kurnell Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I saw an ad in the Austcham magazine promoting the new Hog's Breath on Thonglor soi 8 and decided to give it a ago for lunch. On arrival the door was closed, the place dark and empty. There was no phone number/operating hours and the website was down so there is no way to check. We talked to a cleaner and asked her if it opens later and she told us that she is not sure as sometimes they are open and other times not. Very strange. Anyone been there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Same owner has one outlet here in Phuket, Jungceylon. Better no comments from my part....... Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Same owner has one outlet here in Phuket, Jungceylon.Better no comments from my part....... Gerd Service is that good eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlackJawChef Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I saw an ad in the Austcham magazine promoting the new Hog's Breath on Thonglor soi 8 and decided to give it a ago for lunch. On arrival the door was closed, the place dark and empty. There was no phone number/operating hours and the website was down so there is no way to check.We talked to a cleaner and asked her if it opens later and she told us that she is not sure as sometimes they are open and other times not. Very strange. Anyone been there? I really wanted to get a t-shirt from the Hog's Breath in Nana plaza about 4 years ago ... but it had shut down by the next time I was in town..... If it ever does re-open and you can find a xxxL t-shirt I would love to get one.. S.J.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianmcewin Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 G-day - Hog's Breath at 8Thonglor in Bangkok has closed down. We opened with 20+ staff initially and opened from 10am to 10pm. We had very good reviews in the Bangkok Post, The Nation, a number of Thai newspapers and Thai Gourmet. We gradually cut back staff and opening hours due to lack of business (many shops in the Centre are still empty). We have had major problems with the owners of the shopping centre and so have closed down. My apologies to Kurnell. We are hoping to open at a new site nearby in 2-3 months. The same high quality food that you get in Australia - and most of our customers were Thai who really liked it. Our other restaurant is in Phuket (jungCeylon Centre, Patong Beach). Drop in. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I saw an ad in the Austcham magazine promoting the new Hog's Breath on Thonglor soi 8 and decided to give it a ago for lunch. On arrival the door was closed, the place dark and empty. There was no phone number/operating hours and the website was down so there is no way to check.We talked to a cleaner and asked her if it opens later and she told us that she is not sure as sometimes they are open and other times not. Very strange. Anyone been there? I really wanted to get a t-shirt from the Hog's Breath in Nana plaza about 4 years ago ... but it had shut down by the next time I was in town..... If it ever does re-open and you can find a xxxL t-shirt I would love to get one.. S.J.C Alas Hogs Breath is no more, now physically a part of the joint next door - Bob retired about three years ago and both are sadly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 G-day - Hog's Breath at 8Thonglor in Bangkok has closed down. We opened with 20+ staff initially and opened from 10am to 10pm. We had very good reviews in the Bangkok Post, The Nation, a number of Thai newspapers and Thai Gourmet. We gradually cut back staff and opening hours due to lack of business (many shops in the Centre are still empty). We have had major problems with the owners of the shopping centre and so have closed down. My apologies to Kurnell. We are hoping to open at a new site nearby in 2-3 months. The same high quality food that you get in Australia - and most of our customers were Thai who really liked it. Our other restaurant is in Phuket (jungCeylon Centre, Patong Beach). Drop in. Ian Right you are. I'll be there. I need my ribs etc. Pity you weren't open on the day I went looking as I had to detour to Witches Tavern and blew a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 G-day - Hog's Breath at 8Thonglor in Bangkok has closed down. We opened with 20+ staff initially and opened from 10am to 10pm. We had very good reviews in the Bangkok Post, The Nation, a number of Thai newspapers and Thai Gourmet. We gradually cut back staff and opening hours due to lack of business (many shops in the Centre are still empty). We have had major problems with the owners of the shopping centre and so have closed down. My apologies to Kurnell. We are hoping to open at a new site nearby in 2-3 months. The same high quality food that you get in Australia - and most of our customers were Thai who really liked it. Our other restaurant is in Phuket (jungCeylon Centre, Patong Beach). Drop in. Ian You must be James....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Why would he call himself Ian if he's James? Hang on while I get a chair and a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianmcewin Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 G'Day I am James' father, Ian, who lives in Singapore. Sorry, you don't seem to like the food Gerd. James certainly tries but due to the building of the new restaurant in Bangkok and many problems with the shopping centre there he hasn't been able to spend as much time in Phuket as he would have liked. While the mouse is away the ... plays. We have found it impossible to get good managers in Thailand. We believe we have a good product, competitively priced for Thailand - unfortunately one person running two restaurants in two different cities has proved to be difficult - but we still get generally very good comments (I was there this weekend and we were greatly appreciated by the US marines who had recently trained with Australian solders in East Timor). Hopefully we can open early again next year in Thonglor. I will buy anyone from this blog a beer if they tell me Thai Visa Forum. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sh.t..........now I don't get the free beer . Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianmcewin Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Tell James at Hog's Breath in Phuket (JungCeylon) his father told you he must buy you a beer. Very good AUSTCHAM function at Hog'sBreath in Phuket last Friday. Edited November 2, 2009 by Ianmcewin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjie Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Went to the Phuket Junkceylon one today. All I can say is that 3 small ribs is not half a rack, even if it is the special of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Sorry, you don't seem to like the food Gerd. Gerd only eats Wagyu beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Sorry, you don't seem to like the food Gerd. Gerd only eats Wagyu beef. What's wrong with that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderpuff Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Your thread belongs here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bangkok-Dini...ls-t309633.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getgoin Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 What was the problem with the Bangkok place and landlord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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