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Restaurants, Italian, Pizza, Child Friendly, Has Bar

Overall 6.6 32

7 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 5 Value 7

Wasn't too impressed initially with the service. We were seated at a dirty table and the waiter was happy to take our order even though we had cups and ashtrays on our table still. As he walked away I had to request for another waiter to clean up the table as it was left dirty even though the water and my drink arrived 5 minutes later. They also forgot about the wine my friend ordered which was ordered first (and we had to remind them to bring out), and came out during out mains.

The food was definitely a highlight though. I ordered the spagetti marinara dish which I thoroughly enjoyed. My friend ordered the seafood hot pot with the bread. We both thought the seafood was great and the portions were just right. Prices are reasonable. Even though the service was slightly lacking, I'd be happy to eat here again.

Dec 07, 2010

Bau Truong, Canley Heights

Restaurants, Vietnamese

Overall 6.8 26

5.8 Average

Food 5 Ambience 7 Service 5 Value 6

Had the combination clear rice noodle soup one time, the only time it impressed me. I ordered it a few weeks later only to have a few slices of pork and that's it! Found the soup to be warm but not hot to what I am use to. Also ordered the rice paper rolls but found a hair in one, they did fix it up but by that stage I was really put off and didn't feel hungry anymore. Plus my bf waited 20 minutes for his food. Won't be back anytime soon!

Sep 04, 2009

Pho Hien, Canley Heights

Restaurants, Vietnamese, BYO, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch

Overall 7.2 14

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 8 Value 10

Seriously, if you are looking for Pho that's not too overdosed with MSG, clean looking premises (because let's face it, alot of Pho restaurants aren't of the cleanest quality) then definitely come here. My boyfriend and I have Pho here all the time, even though we are closer in the Parra area.

Service is good, Pho comes out within 5 minutes which is great and they give you a great serving. Recommend the chicken pho too, just as good as the beef! Good value and their loyatly program (eat 5 and get one for free), is perfect for Pho lovers...

Oct 03, 2008

Hurricane's Grill & Bar, Bondi Beach

Restaurants, Steak House, Has Bar, Licensed, Serves Dinner

Overall 6.8 246

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 6

Took my boy out for dinner on Saturday night. We booked 2 weeks in advance (only because I really didn’t want to miss out or have a long wait) .. Must say after reading all the reviews I had pretty low expectations. After being seated almost immediately (and there was a long line outside!) we found ourselves comfortable in the corner near the window.

Entrees were great, BBQ chicken wings shared amongst the both of us because we didn’t want to fill up. I ordered the combo plate, ½ ribs & steak… and my boy the ½ ribs and chicken. Ribs were beautiful, massive serving for ½ rack. Steak was ordered medium-rare but I found it very red on the inside.. probably the most red I’ve never encountered for medium rare. Not complaining though, the steak was still succulent and juicy. My boy’s Portuguese Chicken was nicely cooked, however a little too spicy for his liking and he put that aside and enjoyed the ribs. We left with a doggie bag (we were so full yet so much food was left on our plates).

Overall prompt service and great food. Definitely more of a once a year type thing, it’s pretty pricey… but the servings are massive which will not disappoint the big eater).

Jun 10, 2008

Green Mango, Regents Park

Restaurants, Vietnamese

Overall 7.9 73

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

Definitely a find in Regents Park! Try the Salt and Pepper Squid or King Prawns, definitely a highlight. Decor is bright, something different and not dark and dreary like many old school Vietnamese restaurants. The girl that runs the place is very friendly and does know customer service. In comparison to other places to eat in Regents Park this one tops the list.

Nov 27, 2007

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Cucina 105, Liverpool

Restaurants, Italian, Pizza, Child Friendly, Has Bar

Overall 6.6 32

7 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 5 Value 7

Dec 07, 2010

Bau Truong, Canley Heights

Restaurants, Vietnamese

Overall 6.8 26

5.8 Average

Food 5 Ambience 7 Service 5 Value 6

Sep 04, 2009

Pho Hien, Canley Heights

Restaurants, Vietnamese, BYO, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch

Overall 7.2 14

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 8 Value 10

Oct 03, 2008

Hurricane's Grill & Bar, Bondi Beach

Restaurants, Steak House, Has Bar, Licensed, Serves Dinner

Overall 6.8 246

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 6

Jun 10, 2008

Green Mango, Regents Park

Restaurants, Vietnamese

Overall 7.9 73

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

Nov 27, 2007

Capitan Torres, Sydney

Restaurants, Seafood, Spanish

Overall 6.4 190

7.3 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 6 Value 7

Came here for a birthday. We had it under a booking for 14 but they lost it which was a big concern already. However, they were able to find a table for us and fit us in nicely.

Food was delish! We ordered a Chicken and Seafood Paella which my boyfriend and I enjoyed - no complaints! All my other friends loved their dishes and the servings were more than enough. The Sangrias were good - not too strong though.. very tasty.

The service was good, our waiter had a bit of dry humour which took a while to adjust to but was pleasant in the end. We didn't bother organising a cake but once they were notified of a birthday they provided a small creme caramel with a candle. It was cute and the lights went out! Food is a bit pricey but we don't really go out to Spanish often anyway.

Overall good experience, the service I rated low because they lost our booking and were a bit rude.

Nov 09, 2007

Pepino's Mexican Restaurant, Gladesville

Restaurants, Mexican / Latin American, American Express

Overall 6.2 45

4.3 Below Average

Food 5 Ambience 6 Service 2 Value 4

Very disappointed. We waited around an hour for our entree to arrive. We saw one waiter apologising for the delay in service but our waiter just didn't care as much. Then we waited for a further 25-30 minutes for the Mains to arrive and at this point we were over it, getting very frustrated.

The food itself was OK. Abit plain but quite filling. The ordering method was ok also, it was abit new to us so we had to keep up with the waiter! The place itself is quite cosy and beautiful, but that's all it has going. The prices do not match with the quality of food and service. Will not go back again.

Jul 23, 2007

Thanh Binh @ Newtown, Newtown

Restaurants, Noodle Bar, Seafood, Vietnamese, BYO

Overall 7.5 74

6.5 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 6 Value 6

Jellyfish salad is highly recommended. Rice Paper rolls are OK but pretty average especially for the price you are paying.

Service is ok, can be difficult to get the attention of the waiters. Can get a little loud, so if you're looking for an intimate setting you might want to think twice.

May 19, 2007

Tan Viet, Cabramatta

Restaurants, Chinese, Noodle Bar, Vietnamese, BYO

Overall 7.6 32

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 7

Prices have gone up over the years, but thank god these guys moved into a larger premises!! We've been going for years, this is quite a find. Of course everyone should try the Crispy Skin Chicken, it's so wrong if you have been going there and never tried it. Trust me when I say you will never find chicken cooked like this ANYWHERE else. Me though, I prefer the Ga Hai Nam.

The wait to get a table is not too long. Service is generally pretty quick. You don't want to hang out there too long, it's more just eat and get out!

Also recommend trying the dessert drinks, 3 Colour sweet is delish. Great staff too.

May 19, 2007

Pho 54, Cabramatta

Restaurants, Vietnamese, BYO

Overall 7 17

7.8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 5 Service 9 Value 9

Ambience is what you would expect from Cabra. So I couldn't rate it highly. Everything else is great! Love authentic Pho, and this Pho closely resembles my mum's, maybe that's why this is the only place my parents will eat. Great value for money. Definitely a place to check out if you're ever in Cabra for lunch.

May 19, 2007