urban tandoor. Had Great Indian food in there many times. I live in Harrogate now, it would be great if you review a restaurant in Harrogate if you are ever this way. Keep up the great videos Gary. 👍
Will look next time Matthew 👍
I would love too see what you think of Bettys Gary. When I lived in Harrogate it was expensive but worth it.@@GaryEats
@@fpwrankin Yep, try Betty's for afternoon tea.
Top classic review Gary, there is a great Travelodge just round the corner, great big rooms for about 50 quid on a Sunday. Wetherspoons also nearby. Been to Cosmo Cardiff, high quality and like this one plenty of it. You should have tried the chocolate fountain. Problem is with these buffets the mixture of assorted food can make you feel sick and they are often too salty or not hot enough. You did the best thing by getting the chef to freshly prepare the noodles for you. Ps what does a Chinese waiter say when you don't leave a tip? ......"Plic." 😂
Thank you Colin!! Lol
Wahoo!! Looking forward to this one!
Enjoy Daniel!
My hometown ( moved to Cornwall 2 years ago ) ! I’ve been to za za, only a couple of times as buffet places aren’t really my thing. From memory my experience wasn’t great, I can remember trying a scallop and it was like a rubber ball 😂 my view is if you get a chef to cook your food fresh in front of you, it should be ok..ish. When you were doing your Mr Whippy I was cracking up 😂 Glad you enjoyed that though 🍦 I think your score was very generous considering what you had 😊 Great you went to Bristol! 😊
I try to travel when I get a chance Amanda and will return to Bristol lots of excellent restaurants 😊
Thanks for another weekend of great content👍
Thanks for a lovely comment :)
Looks wonderful 😊 love ❤ different cuisines! Yummy 😋
This was really good value, Helen ❤️🌹
Evening Gary , good video honest review. You can’t say more than that. Stay safe out there amigo.
Thank you, I will George kind of you to say 👍
Top man, once again smashing out of the park with easy watching!
Thank you very much
always meant to ask, Gary.. what's your background? were you in the food business? you have insight as to how dishes should be..
Hi Ashley. Used to run pubs and gastropubs alike :)
Gary knows his onions
Smart jersey Gary. I saw a red dot appear on it when you were at the fish and thought it was that Kerridge coming for you. Turns out it was a mark on my screen.
Thank you. Hahah Spencer, brilliant!
Gary you should try the Buffet at The Grove Hotel in Watford. Pricey but apparently unbelievable quality food.
Will do. Thanks mate :)
Gary loved you trying all the different dishes well done some looked okay while others not good keep up the good work ❤
Thank you, I will Jen really appreciated👍
Yes Gary I could see you wasn't very impressed, noodles looked OK thanks for sharing
Your welcome Lee not too good to be fair 😳
The noodles and the Mex chicken wings pour moi! That was all.
Great video love watching them, i really like Indian food, don’t know how your so slim all the food you eat.always great to see your honest opinion.👍
Glad you like them John!
Always a pleasure to see you Gary 😊,, sorry this wasn't the best experience for you 😢,, you should try going again justto see if there is a difference 😊 ❤
Maybe one dayTrudy but not soon lol
Wow, amazing Gary, the size of the place and the choices amazing 👏
Glad you enjoyed it Paul 👍
Well that was 50/50 for me some good some not so . Would I go there ! No I don’t think I would you gave the most honest review . Thanks Gary.👍🙏🏼🤩❤️👏
Thank you Karen. All the best!!
I've been to zaza's a couple of times and the food is never completely great.
It's good fun taking the kids and letting them loose on everything - they can taste stuff and not worry too much about whether they'll like it or not, so it's quite good for that.
If you want to expand your range of foods you'd try, it's a decent shout.
I would maybe give it 6/10 but your comments are pretty fair I think.
I was disappointed but it’s cheap and great for families
You should try the JRC Global Buffet in Watford. That for me is the best standard in the UK. So good Channel 5 even made a documentary a few years ago on it.
I'll check it out! On the list.
Got that jumper on again Gary......don’t you just love “vanish”.......been to the ZA ZA in Newcastle.......fantastic!!
Haha risking it Neil!!
wow amazing selection and super great price
Not good quality unfortunately
Brilliant honest review .
Thanks Donald
THANKYOU GARYWELCOME TO BRISTOL XXX
Thank you very much, Mikey xxx
“Not a great fan of Sushi ”.
Bad choice of words there Gary. Sounds like a challenge to me😂😂
Must be some really good Sushi restaurants you can explore!! Might not be any mushrooms if you’re lucky.
Go on. Let’s give it a go.
Thanks again Gary this place looked great as you say but the food is the money
Unbelievable premises but not all good food unfortunately 👍
Thanks for the review but the real congratulations goes to your sweater for somehow maintaining its pristine whiteness throughout the tastings. Glad to hear you are feeling better.
I’m all good thank you and so is the jumper, only just lol 😂
Gary and Terry I decided I was a bit unfair and would give you another chance. Glad I did. Great honest review. Thank God you didnt try the sushi in that place. Great entertainment as always
Hi my friend. I'm really glad you're back :) we all have differing opinions and I always respect your POV. It always helps with feedback as well.
You're a good guy Stephen, can't fault ya mate 👏
Gary, I love your videos my friend. Keep up the great quality
Thanks Sam!
Another true and honest review I think a score of five might of been generous. Not good you were unwell after the meal I hope your feeling a lot better now.
Thanks Douglas. Feeling much better now - how are you?
Really enjoyed watching that video like all your videos. Very good. Well done🎉
Thank you so much 😀
Restaurant: 5/10
Weight loss centre: 10/10
I hope it wasn't too drastic, Gary.
I'm always wary of buffets in this country, thanks for doing the hard yards for us.
LOL. Not too bad, had worse.
Great review 👍
Glad you liked it!
I visited this place around 4 years ago. We were laughing, in stitches, at how bad the food was whilst sitting at the table. It’s now a running joke amongst my friends. Fortunately it didn’t make us ill, so I assume we got off lucky!
Haha, I can almost imagine. Very lucky!
The food looked really nice. I'm surprised it wasn't as good as it looked. Sorry you were ill. Too much salt? We frequented one of our local Indian restaurants for years. Used to go an eat after a few drinks! We enjoyed it. The last time we ate there we were sober as we were going to the theatre. All the food was very salty, no spiciness at all. Wondering whether it has always been like that and we haven't noticed because of the alcoholic imbibing.
I think buffet food can be a little hit and miss, but you know what to do before you try again, STAY SOBAR lol 😂
Get well soon, Gary. Best wishes, mate. Paul xxx.
Thanks Paul, take care x
Cheers, Gary xxx.
Love this palce, never had a issue... but I always go when busy, the food is fresher.. as its turned around quicker..
That is fantastic to hear
As a chef I can only forward by experience ; the bigger the choices the lower the quality
Good call Simon thank you 😊
Hi, Simon. As a fellow chef, I'll second that 👍.
The only restaurant that can get away with having a huge menu yet still having decent food, IMO, is Mexican. They just use the same 15 items repackaged for each dish. :)
Thanks Gary, great review. Have to say noodles are possibly my favourite ‘eastern’ food so would love to have that cooked in front of me !! As for the Indian - definitely a miss. If there is one thing I can’t abide it’s food that is too salty or too sweet - just ruins food. Love the pullover !👍
The noodles tasted really good and cooked in front of you so agree a good choice 👍
Thank you for the jumper review lol 😂
I think you summed up these multi national buffets perfectly Gary. Jack of all trades master of none 😢
But I believe they can work especially for larger groups 😊
Sorry to hear the food made you unwell. I have to say I'm not a fan of buffet type eateries ,although as I said Cosmos was good. A friend of mine who lives in Bristol was pursuaded by her 14 year old daughter to go there and her words to me were ' An experience not to be repeated!'. Glad you are now feeling better. Keep up the good work
Thank you for asking I’m all good thank you, it was poor compared to Cosmos, really appreciate you watching and commenting 😊
Hi Gary, great review again - have to say that some of those curries looked a bit "watery", probably been cooking on and off for days.
Never been to a restaurant like that before, and in all honestly I don't think I'll bother, prefer a small local establishment - but interesting vlog all the same.
If you go be selective 👍
@@GaryEats After reading your pinned comment about being unwell, I'll think I shall give this establishment a miss if I'm ever in the area.
Glad your feeling better.
Thank you Hugh :)
I was just about to ask at the beginning where this restaurant was. Then you came back and told me 👌 great videos my friend keep up the amazing work! Video are very addictive and informative, and soo soo honest! 👍
That is super kind to say thank you 👍
Wow, Gary. Never thought you'd be in Bristol and not far from me. Za za bazaar is actually a pretty good buffet and the Indian food is very good for a buffet, the head chef is also head chef for one of the better Indians in town
Wow, interesting to know. Maybe just a bad day, just incredibly salty!
@@GaryEats I commented before I saw the full video, you missed out on the best bits, the masala and rogan josh are restaurant quality ☹️
I thought I had finished all your videos Gary, but missed this very last one 😆
If some of that food was sooo salty-I would of gone up there to complain as that is rather dangerous!
I mean its not like it was: Himalayan Pink Salt-with your expressions seemed like it was table salt........
Anyway, another solid review mate-and all I have to do now is wait for your new video to come out as all up to date 🙂
Hi Mike I did inform them but not much interest was shown 🤷♂️