Jarrett Wrisley & Chalee Kader Discuss Bangkok's Restaurant Biz in the Time of Covid [Season 4, Episode 46]

Greg interviews Jarrett Wrisley and Chalee Kader,
well-known and successful restaurateurs in Bangkok. After quick
bios, they begin by dispelling some myths about the restaurant
business and explaining some of the harsh realities of competing
in a big city such as Bangkok. Even during good times, it's a
tough business, but during the COVID era it is nearly impossible.
Greg and the guys discuss strategies for surviving and how to
bring customers back when things improve.


There are also some great stories about genuine Wagyu beef
cattle in Isaan (true story) and sourcing Nordic-bound rice from
ex-communist farmers. Greg then asks about the changing tastes of
Thai people, and the two experts discuss at length the nuances of
the expanding Thai palette. 


Last, the guys try their best to explain all the
'ingredients' that go into a successful restaurant experience,
and although it would be great if it was always about the food,
in fact many variables are at play. Our guests are two of the
not-very-many business people who have figured them all out in
Bangkok. 


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