Lisadm1973

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Restaurants, Asian, Chinese, BYO, Ample or Convenient Parking

Overall 7.7 14

8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

The first thing that we experienced was the lovely, helpful staff! The recommendation from one of them of: "Dingding Saomian" was awesome! It was full of flavour and fresh ingredients! My husband and I also ordered hand made dunplings, which were hot, fresh, tasty and too much for us to finish!

For lovers of handmade noodles and dumplings = I would recommend this venue if you're not wanting to travel into the city-into Chinatown (Haymarket) Again, the staff were very friendly and helpful, chatted with us and checked on us throughout our meal, which was a nice touch! Unlike a previous reviewer, the Beef Salad (entree) was great, lovely thin slices of beef and super fresh capsicum with a delightful semi-sweet sauce to boot! We will go back for sure and have no hesitation in recommending this to locals.

May 09, 2012

China Doll, Woolloomooloo

Restaurants, Asian, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Serves Dinner

Overall 7.9 162

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 7

I have mixed feeling on this one. We enjoyed a lovely meal at dinner on a Thursday night recently. The staff were very polite and explained anything asked of them, in a helpful and friendly manner.

The food was very tasty, very fresh and cooked very well! We all shared our plates and the specials were the fav (Pork and Prawn Dumplings) and the other stand out dish was the duck pancakes! The prices, however, left a bit to be desired *They seemed a fair bit over priced (*$44 for 8 'small' duck pancakes? really?). Between the 8 of us the bill was very pricey, but for a premium venue at a top Sydney location, you really cannot complain. Not sure if I would go there again (based solely on $$).

However, if money is not an issue, then I would recommend dining here no problem. At the end of the day: The view, the staff, the food and the wine were great!

Apr 20, 2012

Duke's Lounge, Randwick

Restaurants, International, Thai, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy

Overall 8 9

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 8

We tried this place out after we were given a 'discount voucher' and are glad we did! The staff were excellent, very attentive and extremely polite and helpful (we were there with a 10 month old and they 'played up to him' also - which is a great touch).

The food was awesome! Big helpings and great condiments too! (yep, even HP Sauce for my UK husband! lol). The coffees were good (not burnt - which is always a good sign) as for the place itself, it could be Alot bigger (they were packed for 11:30 am) but, what they lack in space they make up for with the quality of the food! We had a big breakfast and a steak sandwich, both plates were loaded with food and we were completely stuffed afterwards (which is a rare thing these days).

I would recommend this to locals and those wanting a great coffee with an equally great meal in Randwick, served by professional and polite staff! We will be going there again for sure!

Mar 19, 2012

Elvis Pizza, Rushcutters Bay

Restaurants, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Pizza

Overall 6.4 39

6 Average

Food 7 Ambience 4 Service 6 Value 7

Well, from other past reviews we took note and as a result only ordered take away. Glad we did! The venue is a fair bit dated (and a touch dirty too to be honest). However, our pizza's were lovely! Order 2 x different types, both were very tasty, fresh and what you would normally pay for.

We did miss the show, however, we asked other patrons how it was afterwards (as we were in the area), they (as others have said) that you need to be a real Elvis fan to love the place and enjoy the 'experience'!

Well, for our takeaway I gave the pizza a 7 - not the best I've had for sure, but was good enough for a 'non authentic italian' busy Sat night!

Mar 19, 2012

Kazbah, Ryde

Restaurants, Middle Eastern, Citibank Dining Program, American Express, Parking Station

Overall 6.2 52

8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 6

For a Sunday brunch, they were fully booked! (so luckily our party - of 14 had done so). Had heard great reviews of Kazbah's other venues, so we gave it a try for something different.

The food was great, very unique in flavor (though a touch overly spiced for some of our fellow diners). The prices Ok (a touch pricey) for what was being served. My selection of dishes were excellent (though as another reviewer has stated), my prawns were also extremely small and flavourless. Other than that, the staff were very friendly and helpful.

The decor was beautiful and the overall experience was good for all of us. We all 'sampled' each others meals and found everyone loved something on the menu. Will go there again, but you must book on the weekends, esp for breakfast and lunch as it's in a great spot that gets alot of sunlight and gives a nice alfresco feel even if you are inside.

Mar 14, 2012

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Poplar Restaurant, Crows Nest

Restaurants, Asian, Chinese, BYO, Ample or Convenient Parking

Overall 7.7 14

8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

May 09, 2012

China Doll, Woolloomooloo

Restaurants, Asian, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Serves Dinner

Overall 7.9 162

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 7

Apr 20, 2012

Duke's Lounge, Randwick

Restaurants, International, Thai, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy

Overall 8 9

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 8

Mar 19, 2012

Elvis Pizza, Rushcutters Bay

Restaurants, Italian, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Pizza

Overall 6.4 39

6 Average

Food 7 Ambience 4 Service 6 Value 7

Mar 19, 2012

Kazbah, Ryde

Restaurants, Middle Eastern, Citibank Dining Program, American Express, Parking Station

Overall 6.2 52

8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 6

Mar 14, 2012

Thai House McMahon's Point, McMahons Point

Restaurants, Thai, Serves Takeaway, Restaurant Bookings, Menulog Delivery and Pickup

Overall 6.6 10

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 8

Dinner for 4 people (used a 'discount voucher'). Venue was lovely, nice decor etc (Needs air con inside or needs more windows to be opened on humid nights).

Staff were friendly enough (They were run off their feet being a full house at 8pm). Took our order with minimal fuss and got it right the 1st time, though I did have to ask for a Coka Cola 4 times before it came.

Food was really tasty, fresh and everyone in our group were very satisfied with their choices! Curry, stir fry and noodle dishes were ordered and shared. Entree's were excellent (The Prawn Cakes are a must). Even our desserts were good! Word of advice = you Must book on a busy Fri and Sat night as they were full by 7:30pm and turning people away as they had no tables left. Fast service, good food, nice atmosphere. We will go back again in the future!

Feb 27, 2012

Terrazza Cafe Restaurant & Pizzeria, Chatswood

Restaurants, Italian, Family Dining, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy

Overall 7.8 7

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 8

Great new spot in Chatswood at the Civic Centre. We went there for a birthday lunch and the staff were excellent! Very 'tuned in' with their customers (even spoke in Italian when it was spoken to them, which is always a nice touch).

Food was tasty, fresh and served in a timely fashion. We all had different Pizza's and all were 8 outta 10 with thin bases and fresh toppings! We sat outside under shade cover which was lovely. Would recommend this as a good Italian in Chatswood.

Ps: The Gelato is to die for, we’ll be back.

Feb 07, 2012

Rhodes Phoenix, Rhodes

Restaurants, Chinese, Yum Cha, Citibank Dining Program, Has Bar

Overall 6.3 147

6.3 Average

Food 7 Ambience 6 Service 6 Value 6

Been going to Yum Cha for more than 30 years now and this doesn't really make an outstanding impact on my Yum Cha experiences! Food is as per other Yum Cha's - though overpriced. Staff seem pre-occupied with (not sure what) and servings were a little smaller than other Yum Cha's Ive been to. Nothing flash about this place, much better ones in Chatswood, Haymarket and even the one in Blacktown! As a previous review states "In and Out" and that's how they are running this place...

Jan 18, 2012

Sushi Yah, Pennant Hills

Restaurants, Japanese

Overall 7.6 19

7.5 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 5 Service 8 Value 9

Great food here, very fresh and super tasty! The decor is a fair bit lacking, but it's certainly made up for with the friendly service and value for money! It's set up like a small cafe, but packs a punch with the quality of the food! It was the 1st time I've ever been there and will be going back in the future.

Sep 21, 2011

Pho Pasteur, Blacktown Westpoint

Restaurants, Vietnamese, American Express, Ample or Convenient Parking, Free Parking

Overall 6.3 5

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 9

Great Vietnamese restaurant! Went there for the 1st time last night (it's only been open for a short while in Blacktown now) and the staff were very friendly, attended to you almost immediately, explained dishes on the menue when asked and were in general quite helpful and efficient. The food was excellent! Very tasty, aromatic & super fresh! The service was super fast and efficient even for a very busy Thursday night. Will be going there again and can easily recommend it to Vietnamese food lovers in the area. In such a short time from opening this has become quite a popular venue.

Mar 25, 2011