Lee Wah Moultonboro

[lenorehig]

I am a long time customer of Lee Wah in Moultonboro, over 20 years. So much so that Jimmy knows what I like to drink and pours a Bacardi Gold and Coke (no diet!) as I enter. I am not a daily or weekly customer, but I live in the area and frequent Lee Wah often. Yesterday I went with my two daughters and two granddaughters. We sat at the table in the back and there were several other customers. The table in the front by the bar was filled with “the regulars”. Daily drinkers who sit and drink for hours. I’m okay with that, I’ve seen them plenty in the past. But yesterday the foul language, inappropriate sex talk and general loudness of the table of 8, I think, was over the top. I am not a prude and not the fun patrol and my name is not Karen. But appropriate behavior in a restaurant with other customers was not in their wheelhouse of common courtesy.

And then they started requesting music from the Alexa Echo devise. This speaker is in the back by the table. They had it so loud to be heard over their talk, that it was deafening in the back. To each his own on music, but what they requested I have no words to explain. Alternative, punk-rock country? We turned it down ourselves several times, but they repeatedly turned it back up.

When Jimmy brought our food my daughter asked if something could be done about the extremely loud noise and music. Jimmy stated those are his “regulars” that are there every day and he cannot offend them. I find it deplorable that they bully the owner and that he accepts it. We packed up our $200 worth of food and left. I will not be back. I’m wondering how many others don’t return. In allowing the abusive few customers, how many more customers has he lost?

[phoenix]

I thought they were being forced to close by the landload

[TomC]

I live in Sandwich and drive to Wontons in Wakefield rather than go to Lee Wah Chen...

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by lenorehig

I am a long time customer of Lee Wah in Moultonboro, over 20 years. So much so that Jimmy knows what I like to drink and pours a Bacardi Gold and Coke (no diet!) as I enter. I am not a daily or weekly customer, but I live in the area and frequent Lee Wah often. Yesterday I went with my two daughters and two granddaughters. We sat at the table in the back and there were several other customers. The table in the front by the bar was filled with “the regulars”. Daily drinkers who sit and drink for hours. I’m okay with that, I’ve seen them plenty in the past. But yesterday the foul language, inappropriate sex talk and general loudness of the table of 8, I think, was over the top. I am not a prude and not the fun patrol and my name is not Karen. But appropriate behavior in a restaurant with other customers was not in their wheelhouse of common courtesy.

And then they started requesting music from the Alexa Echo devise. This speaker is in the back by the table. They had it so loud to be heard over their talk, that it was deafening in the back. To each his own on music, but what they requested I have no words to explain. Alternative, punk-rock country? We turned it down ourselves several times, but they repeatedly turned it back up.

When Jimmy brought our food my daughter asked if something could be done about the extremely loud noise and music. Jimmy stated those are his “regulars” that are there every day and he cannot offend them. I find it deplorable that they bully the owner and that he accepts it. We packed up our $200 worth of food and left. I will not be back. I’m wondering how many others don’t return. In allowing the abusive few customers, how many more customers has he lost?

I've never been there but now I would think twice about visiting!

[lenorehig]

Originally Posted by phoenix

I thought they were being forced to close by the landload

Last year the building was renovated to include some apartments. Most recently Lee Wah was closed for a month. The kitchen was renovated and Jimmy and family went to China for vacation.

[thinkxingu]

You know, this exact thing has bothered me in the past, too, but we never stayed to eat.

The group of guys just congregate near the bar and make it an unwelcome entry/pickup.

It was especially bad during Covid when the plastic sheeting was up and there was only one small access point...usually cluttered/closed off by that group.

Sounds like maybe it's time to start hitting Google reviews.

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[jeffk]

If they have decided to support the type of regulars who offend other customers, they will lose other business and possibly end up closing. Maybe there are enough jerks to keep them in business. The word will get out and no one else will go there, not even for take out.

Thanks for the heads up.

[phoenix]

Well i never liked the food so I don’t go any

[Biggd]

I prefer Green Ginger in Tilton.

[VitaBene]

Unfortunately most places attract their regulars, some are nicer than others. I know most of the characters that frequent Lee Wah. I will say something to them and Jimmy about this

[Grant]

Then head down the road to Lemongrass. The food is excellent, with none of that other BS.

[TomC]

Lemongrass is great - probably my favorite local place - but in a different price bracket than Lee Wah. A dinner for two with drinks and appetizers, including tip, gets well into the triple digits fast...