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| - I got to the restaurant, looking forward to some great Thai food in the area. Lunch hours end at 2:30 (they close before dinner), and I arrived at 2:10. Didn't think it would be a big deal. When I walked in, the lady immediately told me that they close at 2:30 and handed me a menu as if I should order takeout. I asked, "Can I eat here?" and she said I could. I sat down, looked at the menu for maybe 1 minute, and she came by and wanted to take my drink and food order at the same time. When I told her that I was still looking, she again reminded me they close at 2:30. I should have gotten up and left figuring I was not going to have a relaxed lunch, but I did not.
The dish I ordered had a star by it, indicating it was spicy but could be modified to customer's taste. So when I ordered it, I asked if it could be prepared mild, and she said no. Okay then. The food came quickly and it was good, but they made it clear they wanted me gone quickly by giving me the check right away and asking if I wanted a takeout container while I was eating. I must have made them uncomfortable reading the New Times while I was eating. Here's the kicker--after I boxed up my food and was opening my fortune cookie and finishing my drink, some other lady came over (she put a vacuum nearby) and said, "I'm sorry, we close, 2:30." I glared at her and told her I was almost finished.
Someone needs to tell them that the doors should LOCK at 2:30, but not to expect everyone to scram if they are having a meal. I will never go back.
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