Fresh User Reviews in Belconnen

5.5 Average

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  2      Value  7     

Forgot our order, ran out of clean spoons and my glass had food in it, generally needs a good clean, it was great in the past but is now missing the mark in the area of service, food is still Ok if it arrives, would not go back.

May 27, 2012

6.8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  5      Service  7      Value  8     

A local cheap and cheerful that's always good value. The menu is the usual Chinese fare but the veggies are fresh and the sauces aren't gluggy. One of the best dishes is the duck pancakes. They also have an excellent laksa at lunchtime.

May 14, 2012

6.3 Average

Food  7      Ambience  5      Service  4      Value  9     

My mate and I thought we'd hang out here since we were both starving and he likes Viet food (I'm sorta sitting on the fence, as my heritage is Viet anyway hahaha).

He said his Pho was delicious, but my broken rice combination dish was so small portion-wise compared to his. Service wasn't all that flash either. For Vietnamese food, I'd say the prices are pretty good, but quality isn't too great.

Might go back again in a few days as I think I'll try the Pho!

May 07, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  9      Value  9     

I have to agree with the other review, the dosais are a specialty, one of the reasons we keep going back. The other is my that vegetarian partner loves having too many tasty options to choose from, that are not just pasta offerings.

The wine list is good and banquets are great value if you have a group. Service and turn-around from ordering to having something in front of you are both very good. Just watch out for the heat in some of the chutneys, they can be 'creepers', but they taste great.

Apr 30, 2012

4.3 Below Average

Food  4      Ambience  9      Service  1      Value  3     

Our first and much-looked-forward-to birthday dinner was disappointing. Pre-dinner drinks didn't arrive until after the meal was served. Waiter said he had forgotten although the restaurant was not busy. 10 minutes delay between first and last meal although we requested all served together. Chicken with pomegranate sounded interesting but overcooked and oversalty. We won't be going there again.

Apr 11, 2012

1.5 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  2      Service  1      Value  1     

I thought the value was good when I walked into the restaurant with my friend. The $20 deal per person All YOu Can Eat was not as advertised. They served us couple dishes on each of us and refused to serve more when we asked.

When I walked up to the counter one lady explained that because we did not take what they offered, they couldn't serve any food (they only offered tarts and sesame balls that looked like at least 2hrs old when we were there for dumplings) I argued her that they shouldn't have advertised their deal as all you can eat. She asked us back why we won't have any of the tarts.

I thought it wasn't worth arguing more so I paid her the money first then tried to inform her that their deal doesn't please customers in any way. She said "I am busy now" and walked away when there was only two tables being served. We called her back and told her this isn't a good service. Then all she told us was "if you are not full, come sit down or go away"

My opinion is that I have wasted $20 that I could have filled my hunger pleasantly. She only wanted people to have what they wanted to offer, take the money and have them out of the place. Would never recommend this place to people around me.

Apr 10, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Under new management I think. Great food and service. Really enjoyed the fish dishes and the larb. Try the coconut drink too. Kid friendly, there's a kids' menu.

Mar 27, 2012

4 Below Average

Food  6      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  5     

Good food marred by appalling service experienced when I went to lunch there on Sunday. The senior staff came to serve and recommended ordering Char Kway Teow just so he doesn't have to spend an extra 10 minutes cooking for other orders. I agreed to go with Char Kway Teow, but the order still came very slowly after 15 minutes.

Then the senior staff made a deal about shutting the door so that flies won't come in, yet does not turn on the fans, and we were suffocating in the heat.

To make matters worse, the senior staff refused to give out a small plate of chilli, which is standard in most Asian restaurants, but wanted to charge $2 for it!

Finally the icing on the cake came when I discovered a small black rock when eating my food. When confronted the senior staff about it, he first accused me of eating everything then complaining, Admitting that it was a piece that fell from his wok when cooking, then came back 5 minutes later to claim that it was a piece of fried onion.

This is the most ridiculous service I've ever experienced, and has marred what is otherwise a decent dish, bar the piece of wok that I nearly swallowed.

Never going there again.

Mar 11, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  10     

Our favourite restaurant in Canberra. The fish in banana leaf (Ikan Woku Daun) is stuff dreams are made of and the Soto is to die for. Pleasant service and atmosphere and unbelievable value for money. I just wish they moved to Sydney!

Feb 10, 2012

7 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  6     

We went here on a Tuesday early evening with our 5yr old twins. There were not many diners, but plenty of dirty tables, it looked pretty unpleasant. We found a clean table and ordered 2 pizzas and a selection of tapas. The tapas were pretty yummy, and good portion sizes (we tried the Chorizo, Calamari, Onion Fritters and Scallops) but I would give the pizzas a miss, they had very thick bases and were very doughy and not much flavour. (but if you like your pizzas that way, then go for your life!).

There was a guy playing the guitar upstairs and he was great, it created a good atmosphere. We were also here on a Sunday arvo a few weeks ago, and there was a funky band playing upstairs, the place had a very cool feel to it.

I will go back for a few wines and tapas on a Sunday arvo sit outside for a great view of Lake Ginnenderra, and watch the (Canberra) world go by.

Feb 06, 2012

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  5      Service  10      Value  10     

I have been taking my family and friends to this Restaurant for years now. Even my 6 year old daughter loves their cuisine. The PHO rare beef noodle soup is perfect and refreshigly light, the Shan Tung Chicken is also marvellous, a more chinese dish being dry chilli beef will not disappoint fussy eaters. Recently this restaurant was graded in the Canberra Times too harshly. This restaurant is a winner, it's value for money, great serving sizes alwyas consistent with the quality and has a relaxed atmosphere.

Jan 27, 2012

5.8 Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  6      Value  5     

So surprised that the line for yum cha is always out the door. We booked a table in advance and still had to wait to be seated. Chairs, tables, light fittings were all very nice, but the place was way too crowded for my taste. If they got rid of some of their tables and managed reservations better I might go back.

Jan 26, 2012

5 Average

Food  6      Ambience  8      Service  1      Value  5     

Although we had booked there was no table reserved. A request for pepsi max or coke zero flustered the waitress as they had neither. A request for any type of diet softdrink was difficult. Finally the waitress returned with diet coke.

The entree was their combined. The spring rolls were good, the pork balls were good but ordinary. The prawn toast had no evidence of prawns and were more like an english highly fried slice.

The first of our mains arrived without the rice. Then another dish. Then it was decided these were not our dishes so they were given to another table. Then the first of our real dishes arrived with steamed rice instead of the fried rice we ordered. We inspected the steamed rice and there were brown bits in it either burnt crust or something dripped in it.

This rice eventually disappeared to be replaced by our second dish and our fried rice. Both the dishes we chose were as advertised and very nice. However, the fried rice was about the quality and taste you get frozen in the supermarket. I would say it was frozen and reheated.

Finally the dessert, We chose the profiteroles. The waitress consulted the chef and told us they were not available, they didn't have any. We chose a banana split and the fried ice cream. The banana split had a single small scoop of icecream, a bruised banana and lots of caramel topping. The fried ice cream was closer to the mark with a flaming whisky coating leaving a strong aftertaste.

So overall the good points were vastly over shadowed by the farcical service and the lack of supplies on hand.

Jan 26, 2012

1.8 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  3      Service  1      Value  1     

We didn't get served for an one and a half hours, they forgot our order two separate times, they said they thought this was appropriate service. Never going here again. Ever.

Jan 25, 2012

9 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  9     

Had dinner at this restaurant last night with my family and we all enjoy it very much, kids had satay chicken and fried rice, we had coconut prawns and peking duck pancakes for entrees and paat thai and scallops.

Food is great, service is as good as any other similar priced restaurant. Certainly the best thai in the area. Will be back.

Jan 24, 2012

5.8 Average

Food  6      Ambience  7      Service  6      Value  4     

First visit and overall ok. My main was over salted in a big way even the chef said it was and agreed to replace it. Good olive oil and balsamic is a must not the homebrand variety they use and not to mention the lid of the balsamic vinegar leaked every where. Great dessert. A bit on the higher end of prices. My son said it was the best spaghetti he has ever eaten.

Jan 11, 2012

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  6      Value  9     

Always a good experience and was glad when this chain came to canberra. Perfect in winter. Would recommend the two portion one designed to share, would not recommend the waffles as they were served cold. Staff not particularly around once you have placed your order so would recommend getting water before your sit down!

Jan 06, 2012

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  8      Value  9     

Overall it was quite a good experience. A few minor glitches along the way. The service was good, took a few minutes to catch the waitresses attention but after that she was particularly attentive and apologetic.

The food was impressive and a good sized portion for the pricing. The weekend was very busy so I would recommend booking but have since been back on a weekday and it is very quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a mid week coffee on the deck in the sunshine.

Jan 05, 2012