Comments on: Sunday’s Best for Brunch – Ben’s General Food Store @ Publika

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:08:32 +0000

went to the one at publika.
had a terrible time there – have never experienced such poor service level in any restaurant. we had a reservation earlier, but the store manager made us wait for half hour. this is understandable as the customers have not left yet, but he didn’t do anything until we request to be seated at the outside first, while waiting for our reserved place to be available. next, the store manager didn’t allow us to make our order. we requested for plain water to be served, but it didn’t come. this happened many times, when we ordered for refill or requested for utensils. at one point a wait staff even purposefully ignored us when we were gesturing for him right under his nose!

terrible service not worth going at all

By: jzng89

jzng89 — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:23:28 +0000

I’ve been interning here in Publika for the past 3 months and was lucky enough to have enjoyed all the food that comes with it. There also a VinegPlus vinegar bar just outside BIG and you just have got to try it! I suggest you try the Jackfruit Joy, or nutri if you can’t take the strong flavour.

By: J2Kfm

J2Kfm — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:21:36 +0000

Haha … I guess it boils down to the price you’re willing to fork out for take away from Ben’s, of all places.

By: Su Sian

Su Sian — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:27:13 +0000

Is that RM 94.50 a kilo for the grilled terung and labu and RM103.60 for the cendawan ?! Eye-watering, spoken as someone who cooks this stuff at home a couple of times a week.

By: J2Kfm

J2Kfm — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:01:52 +0000

Yeah .. please do. Before they become too crowded and having a meal there is like war. Now’s still okay.

By: iamthewitch

iamthewitch — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:10:35 +0000

I still haven’t been to Publika yet! Looks like a food haven with so much nice stalls.. I’m particularly eying the Chili pan mee actually, but the Ben’s general food store looks good too! Gotta head over there one weekend!

By: J2Kfm

J2Kfm — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:54:13 +0000

Sure! A bit heavy for us this time around, and we were also tempted to try the lamb meatballs too. Next time then.

By: J2Kfm

J2Kfm — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:51:20 +0000

Indeed, you’d tend to order more than what you can eat. Seriously.

By: J2Kfm

J2Kfm — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:50:59 +0000

Hi Ed, I am using a D7000 (DSLR). Thanks, still a lost sheep when it comes to the functions and such.

By: Ed

Ed — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:06:39 +0000

I find it best to visit Publika after 4 (weekend) and weekdays after 6, parking will be a breeze.

The BIG Group recently opened another outlet of Ben’s there too (on top of EAT Food Village, at the corner), and Plan B soon, domination :/

And bro mind sharing what camera are you using? I’m impressed with the quality!