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Choosing A Restaurant: How do I Know What is Right For Me?

Choosing a restaurant

The best restaurant might not be the best for you. The best restaurant for you is the restaurant that matches its offerings with your needs. In this blog, let’s explore what factors to consider when choosing a restaurant that fits you.

You also need to know the restaurant’s specialty. Restaurants may offer a diverse menu with various meal options. However, you can determine the restaurant’s specialty by carefully looking at the signature menu or simply asking the restaurant. Dietary options are one of the most important things you must look for before choosing a restaurant because it makes things easier for you to find food that fits your needs.

For example, If you have allergies to seafood, then the seafood specialty restaurant has to be crossed off your list even though their seafood is really delicious. However, for this reason, some restaurants offer a variety of options to meet your needs besides their specialty.  Moreover, religion’s dietary restrictions, health concerns, and personal values such as eating vegetarian should be considered so that you can comfortably eat at the restaurant. 

3M's Specialty - Southern Thai Food
3M's Specialty - Southern Thai Food

Matching Vibes & Feeling

The atmosphere of the restaurant is also an essential factor when it comes to selecting the right restaurant. It is more of a personal feeling than a standard because there is no right or wrong in this situation. Do you want your restaurant to be quiet, classy, or freestyle? Do you want modern vibes or tropical vibes? After answering these questions, you will be left with a  few options to choose from. Your mood also matters when choosing a restaurant. How are you feeling right now? If you want to be relaxed without being formal and classy, you should go to the restaurant that can offer it. 

Musical ambiance also helps to boost the dining experience for your lunch or dinner. Some restaurants offer live music in only genres, such as hip-hop, reggae, etc. However, some offer diverse music options each night. At Three Monkeys, the restaurant offers live music every night except Monday so you can enjoy the delightful dinner with rhythmic melodies. 

Monkey Dome at Three Monkeys
Monkey Dome at Three Monkeys

Special Offerings

Everyone has their intentions and expectations before going to a restaurant. Some might want to enjoy a night with a partner by creating unforgettable memories. Some just want to spend quality time with a family or perhaps celebrate special days like birthdays or anniversaries. By knowing your own needs and wants, choosing a restaurant becomes a lot easier and increases the chances of finding one that truly satisfies you.  As for Three Monkeys, the restaurant offers laid-back vibes with a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by trees. So, anyone who wants to relax while dining or sipping a drink can come and enjoy at Three Monkeys.

Quality Food at Three Monkeys
Quality Food at Three Monkeys

After considering what to want to do at a restaurant, you now have to research whether this restaurant fits your requirements. For instance, if you’re planning to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, look for a restaurant that offers special packages or personalized options to make the occasion more memorable.

The location of the restaurant sometimes plays an important role. If you don’t like traffic noise and want to escape from the city lights, you should choose a restaurant that is away from the city center. Do you want your restaurant to be located on the seafront, on a mountain, or in a jungle? These are the factors that you have to keep in mind when thinking about the location of a restaurant. 

Birthday at Three Monkeys
Birthday at Three Monkeys

Where to check information?

Okay, you might wonder how you can know all of this and where to check. It is easier than you think. First, search your restaurant names on Google and look for the Google review. Next, you can go to the restaurant’s website and check the menu and services that the restaurant offers. Sometimes, some valuable information and new updates can be found on a blog or FAQ tab of the restaurant pages. Yet, if you still have not found your desired information, you can just message the restaurant via live chat or social media accounts. Sometimes, calling the restaurant is a lot easier.

After all of this, the taste of the food is the most important factor too. Even if the restaurant can offer everything you need or want, if the taste of the food does not match your preference, then you have to sadly cross it out. If you are looking for authentic regional food in a specific location, you just need to ask yourself whether you want to try food with an essence of regional taste and preparation styles or if you want to try food that tastes the same as what the locals eat.

Sometimes, traditional local foods are not really a cup of tea for the foreigner’s tongue. At Three Monkeys, the restaurant accommodates these situations, so you can specifically tell the waiter or waitress how you want your dish to be such as whether you want your spice level to be low or not. 

Having your Favorite Food
Having your Favorite Food

The restaurant’s services can light up or turn down your overall dining experience. You could check on the reviews and read what other visitors are saying.  Overall, choosing the perfect restaurant is not easy because the definition of perfection will vary from person to person. By following this guide, we believe you will have a great dining experience next time by choosing a restaurant that aligns with your needs and wants.