Japanese phrase
___はビュッフェですか？ ___ wa byu ffe de su ka
Meaning
Is ___ a buffet?
When to use it
Asks if a particular restaurant or venue is a buffet. The wording is polite and common when checking the dining style before ordering.
Example dialogue
この店はビュッフェですか？ ko no mise wa byu ffe de su ka
Is this restaurant a buffet?
はい、好きなものを取れます。 ha i su ki na mo no o to re ma su
Yes, you can take whatever you like.