Reviews by eew

This review is for Simple Bites Cafe, Belconnen ACT

verified email - 25 Feb 2013

A quick and easy spot the grab a quick coffee and a quick bite. They do breakfast deals which are of value. Coffee is good most days. Sometimes depending on the barista, the coffee can be burnt. They make fresh sandwiches on the spot and they do offer a ok range of hot food and the menu changes everyday on the blackboard. Not a great deal of choices for vegetarians though but I do go baack from time to time to grab a bite.

This review is for Zilver Restaurant, Haymarket NSW

verified email - 23 Feb 2013

Went there during Chinese New Year period so naturally it was packed. We tried yum cha and dinner. Food was good but seating arrangement was not so great. It was really cramped especially with 2 young kids, we had little room and had no where to put our pram next to our table.

Yum cha was ok, so we decided to go back for dinner. Food was great! Really enjoyed the dinner BUT my oh my what a bad experience we had. There were so many people there that night and full of people but that wasnt the problem.

I started to smell cigarette smoke and thought I was just being silly. The stench got worse & worse so I went to investigate. People behind the curtains and partition were smoking!!!! In a restaurant!!! Smokiing!!! So naturally I complained as the waiters were serving them didnt say anything. I went to the front desk and complained and the hostess claimed she was going to talk to them. Waited 10 mins, the stench was getting worse. Nothing changed, more people lit up and smoked. Then people on the other side started smoking too. So I went and complained more! The waiter said they were going to stop them but the patrons did not stop smoking. They do realise that it is illegal to smoke indoors. Despite complaining, nothing was done. Extremely upset and annoyed as I had 2 very young children passive smoking in the restaurant. Instead of fixing the problem they gave us 10% discount on the bill.

It does not matter how nice the food is. I am NEVER going back! I will be definitely reporting them to the relevant authorities!

This review is for Ricardo's, Macquarie ACT

verified email - 19 Feb 2013

Great array of food to choose from, serving is on the smaller side but delicious. Fantastic selection of cakes and sweets. Their sweets are a must try! Coffee is good too. playground for kids just outside so parents can relax and have a coffee

This review is for Aquatots, Nicholls ACT

verified email - 03 Feb 2013

Went for our first swiiming lesson with a 15 month old and a 3 year old. Toddler class was crowded and parent had to participate. Teacher was friendly and energetic. My 3 year old just wouldn't listen and most of the 30min, she was just off doing her own thing. The instructor didnt seem to care either way. Lucky I was there in the pool with her encouraging her to listen and participate. Or else she would have just played for 30min instead of learning anything.

One thing I was a little annoyed was the cost. Last yr it was $160 but I was told it would go up to $170 in the new year BUT found out on the day that its $180.

I wouldn't mind paying if the instructor was a little more attentive to the 3 year olds. He had only 3 kids to teach afterall.

This review is for Florey Hair Design, Florey ACT

verified email - 03 Feb 2013

Took my little munchkins there for a hair cut. Decent hair cut for my preschool. Only so so for my toddler as she was quite wriggly. Having said that, the hairdresser was patient with both of them. Cost $20 per child. While I was there I saw them packed with ladies getting colour done. Guess they are good at colour.

This review is for Kingsley's Chicken, Belconnen ACT

verified email - 19 Jan 2013

Tried Kingsleys when we first moved to Canberra as it was highly recommended.

Bought take away to have at home. The 'Awesome' chips were soggy and so were the chicken. Taste wise, pretty ordinary, similar to the chicken you get at KFC.

Maybe I will try having it fresh next time. Maybe that will make a difference.

This review is for Villa & Hut Kafe, Belconnen ACT

verified email - 19 Jan 2013

Tired this new cafe. Went there twice. Only tried them the second time as the first time we were there, they ran out of most food.

Coffee is ok, food is nothing special. The only service you get is at the counter. Similar to other coffee chains ie Gloria Jeans.
They have a good range of food here but not a lot of vegetarian things on offer.

I rather go to Gloria Jeans for coffee

This review is for Orange Bean, Belconnen ACT

verified email - 19 Jan 2013

Food is not bad here. They offer some really nice salads. They are famous for their coffees here. I seriously don't know what the fuss is about. It just tasted ordinary. I actually prefer Gloria Jeans coffee over Orange bean.

This review is for Can Tho Vietnamese And Chinese Restaurant, Belconnen ACT

verified email - 19 Jan 2013

Went there with a bunch of workmates as it was highly recommended. Small place with lots of seats and table so wer were very cramped in. But I guess that's typical of asian restaurants.

Service was non existent. Yes they were busy but no one bothered to come and take our orders. After fighting to get someone's attention and ordered. The food took forever despite nearly everyone ordered from the lunch special menu. And not to mention, they took some of the order wrong and things did not arrive.

I ordered curry chicken rice (lunch special) was thoroughly disappointed with the quality of food I was served. Maybe I had a high expectation as other people were raving about it. The curry chicken was somewhat tasteless. The curry itself was not Vietnamese nor Chinese. I have had Vietnamese curries in the past and it did not take like that.

Hmm..don't know what the fuss is about and I haven't returned since.

This review is for The London Burgers & Beers, Canberra ACT

verified email - 19 Jan 2013

Went there with a large group of friends. THey had a table for us outside. It was quite hot and the umbrellas weren't set up. So we asked to have them set up, the staff gave us daggers.

Food on the other hand is yum. Venue is ok. So I guess if you don't mind crap service, then yeah I say, give them a try. But service is important to you, then don't bother