A few days ago, I went to have lunch with Atsuko, a very good friend of mine, in Korean town. We haven't seen each other for weeks due to our busy schedule. I picked a new Korean restaurant that I never try before. The food tasted great. But I just couldn't help thinking about how expensive Korean BBQ is. Kalbi at this restaurant we went costs $22.95. Kalbi is short rib. The best quality short rib I can get from my supplier will cost me not more than $8 a pound. And the portion of one order of Kalbi is not merely half a pound.
I'm not complaining that the restaurant overcharged me. My question is just what makes people think a restaurant is expensive. Corn dumpling at Jean-georges costs about $14 at lunch. It is about 5 tiny pieces. But dumpling of a Thai restaurant around my house costs m
e $6. However, it is overcooked and, from my point of view, it is frozen and microwaved.
e $6. However, it is overcooked and, from my point of view, it is frozen and microwaved.For me, a restaurant is expensive when the quality of food I get is not worth the price, no matter how much it is. It doesn't mean that I always go to fancy restaurants. It's just that the restaurants which charge me medium price with a low quality food wouldn't get my money, eventhough they have very nice decoration and friendly service.
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Well said.
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