Love at the Chinese Buffet: My Serendipitous Encounter…

I still remember the day I met the girl of my dreams like it was yesterday. It was a typical Saturday afternoon with not much going on, and I was in the mood for some delicious Chinese food. I decided to head to my favorite Chinese buffet restaurant and indulge in all of my favorite dishes.

As I entered the restaurant, I noticed her sitting at a table with a group of friends. Her beauty immediately caught my eye, and I found myself drawn to her like a magnet. I couldn't resist the urge to introduce myself, so I made my way over to her table. Even though her friends all thought I was a freak for hitting on her at the Chinese buffet, but I had to meet this woman.

Love at the Chinese buffet!

We hit it off immediately, and I couldn't believe how easy it was to talk to her. Within minutes she invited me to join her table and I loaded my plate with chicken balls and fried rice. We bonded over our love of Chinese food, and I found myself laughing and smiling more than I had in a long time. I knew in that moment that I had met someone truly special.

As the meal came to an end, I mustered up the courage to ask for her phone number. To my delight, she happily obliged, and we made plans to go out on a proper date the following weekend.

That first date was unforgettable. We went to a romantic Italian restaurant, and the conversation flowed effortlessly. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to have met such an incredible woman with such a healthy appetite. We had so much fun dining together that we ate out several times a week and always had Sunday brunch together.

Fast forward a few years, and we're still together and about 40 kilos fatter. We've shared so many amazing experiences and created countless memories. I never would have thought that a trip to a Chinese buffet restaurant would lead me to the love of my life, but I'm so grateful that it did.

To anyone who's still searching for that special someone, keep an open mind and an open heart. You never know where or when you might meet the person of your dreams.

Your Comments

Cody Says:
You should be careful going to the Chinese buffet to meet people. Firstly, the food at the buffet is just full of nasty germs. And, the food is usually very low quality and not authentically Chinese.


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  • This Crazy Dating story was submitted by: "Carly from Toronto"
  • Categories: Stories, Great Dates, Crazy First Dates
  • Originally Posted: April 18, 2023
  • Location: > Stories > Love At The Chinese Buffet-My Serendipitous Encounter