Reviews by MarkPhord

This review is for Kilted Haggis, Ravenhall VIC

verified email - 16 Aug 2020

Great tasting Scottish food, just like they make back home. Haggis supper, black pudding supper, haggis pakora, deep fried pizza suppers. Some great Scottish fare.

This review is for The Rollin Dough, Sunshine VIC

verified email - 10 May 2013

I've become a regular at Rollin Dough. Lets start from the beginning. Walk through the door and you're greeted with lovely clean vibrant decor. You're always greeted with a smile and friendly face when you walk in.
Take a look at the menu. There's a lot of choice and I'm going to do my best to hammer my way through every option if possible. The pizza is made from fresh dough there and then and the ingredients always taste fresh. I swear, the flavour combinations they have are fantastic. They also always have a pizza of the week which is on special offer, usually a couple of bucks off and its usually worth trying.
The place appears to be run by two or three young guys, but it seems like they're putting everything into the business, including their heart n soul.
I honestly, cannot say enough good about this place. If you get the chance, try their garlic & chilli olio. Too good.
At last a really amazing pizza joint in the west and so much better than the other pizza shops in the area, including Dominos. The Rollin Dough are in a class of their own.
Well done guys!!

This review is for Fastway Hydroponics, West Footscray VIC

verified email - 10 Mar 2013

I was looking for somewhere quite local and discovered a review elsewhere online about this business. It was also very positive.
I've since purchased a few extremely healthy and beautiful fish as well as some supplies for my pond. They also supply hydroponic/aquaponic supplies and have an excellent range of supplies and accessories.
The staff there obviously are serious about fish and no doubt keep fish themselves. Seems like they have a lot of knowledge and experience.
Knowing that they re-stock fish every couple of weeks, I will be taking myself off for a visit to indulge my hobby on a regular basis.
Overall, they are knowledgeable, friendly and happy to address inquiries. Hats off to the young lads in the store.

This review is for Providorium Cafe, Sandringham VIC

verified email - 11 Dec 2012

I've been heading off to the Providorium Cafe for a few weeks now, usually first thing in the morning for a coffee and sometimes later in the day for lunch.
I'm loving the freshness of the food, the original dishes and recipes, and the service is second to none. I love the way they get to know their clientele with their warm friendly welcome.
I've been to many of the coffeshops/cafes in the area and I've seen them try to copy some of the Providorium menu, but none and I mean NONE even come close to Providorium

This review is for Living Jungle Animal Kingdom, Sunshine VIC

verified email - 31 Oct 2012

I bought one of my dogs from Living Jungle a few years ago and she's been a part of the family now since 2005. I regularly visit Living Jungle for my pet supplies, not only for my dogs but also for cold water fish. They have some staff who appear to have worked there some considerable amount of time and who are also very knowledgeable about pets, pet care and their products.
We just bought a large dog house last weekend for only $135. We had earlier seen large doghouses of the same quality for $400+ in some other places around Melbourne.
I love going for a visit there and seeing what I can buy to spoil my dogs at home.

Approximate cost: $135

This review is for DODO Internet, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 31 Oct 2012

I bundle my homephone and internet with Dodo Australia. I have done so since the beginning of 2009. I've hear many negative stories about Dodo, but in my experience, I have never had an issue. I've called their customer service only to change my payment details and I've called their technical support once to ask for some email server information. I've never once had an issue or experienced anything other than a good service and the polite and professional Philippine call centre have been nothing but courteous.
I have had technical issues in the past, but I always found that it was something on my side which I had perhaps played with and changed.
I've used TPG and my sister in-law currently uses TPG. She claims that she frequently has problems.

This review is for Motorcycle City, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 29 Oct 2012

I made had to make arrangements to drop off my sick scooter. I had been experiencing some issues with another dealer/workshop also based in the CBD and due to some poor workmanship during and after a major service, I ended up considerably out of pocket. I therefore went to Motorcycle City. Their mechanic had a good hard look and they were able to come up with a diagnosis very quickly.
I was invited back to the workshop and they took the time to explain in great details and in layman's terms what was wrong. They took the time to show me in detail what had happened and pointed out a few points which should have been discovered and repaired during the last major service with the other mob.
I'm extremely grateful to John for his friendly and knowledgeable service.
Unfortunately, the whole sad experience prior to using Motorcycle City had caused some considerable damage which unfortunately needs some work to fix up.
I know where I want to take the scooter for the next service and I will recommend them to others.

This review is for All Brick Cleaning Services, Braybrook VIC

verified email - 26 Oct 2012

I needed to get rid of the mortar on the bricks of my new wall in the front of my home. I called David on the Wednesday and he made an appointment for Friday afternoon. He arrived bang on time and got straight to work. He finished up in less than an hour. He cleaned up all of his mess and did a little extra cleaning on the neighbour's fence and driveway also.
I was really pleased with the work he did and I've been able to recommend him to another friend already. Thanks David, great job!

Approximate cost: $180

This review is for VPE Bricklaying, Sunshine VIC

verified email - 15 Oct 2012

We approached VPE Bricklaying to build the wall at the front of our new house as they had been contracted by our builder to do the brickwork of our new home.
I'm really grateful for the after hours visit to measure up and offer advice, quote for work and estimate for amount of materials required. Once the materials had been purchased, it was all systems go. They arrive nice and early on Saturday morning and completed the job same day. The finish and the quality is great and I love my new wall.
The guys were patient with me as I made a bit of a change of requirements part way through the build, but that wasn't a problem. They were only too happy to accommodate and go with the flow.
I would recommend Pant and his team of guys to anyone as I know they will do a good job.

Approximate cost: $1600

This review is for Yamaha City, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 15 Oct 2012

I've been a Client of their's for over 6years and until recently was fairly satisfied with their service albeit a little pricey but hey, if the service is better than the rest then its ok to pay a little more.
I had to put my Bolwell Firenz 250 scooter in for a 50K service. The total cost came to a tad over $1000. It was a major service with belt and rollers being changed etc.
Not 2 weeks after the service, I end up breaking down on the Monash freeway and had to get it collected and taken into the city. The collection was $250. I was told that the belt had been torn due to a problem with the sheave. But wait a minute, shouldn't that have been picked up during the service? "Its a grey area" I was told, "Well yes and no" he added. OK, so I forked out another $100+ to replace the belt and sheave. "We haven't charged labour as a gesture of goodwill". OK fair enough, but I'm still $350+ down which included the pick-up on the Monash.
About three weeks later, the belt started to go again. It was rideable but was very noisy and very slow. I called up and was told to get it into the workshop for them to take a look at yet again. Before I could get it to the workshop, I had some chest pains late one afternoon and decided to try and ride it to the hospital Emergency department. The belt went completely on the way and I was left at the side of the road. I managed to get a lift from my wife to the hospital to find out that I'd had a heart attack. A couple of weeks and one heart surgery later, I contact the workshop to explain that the belt had gone completely and I wasn't happy to 1) Pay for the belt yet again and 2) to have to pay for the collection of the scooter back to the workshop. Jason who had been handling this from the beginning insisted that it was impossible for them to accept liability and managed to come up with another excuse for why the belt might have gone yet again.
So far, I have spent approximately $1400 for the service, 2nd replacement belt, replacement sheave and collection from side of freeway. Now I am looking at paying another $250 plus another replacement belt!! Are they crazy? Thats more than the scooter is worth these days. Sorry Yamaha City, you've lost my custom, you've blown it for me and besides, I don't want to have get myself all worked up and end up with another heart attack because of you.

UPDATE: I was requested that I give them the chance to make things right and allow them to try and once and for all repair the scooter gratis. Its currently still in the workshop and I'm waiting a call to advise that it has been repaired. I'm glad that they have extended the courtesy to try and rectify the problems. Apparently, they are going to replace the whole engine with one with less KM's. I will update this post once I'm back on the road.

Approximate cost: $1400 to date