Kingspark, Richmond - Do not go here! [Archive]

TalonTurbo

06-05-2009, 10:20 AM

Worst Service EVER

I went there for breakfast and no one offered to seat me.

I sat down, waited for about 10 minutes before I was able to flag down a server. I asked for a menu and as she is walking to get it she mutters "Next time you wait to be seated".

I was stunned! I responded "If there was someone to take me to a seat, I would've waited."

Disgusted with the attitude, I got up and walked out. On my way out, I told her to enjoy working here for the next 10 years.

carmaniac

06-05-2009, 10:24 AM

How long did you wait to be seated?

TalonTurbo

06-05-2009, 10:27 AM

Good 5-7 Minutes

carmaniac

06-05-2009, 10:34 AM

I personally would have waited a bit longer. But yea, Kingspark is bad for service, seems like they're always chatting with each other at the register.

If you want good Chinese Western food, try Cattle Cafe on Alexandra. Although be sure to order in Chinese or point out what u want on the menu, the servers' English is quite poor.

TalonTurbo

06-05-2009, 10:38 AM

The main point I'm stressing is that as a paying customer in a restaurant - regardless if I seat myself or not, that kind of snarky comment is ridiculous from a server.

q0192837465

06-05-2009, 02:30 PM

Is that a younger or older person who served u? My guess is an older one cuz the young ones usually have great services.

Not really racist!

06-05-2009, 03:13 PM

I normally have a good time when I go to Kingspark... but I never go for breakfast so I dunno abt the morning.

achiam

06-05-2009, 03:22 PM

Worst Service EVER

Disgusted with the attitude, I got up and walked out. On my way out, I told her to enjoy working here for the next 10 years.

That was ..... COLDDD BLODDDEDDDDDD

albert116

06-05-2009, 03:27 PM

what did the server look like?

was it the Chinese girl?

There is a skinny and pale looking Chinese guy there that usually give pretty decent service.

bbbj

06-05-2009, 10:17 PM

I always go to kings park.. never had any problems there and the food is good. its true that sometimes the waiters don't see you or even pretend not to see you but every hk style cafe is like that.. KINGS PARK IS THE SHIT

Cman333

06-06-2009, 09:18 AM

I go there, service is mediocre. Usually have to flag ppl to down to take my order. But other than that, it's not bad IMO.

Gnomes

06-07-2009, 01:55 PM

Service is not superb but food is great and fair price too. I go there for the food, not for service. I admit, I never been there for breakfast though, only dinner.

quasi

06-07-2009, 09:41 PM

At least you did the right thing and left. I hate shitty service I don't care what restaurant it is. I'm not saying a server should kiss your ass but they should be polite at worst. Treat people how you want to be treated and don't be a bitch or a cock. Good on you for calling her out to. I try and be nice to people but if they flip the bitch switch on me I'm bringing it back 3 times worse and right in their face I'm not mumbling it under my breath.

keifun

06-07-2009, 11:22 PM

where is this place.?

The only HK cafes I go to are all in Vancouver. haha

B-DiZzLe

06-07-2009, 11:40 PM

IMO Kingspark has better service than some chinese cafe's and the food is better hands down.

The service is not great but I have seen a lot worse, the only person I have a problem with at Kingspark is the dude with the honger hairdue, super scronny and smiles like a retard. When I ordered I specifically spoke in english, I said the name of the plate AND the order number (eg. A 8 ) and he writes it down and when the food comes it wasn't what i ordered. So I told him and he brought out the slip that he wrote down and said "you see, this is what you ordered" and pointed it out on the menu. I said "that's what you wrote down, not what i ordered, there is a clear difference between what is written down and I ordered, dont get them mixed up" He shakes his head and walks away to get my correct order. This is the only dude I have a problem with, the others are often pretty good.

dark0821

06-08-2009, 11:03 AM

lol.. i guess.. well.. youa re going to an asian restaurant.. being asian myself.. i dun realli expect much in the service part.. i am there for the food.. thats it..

TalonTurbo

06-09-2009, 08:58 AM

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup::thumbsup:

At least you did the right thing and left. I hate shitty service I don't care what restaurant it is. I'm not saying a server should kiss your ass but they should be polite at worst. Treat people how you want to be treated and don't be a bitch or a cock. Good on you for calling her out to. I try and be nice to people but if they flip the bitch switch on me I'm bringing it back 3 times worse and right in their face I'm not mumbling it under my breath.

TalonTurbo

06-09-2009, 09:04 AM

There is a difference between no service and bad service.

I also do not think because it is an asian restaurant that it is exempt from its responsibility to provide appropriate service to a customer.

In this case, it was a server mouthing off rudely to a customer, that is not acceptable in any place of business, by any standard.

cho

06-10-2009, 10:03 AM

i used to be a server at school (vcc) and these 2 caucasian guys were making fun of this girl in our class (yan-yan) saying stuff like " go back to f-ing china you can't even pour wine"

...security was there within minutes

dark0821

06-10-2009, 12:47 PM

man.. like seriously.. servers become tired of the same shit over time i guess

wahyinghung

06-11-2009, 12:04 AM

The only 2 HK style cafes I would go to in Richmond is either e-canteen or Kingspark wouldn't even bother with the rest....... As for the service there is pretty much minimal service in these HK style cafe and I am pretty much use to it by now.

Teriyaki

06-11-2009, 06:07 PM

No one is going to bring up the infamous dude that works at Alleluia? Everyone I talk to knows of the guy and his "service".

Synapz

06-11-2009, 06:56 PM

they're not expecting a good tip, or even a tip sometimes, why would u give u good service?

sas

06-11-2009, 07:21 PM

What is a HK Cafe? I'm imagining a Chinese Tim Hortons? Never even knew we had these cafe's

Not really racist!

06-11-2009, 07:24 PM

Gumby

06-12-2009, 10:45 AM

No one is going to bring up the infamous dude that works at Alleluia? Everyone I talk to knows of the guy and his "service".
Can you expand? I go there once in a while, but I'm not sure who you're talking about.

What is a HK Cafe? I'm imagining a Chinese Tim Hortons? Never even knew we had these cafe's
A HK-style cafe:
-Quick meal, usually in & out in less than 30 mins
-Cheap - two people could probably eat for under $15 after tip.
-Small-ish individual dishes, you would order per person. Usually something on rice/noodle.
-Hot drinks are included in price, cold drinks add a buck or two.

6793026

06-12-2009, 01:25 PM

e-canteen is great for their fried noodles / rice. they pork, ribs, beef, chicken combo ... somehow never sat well with me and i always get sick / food poisioning after.

k20a

06-12-2009, 07:56 PM

No one is going to bring up the infamous dude that works at Alleluia? Everyone I talk to knows of the guy and his "service".

Can you expand? I go there once in a while, but I'm not sure who you're talking about.

It's the mother fucker with the glasses, always has his head down, and doesn't greet or whatever.

I've heard stories. hahaha

t8v6

07-10-2009, 03:00 PM

Kingspark is amazing O_O there food is pretty good.
All chinese resturaunts have bad service, if you're looking for good service try not going to a asian place :/

wolfwood

07-11-2009, 03:49 AM

No one is going to bring up the infamous dude that works at Alleluia? Everyone I talk to knows of the guy and his "service".

Yeah, that young guy with the glasses. THE WORST SERVER .... EVER! All the other ladies are pretty polite. This a$$hole always gives an attitude of I don`t give a fxxk, just order already. I hate going to that place because of him. :mad:

gnu5

07-12-2009, 11:24 AM

OP, what r u white?

Obsideon

07-12-2009, 12:14 PM

ha...

albert116

07-13-2009, 11:27 AM

This place is really not that bad.

Pretty good food, and i actually had pretty good service the last couple times that i was there.

I think the OP just ran into a bad server.

I agree the guy with the glasses probably doesn't give the best service, but the rest of them seem to be pretty decent.

Chicken Balls

07-13-2009, 05:21 PM

e-canteen is great for their fried noodles / rice. they pork, ribs, beef, chicken combo ... somehow never sat well with me and i always get sick / food poisioning after.

same..i got ecoli from them. I did go back to try quite a bit later, but they served me burnt congee.

Roach

07-20-2009, 06:01 PM

I've never had good service at any HK Style Cafe. Alleluiah, E-Canteen, Kingspark. Maybe it's because I'm brown, I don't know. Yet, I can go to a Japanese restaurant and be treated with respect. It's a shame, the food is cheap, but that doesn't mean service has to be sacrificed.

No one is going to bring up the infamous dude that works at Alleluia? Everyone I talk to knows of the guy and his "service".

I can't believe someone else mentioned this. I absolutely HATE Alleluia because of this guy. He exudes arrogance. He doesn't say anything or even look you in the eyes. He just looks to his left. To his right. Like he has somewhere better to be the entire time.

Yet in spite of what a fucking cunt he is, he still works there? Must be family. Hence the arrogance.

Kev

n1smo

07-20-2009, 06:09 PM

should have just went to ecanteen

LemonH2O

07-20-2009, 06:34 PM

I've never had problem with anything or any food at Kings Park, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The guy with the monkey suit is great, so is the chubby guy.

E-Canteen I use to go to, often...until one time we were sitting there waiting for our food, and behold... a cockroach is freely walking across the ledge right above the dirty dishes... we were to damn close to it I could see it's whiskers. NEVER been back since.

dhawes

07-20-2009, 07:46 PM

any good HK cafes in vancouver?? other than honolulu, went to Kam Do in richmond few days ago, best lemon teaaaa!!

TRDood

07-20-2009, 08:57 PM

i find angel cake pretty good with their sizzling plates for only $7

n1smo

07-20-2009, 10:35 PM

^ WHAT $7 NO WAY

Jeffield

08-02-2009, 08:03 PM

LC21

08-15-2009, 11:44 PM

AHAH Kam Do, they've raised their prices =( and the food isn't as good as before.

yiujun

08-27-2009, 08:38 PM

i find angel cake pretty good with their sizzling plates for only $7

+1

Funny that the OP should mention about horrible service @ Kingspark.. I can sort of tell that OP is probably not Chinese...

Although the incident would be pretty annoying, I wouldn't think that I would be pissed off enough to rant about on a forum. Probably b/c I'm from HK and am used to the service.

You can't expect service like The Keg or Moxie's or something when you're paying 7 bucks taxes in for a full meal with a drink... that's the price of an appie or a drink @ those places. You pay for the service @ Western restaurants.. if you want good service, pay for it. Stop going to HK-style cafes and expect good service...

I have to admit though that most people I deal with gives acceptable service... if they mouth off @ me I'll probably get pretty pissed off but worst I'll do it not leave them a tip or something.