TheSiemReaper Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I don't like the whole plus service plus tax routine in restaurants much either; I think it's a fundamentally dishonest way of doing business. Having said that it's not such a deal killer as to prevent me from eating twice in a restaurant that I enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglechef Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) If it is mentioned it might be with small font on the bottom or even back of the menu and I don't read them like legal documents, just scan for something that looks good. But 17% (or 17.7% - good point KKK and by the way nice steak place recommendation - NOT!) can add up on a bill, esp. with my family of 7 and they should be included in the menu price. I do know that many hotels and certain kinds of restaurants do this so I'm prepared when I patronize them. Highly doubt the service staff sees any of that 10% service charge. I have been charged 10% service at buffets here, WHAT! It's self service, maybe should be called a bussing fee! The ice charge use to bother me, especially if they serve warm beverages, but now I expect it. My pet peeve with that is if I'm alone and get a water or a coke and have to buy a whole bucket of ice which not only I don't use 90% of it but it can bring the cost of my beverage up 25% or double that. When they ask if I want ice I ask if the drink is already cold, this can sometimes puzzle the server. Kind of like the noodle soup shop give free water with a 40 bht meal and an upscale restaurant charges 40 bht for water with 600 bht meal. Edited May 8, 2016 by junglechef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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