DavidOxon Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Was driving by today and noticed Tony's House of Sausage on Hang Dong is..... no more. Shame, good Tahini! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Sorry David just posted the same info ,yours had slid down the page but you are now back where you belong.Having a new building being erected alongside you wouldnt have helped with parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgprg Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Poor location on main road near traffic lights . No parking Two of the main reasons that you would not pick those premises in the uk . plus the building work would finish you off completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Have to admit that the location left a lot to be desired. Lets hope that he may find a better one. The reports of his fayre were very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Poor location on main road near traffic lights . No parking Two of the main reasons that you would not pick those premises in the uk . plus the building work would finish you off completely A lot of businesses in Chiang Mai pick really poor locations for some reason....locations they would never give a second look back home. Do you think there is a certain way of thinking, i.e. "I'm providing a farang service, so they will come to me wherever I am?" Perhaps the poor locations mean cheaper rents.....but what's the good of that if you have to close down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgprg Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Poor location on main road near traffic lights . No parking Two of the main reasons that you would not pick those premises in the uk . plus the building work would finish you off completely A lot of businesses in Chiang Mai pick really poor locations for some reason....locations they would never give a second look back home. Do you think there is a certain way of thinking, i.e. "I'm providing a farang service, so they will come to me wherever I am?" Perhaps the poor locations mean cheaper rents.....but what's the good of that if you have to close down? I agree with that no point whatsoever.A lot of stress, and money wasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimShortz Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm sorry - it wasn't just the location... The menu was appallingly basic (with weird - not imaginative, weird options) and didn't include a single breakfast meal option that either me or the mate I went for breakfast with fancied eating. That's got to be odd for somewhere with giant signs proclaiming All Day Breakfast! We walked in, sat down, looked at the menu for a few minutes and left - embarrassed (for them) to find nothing we wanted to eat! They really never had a chance with that menu. I was wondering how long they planned to lose money for before closing. With a decent menu they had a genuine chance - not much competition this side of town! The farang half of the equation was there but never even asked us what was wrong, why we were leaving, etc. The people with that business had as much chance of success as me offering a pussy polishing service in Chiang Mai (and I like cats ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriarsbobby Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm sorry - it wasn't just the location... The menu was appallingly basic (with weird - not imaginative, weird options) and didn't include a single breakfast meal option that either me or the mate I went for breakfast with fancied eating. That's got to be odd for somewhere with giant signs proclaiming All Day Breakfast! We walked in, sat down, looked at the menu for a few minutes and left - embarrassed (for them) to find nothing we wanted to eat! They really never had a chance with that menu. I was wondering how long they planned to lose money for before closing. With a decent menu they had a genuine chance - not much competition this side of town! The farang half of the equation was there but never even asked us what was wrong, why we were leaving, etc. The people with that business had as much chance of success as me offering a pussy polishing service in Chiang Mai (and I like cats ) Did you think of asking the "farang half of the equation" for what you wanted or explained what YOU thought was wrong with the menu? There may have been reasons why he did not realize/notice/understand etc that you preferred a pussy polishing service! I take it that pussy polishing was not on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throatwobbler Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Always meant to go but never got round to it. Though maybe one day i would be in the neighbourhood. Never was. Sorry I didn't try but as a lot of posters have mentioned not a good location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimShortz Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Did you think of asking the "farang half of the equation" for what you wanted or explained what YOU thought was wrong with the menu? Do you really go around from business to business offering people advice on what they should be doing better? I only went to Tony's for breakfast, not to offer business advice... Not my job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainiain101 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 We have used 'Tonys', but the problem we allways found was that they either didnt have the sausages we wanted, or not enough. We tend to buy a few kilos and keep them in the freezer. They allways seemed to be running on too low stock and on many occasions we would leave without buying any. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidOxon Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 It's a shame, nice people, but we tried it once, my wife wouldn't touch her food and refused ever to go back. Hope they're more successful in their next venture! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) I'm sorry - it wasn't just the location... The menu was appallingly basic (with weird - not imaginative, weird options) and didn't include a single breakfast meal option that either me or the mate I went for breakfast with fancied eating. That's got to be odd for somewhere with giant signs proclaiming All Day Breakfast! We walked in, sat down, looked at the menu for a few minutes and left - embarrassed (for them) to find nothing we wanted to eat! They really never had a chance with that menu. I was wondering how long they planned to lose money for before closing. With a decent menu they had a genuine chance - not much competition this side of town! The farang half of the equation was there but never even asked us what was wrong, why we were leaving, etc. The people with that business had as much chance of success as me offering a pussy polishing service in Chiang Mai (and I like cats ) Did you think of asking the "farang half of the equation" for what you wanted or explained what YOU thought was wrong with the menu? There may have been reasons why he did not realize/notice/understand etc that you preferred a pussy polishing service! I take it that pussy polishing was not on the menu. Why is it you think it is down to the customer to point out where the menu is wrong. If a friend was opening a restaurant I would give his menu the once over and offer my opinion. As a customer in a place I don't know I wouldn't dream of it. If the Farang part hasn't taken the time to look at his own menu and try to see it from a customers point of view or run it by some friends for their point of view then he deserves to fail. Sorry if that comes across as harsh but there are far too many mediocre places these days with the Farang part not giving a toss about things business wise. Edited September 7, 2010 by H2oDunc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) Poor location on main road near traffic lights . No parking Two of the main reasons that you would not pick those premises in the uk . plus the building work would finish you off completely A lot of businesses in Chiang Mai pick really poor locations for some reason....locations they would never give a second look back home. Do you think there is a certain way of thinking, i.e. "I'm providing a farang service, so they will come to me wherever I am?" Perhaps the poor locations mean cheaper rents.....but what's the good of that if you have to close down? Similar comments, location was just not going to hack it and unfortunately that has happened. Tuskers, never been there so cannot comment. Seems to have satisfied clientele according to posts I have read. Edited September 7, 2010 by sbk off topic edited out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Posts have been edited or deleted, please read the forum rules again before posting, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simoncnx Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 If anyone knows "Tony" and if he is getting out of the business, I wouldn't mind buying some his equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidOxon Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 If anyone knows "Tony" and if he is getting out of the business, I wouldn't mind buying some his equipment There's a sign up outside about a fridge for sale. His missus is up the duff which might be a contributing factor David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Maybe the owner thought the location opposite Tesco was great for attracting Foreign customers? Unfortunately, you only see the signs as you leave Tesco, heading away from Tony's....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realthaideal Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 His missus is up the duff..... How do you explain in American English what up the duff means ? I can guess at about three main ideas, all of them quite entertaining. And as far as offering advice or opinions to shop owners on their products n services.... I think it's a case by case thing, and also up to what kind of day I'm having. I've deff been in a place or two where it's like they don't care, and so I don't care either - let them enjoy their sinking ship. Then other places which are popular CM haunts for food and goods that seem to have owners willing and more-than-ready to learn from input and cater to their local clientele - they're stars. I give them support. That includes telling them when they blow it and need to do better next time. And how they take that input is also likely to determine my future patronage when I do take the time to suggest my own humble opinion. When I used to work in restaurants, as a manager I tried to make every customer's day and leave them satisfied with their experience. That kind of touch breeds loyalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
november222 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 If anyone knows "Tony" and if he is getting out of the business, I wouldn't mind buying some his equipment youre the guy in the next bed aren't you? sorry sir, the bad news is you've been in an accident and we had to amputate your legs. the good news is the guy in the next bed wants to buy your slippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgprg Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) If anyone knows "Tony" and if he is getting out of the business, I wouldn't mind buying some his equipment youre the guy in the next bed aren't you? sorry sir, the bad news is you've been in an accident and we had to amputate your legs. the good news is the guy in the next bed wants to buy your slippers. The slippers would not be of any use to you any more ,so i think the same goes for the equipment .good business. Edited September 8, 2010 by fcgprg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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