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| - This is a great place for Thai food in probably all of the city. I already knew how slow the service is, and that they are perennially understaffed. However, I would keep coming back because of the good food.
My experience at lunch hour though is definitely going to make me think twice about going back.
I made a reservation at 11 AM for a table for 3 for 12 NN. We came in at around 12, and the host said that my name was not on his list. After checking in the kitchen, he confirmed with somebody (presumably his wife/chef) that I did make the phone call.
We were seated, but not before being reminded that it'd take 30 to 45 minutes for the food to arrive. Sure, whatever, I knew that all along. 20 minutes later, I overheard the husband and wife yelling at each other at the kitchen. Minutes later, the host came out, calling everyone's attention.
He said that everyone who hasn't been served food (my party, another party of around 8 people sitting close to us, and probably at least 4 other parties), was being asked to leave. The chef couldn't take the pressure anymore, and couldn't continue cooking.
It was so surreal, I didn't even know how to react.
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