smurfin

5.5 Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  3     

Went here for a birthday dinner. Having recently returned from Japan, I asked for some chuhai (shochu with soda and fruit, which is readily available at most Japanese restaurants) and the waiter had no idea what I was talking about. A few more similar instances happened before I got a lecture about how "they" do things much better in Korea. Puh-lease, just call yourselves Korean BBQ and be done with it.

Yakiniku (if thats what they call it) was good, but fatty bbq meat is never going to taste bad, we had the set menu and most of the dishes were very ordinary.

Mar 05, 2010

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  9     

I love this place. Well possibly because it's walking distance from my house and they make the best Pad See Ew and Red Duck Curry. The servings are generous, rice is never ending and it's great value for money. You have to try their deep fried eggplant, it is just so good. Service is friendlier than your average newtown thai restaurant. It is right across the road from the Enmore theatre so give it a go if you're heading to a show.

Aug 17, 2008

4.3 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  4      Service  5      Value  3     

Sydneysiders beware. This place has ok food at darling harbour prices, but really it is designed for tourists and if you want a steak, go to your local. Service is attentive but not friendly.

Aug 17, 2008

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

I must say that I am a big fan of scrambled, although, I would say I am also a pretty patient person. The food is great, however, sometimes there is a wait but on the plus side generally everyones food is brought at the same time. It can be pretty squishy at times and the tables are tiny and rickety but I think it adds to the vibe of the place.

The staff can be pretty rude if you don't appreciate the fact that they are working with a crowd in a small space. In terms of value, lunch is best , their lunches are HUGE and cheaper than the brekkies. All in all a great place when you need a good feed.

Aug 17, 2008

7.5 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  5     

Went to Nino's for lunch after a busy morning of shopping and pedicures. Food was lovely - albeit huge servings.

My only complaint was the expression the female waiter/maitre'd gave me when I ordered chips for a entree - as I did not have the energy to explain that I have coeliac disease.

Other than that nice waiters - free water (my fave) and pricey but what you'd expect for Italian in Bondi with awesome views.

Apr 23, 2008

5.5 Average

Food  5      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  3     

Went here for a birthday dinner. Having recently returned from Japan, I asked for some chuhai (shochu with soda and fruit, which is readily available at most Japanese restaurants) and the waiter had no idea what I was talking about. A few more similar instances happened before I got a lecture about how "they" do things much better in Korea. Puh-lease, just call yourselves Korean BBQ and be done with it.

Yakiniku (if thats what they call it) was good, but fatty bbq meat is never going to taste bad, we had the set menu and most of the dishes were very ordinary.

Mar 05, 2010

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  9     

I love this place. Well possibly because it's walking distance from my house and they make the best Pad See Ew and Red Duck Curry. The servings are generous, rice is never ending and it's great value for money. You have to try their deep fried eggplant, it is just so good. Service is friendlier than your average newtown thai restaurant. It is right across the road from the Enmore theatre so give it a go if you're heading to a show.

Aug 17, 2008

4.3 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  4      Service  5      Value  3     

Sydneysiders beware. This place has ok food at darling harbour prices, but really it is designed for tourists and if you want a steak, go to your local. Service is attentive but not friendly.

Aug 17, 2008

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     

I must say that I am a big fan of scrambled, although, I would say I am also a pretty patient person. The food is great, however, sometimes there is a wait but on the plus side generally everyones food is brought at the same time. It can be pretty squishy at times and the tables are tiny and rickety but I think it adds to the vibe of the place.

The staff can be pretty rude if you don't appreciate the fact that they are working with a crowd in a small space. In terms of value, lunch is best , their lunches are HUGE and cheaper than the brekkies. All in all a great place when you need a good feed.

Aug 17, 2008

7.5 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  5     

Went to Nino's for lunch after a busy morning of shopping and pedicures. Food was lovely - albeit huge servings.

My only complaint was the expression the female waiter/maitre'd gave me when I ordered chips for a entree - as I did not have the energy to explain that I have coeliac disease.

Other than that nice waiters - free water (my fave) and pricey but what you'd expect for Italian in Bondi with awesome views.

Apr 23, 2008

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful

7 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  4     

I loved this place when it was Suvarnabhumi Thai and it was alright when it became Atom until the huge price hike and the quality is just not there.

Apr 17, 2008

7 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  6      Service  9      Value  5     

I love Burgerfuel, not just for the fact that the burgers taste great, but for the fact that being a person with coeliac disease, I can eat them. I have found no where else in Sydney that makes Gluten-Free burgers, not to mention the high quality of the buns. I am slightly disappointed that they don't just make a regular burger.

Everything here has relish and aioli and while thats great, sometimes I just want a plain burger with processed cheese, onions, beet and bbq sauce. Also I have seen how giant and gross their flour-filled buns look, so even if you aren't gluten intolerant, give the gluten free buns a go, they're lighter, whiter and the more you buy, the longer they stay on the menu for people like me!

Apr 16, 2008

3.3 Below Average

Food  3      Ambience  4      Service  1      Value  5     

Went here for a Saturday morning brekkie. I waited for 10 mins for the other half of my party to arrive and before that time I was not acknowledged by any staff member. Then once my company arrived, we were attended to quickly. Our meals arrived about 4 minutes to our surprise and I found my poached eggs had not been cooked at all. When I tried to find a staff member to explain that I don't eat raw egg, they completely ignored me. Then after we had finished our breakfasts (about 25 mins), we waited another 10 mins for our drinks to arrive. Then when we were about to leave, they said they were just about to make it. Considering the competition in Newtown for a good brekkie with a window seat, they are just not up to par.

Also to note that we have been there before with not as terrible service/food, but everytime the eggs are undercooked and if you order fried eggs, they often still have a clear film all over them, so if you like them well done, you should really specify.

Apr 27, 2006