Well this cautionary tale is actually about the waiters of this particular branch of Teriyaki Boy.
I always eat in this place, once a week.
And I always get irritated when I call one of the waiters to refill my drink. They always, always turn their heads when you raise your glass! They are expertly trained to do this especially when they are just standing around!
One particular waiter I caught looking at me. As I raised my glass, he incidentally turned and looked the other way!
Guys guys! You restaurant owners, especially of this branch! IF you train your waiters to do this, you have one thing to DO! DO NOT OFFER BOTTOMLESS DRINKS!
In fairness, this is the only branch that does this. I haven't encountered another branch that is so rude to their customers. I wouldn't dare leave a tip on this kind of service you know!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
WORST PLACE TO DRINK STARBUCKS COFFEE: ARANETA COLISEUM BRANCH, QUEZON CITY
I have this knack for drinking coffee. Sometimes I even drink 7 cups a day, to start everything right. I'm one of those few people who get really relaxed with coffee. Uh huh my favorite!
I'm also a big fan of Starbucks coffee. I always order the mocha frappuccino, the raspberry black currant, or if I'm heavy with the eating, I take chamomile Tazu Tea.
I usually hang out in their branch in Araneta Coliseum, usually on a Saturday to top the weekend off. As it turns out, I usually order my favorite mocha frap!
At this certain day, I noticed something unsavory. As they were refilling their ice bin, I saw that this certain employee was only pouring it from an ice pail! And that SHE was bare-handed! Gross! I tried to ignore this so as not to ruin my day!
At this certain day, as I was a third through my coffee, I caught something in my mouth. Guess what? It's a certain piece of nylon or cotton straw, I'm not sure which. I went to the counter and spat this evidence into a tissue. This employee upon inspecting it touched it as it was fresh off my mouth! Agh. Talk about cleanliness and stuff!
They were nice enough to encourage me to have it replaced, but I wasn't in the mood anymore so I wanted a refund. Guess what? They didn't give me a refund. Instead, they gave me a gift certificate presentable to any of their branches. Just OK I guess. Then they whisked the nylon / cotton straw evidence away from the innocent bystanders!
Now I'm not questioning the quality of their products. I'm just questioning the standards of cleanliness for this certain branch!
Frap for thought!
I'm also a big fan of Starbucks coffee. I always order the mocha frappuccino, the raspberry black currant, or if I'm heavy with the eating, I take chamomile Tazu Tea.
I usually hang out in their branch in Araneta Coliseum, usually on a Saturday to top the weekend off. As it turns out, I usually order my favorite mocha frap!
At this certain day, I noticed something unsavory. As they were refilling their ice bin, I saw that this certain employee was only pouring it from an ice pail! And that SHE was bare-handed! Gross! I tried to ignore this so as not to ruin my day!
At this certain day, as I was a third through my coffee, I caught something in my mouth. Guess what? It's a certain piece of nylon or cotton straw, I'm not sure which. I went to the counter and spat this evidence into a tissue. This employee upon inspecting it touched it as it was fresh off my mouth! Agh. Talk about cleanliness and stuff!
They were nice enough to encourage me to have it replaced, but I wasn't in the mood anymore so I wanted a refund. Guess what? They didn't give me a refund. Instead, they gave me a gift certificate presentable to any of their branches. Just OK I guess. Then they whisked the nylon / cotton straw evidence away from the innocent bystanders!
Now I'm not questioning the quality of their products. I'm just questioning the standards of cleanliness for this certain branch!
Frap for thought!
WORST PLACE TO EAT NOODLES: HA YUAN RESTAURANT, BANAWE, QUEZON CITY
If you're a typical food lover, you'd know of the famous maki or maki-mi soup/ noodles. It's a form of Chinese noodles with sticky goo of soup, with pork chunks and yellow noodles. It's really yummy.
Well, one of the famous places to get maki-mi noodles is in Ha Yuan Restaurant. If you've been to one, you know that their hygiene is really questionable. The place is kind of dark, the atmosphere a bit dull, with the aircon old and steaming. If you go to the comfort room, beware! The stink alone can kill you!
Well, ignoring this and trying to be brave AT THE SAME TIME, I ordered maki-mi noodles. They don't give receipts so that alone can put them behind bars! It took a whopping 10 minutes to get my serving. Long wait for something simple and half-way prepared.
As I was half-way through, I noticed something shiny!
I stopped eating and wanted to puke. I called the lady server and showed my food to her. At first she can't see it, then she got my spoon and used it. unsatisfied with poking at my food, she even got my fork! God! Then she saw it! It wasn't a cockroach! But it was a metallic part of their strainer (as they claimed it) that was mixed with my food!
I only asked for a refund and just walked out of the door! Agh!
Dare to try some?
Well, one of the famous places to get maki-mi noodles is in Ha Yuan Restaurant. If you've been to one, you know that their hygiene is really questionable. The place is kind of dark, the atmosphere a bit dull, with the aircon old and steaming. If you go to the comfort room, beware! The stink alone can kill you!
Well, ignoring this and trying to be brave AT THE SAME TIME, I ordered maki-mi noodles. They don't give receipts so that alone can put them behind bars! It took a whopping 10 minutes to get my serving. Long wait for something simple and half-way prepared.
As I was half-way through, I noticed something shiny!
I stopped eating and wanted to puke. I called the lady server and showed my food to her. At first she can't see it, then she got my spoon and used it. unsatisfied with poking at my food, she even got my fork! God! Then she saw it! It wasn't a cockroach! But it was a metallic part of their strainer (as they claimed it) that was mixed with my food!
I only asked for a refund and just walked out of the door! Agh!
Dare to try some?
Friday, November 14, 2008
WORST PLACE TO GET A TAXI: CEBU PORT!
If you're from Manila and you're used to getting a cab, then this will drive you nuts!
Upon coming from Bohol, we landed on the port of Cebu. Because we were looking like tourists, we expected to be treated like tourists. But, as it turned out, the taxi drivers in that area are notorious.
We tried riding a number of them, but they didn't want to flag down the meter. Instead, they were charging us exorbitant prices. think of thieves in sheep's clothing! My God, I hate to say this, but I never experienced this in Manila! If a driver in Manila tells you that he doesn't wanna flag down his meter and gives you a fixed price, just tell them that you'll report them to MMDA or LTO and they start shitting their pants!
But the taxi drivers of Cebu are the worst! No fear, baby! Just a contract price! They remind me of bounty hunters.
Oh, and another fact: if you didn't agree with their price, they'll call you, "Tagalog!" Ain't that the greatest insult? And I'm not even Tagalog! I was embarrassed for my friends!
That's why I've been very hesitant to bring friends of mine back there again. Taxi drivers there are rude!
Addendum: I'm not saying that everybody there is rude. Just the taxi drivers, mind you. So if you plan to go there, don't say we didn't ward you!
Upon coming from Bohol, we landed on the port of Cebu. Because we were looking like tourists, we expected to be treated like tourists. But, as it turned out, the taxi drivers in that area are notorious.
We tried riding a number of them, but they didn't want to flag down the meter. Instead, they were charging us exorbitant prices. think of thieves in sheep's clothing! My God, I hate to say this, but I never experienced this in Manila! If a driver in Manila tells you that he doesn't wanna flag down his meter and gives you a fixed price, just tell them that you'll report them to MMDA or LTO and they start shitting their pants!
But the taxi drivers of Cebu are the worst! No fear, baby! Just a contract price! They remind me of bounty hunters.
Oh, and another fact: if you didn't agree with their price, they'll call you, "Tagalog!" Ain't that the greatest insult? And I'm not even Tagalog! I was embarrassed for my friends!
That's why I've been very hesitant to bring friends of mine back there again. Taxi drivers there are rude!
Addendum: I'm not saying that everybody there is rude. Just the taxi drivers, mind you. So if you plan to go there, don't say we didn't ward you!
RED RIBBON COMMONWEALTH: WORST PLACE TO EAT IN QUEZON CITY!
Yes I know that Red Ribbon is one of the best places in the Philly to get cake, but let's not forget the fact that half of the dining experience is the Service!
Upon entering , we ordered our meals! OK, that was fine.
After five minutes, one of the servers tells us that one of the meals we ordered was not available: namely the pan-grilled chops. OK, I said, let's change it. I ordered a number of substitutes, but most of them were not available. OK, fine, I landed with the bangus (fish). End of story?
another ten minutes again. Tick tock. Ho, ho, then came the time when my friend's order came. I told her to start eating 'cause I know she was definitely hungry. Then she finished eating.
After five minutes, I stood again and went looking for my order. Turned out they forgot it in the kitchen. It was ready but nobody brought it out.
OK, I ate, let's forgive them. But then after running of juice drinks (we drank them all up), we asked for tap water. After five minutes of waiting, still no water.
I stood up and went to the manager. I told her they have the worst service in all the restaurants we've ever been in!
Then, they gave us water.
Aaaarrrggghh!
Warning: if you eat there, don't say we didn't warn you!
Upon entering , we ordered our meals! OK, that was fine.
After five minutes, one of the servers tells us that one of the meals we ordered was not available: namely the pan-grilled chops. OK, I said, let's change it. I ordered a number of substitutes, but most of them were not available. OK, fine, I landed with the bangus (fish). End of story?
another ten minutes again. Tick tock. Ho, ho, then came the time when my friend's order came. I told her to start eating 'cause I know she was definitely hungry. Then she finished eating.
After five minutes, I stood again and went looking for my order. Turned out they forgot it in the kitchen. It was ready but nobody brought it out.
OK, I ate, let's forgive them. But then after running of juice drinks (we drank them all up), we asked for tap water. After five minutes of waiting, still no water.
I stood up and went to the manager. I told her they have the worst service in all the restaurants we've ever been in!
Then, they gave us water.
Aaaarrrggghh!
Warning: if you eat there, don't say we didn't warn you!
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