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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 10:08 am
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Originally Posted by hikouki
I drove all the way to their Richmond branch and was turned away by the very rude Chinese front staff. They said that they do not accept single-person walk-ins. Fine if they are full. But a couple before and after me were allowed to be on the waitlist. In other countries, isn't that some form of bias?

Anyway, I drove out (paid my own parking ) towards downtown, and was able to park right in front of Rimowa. I thought I'd give the downtown branch a chance, so off I walked in the rain. They allowed to seat me! Front staff told me they are full but because I was alone, they can serve me for 1 hour and 15 mins. I told her about my nasty experience at their main branch, and she said that next time I should just come to this downtown branch again. Although after I was seated, they did not rush me at all! Food was excellent! Reminds me of when mom and dad used to have me tag along with them to HKG on their business trips! Great suggestion, thanks! I did not have enough time to try out Thierry.
Glad you liked it when eventually got seated. No idea why they denied you in Richmond, unfortunately being a single guest isn't a protected class anywhere that I'm aware of. I've had to ask friends to find a local friend when going to a restaurant that only seats parties of two when I'm traveling solo.
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