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Shimla Pinks

Shimla Pinks

4 William St, PA5 8DS, Johnstone, United Kingdom

Pizza • Kebab • Seafood • Mexican


"We had a Groupon voucher deal. Now I thought the whole point of a Groupon deal was that it was to encourage you to come back to the place in future and pay full price. That won't be happening. We booked in advance, and I checked the voucher details before I went in. It includes two courses for 2, with rice and a naan to share. It said you can choose a starter priced from 5.95 and a main from 9.95. it gave suggestions of mushroom poori, and chicken Maharani. I love poori, and I knew before I went in, that's what I would order. When we entered, the man was serving a take away customer, asked if we were in for a takeaway or a sit in. He took us to our table and asked about drinks, I said to him then about the voucher. He brought us a special menu for this. There was no poori on the menu, so I asked for the main menu also, but it was mainly to see the description of the main courses, because I wasn't sure the flavours or spicyness of each of the dishes. I asked the waiter if I would be able to have a mushroom poori as this was £5.95 (according to the description of the voucher this would be included) but he said if I wanted this I would pay full price for it. I tried to say to him what the voucher said, but he said this is why we have a separate menu. I felt like saying to him to review what it said on the Groupon website. I ordered chicken pakora. This was 4 pieces or chicken. My partner ordered chicken tikka masala and I ordered chicken pasanda. When they came, they were identical in colour and flavour, they tasted exactly the same. The portions appeared to be much smaller than any Indian restaurant I've eaten in before. We both finished it, it wasn't filling, the pakora was nice enough but the main was fairly tasteless. The other waiter who took our plates was friendly. I wonder how different my experience would be if I hadn't purchased a Groupon deal. Even if the guy had not refused me the starter that was advertised on the voucher, maybe I wouldn't be writing this review just now."

Sunflower

Sunflower

11 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, PR5 5RE, South Ribble, United Kingdom

Sushi • Kebab • Pizza • Seafood


"I have debated whether or not to share this, but ultimately decided to inform you all so you can be on the lookout for this scam I experienced. I ordered food from Sunflower Chinese in Lostock Hall, went to pick it up, and the woman at the counter placed the order down. I briefly saw the receipt, which appeared to be for 28.30 or something similar. When I went to pay, she stated it was 28.70. I mentioned it was 28.30, but she insisted it was 28.70, so I paid. I asked for a receipt, and she refused initially, but eventually provided one after another lady arrived. The total was 28.20. I questioned why it said 28.20 when they had charged me 28.70. She tried to avoid the issue by answering a phone call, but I persisted. When she finished, I pointed out the discrepancy, and she claimed it was a service charge. I inquired about the charge and why it wasn't itemized or disclosed to customers. Without responding, she angrily gave me back 50p, and I left. I am disappointed that they are attempting to cheat customers without their knowledge. It's not about the amount but the dishonesty in hiding it. Their continued business throughout lockdown suggests they are profiting well, making the need for this extra charge unclear. If this is happening to every customer, the cumulative amount could be substantial. I have attached a photo of the receipt, the 50p refund, and a screenshot of my card payment. I share this not to cause trouble but simply to raise awareness. Thank you."