I’m not sure how many people in Singapore ever heard the iconic Wendy’s campaign tagline, “Where’s the Beef”. But, back in the mid 80’s it took America by storm. Everyone was saying it.
It’s a classic case of older being better, considering their current slogan is, “You know when it’s real”. Blah.
Anyway, this week when the inaugural Wendy’s opened in Singapore, the more famous phrase entered my mind – especially when I stopped by for a snack.
More later on why the doors were open
It’s been nearly two years since I’ve eaten a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and a chocolate FROSTY!
Too bad I didn’t get either one.
Quarter pounder and mini vanilla Frosty
I left the restaurant thinking of several variations of “Where’s the —-“.
Where’s the chocolate?
How could they run out of chocolate for the Frosty’s? Seriously. That’s the most important item on the menu.
Where’s the rest of the Frosty?
A small really means small. They should just call it a Frosty Shot.
Where’s the spoon?
How can you eat Frosty without a spoon? Not right.
Where’s the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger?
Not on the menu. The best burger Wendy’s makes. Not on the menu.
Where’s’ the dollar menu?
Okay, I get this one. Exchange rates, etc.
Where’s the air conditioning?
Broken A/C. 90 degrees, high humidity, no fans. And heat pouring across the counter from the kitchen. Oh ya, and profusely sweating employees.
A little sweat with your food?
Where’s Wendy’s? Not in Singapore.
11:13 am on December 17th, 2009
Oh that’s depressing. No JBC? That’s like opening a McDonald’s without a Big Mac on the menu. Also, how does a restaurant run out of chocolate on opening day/week? I just can’t wrap my head around it. At least I spy that they have chili. I live for Wendy’s chili. BUT…I’m taking your advice and waiting a while before I check it out. It’d just be too disappointing right now.
11:21 am on December 17th, 2009
Yep, the chili looked like they did it right. And they offered a descent selection of baked potatoes. Those two always go well together. Except I expect the cheddar cheese to be off… just a hunch.
3:27 pm on February 11th, 2010
no bacon cause it is halal??
1:43 pm on February 20th, 2010
I’ve been wondering when Wendy’s would make it over here and didn’t know it had until I read your blog. I’ve not lived in the USA for some years and recently I’ve had a craving for a Frosty, particularly after having had a terrible milkshake at MacDo. For that matter in some MacDo they don’t even serve milkshakes ! Although at this time in my life I tend to avoid these types of fast food joints, from time to time it’s nice to have a little taste from the past. But I’m not inspired by your posting to jet over to Wendy’s any time soon.
Have you been to the TGIFriday at the Heeren that just opened in December ? Ohhh, just terrible. I’ll give them the benefit of doubt and ask if it could have been due to teething problems as it was only two weeks old when I went.