Las Vegas was once renowned for its spectacular array of lavish buffets, which drew visitors from around the world.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, these dining destinations shuttered their doors, and many never reopened.

Now, local entrepreneur and restaurant owner Smeet Gandhi is working to revive the buffet experience with a lunch offering at Taj Palace.

“The reason to bring (a) lunch buffet is to make everybody in the town experience what Indian food is, rather than just ordering one item,” Gandhi said.

Taj Palace’s core philosophy is based on a phrase from India that translates to “guest is as good as God,” Gandhi said. The restaurant welcomes guests and seeks to give them each a unique experience.

When the restaurant opened its Summerlin location, for example, Gandhi said Taj

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