The Kansas City Pho Tour!
We begin! Quick question for the crowd: Who is here following from the calzone tour?
We will be visiting 7 locations to get some pho today, rating them on a scale of 1-10 on an average of 3 ratings. Based on deliciousness, vibe, and uh well I guess that's it.
If your favorite place isn't on the tour today, do NOT panic! You may still have your place on a list that we will try a different day, but still feel free to recommend a location!
I'm joined once again by u/joemeister44 but now, first time joiner to the tour, my fiance u/therockstone.
First stop: Bun Mee Phan
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Bun Mee Phan! We went here due to Mr Le's being closed, but we are headed there now.
Let's talk rating. On a flat food critic level, this receives a 4.66/10 rating. Everything was fine, nothing was great. But let's talk more about business.
Im a businessman, I own a business, I often run another man's business, and many businessmen (and the ladies) will tell you that a business is a people business. "The customer is always right" "Make them happy"
These are common mantras around very successful businesses. Why? Because the customer is the reason they're allowed to operate.
When we entered Bun Mee Phan, the vibe was weird. Listed are the signs outside of the door. "NO SOLICITING, NO TRESPASSING, NO PUBLIC RESTROOM" does this sound like a business that loves people? What about when they pay in full for a bowl of pho, and then you refuse to give them 2 more bowls? Why? To save money? No, you would just clean them. Is it to protect them? Probably not. But when you refuse to let them bring in their own bowls???!!!
We know what you care about. The money. The fame. You don't care about the people.
I, and my colleagues highly recommend never visiting this establishment. We are not Karens, we didn't insult anyone, just don't go. Promise.
"When three people come in and order one bowl, we don't make money" yes you do. You sold a bowl of pho, we were just splitting it.
Awful customer service, whatever.
Mr Le's sushi next!
dumbledoresdimwits 9 points · Jan 2024
You come across as an ass here, just to make sure you're aware of that. "The money. The fame. You don't care about the people"? They are running a business (to make money!) and don't need you bringing your own serving dishes in when there are health codes they have to follow. Call ahead if you're trying to do a thing like this and make sure they're okay with it.
Dudebug1 [OP] -7 points · Jan 2024 · Calzone Master
I come across that way as a bit. You must not have been around for the calzone tour, it's kind of the joke.
utahphil 4 points · Jan 2024 · Lee's Summit
I’m here for it. Thank you.
Dudebug1 [OP] 4 points · Jan 2024 · Calzone Master
UTAHPHIL! MY MAN!! glad to see you! Just need u/cyberphlash
cyberphlash 5 points · Jan 2024
Yo, you know I'm here for it! And of course, I must ask that you post a summary listing all the places and scores ranked. :)
Can't believe this fiance development either - worlds are colliding between your romance and food touring! What will happen to Independent
GeorgeDudebug1 and /u/joemeister44? And can anyone imagine little DudeStones running around this town? We're gonna need an update on that one...Dudebug1 [OP] 2 points · Jan 2024 · Calzone Master
This is the funniest comment so far easily.
Love you man. Best man???
We will get a list fs
Dudebug1 [OP] 4 points · Jan 2024 · Calzone Master
Yes I agree they shouldn't have to let us bring in bowls.
They should give us some bowls. Have you ever asked for an extra plate or bowl anywhere and they say "no"? That's kinda crazy.