Bahn Thai Restaurant

07/04/06

Good food but almost lost our business by Pamela L. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Every time we have gone to this restaurant, the food has been really good. However, they almost lost our business. Before we ordered our main course, we ordered $9 in appetizers and $4 in tea that we did not like and did not drink but that they wouldn't take off the bill. Even though we got soup, they still charged a split plate fee (which on menu said the fee was only for persons not eating, NOT for splitting plates). I have worked in the food service industry. You generally only add a split plate fee for people who are being cheap or getting low-cost meals, water, and splitting meals, etc. You shouldn't do it for people who tip over 20% and who get appetizers, etc. and who are repeat customers! I feel this is greedy (as this was not the server's decision, the owner/management made her).

I have noticed that most Thai restaurants are on the pricy side and this is no exception. I do agree that the atmosphere does not match the price. If I weren't addicted to their coconut soup (available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian) then I may just eat elsewhere. I would suggest going because the food is great, but that experience left me unable to give them more than 3 stars and if they try to overcharge us again we will never go back.

PROS: flavourful, good food

CONS: too expensive for atmosphere, were overcharged

03/02/09

Don't go

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

The Buffet was very nasty. Lots of food but nothing to eat. The food seemed like left overs from the day before. Cheap price but still feel like I got ripped off. Not full but no longer hungry.