Would you like more drinks madam/sir

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
07/10/2009 19:19

One place I won't be going back to anytime soon for a meal is Punjab (Lapta).

We must have been asked at least 20 times by different waiters if we want more drinks, we had only been there 10-15 mins and still had quite full glasses. How annoying!!

I do not blame the waiters as it was obvious they had been told to keep going around the tables asking the same question, in the end I said, 'If we want another drink we will let you know' low and behold back another waiter came and asked again.

Regarding meal, the sauce that came for my chicken malai was no more than 2 dessert spoons.

I know i could have asked for more but just wanted to call it night after that.

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
07/10/2009 20:06

Obviously the waiters have never worked for KTHY



Tony

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
07/10/2009 20:31

Minetor that is really funny.

I just thought it was well over the top. We couldn't have a conversation without interruptions. They obviously aren't trying to discourage drinking and driving, profits first every time.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
08/10/2009 07:19

If something annoyed you it would have been better to talk to Riaz the owner as he likes to know what people think and is always open to constructive critisism.

Geejay


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 475

Message Posted:
08/10/2009 14:42

Never had this problem at Punjab. Maybe you just had a bad hair day. Why not try again ?

mrcyprus


Joined: 26/06/2009
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
08/10/2009 16:57

Punjab is a great restaurant, dont bad mouth the place because of one 'bad' experience. Everyone i know that has eaten there says it is gorgeous food and good service.



Give em another chance :D

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
08/10/2009 17:17

RE msg 3, mindy: (...) They obviously aren't trying to discourage drinking and driving, profits first every time. (...)

=> Not about the Salvation Army but about a restaurant..! This one should be in the next Private Eye...

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
08/10/2009 17:36

It is not the job of a restaurant or bar to discourage drinking and driving. It is totally the responsibility of the person with the car keys.

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
08/10/2009 18:48

Are there any curry places where you can bring your own drink ?

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
09/10/2009 00:04

Joan &Jelly

Of course I know this refering to drink/driving. I was merely pointing out that it was far from the mind of the person responsible for giving instructions to staff to continually ask customers if they needed another drink. Also really do not agree that it is the bees knees. Nosheen is far superior, naan bread is first rate.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
09/10/2009 00:08

mindy

the tandoori naan is wonderful because it is Scottish naan bread.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
09/10/2009 00:10

joan and jelly I am always aware. If the customer wants to drink they I have to serve it, however I always point out the dangers. Seen too much of it here xxxxx