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I want a hot sandwich at BK's and McD's in Thailand. Am I a jerk?


ThaiRebound

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 Hi All, 

 

I hope this doesn't come off as petty, but I am annoyed that I cannot get a hot burger or chicken sandwich at BK's or McDonald's in Udon Thani. I don't know if this is generalizable to other such venues in other areas, but the heat lamps here do not seem to keep sandwiches warm. I have taken to asking for a "new" sandwich when ordering, leading to all kinds of looks of consternation and cognitive confusion among the staff at times. Most recently, I asked for a new one, as previously instructed to do if I want a fresh one made up, and watched them as they removed a patty from one of the sandwiched under then lamp, and re-fried it. Am I being a jerk if I ask for a freshly made sandwich, and then asking for a refund when they deliver something other than? I get that it's fast food, not a Michelin-starred restaurant, but I go in for it 1-2/week if that and I like to enjoy a hot meal when I do. 

 

I suggest to all. If you want to taste fastfood the way it was meant to taste -- it can be quite delicious! -- ask for a fresh ("new") sandwich when you order.

 

TR

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50 minutes ago, fanjita said:

Sorry, should have added vote with your feet.  Thousands of other Thai establishments will provide you with a tasty, nutritious and hot and, if you like, spicy meal for next to nothing.  Come all the way to LOS to patronise BK or Maccy D's?  What's wrong with you?

 

Move on and enjoy life.  

MCTHAI Co, the local operator of McDonald's quick-service restaurants, plans to double the number of its stores by 2020 (to 400), and 14,000 staff to become one of the top three operators of McDonald's restaurants in Asean in terms of store count.  People go to MacDonald's because they like MacDonald's. 

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8 minutes ago, marcusarelus said:

McDonald's. McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the largest fast-food restaurant chain in the world, with almost 37,000 locations in over 115 countries.  Lotta jerks out there.????

the planet is flooded with jerks

 

in how many countries do McDonald serve alcohol, beer - whisky - wine etc?

 

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Kim J., our politics may be different, but I agree. People are easily satisfied, so there's not motive for them to improve. That said, BK advertises freshly grilled. I see them picking patties out of small plastic bins which were sitting there before I walked in. All of this, of course, is written expressly without the intention to inflame a certain member further.  

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Just now, DJ54 said:

I Infrequent BK and MCD in China here the Thai food is very good so don’t got to the above once in 6 months and most the time what you were dreaming of tasted like crap....so why go! 

I don't like Thai food, actually. I cook for myself. Very occasionally, I like fast food. Cleans out the pipes. 

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I would like Thai food if everything didn't include oyster sauce and/or fish sauce in it. Even if you order grilled chicken, you can't escape it in the marinade. If you like that, then great. I don't think I need to leave the country if I don't find the food agreeable. This isn't China after all ????

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14 hours ago, ThaiRebound said:

I would like Thai food if everything didn't include oyster sauce and/or fish sauce in it. Even if you order grilled chicken, you can't escape it in the marinade. If you like that, then great. I don't think I need to leave the country if I don't find the food agreeable. This isn't China after all ????

Perhaps you should invest some money in a gas cooker and some kitchen utensils.

You know; DIY.

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7 hours ago, Patriot said:

McDs in Ubon at Central and up near BigC always fresh and hot, never a problem. In fact the most bland, cold and disgusting BK I’ve had was in Fort Lauderdale SE17th and US1, ..... worst ever

US1? I think you mean off the 95.    I was under the misimpression that US-1 turns into I-95 for some reason.

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At Mc here in Pattaya, I insist on hot food, and the complete order served simultaneously. Sometimes, when ordering a set, they say I'll bring you the burger or fries later. I say no,  I want hot food served as a set because eat it altogether, not burger and then fries. They comply and when delivered, they ask if the food is hot enough. It is Mc policy to serve hot fresh quality food.

 

BK also prides themselves of selling hot fresh food. Ask to see the manager, if anyone tries to serve anything less than quality food. BK website for feedback should be on the bottom of your receipt.

 

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9 minutes ago, Banana7 said:

BK also prides themselves of selling hot fresh food. Ask to see the manager, if anyone tries to serve anything less than quality food. BK website for feedback should be on the bottom of your receipt.

If in doubt make the complaint.  Make a fuss and will occasionally get a voucher for a free meal.

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