jackr Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes I understand progress, but a Mall on every corner and giant hamburger signs all over is going to ruin the old charm of the city. IMO, any charm CM once had has been ruined by the influx of 50,000 whiteys. May as well milk it for all it's worth now as there's no going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes I understand progress, but a Mall on every corner and giant hamburger signs all over is going to ruin the old charm of the city. IMO, any charm CM once had has been ruined by the influx of 50,000 whiteys. May as well milk it for all it's worth now as there's no going back. The Koories (Aboriginals) in Australia and the Red Indians of the Americas would agree. Nothing stays the same for long. One Carl's Jnr is nothing compared to the 7-11 and D-Milk invasion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Is it any better than McDonald's and Burger King? If not, why bother? I'm afraid that the beef available here is not good enough to make one stand out over another. Burger King uses much better beef in the USA than in Thailand - in SEA, they use the same mediocre stuff as Mickey Ds. I'm afraid that Carl's Junior will do the same. Much better. Maccas and BK not even in the same league. And they do the best milkshakes in SE Asia. They are comparable to the Dukes and Hard Rock Cafe in style, cost and taste. Dont knock till you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I like Carl Jr too and it gets my vote for another place to eat and chill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I like Carl Jr too and it gets my vote for another place to eat and chill I tried them in your home country Lawrence, good old Singapura. They are very popular there. And full of locals, not many farangs at all. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'd support it only if it had a less stupid name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mestizo Posted June 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'd support it only if it had a less stupid name. Says the guy calling himself "Bung", LOL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm not a business though am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I am no expert on Ozzie burgers, but Woody's Ozzie burger tasted good to me and the fried egg and pickled beet root covered up the taste of the lousy Thai beef. Beetroot is almost as good as Vegemite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I like pickled beetroot, but can not understand why anyone would eat Vegemite willingly. I bet they serve it at Gitmo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clip Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 http://www.fiveguys.com/ would put them to shame.funny how people have different opinions of things , tried 5 guys thought it was just a very ordinary burger at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I like pickled beetroot, but can not understand why anyone would eat Vegemite willingly. I bet they serve it at Gitmo. 20 million souls will disagree with that. My (half Thai) kids love it as well, and the misses to a degree. Whereas all Aussies think that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are disgusting. Horses for courses. If Carl's Jnr comes to CM i will buy you lunch George. Then comment...But you must try their milkshakes or no deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 http://www.fiveguys.com/ would put them to shame.funny how people have different opinions of things , tried 5 guys thought it was just a very ordinary burger at best. Their menu is kinda lame. This is how it's done... http://www.carlsjr.com/menu/nutritional_calculator_landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mestizo Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Whereas all Aussies think that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are disgusting. WAIT... WHAT??? SRSLY? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-23/burger-war-as-five-guys-shake-shack-to-open-in-london.html Burger War as Five Guys, Shake Shack to Open in London By Richard Vines - Jun 24, 2013 6:00 AM GMT+0700 Edited June 24, 2013 by khwaibah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Whereas all Aussies think that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are disgusting. WAIT... WHAT??? SRSLY? Roger that...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/09/20/five-guys-voted-americas-favorite-burger-chain-mcdonalds-trails-near-bottom/ Edited June 24, 2013 by khwaibah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 http://www.forbes.com/sites/nadiaarumugam/2012/09/20/five-guys-voted-americas-favorite-burger-chain-mcdonalds-trails-near-bottom/ Americas favorite (albeit only 50 % of those asked). What about the rest of the world? Anyway, bring Carl's Jnr to Chiang Mai I say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 That's all very nice, but realistically it would need to be a chain that's already opening stores in Asia (and preferably Thailand). Carl's is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 That's all very nice, but realistically it would need to be a chain that's already opening stores in Asia (and preferably Thailand). Carl's is. Yes they are... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=362581153852143&set=pb.169579326485661.-2207520000.1372087330.&type=3&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) If Carl's Jnr comes to CM i will buy you lunch George. Then comment...But you must try their milkshakes or no deal. Don't get me wrong. I liked Carl's Junior in the U.S. I am just afraid that - like Burger King - it will not be the same quality here. However, I even like McDonald's every once in a while, so I'm sure that it will be at least OK and IMO no one can ruin a milkshake. As to Vegemite, I understand that it is an aquired taste and that many Aussies love it. I was just surprised how much I disliked it when I finally tried it as an adult that did not grow up with it. Edited June 24, 2013 by Ulysses G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 If Carl's Jnr comes to CM i will buy you lunch George. Then comment...But you must try their milkshakes or no deal. Don't get me wrong. I liked Carl's Junior in the U.S. I am just afraid that - like Burger King - it will not be the same quality here. However, I even like McDonald's every once in a while, so I'm sure that it will be at least OK and IMO no one can ruin a milkshake. As to Vegemite, I understand that it is an aquired taste and that many Aussies love it. I was just surprised how much I disliked it when I finally tried it as an adult that did not grow up with it. I've only tried the ones in Singapore, but friends down south assure me they are identical and a tad cheaper than Singapore. lol re Vegemite. I was the same with peanut and jelly sandwiches.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'll stick with the Dukes if I want a burger twice a year or so. Been here 6 years and never once been to a McDonalds, Burger King, etc. No plans to either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) There are many with different plans than yours though. Don't think any of the places you mentioned will protest your absence. Having said that i do agree the Dukes make the best burgers in town, the bacon and blue cheese one in particular. Edited June 24, 2013 by DaamNaam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) After WWII, the Japanese diet changed considerably due to the influence of "American" cooking with increased meat and dairy in the diet. Of course, the incidence of cardiac disease skyrocketed! So, I say, show your support!! "BAN Carl's Jr" and all its ilk, McDonalds, et al. That stuff is as dangerous as yaba and too easily available through Western chain restaurants and in your friendly Western-style Chiang Mai grocers' freezers ! Not that what is sold in local markets (such as any internal organs --- e,g,, liver) isn't as deadly, or even more so! Edited June 24, 2013 by Mapguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) After WWII, the Japanese diet changed considerably due to the influence of "American" cooking with increased meat and dairy in the diet. Of course, the incidence of cardiac disease skyrocketed! So, I say, show your support!! "BAN Carl's Jr" and all its ilk, McDonalds, et al. That stuff is as dangerous as yaba and too easily available through Western chain restaurants and in your friendly Western-style Chiang Mai grocers' freezers ! Not that what is sold in local markets (such as any internal organs --- e,g,, liver) isn't as deadly, or even more so! Ban happy food. I think not. If you knew what was in most Thai food you would think twice before posting this rubbish. And you are telling me the Japanese were forced to eat hamburgers after WW2. Where did you get this info from? Truly hilarious. Fear mongering probably causes more death than hamburgers. Edited June 24, 2013 by DaamNaam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highonthai Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I do like a couple of their commercials... https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=OolPodpIdaA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 There are many with different plans than yours though. Don't think any of the places you mentioned will protest your absence. Having said that i do agree the Dukes make the best burgers in town, the bacon and blue cheese one in particular. You are right. These places will never miss my business. That would be the Joe's Famous Burger you are referring to, and yes it's my favorite too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FolkGuitar Posted June 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2013 There is nothing unhealthy about any chain restaurant foods... if eaten in moderation. Eat it every day and it is bad for you. Eat it once every few weeks and there is no harm at all. Same with most things in life. Moderation is the key. Drinking several bottles of beer every day isn't healthy either (maybe fun, but not healthy.) One bottle will do no harm. Moderation in all things... of course, especially in moderation. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I like pickled beetroot, but can not understand why anyone would eat Vegemite willingly. I bet they serve it at Gitmo. Gitmo must also serve ribs - a form of torture up there with waterboarding. I can never understand Americans' fixation with ribs. I used to buy them for my dog as they were very good at keeping his teeth clean. I suppose it is like Vegemite, it is what you were brought up with. Speaking of which I think I need some toast and Vegemite right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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