I was wrong again. Damnit!

Yeah. Busted! Really didnt know we already had this here in malaysia!!!

Went to 1U old wing tonite to grab a quick dinner and we went to the korean outlet. After ordering our food, we were given this nifty device….

Yes. This device functions as the same one as the one i detailer in my FIREHOUSE post! Basically once your order is ready, the device will emit a beeping sound that lasts something like 3-5 secs and thats it. no lights or repetition, so i wasnt able to film it on video for you guys.So this changes everything on my previous post in firehouse. I mean, in this scenario, where its a canteen system, i find this device TOTALLY useful. I am sure some of you had experience going to a PAY FIRST, WAIT FOR YOUR FOOD system in food courts/canteens!? (Especially in singapore!). Which is also one of the reason why i always avoid going to these “canteens” or food courts. Also, this helps to reduce crowd in the food court counters with people lining up waiting for their food while other customers can easily go and order their food. I wonder if this local company is making megabucks now…..

Again, my apologies for the CRAPPY pics…i really gotta get a new camera phone soon…but you know la…im really damn broke…..

Firehouse

Was in sydney last month and my colleague took me to firehouse, a restaurant next to our office. Turns out that this is a upscale restaurant (based on the price & decor).

Upon setting down on a spot, my colleague proceeded to go to the counter to order our food and beer. He returned with this nifty device with him,.

set phasers to

Once your order is ready, the device will blink non stop to remind you to pick up your food from the counter. Now aint that nice? you get to pay a premium price for food & beer and you gotta do everything yourself…..hmmm….. how come australia always seems to be in the forefront of implementing tech into the service industry ? Remember the Palm Pilot ordering system? it was copied over to malaysia by this one guy ( i forgot his name or company) few years back and i believe still in existence.

So now here is my question : would you want to see more malaysian restaurants adopt this system & or do you still think that being waited/served upon is still important?

Oh yeah – sorry about the crappy pics. it was taken with the nokia e51.

PS:Gomen gomen! It’s been a while since i posted an update (even though i check in almost everyday!) . Been really busy with my new job and also need to move house very soon.