Homework

For the life of me, I have no idea how this place makes any money. Every time I've passed by its main resto on Sukhumvit Soi 31, there are never more than 2 tables - one of which is just having coffee and cake. Perhaps it is the peripheral business such as its lasagnas in supermarkets or the mini-Homework in Emporium that make the money.

It is a shame as the restaurant is very clean and modern. The menu is mainly western dishes with a smattering of Thai/Japanese/Chinese dishes thrown (or fused) in. The cakes look exceptionally lovely ... but what about the food?

Well first off we were thrilled to find a place that had pork pies. They don't taste exactly like English pork pies but they're not bad at all. The pies are usually accompanied by mash which is wonderfully creamy. You may also have peas or salad. Or some kind of combination of those 3 - I get confused. I've also had the chicken pie and that's nice too.

We've also had the fish and chips there. The first time was very good. The second time was absolutely abysmal - they had obviously chosen the crappest piece of fish, deep-fried it to oblivion and presented it with burnt chips. Or perhaps they just re-heated lunchtimes leftovers. After complaining, they finally gave a decent discount. Still, consistency is not a strong point.

The range of cakes looks very tasty but my personal feeling is that you can get better tasting cakes elsewhere (check out the Chocolate Cherubin Bakery nearer to Sukhumvit on the same soi - divine!).

Finally, the service is very up and down. Mistakes are often made. I know, I know, we shouldn't expect everyone to speak great English so we'll let that go. But the service is also weird. In Emporium for example, one waiter just stared at us all the time, and then giggled with his colleagues, then kept staring again. Quite frankly, rude.