Reviews by 2010reviewer

This review is for Banh Na Thai, Brunswick VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2010

The best Thai food I've found in Melbourne thus far. I regularly order from this family run business and am rarely disappointed.

The only difficulty I encounter is a lack of English proficiency from the receptionist on occasion, however this is easily overcome and I've not had an incorrect order yet.

There are two cooks, one is great, the other is spectacular! If you are lucky enough to attend on a night the second cook is cooking, this place can give any Thai restaurant a run for it's money.

I'd recommend eating here or ordering from here without hesitation.

Approximate cost: $13

This review is for Hog's Breath Cafe, Taylors Lakes VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2010

Three of us went for lunch at Hog's Breath. The service was fast, the seating uncomfortable (hard wooden benches like church pews), the food was slightly disappointing.

I ordered garlic prawns and steak. The negative was that there were far too few prawns and the steak was a fatty cut. However the taste of the prawns and steak were both great. It is the only aspect of the experience that makes me want to return to dine here.

I found the curly fries to be bland, the rice served with everything was awful, the vegetables superfluous at best. The menu needs to be improved to provide a more generous serving with better sides.

Approximate cost: $35

This review is for TGI Friday's, Epping VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2010

A great dining experience every time. Consistency in service and food quality makes for a great meal. We dine at TGI's on average once a month and have done for some time.

I've never been disappointed with a meal yet.

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Smorgy's Family Restaurants, Bundoora VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2010

My husband and I attended Smorgy's on a Sunday for a buffet lunch. I had high expectations of enjoying an array of great food.

This was the worst buffet experience I have every encountered! The food was cold, unappealing and the variety was extremely limited. I had so few options that looked enticing but I tried to persevere. I got back to my table to find that the food was actually stone cold. The buffet price didn't even include soft drinks. Each drink needed to be purchased individually. The overall atmosphere of this establishment was one of cutting corners to save costs wherever possible. I would have happily paid twice the price to enjoy a variety of great food with a couple of soft drinks included.

I was so disappointed with the food that I actually had to walk up to the staff with my plate in hand and explain why I would not be eating another bite. I was refunded my meal cost and I left.

I would never return to this establishment and recommend a wide berth be given by all.

Approximate cost: $26

This review is for Misty's 1950's Diner, Prahran VIC

verified email - 25 Apr 2010

My husband and I had lunch at Misty's today. We were absolutely thrilled with our meal! We've been looking for a great American dining experience for some time and having now found Misty's we no longer need to search. The food is indulgent, the portions are very generous, the atmosphere is fun and busy, service is personable and fast and the prices are extremely reasonable.

We enjoyed a feast of Chilly Cheese Fries, Blooming Onion with Blue cheese sauce, Philly Cheese Steak , a corn dog and biscuits and gravy prepared especially for us by Misty. All washed down with the hands down best thick shakes either of us have tasted!

There were so many delectable items on the menu that the most difficult part of dining at Misty's is deciding what to eat. It all looks so good! We'll be going back time and time again. Our only regret is not knowing about Misty's until now.

Approximate cost: $20