Your Verdict Please

[Beng]

How would you folks rate the pizza at Mad Dog ? You can give one, or no point for the..........

Crust:

Toppings:

Taste:

Size:

Price:

Presentation:

So six points would be the best score.

[TommoPhysicist]

Greasy and slimy, no points

Go to The Dukes, really good pizza and everything that MD's isn't.

Edited January 16, 2013 by TommoPhysicist

[a99az]

Why not save your digestive system and eat a nice Pizza at GJ's Bar Restaurant Sansainoi. Yes this is another add, just like this post.

[Phronesis]

Can't say as I have never tried it. However I plan on riding up to CM later this month from HKT.

Why not send me down some vouchers for a free pizza?

[bristolgeoff]

never tried it and never go in,but i know they are so many better pizza places around town

[JeffreyMcCollum]

Best just to keep driving by Mad Dog

[elektrified]

Never been there but can't help but notice when I've walked by many times that they seem to allow smoking there as is stinks when you walk past it. Thought that was illegal?

[smokie36]

Greasy and slimy, no points

Go to The Dukes, really good pizza and everything that MD's isn't.

For once we agree 100%.

Edit: Mad Dog do an excellent muesli, fruit and yoghurt for breakfast.

Oh and if you are the Eurozone fatboy telling someone to stop smoking at the front of the bar and were told to go swivel....it was me.

Edited January 17, 2013 by smokie36

[rene123]

There is no pleasing some people and the gang here prefers to be negative about everything. The American style breakfast at Mad Dog is excellent and good value. Pizza seems to be a topic that always comes up and everyone has a different opinion. Why always be negative? I don't smoke, but there are enough people that do and they should have some place where they can do it. The patrons don't smoke inside the Mad Dog cafe.

[Ulysses G.]

Hamburger Mike helped Mad Dog improve their pizza fairly recently and IMO it is not the best in town, but better than many. I go there if I want American style pizza and am too lazy to go to the Duke's.

I am all for banning smoking in restaurants, but Mad Dog is more of a bar, so I try to be tolerant (although it makes eating there much less enjoyable).

Edited January 17, 2013 by Ulysses G.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

I think it's fine, and the price is right.

Also okay: Mayflower on Loy Kroh, and Dukes.

Dukes has a size advantage, but I consider them all pretty similar.

Some Italian restaurants do a much better job, but then it's not fast food / takeaway anymore.

[Saan]

I am no fan of Mad Dogs - an unfriendly bar - but occasionally I buy a pizza from there and it is OK. I have even noticed a slight improvement recently. I order the pizza and wait for it at a bar a couple of doors down the road.

[TommoPhysicist]

There is no pleasing some people and the gang here prefers to be negative about everything. The American style breakfast at Mad Dog is excellent and good value. Pizza seems to be a topic that always comes up and everyone has a different opinion. Why always be negative? I don't smoke, but there are enough people that do and they should have some place where they can do it. The patrons don't smoke inside the Mad Dog cafe.

The longer you stay here, the less you will like MD.

Every item served with a scowl and a bucketful of grease, the boss must be the grumpiest guy in CM.

Good value? One of the most expensive places to eat greasy spoon food in town.

Rene, you need to get out of the English speaking pub scene a bit more and explore the many nicer but less accessible places in town.

But if you really can't change you eating habits ....

Try SausageKing, all the greasy breakfast options they do cheaper, better and with less grease.

Edited January 17, 2013 by TommoPhysicist

[anonymouse]

No one's handed out any points yet, I'll give their pizza a generous 3.5, because that's the sort of guy I am

[rene123]

There is no pleasing some people and the gang here prefers to be negative about everything. The American style breakfast at Mad Dog is excellent and good value. Pizza seems to be a topic that always comes up and everyone has a different opinion. Why always be negative? I don't smoke, but there are enough people that do and they should have some place where they can do it. The patrons don't smoke inside the Mad Dog cafe.

The longer you stay here, the less you will like MD.

Every item served with a scowl and a bucketful of grease, the boss must be the grumpiest guy in CM.

Good value? One of the most expensive places to eat greasy spoon food in town.

Rene, you need to get out of the English speaking pub scene a bit more and explore the many nicer but less accessible places in town.

But if you really can't change you eating habits ....

Try SausageKing, all the greasy breakfast options they do cheaper, better and with less grease.

I eat Thai food 90% of the time. I just didn't think MD was as bad as some here say. I found the owner to be quite pleasant. The girls might not smile that much, but they are always busy every time I see them. I even tried their pizza once and found it adequate. I seldom eat pizza in Thailand because the price of good cheese is WAY too much. If I'm only paying 150 baht or less for breakfast or a farang meal I don't quibble too much. But, if I was paying 600 baht or more then what ever it is I'm eating better be VERY good.

[Saan]

There is no pleasing some people and the gang here prefers to be negative about everything. The American style breakfast at Mad Dog is excellent and good value. Pizza seems to be a topic that always comes up and everyone has a different opinion. Why always be negative? I don't smoke, but there are enough people that do and they should have some place where they can do it. The patrons don't smoke inside the Mad Dog cafe.

The longer you stay here, the less you will like MD.

Every item served with a scowl and a bucketful of grease, the boss must be the grumpiest guy in CM.

Good value? One of the most expensive places to eat greasy spoon food in town.

Rene, you need to get out of the English speaking pub scene a bit more and explore the many nicer but less accessible places in town.

But if you really can't change you eating habits ....

Try SausageKing, all the greasy breakfast options they do cheaper, better and with less grease.

I found the owner to be quite pleasant.

Must be a new owner.

[TommoPhysicist]

I eat Thai food 90% of the time. I just didn't think MD was as bad as some here say. I found the owner to be quite pleasant. The girls might not smile that much, but they are always busy every time I see them. I even tried their pizza once and found it adequate. I seldom eat pizza in Thailand because the price of good cheese is WAY too much. If I'm only paying 150 baht or less for breakfast or a farang meal I don't quibble too much. But, if I was paying 600 baht or more then what ever it is I'm eating better be VERY good.

Try the Sausage King full breakfast for 99bht (including tea or coffee) then tell us how MD compares, an excuse for a little ride on your D-tracker, it's near Mee Ruam intersection on the MaeJo road (Near Laguna Homes).

Try a medium Pizza at the Dukes, about 300bht (take a friend, plenty for two), then let us hear what you think of the MD pizza.

Edited January 17, 2013 by TommoPhysicist

[WinnieTheKhwai]

I eat Thai food 90% of the time. I just didn't think MD was as bad as some here say. I found the owner to be quite pleasant.

I agree; he is very pleasant.

The girls might not smile that much, but they are always busy every time I see them.

Yes, and crucially they have to put up with some drunken Farang behavior regularly, so they initially may keep their distance a bit. Also most have worked there for a very long time indeed, so Nick is doing something right in keeping competent, hard working staff in a very challenging line of work.

And they do smile.

( Picture is not mine, it's from their own public website; source: http://www.maddogchiangmai.com )

Edited January 17, 2013 by WinnieTheKhwai

[smokie36]

I think it's fine, and the price is right.

Also okay: Mayflower on Loy Kroh, and Dukes.

Dukes has a size advantage, but I consider them all pretty similar.

Some Italian restaurants do a much better job, but then it's not fast food / takeaway anymore.

Hmmm....have to disagree.

Dukes serves excellent pizza while Mad Dog serves up an average one.

I wouldn't eat the Mad Dog version again.

[TommoPhysicist]

Dukes serves excellent pizza while Mad Dog serves up an average one.

I wouldn't eat the Mad Dog version again.

Me neither.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Ok, I agree Dukes is a bit better, but I wouldn't drive across town for it. (Or any basic fast food)

[smokie36]

Ok, I agree Dukes is a bit better, but I wouldn't drive across town for it. (Or any basic fast food)

What WOULD you drive across town for?

I'm curious now.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Ok, I agree Dukes is a bit better, but I wouldn't drive across town for it. (Or any basic fast food)

What WOULD you drive across town for?

I'm curious now.

Macaroons from Oriental Bakery.

Dim Sum from Toey Dim Sum.

Farang food at Chez Marco.

Thai food at Lemon Tree.

A healthy breakfast at Blue Diamond.

Southern food and curries at Had Yai Choke Dee.

Steak and Ribs at Dukes.

Sai Ua at Ton Makham / Mae Hia.

Sushi at Tsunami Huay Kaew.

Beer on Loy Kroh.

Chicks at Zoe.

Wings at Hooters.

Edited January 17, 2013 by WinnieTheKhwai

[smokie36]

Good answer. I like those ribs too.

[rene123]

I eat Thai food 90% of the time. I just didn't think MD was as bad as some here say. I found the owner to be quite pleasant. The girls might not smile that much, but they are always busy every time I see them. I even tried their pizza once and found it adequate. I seldom eat pizza in Thailand because the price of good cheese is WAY too much. If I'm only paying 150 baht or less for breakfast or a farang meal I don't quibble too much. But, if I was paying 600 baht or more then what ever it is I'm eating better be VERY good.

Try the Sausage King full breakfast for 99bht (including tea or coffee) then tell us how MD compares, an excuse for a little ride on your D-tracker, it's near Mee Ruam intersection on the MaeJo road (Near Laguna Homes).

Try a medium Pizza at the Dukes, about 300bht (take a friend, plenty for two), then let us hear what you think of the MD pizza.

I'll try those on your recommendation, Tommo. Like I said, I usually just eat a Thai meal that fills me and only costs 35 baht.

[slapout]

For a topic that asked for members rating on MD pizza, in only 25 posts the owner, the staff, second hand smoke, grease, unfriendly patrons, have been mentioned. And my daughters call me an old grouch.

Pizza being one of my least favorite dishes in Thailand, I would give it a 3, but then I have not found a pizza that I would score above 4 in this town, just due to how skimpy they all seem to be on toppings and quality of same.

Mad Dog does seem to be doing something right, if you include 'length of time for the location, owner, and staff, food offered, and price'. It is a smoke free estiblishment, for the past several weeks, but then some who complained probably have not been there in several months. It does appear to be a thriving concern if number of patrons is any indicator,

[Ulysses G.]

Dim Sum from Toey Dim Sum.

Where is Toey Dim Sum?

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Here:

http://goo.gl/maps/tDN8F

https://www.facebook.com/TeYtiMsa

Note that I like it because the quality you get for the affordable price is quite good. But for the best Dim Sum in Chiang Mai you'd need to go to Fujian (Oriental Hotel). In between those two, price-wise is the dim sum shop at 89 Plaza.

Edited January 17, 2013 by WinnieTheKhwai

[DaamNaam]

Mad dog was ok with a beer or two, but for decent pizza one needs to venture out to Yummy pizza or the Dukes.

[Thighlander]

For Aussie owned, I'm going to EuroDiner. Not old or grumpy enough for MD's, and certainly not going to sit with the missionairies for a Paki baked pizza at Dukes.

BTW, Americans do Not eat hot dogs for breakfast.