Reviews by HelenM3

This review is for Ravi Kashyap, Clayton VIC

verified email - 19 Aug 2013

I was referred to Dr Kashyap by my GP after being diagnosed with uterine fibroids.

I was called into the consultation room 15 minutes after my appointment time, and was not offered any apology for waiting.
After reading the referral and asking why I was there, he commented that although he was an ObGyn, his main focus was Obstetrics, and not Gynaecology - perhaps an error/misjudgement by my GP, and I will take that up with him.
However, the information Dr Kashyap gave my about fibroids and treatments was very generic, and nothing new to what I had researched online after hearing the diagnosis.

Three times during my consultation, he answered the phone. He did apologise for that - he had a patient who was in labour. Fair enough, but knowing that made me feel like I shouldn't take up any more of his time.

Not once did he go through my results with me nor offer any information on what would happen should I not choose any treatment. He even said that should I choose a myomectomy, he would refer me to another Gynaecologist who does specialise in fibroids.

I left that place even more confused than when I arrived about what I should do about my fibriods.

Whilst I did get the feeling Dr Kashyap was gentle and soft spoken, the 10 minute, $150 consultation was a waste of time and money and I would not recommend him for anyone who needs help with Gynaecological matters.

Approximate cost: $150

This review is for Khung Thai, Carnegie VIC

verified email - 28 Jan 2012

I regularly order from Khung Thai. When phoning in an order, the staff are always friendly and courteous, and they estimate how long until the food arrives. The food always arrives earlier than they estimate, and is hot, and the delivery guys are really friendly and courteous too. And if that's not enough, the prices are very reasonable, and the food is delicious!!

Approximate cost: $9

This review is for Yamato, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 18 Jan 2011

I was looking for a good priced restaurant close to the theatre district to have a meal before seeing a show, and saw some positive reviews for this restaurant. I ordered some sashimi and tonkatsu (pork), my dinner partner ordered sushi. Whilst my sashimi was delicious, the pork was very dry and tough, and nowhere near a meal size that one would normally expect. The sushi was riddled with wasabi, which some people cannot handle. Both my dinner parnter and myself have had sushi many, many times (in Japan, as well as around Melbourne), and neither of us had come across wasabi IN the sushi before. The waitress was asked to bring another plate of sushi, and when she did, she proceeded to tell us that it is normal for the wasabi to be in the sushi and to advise when ordering for it not to be.
We sat around for quite a while after finishing our meals, seemingly invisible to the staff. We considered ordering more food (we were still hungry!), but decided against it as it didn't appear they cared if we were there or not!
Won't be going back.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for East Bentleigh Dental Group, Bentleigh East VIC

verified email - 17 Sep 2010

I have very sensitive teeth and have been made to feel inadequate in the past by dentists. I saw Lena, the dental hygienist, for a scale and clean, and she was very understanding and didn't make me feel stupid about needing a softer approach.
I didn't have to wait long, and the receptionists were quite friendly. Will definitely be going back.

Approximate cost: $150

This review is for Synchronicity Hair, Balgownie NSW

verified email - 02 Feb 2010

Originally from Wollongong, I moved to Melbourne about 2 yrs ago and have had nothing but trouble trying to find a hairdresser to do exactly what I want. I was back in the Gong visiting family and went back to Synchronicity to have some lowlights and highlights. I left completely satisfied with the colours I had asked for and the hairdresser even wrote down what she used so that I can take it to another hairdresser back here in Melbourne.

Approximate cost: $115

This review is for 418 Glenhuntly Road Tokyo Deli, Elsternwick VIC

verified email - 01 Feb 2010

After returning from Japan last week, I am in love with Japanese food and would like to try and recreate at home. I was amazed at the grocery section - they had everything I needed. I bought some sushi and it was delicious!

This review is for JM Removals, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 11 Jul 2009

Had my piano moved from Sydney to Melbourne ($511). Although there was no big rush, it was weeks between phone calls advising what date the pickup/delivery was happening. Piano arrived without any damage.

This review is for Boundary Hotel, Bentleigh East VIC

verified email - 25 Feb 2009

Ordered a chicken club sandwich. The bacon and chicken were cold. Having 3 slices of bread and the sandwich cut in quarters made it extremely difficult to eat without making a complete mess. Worst chicken club I've ever had to be quite frank.

Approximate cost: $22

This review is for Le Nails, Cheltenham VIC

verified email - 25 Feb 2009

I wanted to get gel tips on my toes for summer - not acrylic. After waiting for 20 minutes I was shown to a table where fingernails are usually worked on. The man, who had very limited english, looked at me like I had two heads when I told him I wanted my toes, not my fingernails done. I was then made to rest my feet on a wheelie stool, which is ok for 5 minutes, but not for an hour, while he attached the tips to my toes. Having had acrylic nails before, I queried him as he got out some powder and a liquid which smelled suspiciously familiar. I asked him if he was doing gel or acrylic. He showed me the jar with the powder in it that had "Gel" hand-written on the side. Upon going home and showing my house-mate who is a nail technician/hairdresser, I discovered that my nails were - in fact - acrylic rather than gel.
I felt completely duped - one should always get what one pays for, and I certainly did not.

Approximate cost: $60

This review is for Dom's Bistro The Pizza Specialist, Highett VIC

verified email - 25 Feb 2009

Have had work lunches and dinners at Dom's. Furnishings are a little shabby, service a little slow, but food is excellent and servings are large and prices are very reasonable!

Approximate cost: $18