Reviews by TinselTown

This review is for Jazz Ria, Balwyn VIC

verified email - 20 Dec 2010

The atmosphere of the restaurant is great. Very homey and the subtle jazz music playing in the background really makes you feel comfortable. The food is lovely, however service isn't that flash. You can be expected to wait up to 30minutes for a full table of meals. I much prefer to go takeaway with this as you don't have to wait the long time.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Meg's Cafe, Balwyn VIC

verified email - 09 Dec 2010

Good Cafe with decent food. Pretty basic stuff, nothing too fancy, with foccacia's, slices, cakes etc. Also sell shakes, icecream, coffee etc. Nice staff and service is quick. Nice friendly atmosphere too, a great place to chill.

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Asukatei, Balwyn VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

The food here is very delicious, with the family that run it being traditional japanese, so you are guaranteed that you are getting proper sushi/sashimi etc. Their bento boxes are delicious, and serving sizes are very reasonable, especially for the price you pay, with bento's going for $10.50. The restaurant itself is very small, seating only 15. The kitchen is something that could improve, as it is in the dining area. You can expect to wait up to 20 minutes if the restaurant is busy for your meal though.

Approximate cost: $9-$12

This review is for Fu Long Seafood Restaurant, Box Hill VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I do not understand why so many people go here! The food quality is minimal, and for the price you pay so not worth it. The staff are always busy running around catering to everyones needs, so if you ask them to refill your drink etc you are expected to wait up to half an hour for them to finally come, after countless reminders to do so.
I would only go there for the lobster/crab which is delicious.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Wealth Garden Chinese Restaurant, Doncaster East VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

I have only been here for dinner, and I must say the food was delicious. The soup (mushroom and duck) was the best I have ever had, and highlights were the seafood hot pot, duck (incredible! so juicy and tender, not what I was expecting), and the fish. They are famous for their ox tail with carrot, which is delicious. Some dishes have somewhat odd flavours, but are certainly delicious nonetheless. Staff could have been more helpful, but the servings were very generous. Pricing as per expected with a chinese restaurant.

Approximate cost: $22

This review is for David & Camy Noodle Restaurant, Box Hill VIC

verified email - 02 Dec 2010

David and Camy is a family owned restaurant that gives a fantastic range of food for such an incredible price. Once ordered, the dishes come within minutes, ten minutes at the most. The atmosphere is bubbly and slightly noisy, and less comfortable than most being slightly dirtier, but the food will definitely not disappoint. There is not one dish I have disliked, everything is cooked to perfection and portion sizes are huge.
For three people being completely full, you are expected to pay around $25 including drinks. Fantastic value, and the famous fried dumplings will not disappoint! Whether you go for noodles, rice, soup or other food like dumplings or fried spring onion cakes, you will certainly not be left disappointed. There is choice for everyone, even on the tightest budget!
The staff are lovely, and the restaurant is always busy, so the only downside are the waits before eating. Certainly not somewhere that you could take a date, but great for a casual dining experience.

Approximate cost: $7-10