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2011-01-11
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On a work day, after 12:30pm, you probably won't get a seat at this restaurant unless you book in advance. It's funny to go by a restaurant that seems to always be full but with no queue outside. What I've come to understand, having eaten at Thai Pepper on a few occassions, is that the mangement style is quite carefree for a restaurant where the food is good but not super great.In the beginning I thought it was arrogance - the manager turning you away with a simple, "Sorry, all booked" - not e
In the beginning I thought it was arrogance - the manager turning you away with a simple, "Sorry, all booked" - not even asking whether you'd mind waiting or giving you an estimated time when the next table may be free. It was as though he knew he would always have customers. Overtime, I've learned that there are ways to get in, even if you don't have a reservation - as long as you are persistent and willing to take the initiative to ask. For example, today I went with two colleagues without a reservation. We showed up at 12:45pm, and all the tables were already full, except one long table which could fit about 10 people. No one was waiting outside, but I spotted that a table of four was about to finish - or so it seemed. I inquired with the manager, and he gave me the typical, "Sorry, all booked." I nodded towards the table that seemed to be finishing, but the manager doubted they would finish in the next 15mins (he would prove to be correct). I then pointed to empty table of 10 and told him that we didn't mind waiting, and if we could wait at the long table. The manager told us that the party of 10 would be arriving soon, so probably not. Just when I thought it was hopeless, he gave me a lifeline by suggesting I give him my number, and that I should go window shopping and he'd call when a table was free. We really wanted to eat Thai, so we didn't mind window shopping. It took us 10 seconds to get to Broadway electronics - across the street - and we walked around for 10mins. Then we came back to the restaurant and decided to apply psychological pressure by standing outside in the cold. It only took 5 more mins before the manager noticed us and ushered us inside. Wow! He has a heart.
So, with some persistence, we only had to wait 15mins! Not bad for no reservation during peak lunch hour. As for the food, we ordered deep fried Thai springs rolls (three rolls), Pad Siew Beef, Green Curry with Beef, and Spicy Beef and Basil Rice. I also ordered a young Coconut juice for myself.
I always find the Pad Siew to be good, and my young coconut juice was perfect I sampled some of my colleagues' dishes and they were pretty good too - not too spicy. Overall, if you don't mind the wait, Thai Pepper is a good place to have Thai food in Tai Koo -- and don't take "no" as an answer 张贴
