How to track plates at an All-You-Can-Eat buffet?

Open AYCE Counter, set your buffet price and party size, and tap + for each meat cut, plate, or dim sum round your table orders. The app computes total plates and break-even profit.

How long are AYCE and KBBQ seating time limits?

Most AYCE and KBBQ restaurants enforce a 90 to 120-minute seating limit. Use the built-in countdown timer to stay ahead of the last call.

AYCE Counter — All-You-Can-Eat & KBBQ Plate Tracker

How to get your money's worth at All-You-Can-Eat & KBBQ

All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) restaurants and Korean BBQ buffets price their entry based on volume and food cost margins. Carbs, rice, noodles, and fried appetizers carry the lowest food cost, while prime meats (short ribs, brisket, ribeye), seafood, and sashimi carry the highest value.

What is the break-even point for AYCE?

By comparing the standard à la carte price of each cut or plate against the fixed buffet price per person, you can calculate the exact point where your feast turns profitable. For a $35 buffet with $9 average plate value, eating 4 prime plates per person guarantees break-even territory.

Why track a seating timer?

Most AYCE and KBBQ spots enforce a strict 90 or 120-minute seating window (often cutting off last calls at 75 or 100 minutes). Keeping track avoids unexpected last-order cutoffs so your party never misses dessert or the final round of meat.