Ginger & Spice Neutral Bay, Sydney

User Reviews of Ginger & Spice, Neutral Bay

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0 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

3.3 Below Average

Food 5 Ambience 3 Service 3 Value 2

Over-rated! I don't understand the fuss with this place, food is average and overpriced! Agree with the below comment, I had the hainanese chicken rice which was the worst I've had in Sydney… bland and tiny portion considering the price charged is double anywhere else, very disappointing! Also had other dishes which were nicer but again overpriced.

The service also left something to be desired, it took 30 minutes for my meal to arrive and I was the only one there for lunch on a Friday and the wait staff did not smile at all. I left feeling hungry and completely unsatisfied!

Jan 06, 2012

MyFoodSafari
2

4.8 Average

Food 4 Ambience 6 Service 7 Value 2

I would disagree with the comment below. I think the chicken rice is so so even my mum can cook better than that and I find the food is very pricey for the so so quality. The otak is okay but it is 22$ for a serve of 2 otaks. I would not recommend this to anyone. If you are looking for malaysian/singaporean food, I would suggest somewhere else would be a better choice and cheaper too.

Oct 30, 2011

sky96
1

7.8 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 8

Kangkung belacan is great. Hainan chicken too is great but too little chilli sauce. Acar is a nice gingery treat and Recommended.

Oct 23, 2011

clin
2

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 9

Wow! The food here is absolutely fabulous. I've been to Singapore numerous times for both work and pleasure and love the cuisine. Ginger & Spice is not only authentic, some of the dishes are even tastier than what you'd expect to get at the food courts/hawker centres in Singapore. The service is hospitable and friendly, and the prices reasonable.

Sep 18, 2011

Kieran F.
'Bored...'
2

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 9

Excellent, authentic Singaporean/Malaysian/Nonya cuisine that comes at a high premium.

Have tried and loved the har mee, nasi lemak, kechap manis squid, laksa, chicken rice (I believe the most authentic thing you will get in Sydney!). The perfect blend of sweet, sour, salty and spicy in each dish.

Service is prompt and somewhat impersonal (as with all Chinese restaurants) but not unpleasant. Cash-only and expensive for what you get, but perhaps not so expensive given the cost of most restaurants in the area.

For homesick Singaporeans (or those who have visited Singapore and fallen in love with the food), this is the place to go.

Aug 08, 2011

Tastyreview
20

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 10 Value 10

Hubby and I just got back after dinner with friends. I still have the divine taste of the burnt palm sugar syrup from the Sago dessert in my mouth...mmm...Yum!

The Chilli Prawns were delish, the Beeg Rendang was a big hit with my hubby who is a Beef Rendang Nut - the special rice cooked in chicken stock and lots of garlic could be eaten on its own it's so good. The spicey green beans and Hunan Chicken rounded us out for dinner - and with BYO we walked away at $70 per couple. That's amazing value.

It is a bit noisy, and the tables are very close - but for the food and the value, it's a big thumbs up from me. We're planning to head back again some time over the next few weeks to try more of the fab sounding dishes.

Jun 25, 2011

Musk Stick
4

7 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 6

This place is great eat in or take away. The Squid Kechap Manis is definitely a stand out dish, nice and crispy with a sweet finish. The Curries are outstanding with good level of spices and heat, the Rendang is a favourite for those that like a rendang with plenty of sauce. The owner was even kind enough to throw in a sample dish in our take away, which is rarely seen.

The only gripe here is the lack of credit card facilities particularly as the ATM is a fair walk.

Jun 14, 2011

aushobbit
4

6.8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 6 Service 7 Value 6

Fantastic, expensive food! We had the Chili Crab - this must be pre-ordered. Cost $125 but was delicious and totally worth it between four people. The Hainan chicken was great as well, but needed to be served with much more sauce! Go here for good food when your wallet is full and you will leave happy!

May 02, 2011

NMR
14

0 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

7.5 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 7

Was feeling a little anxious with eating Chilli Crab here after having such amazing versions in Singapore but was pleasantly surprised! The crab was very fresh (must be a good season), big and tasty. The sauce was delicious! Definitely have to mop it up with plenty of Roti but wishing for some Mantou! A little exxy but if you need a chilli crab hit, and Singapore is a little far then definitely a good option. The hainanese chicken rice, kangkung belacan and ngoh hiang was very good too.

Apr 23, 2011