garryjohns Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) 36 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said: Interesting... but then he went on to say.... Obviously, both can not be true. So if one is true, then the other is not. Or, neither is true, which is more likely. One very sad puppy... Wow, oh rotund one, you sure try hard and fail to make a drama out of my posts. Please do not call me a liar! I simply did not heed my own warning not to eat there, Reason why? I realised well that my svelte self will not suffer the indignity that you suffer, by trying once, the fare offered at HRC. Sad puppy? No way..only one very happy puppy; Edited August 14, 2016 by garryjohns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 24 minutes ago, garryjohns said: Wow, oh rotund one, you sure try hard and fail to make a drama out of my posts. Please do not call me a liar! Well... Normally I wouldn't, but then you go and say something like this yet again, conclusively proving that you've never seen me. I wear a size 37 waist pants. 5'10 190lbs. Hardly 'rotund.' I could stand to lose 10lbs, but it's not an issue... for me as much as it seems to be for you. I simply did not heed my own warning not to eat there, Right.... Hey, I believe you. Really. And it just 'happened' in the space of three days... Probably just a coincidence.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 24 minutes ago, garryjohns said: Wow, oh rotund one, you sure try hard and fail to make a drama out of my posts. Please do not call me a liar! Well... Normally I wouldn't, but then you go and say something like this yet again, conclusively proving that you've never seen me. I wear a size 37 waist pants. 5'10 190lbs. Hardly 'rotund.' I could stand to lose 10lbs, but it's not an issue... for me as much as it seems to be for you. I simply did not heed my own warning not to eat there, Right.... Hey, I believe you. Really. And it just 'happened' in the space of three days... Probably just a coincidence.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 13 hours ago, garryjohns said: Clearly you don't know a knock off from the real deal. The Hard Rock Cafe Angkor was established July 22, 2014 according to the HR website. Thus the one that was there many years ago which I saw was an knock off. So clearly you are again incorrect with your bs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 13 hours ago, garryjohns said: Clearly you don't know a knock off from the real deal. 23 minutes ago, Dante99 said: The Hard Rock Cafe Angkor was established July 22, 2014 according to the HR website. Thus the one that was there many years ago which I saw was an knock off. So clearly you are again incorrect with your bs. ROTFL! It's rather like listening to the Weather Man... He's always wrong but he never seems to be embarrassed by that fact, nor does it slow him down from being wrong again and again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 On 14/08/2016 at 7:39 AM, Mickeem said: Here's a photo I took of the Thapae Gate Hard Rock being demolished in 95 ? It was part of a good era in CM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 For those who appreciate a outstanding dish Seafood - Crab 209320 Singapore Chilly Crab 1315 THB 209321 Singapore Streamed Crabs With Ginger Slice 1115 THB 209322 Streamed Fresh Crab 1115 THB 209323 Thai Curry Crab 1115 THB would like to try but B1315 would be on the painful side for me. john Mind you probably last for two meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najatom Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 This Hard Rock Cafe is a part of the real Hard Rock chain. It is being built by part of the Singapore franchise chain that runs the new Samui cafe, several in Singapore and others in Asia so it will have the same Hard Rock menu as other Asian cafes. The Asian cafes are now doing limited time local menus separate from the regular menu that will change now and then. There is also an official one being built in Yangon and two more opening in China in Sept or Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 On 8/15/2016 at 11:37 AM, Rancid said: It was part of a good era in CM... Yes.. which continues to today, and hopefully long into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown239 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hard Rock Cafe is coming to Chiangmai. This is interesting news. New job opportunities for filipino musicians. It would be amazing if the Thai government would revise the policies on foreign musicians. Having a diverse international music presence in Chiang Mai would greatly improve clientele and tourism. Music is being smothered, unless your into limited variety of Thai venues. Hopefully, the Chiang Mai cafe will be more spacious than Bangkok's Hard Rock Cafe. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiemReaper Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 9 hours ago, Motown239 said: Hard Rock Cafe is coming to Chiangmai. This is interesting news. New job opportunities for filipino musicians. It would be amazing if the Thai government would revise the policies on foreign musicians. Having a diverse international music presence in Chiang Mai would greatly improve clientele and tourism. Music is being smothered, unless your into limited variety of Thai venues. Hopefully, the Chiang Mai cafe will be more spacious than Bangkok's Hard Rock Cafe. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect I've never heard so much nonsense in my life. Chiang Mai has tons of talented musicians and an amazing number of live music venues. It doesn't need bob-a-job foreigners to make that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown239 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 If your words are valid, identify one venue in Chiang Mai with English language musical talent. Rather than utter nonsense, share the venues with us. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkeddiver Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 4 hours ago, Motown239 said: If your words are valid, identify one venue in Chiang Mai with English language musical talent. Rather than utter nonsense, share the venues with us. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Dont believe I've heard a Thai song in Boy's Blues Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiemReaper Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Pentatonic Rock Bar; three different bands every night of the week. Thai European; not so much the headline acts (though they're OK) but the older guy who opens there is absolutely superb. There are many more. You might want to try looking for them rather than espousing on the lack of talent here - even many of the Thai-focused bars (such as GrandPa's) have bilingual acts with serious talent. More and more they're creating music too not just covering stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 is there an opening date? I saw some stuff on ebay for sale already with cm hr cafe lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipterocarp Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I got dragged to the HRC in Bangkok by a foreign colleague who "can't eat Thai food" though it's first time to visit Thailand. Turns out he wanted to pick up a prostitute, as that location is supposedly known for that. Uncomfortable for me as I know his wife socially. Anyway I decided to indulge in my rare burger, thinking must be so good expensive burger at an American chain. It was the worst and most expensive hamburger I have been served in any country. I hardly touched it and guess what, the waitress asked me if there was a problem with my burger and I told her oh no just not hungry. (Fortunately the guy did not see anything he liked there and we were to move on). Guess what, the charge for my burger was removed without asking! Imagine that happening in other establishments that follow sugarcane in the elephant mouth business philosophy? So it's a professionally managed foreign chain. The Red Lion will still be in business. There are plenty of authentic local food options. If one does not care for the Hard Rock Cafe atmosphere, food or prices they can go elsewhere right? I will steer clear but good luck to them. I think one of the marketing trends HRC's management may be looking at is China tourism, while on vacation might enjoy a little taste of USA hype without the travel expense expense and hassle of getting a US tourist visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 59 minutes ago, Dipterocarp said: I got dragged to the HRC in Bangkok by a foreign colleague who "can't eat Thai food" though it's first time to visit Thailand. Turns out he wanted to pick up a prostitute, as that location is supposedly known for that. Uncomfortable for me as I know his wife socially. Anyway I decided to indulge in my rare burger, thinking must be so good expensive burger at an American chain. It was the worst and most expensive hamburger I have been served in any country. I hardly touched it and guess what, the waitress asked me if there was a problem with my burger and I told her oh no just not hungry. (Fortunately the guy did not see anything he liked there and we were to move on). Guess what, the charge for my burger was removed without asking! Imagine that happening in other establishments that follow sugarcane in the elephant mouth business philosophy? So it's a professionally managed foreign chain. The Red Lion will still be in business. There are plenty of authentic local food options. If one does not care for the Hard Rock Cafe atmosphere, food or prices they can go elsewhere right? I will steer clear but good luck to them. I think one of the marketing trends HRC's management may be looking at is China tourism, while on vacation might enjoy a little taste of USA hype without the travel expense expense and hassle of getting a US tourist visa. The Red Lion also has a policy of not charging for food that the customer doesn't like, although I don't know that they wouldn't charge if the customer said they are full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiengmaijoe Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 4 hours ago, stament said: is there an opening date? I saw some stuff on ebay for sale already with cm hr cafe lol! They seem to be gutting the place and although I initially heard of an opening date of November, the latest word of it being another 3 months sounds more realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najatom Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Can someone get some pictures of the location and progress? It is slated for opening in November but the Samui cafe was 4 months behind by the time they finished it. So time will only tell if they get it done anywhere close to on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 10 hours ago, Chiengmaijoe said: They seem to be gutting the place and although I initially heard of an opening date of November, the latest word of it being another 3 months sounds more realistic. So November still then ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 1 hour ago, stament said: So November still then ;-) Yeah, I do notice differences in construction speed and professionalism. Likely when you and I do a renovation of something it ends up taking three times as long. But if undertaken by a quality contractor then they can go at world class speeds. For example: that serviced apartment / condominium building across from Anantara (the old The Chedi) on Charoen Prathet Road. No time was wasted there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 does world class speeds have matching world class quality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Was down there the other day and I saw building work going in opposite the Golden Arch which was all covered up. No signage or mention of the name yet... I presume I was in the right location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 any progress updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 On 8/29/2016 at 11:28 PM, najatom said: Can someone get some pictures of the location and progress? here ya go ... pic taken two hours ago and you cant see anything inside ! dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 WOW what service dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipterocarp Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 The one is in Waikiki looks amazing, can't vouch for the food just dis a walk thru. Entire ceiling covered with hundreds of guitarsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Read a few reports on tripadvisor, someone commented that you can't buy any merchandise there such as t-shirts, glasses, etc. Is that true? I would have thought there would be a lot of fake t-shirts being sold around CM too but I haven't seen anyone with a t-shirt yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 37 minutes ago, stament said: Read a few reports on tripadvisor, someone commented that you can't buy any merchandise there such as t-shirts, glasses, etc. Is that true? nahhh the hard rock shop is across the road in what looks like a glass shipping container :) dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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