Ruined Valentines dinner!

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nads
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Ruined Valentines dinner!

Post by nads » 15 Feb 2009, 15:48

RANT: Thanks 108 for ruining my evening, ordered CHinese at 6.30 expecting 1hr delivery, great wee one will be in bed nice and romantic, chased order at 7.50, order cooked waiting on driver, arrived at 8.35!!!!!! over 2 hours from ordering worst thing I order Prawns, being 8 months pregnant hadnt had them for 8 months but being a special occasion thought I would chance it they had been cooked from 7.50 a whole 45 mins before being delivered didnt want to take the chance so went to bed hungry!!!! never again...
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Re: Ruined Valentines dinner!

Post by BeachBum » 15 Feb 2009, 16:31

nads wrote:RANT: Thanks 108 for ruining my evening, ordered CHinese at 6.30 expecting 1hr delivery, great wee one will be in bed nice and romantic, chased order at 7.50, order cooked waiting on driver, arrived at 8.35!!!!!! over 2 hours from ordering worst thing I order Prawns, being 8 months pregnant hadnt had them for 8 months but being a special occasion thought I would chance it they had been cooked from 7.50 a whole 45 mins before being delivered didnt want to take the chance so went to bed hungry!!!! never again...
Oh dear. Bit of bad luck.

Its happened to me before a couple of times, had to wait ages and eventually just ended up walking to get it.
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Post by nads » 15 Feb 2009, 16:35

would have done but I live in the Jewel, and I dont drive!!! got charged £3* delivery as well,








*according to my calculations from the menu
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Post by BeachBum » 15 Feb 2009, 16:54

nads wrote:would have done but I live in the Jewel, and I dont drive!!! got charged £3* delivery as well,








*according to my calculations from the menu

Did you try and get a discount for having such a long waiting time?
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Post by nads » 15 Feb 2009, 17:05

poor delivery guy said he had never had such a bad night, people shouting at him, told me to phone and compian when I got through at 9.30 was offered a refund on the prawn dish but I declined, wont be going back again, the thought of food cooked about an hour earlier from eating turns my stomach especially seafood!
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Post by Maria » 15 Feb 2009, 22:22

Congrats on the imminent arrival of baby no. 2 Nads! I looked back to check when Logan was born and can't believe it was way back in July 2006! It only seems like last year.

I tried booking a take away last night from the Lanna Thai, but the phone was just ringing out. I ended up having to cook. I suppose Valentine's Day is busy all over, especially when it falls on a Sat. Not much consolation for you tho' :(
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Post by nads » 16 Feb 2009, 10:25

I know Logan was 2.5 on 26th Jan and I am due no 2 15 March! must be mad, :D was prepared to wait for the meal expected at least an hour but not 2, oh well they have lost my custom shame I really like the family my mums neighbours!
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Post by Pal of Porty » 16 Feb 2009, 11:42

I have had similar experiences with a whole variety of Chinese and Indian takeaways over the years. I now never order home delivery and only collect in person. Inconvenient but at least I get my food hot and sort of on time! 8)
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Post by rapunzell » 16 Feb 2009, 16:11

Sorry to hear that, Nads.

I had my takeaway treat on Sunday night, and chose korma from Prince Balti House. Now, I like a very mild creamy curry sauce as much as the next woose, but this one was so sugary I couldn't have even eaten it for pudding (I tried). My teeth still hurt!
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Post by teddygirl » 16 Feb 2009, 16:16

We had a take away on Saturday night too,and decided to try the Tiger in (after a discussion on take aways on another thread). We were quoted an aprox 40 min wait and it was bang on. Food was lovely too, couldn't fault it at all. Will def use them again :D
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Post by magbagpuss » 28 Feb 2009, 08:56

Sorry you were so let down , but in their favour , it was the busiest night of the year . more so than Hogmany and Christmas Eve. We always have a 108 on Christmas Eve and talk to them a couple of nights before to check the best time.They have the best Chinese food in Porty and do take comments on board. You should think about giving them a second chance as it's you than lose out . :roll:
hope you and the bump are well , not long to go now I hope. :lol:
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