Stepping into T&T Weldrick location for the first time, I immediately realised that I've been here before. Oh, how disappointing.
This specific location is a preemptive strike on the soon-to-be Chinese populated neighbourhood of..Weldrick I guess?
There is no cashier dedicated to the canteen area, I had to pay for my cooked food at the regular check-out, and then make my way back to the canteen. Those few extra steps could very well determine the well-being of my appetite. By purchasing cooked food I am already exercising my laziness on the economy. With these extra steps, I am forces to direct my energy to walking them, rather than eating what I buy, thus possibly lowering the amount of food--and consequently the money I spend. This is not a good business move for T&T.
The parking is atrocious in this plaza. It was not designed to handle the traffic such a retailer would produce. The front entrance is missing the 'occasion' ambiance of a large Chinese grocer. The interior feels like just another grocery store. I've probably seen the worst interpretation of a Chinese lion during Chinese New Years here. It looked like a bad drawing make from boxes of cheap moon cake and candy. The lights were far to amber, thus giving the food here the expired feeling. This location is simply very weak. This feels like a forced T&T location meant to manipulate the public perception of the brand. Unfortunately, they've got the wrong idea.
I suppose there is a reason why my actual first visit was suppressed in my mind. I can barely recall enough detail to write this review.