I learnt this from http://www.withinjapan.com/mos-burger-sucks-355 -someone who had a very bad experience with MOS.. hehehe..
I have to say that I don't care much for the service though.. service delivery is simply too subjective.. especially in smaller franchises like MOS. I think it is just because we are too use to McDonalds. But I will get to that later.
MOS is my favourite fast food joint.. because I can't get it so often.. I was in Singapore recently with my friend Jayce and we both decided what we wanted to have for dinner the instant we saw MOS burger.. 'Ahhhhh something we don't have in Malaysia'.. Malaysia did, a long time ago when I was in college. And I loved it.. I especially love how they have a big thick piece of tomato, the chunky fries.. it didn't feel 'too' mass-produced. My favourite is the rice burger. Instead of bread, you have fillings between two pieces of pressed rice.
Hmmm.. hmm... what do you think?? Sounds good eh..? Especially if you love rice.. or simply to try something different.. The regular burgers are good too but I like the rice burgers.
Have them with the chunky fries and ice tea.. oddly the speciality is too add milk to the ice tea .. Jayce told me this.. so I am taking her word for it. The Japanese version of iced 'teh tarik' I guess. But generally I if I am in a rush and need to grab a bite and MOS burger is available. It is usually my choice.
I have tried it first in Malaysia (no longer here), Taiwan, Japan and Singapore and can only tell you this.. the experience may vary drastically place to place, outlet to outlet. McD does such a great job on the uniformity of its franchisee that we tend to forget smaller chains like MOS usually do not do as well (or perhaps it is better that each outlet has its own charm?)- it could also be due to the fact that they do not have the supply chain muscle that McDonald has.. so while the menu is similar (if not the same) the quality can vary.. I had rather soggy fries in Singapore for instance. And the service varies very much.. most probably due to variability in staff training. And even the decor of the outlets vary.. some are really new and modern while others look a bit worn.. some with bad taste of seasonal decorations..
But for me, the base line for it to be a 'nice quick bite' is still there... and because there are not so many of them around- it gives it a sense of novelty.. plus it is still the only place I know with rice burgers.. hehehe.. so think of it as a small adventure when trying new outlets and perhaps you will get lucky on your first try and be hooked forever. Thank you MOS burger KLCC.
Check here for outlets: http://www.mos.co.jp/english
Ratings: 1 * - don't go out of your way, but if you see it why not give it a try :)
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