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Hanoi Restaurant JLT

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 16:29

I went to Hanoi yesterday to get some food for take away. I got the spring rolls- when I bit into one of them i broke my tooth on a piece of metal that somehow ended up inside it. I called the restaurant right away to a) warn them so they can ensure no other bits end up in their food and b) to see how they suggest we handle the situation with regards to the damage i sustained to my tooth. I spoke to an employee who was unable to help in any way or form and only after chasing her for a response several times did she give me the number of the owner. There was no answer when I tried calling and until now, no response to my text message. Only after contacting the restaurant again today did I recieve a text message from a restaurant employee informing me that her boss said that they dont accept any liability and I should take it to court if I want any money from them. Pretty rude!
As some of you here may have already experienced- Dubai dentists are not cheap.... and whilst the food may not be bad ( other than the spring roll I didnt get to eat anything else) the way this has been handled has left a more than bad taste in my mouth....!!

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 09:44
just a quick update. i called dubai municipality 800-900 and made my complaint. a couple of hours later a agent from the ministry of health came to my building to pick up the piece of metal and made his way to Hanoi Restaurant. He assured me that he would thoroughly inspect the kitchens and dining area to avoid something like that happening again. Whilst he can't help my to get my financial claim settled, he did encourage me to file a case against the owners. Overall I am very impressed with the way the municipality has dealt with this. I had very low expectations when I called the helpline- I saw this as an opportunity to vent at best. I'd encourage anyone to make use of the helplines and report any unsanitary or unsafe practices observed or experienced in Dubai eateries....! Thanks for the update, BCS -- Good to know that the Municipality is taking your complaint seriously but I think you should really follow the advice of the MOH official and file a case against the restaurant: they should accept some liability for the expense incurred by their mistake
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 20:11
just a quick update. i called dubai municipality 800-900 and made my complaint. a couple of hours later a agent from the ministry of health came to my building to pick up the piece of metal and made his way to Hanoi Restaurant. He assured me that he would thoroughly inspect the kitchens and dining area to avoid something like that happening again. Whilst he can't help my to get my financial claim settled, he did encourage me to file a case against the owners. Overall I am very impressed with the way the municipality has dealt with this. I had very low expectations when I called the helpline- I saw this as an opportunity to vent at best. I'd encourage anyone to make use of the helplines and report any unsanitary or unsafe practices observed or experienced in Dubai eateries....!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 16:51
I tried to deal with this in a discreet and friendly way- however the manager/owner is refusing to make contact with me and hiding behind his staff. I am now trying to see where I get with Dubai Municipality.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 16:46
well Hanoi rest in JLT doesnt Look that much clean and hygenic , think need a check from CRD
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 16:32
I don't know if they deal with complaints for dining venues but contact [url=http://www.consumerrights.ae/aspx/about/contact.aspx'>Consumer Rights Department[/url'>
 
 

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