Villa Market

Post by **frenchFARANGbkk** » December 27, 2013, 3:13 am

Hello,

Have you found more places where to eat lobster or homarus ?

I have actually never seen homarus in Thailand, do they import some ?

And I guess that lobsters are farmed in Thailand, right ?

Thanks.

Post by **BigBubba** » December 27, 2013, 11:17 am

Villa is loosing customers left and right because of NOT RESTOCKING on the items farangs want. I've heard the complaints from many now. They had better shape up and take notice. I find myself going back to Tops Market now to do a lot of shopping. Anyone from Villa LISTENING???

Post by **jingjai** » December 31, 2013, 10:33 am

BigBubba wrote:Villa is loosing customers left and right because of NOT RESTOCKING on the items farangs want. I've heard the complaints from many now. They had better shape up and take notice. Anyone from Villa LISTENING???

I seriously doubt any of the powers that be from Villa Market's head office are monitoring this thread.

I suggest directly contacting the "big boys" in Bangkok:
Customer service: 089-991-1199
customerservice@villamarket.com

And you really need to be specific about what you want. "NOT RESTOCKING on the items farangs want" is pretty vague. Remember who we are dealing with. One needs to be specific with Thais, IMO, and my experience.

FYI. Villa Market Udon store manager is Ms. Marica Maisandee, 042-247-9405. However, her English skills are limited.

Post by **merchant seaman** » December 31, 2013, 10:48 am

It appears Papa Farang has stopped suppling Villa.

Post by **Drunk Monkey** » December 31, 2013, 11:40 am

Was in VM a couple of days ago to get potato waffles and breakfast pancakes ... no have ... in fact wasnt in there long as the stock was pretty sparse and i was the only customer .

I have found in general stock control / re stocking is always a problem if in the hands of a Thai ... not being negative its just they tend to leave everything to the last minute and dont allow for any problems occurring in the supply chain , not easy tho with a place with so many products from so many different suppliers so can understand why things run out and are missing for long periods .

A possible reason could be the fact that VM Udon is a franchise branch so maybe the actual direct VM owned and operated branches (not franchises) tend to get preference when coming to restocking especially this time of year .

Post by **Zidane** » December 31, 2013, 4:05 pm

We were in Villa Market today,the first time in quite a while.
It was pretty quiet in there but a couple of things they had at a discount price which might interest some people.....
Large Meiji milk discounted from 90 baht to 45 baht.....expiry date 3rd January.
Californian Cheddar cheese discounted to 90 baht.....expiry date April 2014.

They are normally open till 9.30pm but might close early today with it being New Years Eve ?

Also quite a few Turkeys left in the freezer but no sign of any discount yet.....

Post by **pompui** » December 31, 2013, 4:12 pm

At least in Udon they are managing to get their stock levels high on the cider front,dealing with apple honey direct with deliveries and also Magners in good supply. $\:D/$
Was in the Bangers soi 33 last week,stock levels very high on Yorkies,Johnsonville,Bagels,Muffins but alas no Vlasic products in stock so no way will Udonsville have any in the near future.
Thought that the Franchise manager in Udon was keeping a close eye on the forum in being a sponsor

Post by **papaguido** » January 1, 2014, 6:21 pm

Light Ricotta cheese in the discount cooler (just below tortilla shelf). Discounted down to 119bt (I think), 6 tubs left and expires 6 Jan.

Post by **papaguido** » January 2, 2014, 9:22 am

Cheese cake from the The Cheese Cake Factory restaurant available at Villa for 890bt (yes eight hundred and ninety baht). I've only had fresh from the restaurant and this was too tempting to pass, it was delish and tasted the same as I remember it.

http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu/Cheesecakes/

A wide range of Sara Lee pies & cakes also available, Sara Lee original cheese cake for 299bt, but IMO doesn't compare to the Cheese Cake Factory.

Post by **merchant seaman** » January 2, 2014, 1:14 pm

Garnini Pink Grapefruit Juice, buy one get one free 198baht. Was looking for Ocean Spray Ruby Red. Will give this a try.

Post by **thalenoi** » January 25, 2014, 3:16 pm

Many items "Out of stock"
They missed out at least 1000 baht from me and better watch out next visit...

Post by **Zidane** » January 26, 2014, 9:06 am

One thing Villa Market has that I like are the "British India Restaurant" curries......Vindaloo,Madras,Jalfreizi,Rogan Josh etc.....the Madras is particularily good.
Not cheap at 190 baht but plenty of meat inside,unlike some I have had over here.

The Californian Cheddar cheese is a good buy,as well.

Post by **BigBubba** » January 26, 2014, 12:13 pm

FINALLY!!! After 6 months. One pack left as of yesterday. Wonder how long to restock this time.

Post by **747man** » January 26, 2014, 3:40 pm

Zidane wrote:One thing Villa Market has that I like are the "British India Restaurant" curries......Vindaloo,Madras,Jalfreizi,Rogan Josh etc.....the Madras is particularily good.
Not cheap at 190 baht but plenty of meat inside,unlike some I have had over here.

The Californian Cheddar cheese is a good buy,as well.

But NOT as good as the Extra Mature ENGLISH Cheddar,I Brought back with me.....2.50p (130 Baht ) for 350 grams in Farm Foods....

.

Post by **mortiboy** » January 26, 2014, 5:07 pm

Yeah but your extra mature matey, not as good as my VINTAGE Cheddar

A MANS cheese! Still tasty out the freezer! 5 months now
Bought back 5 kilo from UK

Post by **747man** » January 26, 2014, 5:37 pm

mortiboy wrote:Yeah but your extra mature matey, not as good as my VINTAGE Cheddar
A MANS cheese! Still tasty out the freezer! 5 months now
Bought back 5 kilo from UK

So Did I ............Na ! Na ! Nanananana !!!! Mans Cheese, Indeed....

Post by **pompui** » January 26, 2014, 7:38 pm

Hope to pop in there next week to see shelves full of products and cider

if not give them until after their first anniversary to think about selling the 3 year lease

and pulling out of Udon or at least choose somewhere with monthly rent less than 160k

Post by **pompui** » January 29, 2014, 6:11 am

Forgot they block off the road where the vip parking area is due to the Chinese New Year,not wanting to use the main carpark

Shall have a butchers next week for my Lenders bagel fix

Post by **pompui** » February 10, 2014, 11:36 am

Popped in this morning,the vip parking area is closed off before opening time,no way past a Landmark security guard,carpark very empty so parking skills not tested.

Couple of products and pricing:-

Bisto gravy powder 120 baht 227g
Lyles Golden syrup 119 baht 454g
Branston original pickle 179 baht 360g
Stella Artois cans 147 baht 500ml
El Sabroso guacacamole flavoured tortilla chips 59 baht 85g
Imported parsnips 450 baht a kilo.

Have restocked on Vlasic zesty dill 169 baht 24oz,no hot Italian Johnsonville sausages but stock in sweet italian,4 cheese italian,brats and beer brats.About 8 Lenders original bagels and similar amount of English muffins in the freezer section.
No Yorkies pies or sausages in stock and in fact no pies from any supplier in stock.Plenty of Magners in large bottles available,must have been a run on Thatchers products

as none in stock at all,big spenders in Udonsville tis for sure

Bread and cheese cabinets severely lacking in stock,maybe delivery van due Tuesday

No US imported steaks or anything US,only Thai french and Australian,maybe will check sukhumvit soon for their prices

Left with Aunt Bessie (frozen glazed parsnips),checkbin 169 baht,bloomin marvellous what

Post by **pompui** » February 21, 2014, 11:35 am

Popped into Villa sukhumvit 33 this morning,loads of US steaks usda

For reference 2 types of Wagyu priced 230/100g and 460/100g,Iwate beef (japanese) striploin 590/100g,US striploin 355/100g,Tenderloin 380/100g,Ribeye 360/100g.
Loads of Yorkies products,Vlasic stackers kosher dill in both 16oz and 24oz,large selection of cheeses cracker barrel sharp and extra sharp,Tillamook and california premium.

So can get the local stock controller in Udon to get some of this stock oop to Udon