Reviews by ebonyb3

This review is for 99 Bikes, Port Melbourne VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

I was looking around for an entry level mountain bike for about a month before deciding to visit 99 bikes in port Melbourne. After walking in and finding the bike that I have been hoping to buy (Cube Aim Disc) I took a look at the price tag. It was a good price but not a great price. I thought I'd have a chat with the store man about what price he could do. What he said blew me away:" If you find a cheaper price anywhere on the same bike we will beat it by $10! I immediately opened bike exchange.com au on my phone which showed me a range of Cube aim bikes for sale around Melbourne. I sorted it by price, found one on sale for $100 cheaper than 99 bikes. They accepted the deal and beat it as promised on the spot. I walked out with a new bike that day. They also serviced it for free a few weeks later. Brilliant. Great staff.

Approximate cost: $700

This review is for A Touch Of Thai, Geelong VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

I have been to this establishment lots of times and keep returning due to very fast service, filling meals with good serving sizes and no need to make a booking.
Not the best Thai in Geelong but far from the worst.
The quality of the ingredients, in particular the meat is far better at dinner than at lunch. Avoid the meat dishes at lunch time! Particularly the chicken! Good lunch time price tho. i like that at dinner time you can usually specify which type/cut of meat you like.
Entrees are also not that good, I have had tastless soup which had clearly juat been reheated in the microwave, it was aweful! I have also had an entrée fried crab claw which seemed to be just out of a bulk frozen packet :/
The dinners are mostly very good and filling enough so you don't need the sub par entrées anyway.
I have had the Thai and Vietnamise special fried rice, stir-fried noodle dishes, pho soup and green curry all of which were exellent
It is just not consistent enough to warrent a higher rating.
I have had a couple of bad experences with mains. I found this werid jelly type thing in my food, the first time this happened staff did not kmow what it was, apoligised and gave it for free. Second time the owner said it was potato starch or a similar 'filler' potato or potato starch not listed on ingredients list for that meal :/ a bit werid.
It is true that staff nevrr smile but dont let that put you off. At least you know its not personal!
Its a hit and miss for me!

This review is for A Rani Thai, Geelong VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

I love this place! Thai is my favourite cusine and this restaurant goes above and beyond any expectations. Its up there with the best Thai ive ever eaten. Authentic and yummy, great serving sizes, wonderful variety and friendly staff. Its not the biggest or most fancy looking restaurant but its clean and cosy with good lighting. Perfect for couples. Its hard for me to pick a fave dish as I have had most of tbe menu! The green or red curry are both very nice as is the pad thai

This review is for Lara Hotel, Lara VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

This is a good local pub and dining spot. Good for a weeknight dinner wih family or workmates not for a date. I beleive it is too overpriced for the quality and venu but is better than most of the local dining options so I still go back. Havnt had a terrible meal or anything rhat has blown me alay eather

This review is for Xpresso Lounge Cafe & Bar, Lara VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

Would recommend for a quick lunch with friends locally. A friendly and busy atmosphere with nice staff. Would recommend the open suvlaki or foccachas as the best items on the menu. Food is not as good as some Geelong competition but it makes up for this due to convient location if you live in Lara

This review is for Ciccio's Pizza, Lara VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

Good pizza/garlic bread and fast delivery, the ingredients seem to be always fresh. The pizza is a bit more similar to Domino's style rather than a traditional italian pizza but thats a neutual observation rather than critism. The only thing is they seem to have a big staff turn over and could treat staff better but overall I would recommend giving it a go.

This review is for Bruno's Pizza & Pasta, Lara VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

I really like this local pizza and pasta shop. Mmm. Its my favorite pizza in Lara. (I prefur the pasta from Town and Country Lara tho). The shop could use a bit of a facelift but who cares when you are wanting yummy, local takeaway pizza. My fave is the Margarita but all the pizzas ive had have been good. Never soggy bases which is great! The staff and efficiant and friendly, my family love it! Thanks Brunos!

This review is for Hair By Kut Loose, Lara VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

This is a pretty good hairdresser, a little on the pricy side but they do a good job. Nice staff. Clean and good looking shop . They will give good advice. Use quality products and tools. I have had colours, foils, cuts, trims, washes, up styling and curls all from Kut Loose and have been happy overall. Would recommend

This review is for Ishtar Beauty, Bell Park VIC

verified email - 06 Apr 2013

Friendly, polite and caring staff and fantastic servace. This busness has a focus on using quality natural products which is really important to me. The boss seems to really care about clients and staff and not just the $$. I hace had several massages both remedial and relaxation as well as gel and shelic nails done and they have always been perfect. This is a relitively small shop that may be missed but give it a try, you won't be disappointed!