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1. westseattleman
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   Had anyone had roach experiences at Than Brothers? It was bad today. 4 or 5 crawling around in the open and the staff there did not care. I pointed it out to them and got no reaction until I specifically asked them to please take care of it as I did not want a roach watching me eat. I tried, really tried to keep eating and "brush it off" but then I was eating and saw more, that was it. I had to leave.

   The roaches, coupled with the fact that they only take cash (who does that anymore)coupled with the fact that Pho 99 and Pho Cyclo, while farther away, are much much better, makes me say, with out a doubt, I will NOT be going back there ever again.

   Posted 1 year ago #         

2. CMP
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   Yep, I've seen a roach at Than Brothers before. It was probably at least three years ago. I only remember b/c my pregnant sister and I were dining there when she saw one crawl across our table. She was a bit more calm then me about it but we didn't raise a stink, just pushed it off our table with a napkin and watched it scurry off. Needless to say, I haven't been back!

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3. Que
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   I have seen a roach there too. It was crawling across my daughter's sweater while we were sitting in a booth. Haven't been back either. Ew.

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4. PDieter
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   no excuse for eating here with so many other good options in WS

   Deli 88
   Pho Aroma
   Saigon Boat

   Posted 1 year ago #         

5. nighthawk
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   Report it to the health department. A friend had a bad roach experience at a restaurant in the International district and reported it. She said they were super responsive (which she was pleasantly surprised about) and followed up with her on the whole thing.

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6. SEG
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   We had a roach on our table at Jak's a few years ago. Never been back. I am sad cuz I LOVED there food.

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7. maplesyrup
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   Than Brothers pho isn't that good anyway. The only redeeming part is the free pastry.

   Pho 99 is way better.

   Posted 1 year ago #         

8. dhg
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   I gave up on them years ago because of their habit of putting chopsticks out, food side up, for anyone or everyone to grab. how many sneezy children have handled them before I get there? If a restaurant can't be bothered to set out chopsticks with the pho, they should not hold their breath for any return business.

   Posted 1 year ago #         

9. thansen
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   We stopped going there about a year ago for cleanliness reason. We also stopped going to amazing Pho place in Burien because it was soooooooo gross.

   Here's a link that you can search on restaurants to see if they've had any health violations:

   http://info.kingcounty.gov/health/ehs/foodsafety/inspections/search.aspx

   Posted 1 year ago #         

10. DP
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    I've seen a roach at Than Brothers before. It was probably at least three years ago.

    I have seen a roach there too. It was crawling across my daughter's sweater while we were sitting in a booth.

    We had a roach on our table at Jak's a few years ago.

    Gee. Do you suppose it was the same roach?

    Roaches bug me too, but Asian restaurants (even some of the upscale ones) seem to have a problem with them generally. This is partly a basic cleanliness issue, but it also has to do with the fact that roaches can't resist the taste of the fish sauce and certain other ingredients used in Asian cuisine. You also have to remember that roaches are kind of like bedbugs (eww!) in that, once they get into a building, they're into the WHOLE building.

    Still, no excuse for Than Bro's simply shrugging off the problem. Any time a roach is even sighted you should get nothing less than a personal visit and apology from the manager, along with a committment to give the place a thorough scrubbing.

    <gratuitous observation>

    If you were to do a scientific survey of all the Asian places that have had roach sightings, you would quickly discover that those establishments with the fewest sightings are also those with darkest shade of wall panelling and dark brown lacquer tables.

    </gratuitous observation>

    Posted 1 year ago #         

11. rainbwmarshmllw
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    as many times as i've been there i have never had a problem with seeing a roach. also as far as i know they aren't cash only...

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12. k
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    worked in the restaurant biz for years. you would be surprised at the places that have roaches. it's a battle for even the finest eateries.

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13. Bonnie
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    My friend had a roach in her food at one of the established junction restaurants (sorry, don't want to say the name because I know the rules and don't want to get in trouble again!). She was told that all the places in the junction have a roach problem. They try to take care of it but it just keeps coming back. So I don't think it's just Than Brothers and Jaks because this restaurant was different.

    Posted 1 year ago #         

14. WorldCitizen
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    K is right. Even the cleanest kept places are frequent targets for roaches and mice. It IS too bad when employees are nonchalant about it...makes you wonder what else they take too lightly.

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15. Diane
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    Please people, when you start a thread about a place, please say where it is located; where is Than Brothers?

    Posted 1 year ago #         

16. KBear
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    You want to see the roaches for yourself?

    It's south of the Junction, next to Courtesy Tire. Google also knows where it is.

    Posted 1 year ago #         

17. HelperMonkey
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    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=than+brothers+west+seattle

    Posted 1 year ago #         

18. Vanessa
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    Diane, next to Firestone/Courtesy Tire on CA Ave.
    HelperMonkey...that was cool....
    WHY WOULD ANYONE EAT THERE after reading these comments? I only ate there a couple times years ago,and didn't go back because the chicken in the soup was so tough and over cooked, I figured it had to be leftovers that were boiled and heated up one time too many. But now hearing it is the cockroach castle of West Seattle, I will be sure to tell others about it as well...GROSS !!!

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19. Al
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    I think Than Bros should erect a giant neon sign on the roof so people can find it.

    *Diane this is just a spoof, nothing personal, but it's kind of funny relating to the other thread.

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20. KBear
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    Oh, and I wonder if they're open on Christmas Eve?

    Posted 1 year ago #         

21. moxilot
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    HelperMonkey- hilarious! I'm saving that site as a favorite....

    Posted 1 year ago #         

22. pigeonmom
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    HelperMonkey, I think I love you. :-)

    Posted 1 year ago #         

23. Diane
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    thanks Vanessa
    ~
    HelperMonkey, oh so clever
    ~
    Al; that is funny; thanks for the (*Diane...); I didn't get it til reading that part
    ~
    my first career (20 yrs) was in seaside fine dining restaurants (Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Maui) they all had roaches; the roaches in Hawaii are HUGE

    Posted 1 year ago #         

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