The food is pretty good. Food would be 4 stars. I've been there 6 or 7 times. Always enjoy the…read morefood. The service is just so bad, it ruins the experience. I keep hoping it will get better, it never does. It's my fault, I keep expecting something from them they aren't willing to provide. Today, I ordered a meal at 5:30 for pick up at 6:00. At 6:10 I went to pick up the meal to go. I paid. Tipped. Then they say the meal isn't ready. 25 minutes later they said they had a problem and it will be another 15 minutes. It only took 10. You can find this quality of food at a couple of different places, I'd go there instead and avoid the crap service. It would be a decent place if they could figure out how to serve meals. But, because of the repeated poor customer service, I'd encourage customers to find someplace else. The meal isn't worth the frustration.

I loved this buffet in Brasilia. Lovely wide selection of Brazilian dishes from salads to mains to…read moredessert. The Gaga beans were surprisingly delicious. The real outstanding option was the cajamanga juice--not to be missed!

You can get a complete dining experience here, starting with the views of affluent villas on the…read morefar shore of Lago de Sul, and the fascinating suspension bridge that spans it. Parking is ample, and it seems that despite the leisurely air of this Setor das Clubes, where the residents of Brasilia come to unwind, you're bound to find yourself in the middle of something popping here. There are several varieties of each type of dish, for example, you can get rice with chicken or carne de sol (sun-dried beef) or even whole grain if you're health-conscious. There are plenty of tempting seafood offering, surprising for the interior, but I prefer to stick to the staples: rice, beans, meat with legs. I especially enjoyed the eggplant and the caramelized pineapple, as well as the tender leg of lamb prepared with rosemary. I can't say I was amazed by a risotto-like mixture that was featured. I was impressed by the novel system of recording the weight of your buffet choices on magnetic cards, rather than on paper tabs. The patio area outside is a bit fresher and less crowded (with hammocks!) than the tabled inside area, and eating outside is a possibility once you've registered your plate in the buffet area. Also, unlimited free bananas at your table could never be a bad thing. If I were awarding stars just for the quality and value of the food, I'd be inclined to go with 3, some of my choices just didn't overwhelm me with flavor and freshness. I do understand how quality can sometimes suffer in a place that serves the masses such as Mangai, nor did I regret anything I put on my plate. However, the super casual, convenient atmosphere, the large selection, which is sure to provide you with at least one satisfying choice, and the incredible desserts make this chill spot one worth returning to.