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Tyson Bees calling it quits?
Just came across this Facebook update from Tyson Bees, chef Tyson Wong Ophaso's popular West Philly-based food truck...
Tyson Bees calling it quits?
Just came across this Facebook update from Tyson Bees, chef Tyson Wong Ophaso's popular West Philly-based food truck.
Hi Everyone, its been a pleasure serving all of you. It breaks our hearts to tell everyone that the Tyson Bees crew will no longer be operating the truck. Currently, the company is going through a transition. We are working on future plans and hope to see you soon. Thank you for all your support. We love you all and will keep you posted.
Pretty shocked to hear this news, considering Ophaso's big Philly following and positive press (here's Adam Erace's very complimentary March review) — the pic above is from the truck's participation in the Food Trust Night Market just a few days ago. Though perhaps this means the TB team is focusing the whole of its efforts on the Thai BYOB it's been working on for months now. We've got calls in to Ophaso and his people and will be sure to keep everyone updated.
UPDATE [12:05 p.m.]: Just got off the phone with Ophaso, who tells Meal Ticket that he and partner Cliff Asavadejpakdee are out of the truck due to a disagreement between them and the three partners with whom they launched the operation. "It's been a lot of back and forth, like a ping-pong table," says Ophaso of negotations between the two sides over the running of the truck and launching a proposed Thai restaurant at Sixth and Catharine.
Moving forward, the truck at 33rd and Spruce will continue operating, but without Ophaso and Asavadejpakdee inside; it's still unclear as of now whether or not they'll change the name from Tyson Bees, and Ophaso is not sure whether they'll change the menu. Meanwhile, Ophaso and Asavadejpakdee are hunting for a new opportunity — either a mobile operation or a brick-and-mortar storefront — to continue cooking in Philly. "Our efforts, talents and commitment are devoted to the consumer," Ophaso says of his local fanbase. "We have a lot of friends and support here, [so] we hope to get a [new] location in Philly. This is such a good town with the food truck scene right now."
Photo: Clare Foran
The food may remain good, but what kept me coming back were the personalities, smiling faces and cheery dispositions of the original crew. Hope to see them all again soon situated close to Penn campus and wish them much luck & success with new endeavors. Partners - you don't know what you've lost til it's gone!— Robin A.- Love the photo!— Fred Dog
- The food is not the same. The red curry was too salty and thick and the burrito was just not good. They may have kept the same cooks but there's no quality control checks anymore. I'm not going back. Hopefully we'll see Tyson and his crew come up with a new venue soon. I will be one of the first in line!— Clare Din
- 1st time, last time. It was disgusting! I had ordered #1 on the Menu. Korean BBQ short Ribs beef tacos. Very shock when I open the tray. It was 3 slices of radish, chop red cabbage, and some slices of so called beef in some gravy mess, layed openly on 2 thin slices of crepe flour. WTF! YUCK! YUCK! YUCK! Save your $3 bucks for McDonalds better.— nger
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