thaigerd Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 As the new Villa Market will open in March I would like to know for what kind of food stuff you are looking for and what are your expectations? Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlehead Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I don't know where it's going to be and if it's not near Chalong, probably won't go BUT................ I am always on the lookout for some healthy snacks. In Thai stores, pretzels (sticks) are one of the few things i am ok with. (and fruit of course) I would like some granola bars or something like that. (Not much sugar, no msg, easy on the sodium, THat kind of thing. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 How about competitiveness? The Villa market merchandise tends to be be more costly if one compares to similar products sold at carrefour. I appreciate that there is usually better service and often products one cannot find elsewhere, so I can understand if that part is more expensive. However, run of the mill goods don't merit the markup. (I have only shopped Villa in Bangkok, so I may be unfair.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellington Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Shall be pleased if they have a competitive selection of wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozymandious Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 If it had a deli section comparable to the Patong Deli's it would be nice. All of the sandwich meat i find everywhere is ham. it would be nice to have roast turkey, chicken, pastrami, roast beef..... a very nice assortment of cold cuts for sandwiches i would also love to have a "health food section" (anyone familiar with 'Brown Rice Paradise' in Singapore?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMan Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I want healthy vegetarian things.. not laden with sodium and msg .......... And vegan things would be nice too... and ethnic food.. some real enchilada sauce.. but then again I am not sure what Central has as its to far for me.. and carrefour is just dreadful.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katasyd Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Make sure you check the used by dates on ALL the products in villa markets. From my experience from the Bangkok stores, some foods are out of date and most foods are very close to the used by dates. I purchased a box of weetbix (Australian ones) and it was infested with bugs, 1000's of them. It is disgraceful because it is so dam_n expensive. I am not holding my breath that things have changed but since it is opening here in Phuket, i will give it another go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 >> don't know where it's going to be and if it's not near Chalong, probably won't go BUT. You're in luck as it's in Chalong just after the circle on the bypass road in that home pro development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencurry Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'd like some good quality meat products. So much nice pork here and yet I've never seen any gammon joints, gammon steaks. Some good quality beef would be nice too. When exactly in March is the store opening Gerd? Been up there a couple of times and it just says "coming soon". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 When exactly in March is the store opening Gerd? Been up there a couple of times and it just says "coming soon". Last time I looked (few days ago) it was just a bare concrete shell inside the building. Hard to believe it will open 1st march 2009... ?? What do you know Gerd .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 When exactly in March is the store opening Gerd? Been up there a couple of times and it just says "coming soon". Last time I looked (few days ago) it was just a bare concrete shell inside the building. Hard to believe it will open 1st march 2009... ?? What do you know Gerd .... Met the owner there yesterday, they are pushing now to open asap, my guess at the end of March. I only know that they will have a shop with imported high quality beef, another shop with a big selection of imported french cheeses and another one with imported fresh seafood from all over the world..... Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggybear Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Shall be pleased if they have a competitive selection of wine. Guaranteed the prices will not be competitive, but for sure they will have some nice selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Posts have been deleted. Discussion of members personal details is against forum rules and further such posts will result in more formal action. Lets stick to the topic, shall we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I emailed their customer services department a week or so ago and they said they hope to be open by first week of April so Gerd's on the money there. For me a decent butcher and deli are important. I used Villa a lot in BKK and never had an issue with the goods although I did not use it for the everyday items you can get at the market. It will save us the drive to central for meat etc but Makro and the markets we will still use for the bulk and fresh vegies stuff. I really recommend you send some comments to the villa market customer service people as they seem keen to hear from us southerners and they asked that if we had any special requestes on stock lines to let them know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencurry Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I really recommend you send some comments to the villa market customer service people as they seem keen to hear from us southerners and they asked that if we had any special requestes on stock lines to let them know. Sounds good - I'll push for some gammon steaks . Damian, have you got a link to their customer services email? Website link maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 I really recommend you send some comments to the villa market customer service people as they seem keen to hear from us southerners and they asked that if we had any special requestes on stock lines to let them know. Sounds good - I'll push for some gammon steaks . Damian, have you got a link to their customer services email? Website link maybe. customerservice @ v illamarket.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I bet Villa will get a lot of their "fresh food" from Bangkok, so whatever is on sale in Bangkok will be a day older by the time it gets to Phuket. I hope the truck's refrigerator works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 where is it PLeasasee.. am in Cambodia but moving back to phuket in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencurry Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 where is it PLeasasee.. am in Cambodia but moving back to phuket in May. Very close to Chalong Circle going north on the bypass road, it's on the left. If you've not been here for a while, there's a new development called HomePro Village and it will be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackula Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Villa Market In Phuket, What do you expect? Marmite and Branston Pickle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Villa Market In Phuket, What do you expect? Marmite and Branston Pickle! And crumpets! I know, zero chance of that. Does anyone have a recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackula Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 And crumpets! What he said too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Villa in Bangkok stocks Alphagetti and Campbells Alphabet soup. If Villa stocks the products in Phuket, I suggest you purchase these products and work on your syntax. You can learn while enjoying a tasty little treat. Edited July 23, 2009 by LivinginKata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flip Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 official opening is 31st of march Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I for one is expecting the BEST, if they are up to par(standard) set by Villa Market, Bangkok and Pattya. My guess is we will get the same high quality products we can find at other Villa Markets around Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I for one is expecting the BEST, if they are up to par(standard) set by Villa Market, Bangkok and Pattya. My guess is we will get the same high quality products we can find at other Villa Markets around Thailand. I believe you will be proved correct, unfortunately. (Plus their fresh food will be 850 km and 12 hours older.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetbling Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Fresh fruits, fresh Vegetables from Local people and Thai price for everyone would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellington Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Villa Market In Phuket, What do you expect? Marmite and Branston Pickle! Solid white honey not liquid which runs off your toast. And tinned cream of rice pudding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 And crumpets! What he said too! Yeah crumpets!! They used to stock them in Villa BKK so I hope we'll see them here. I managed to get the mrs and most of her family hooked on them especially when spread with honey. She called them "cumpets" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencurry Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 official opening is 31st of march But I've just got an email from them saying it will be April (goes back and back doesn't it) but they have confirmed they will stock gammon - yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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