Reviews by ellie1

This review is for Angies Pizza Bar, Wembley WA

verified email - 23 Mar 2014

This place has been around for ages and I think it changed management a couple of years ago. I have been a customer for 5 years but have not been for a few months. Last Thursday, I bought 4 family sized pizzas to feed 7 people, mostly males with big appetites. I added two large garlic breads ($4 each). Total bil was $82 for pick up, which I felt was a tad on the high side, for pizza. But then again, portions were big and tasted good. The best thing is that they allowed half and half pizzas so we got 8 different toppings for 4 pizza. Generally pretty good and hearty pizza.

Approximate cost: $32

This review is for The Highway Hotel, Bunbury WA

verified email - 19 Mar 2014

Came here for a footy viewing function in the function room on the way to Busselton. The place looks pretty newly refurbished and modern. I had the fish and chips, and it was good. The batter was just right and crispy and the fish (2 pieces) was flaky, and it was served with a side of chips and salad. My partner had the chicken parmigiana and thought it was pretty ordinary, and the schnitzel tasted like cheap supermarket schnitzel and it was pretty small compared to most other pub schnitzels.

Function was well catered for, and the venue very fair and generous with jugs or drinks such as beer, cider, soft drinks, etc. They even laid out colouring items for the kids, and even little kids' packs with colouring items. Thumbs up for that.

Would recommend.

This review is for The Dunsborough, Dunsborough WA

verified email - 19 Mar 2014

This place is huge, with a big screen for sports and some smaller screens scattered about. There was a live performer in the al fresco dining area but we dined inside in air-conditioning.

I would say it's pretty good pub grub. I wanted the bangers and mash but the ran out of sausages. So I ordered the asian style squid salad $23-$24. Yum! The dressing was zesty with just enough spice level and refreshing. The squid was lightly coated and fried (not some thick batter). My partner had the seafood plate $31 with chips and fish, squid, scallops, prawns. He seems to be happy as a lark with it, and commented that the batter wasn't thick and heavy as in some places.

I would dine here again.

This review is for Equinox Cafe, Busselton WA

verified email - 19 Mar 2014

We dined here on Saturday over a weekend visit to Busselton. We were warmly welcomed by a staff member and shown our table immediately (we made reservations). Nice table facing the ocean. It was pretty full when we got there so I would recommend reserving on a weekend.

We shared a simple bread and EVOO and balsamic to start. It was ok, pretty regular. For mains, I had a wonderful salmon for $34 (menu says it's served medium rare but mine was closer to cooked, but I didn't mind as I like salmon in away). It came with corn bread (a bit dry but ok), grilled fennel, and potato matchsticks with some balsamic reduction and a round of herbed butter. It was generous, flavoursome and I was really satisfied. My partner had the pork belly dish ($34) but unfortunately, it wasn't well executed as he felt the pork was a teeny weeny bit undercooked and the skin wasn't crispy. You could not cut it with a knife (chewy and hard) although it was a rather big slab.

For dessert, we shared a very nice lemon meringue tart ($7.50, I think).

Service very friendly and I would recommend this restaurant!

This review is for Kome, Subiaco WA

verified email - 19 Mar 2014

We had a midweek dinner here after wanting to try it for some time now, but could not seem to work out what days open for dinner (think it changed a couple of times).

I ordered a Katsu curry bento which came with Katsu with curry sauce, a couple of sushi pieces, a few gyoza and mini spring roll, salad, rice and miso soup. My partner had a sushi and sashimi bento, also with rice, salad and soup. We shared a takoyaki ( octopus filled grilled dough ball). The takoyaki was pretty nice, and while the bentos were generally ok, I felt that it would have been better if my Katsu cutlet was crunchy and the sashimi pieces on my partners bento as slightly thicker.

All in all, ok for a casual dinner though nothing to shout about.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for Origins Restaurant, Perth WA

verified email - 09 Mar 2014

This is difficult one to to write due to differing experience/opinions between myself and partner. It all started well enough with complimentary bread (4 nice buns, not your normal sliced baguette with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and butter). I had to highlight this as most restaurants nowadays charge for bread, which I think is a pity.

We were pretty happy with our entrees - I had half dozen Oysters Kilpatrick ($27) and he had Scallop with Tuna Loin ($24). For mains, I had the crispy skin Barramundi with chorizo mash (approx $35) and it was cooked well and enjoyable. My partner ordered the 24 hour braised ribs with potato dauphanoise (fancy potato bake) and carrots. It seemed to be a popular dish as I saw a few tables around us ordering it. The ribs came in a 7-8cm square and about the same size of potato gratin with 3 little heirloom carrots and a little pot of jus. He found the presentation lacklustre but I found it ok (although very minimalist). The ribs were very underseasoned and the jus tasted oily and likened the quality to having a McDonalds meal.

For dessert we shared a caramel popcorn cheesecake and we both found it very ordinary, almost like a product of a third rate bakery.

To make matters worse, my partner ordered a glass of wine and the size of the pour was very tiny, almost unbelivably so. And it was inconsistent as the table next to us had a proper amount of wine poured. I guess it depends on the waiter you get.

Service is ok, it tries to be polite and elegant and professional, but felt a bit haphazard. Not what I expect from a restaurant in a 5 star hotel.

All in all, I enjoyed my food but the experience was pretty ordinary for the price you pay. Some of the steaks were $52 !

This review is for Theory For Hair, West Perth WA

verified email - 05 Mar 2014

I tried this salon using a discount voucher and I must say I am pleased with the friendly and efficient service. You are made to feel welcome upon entrance, the salon is spacious, nice music. I had a very nice head massage too. V relaxing. I had an evening appointment so I managed to park across the intersection in the Subiaco side of Hay Street. This salon is at the ground floor of an apartment block.

This review is for Nagano Sushi, Nedlands WA

verified email - 03 Mar 2014

This is definitely a uni student joint. Went for a quick lunch today and the area was teeming with students. I ordered a pork oyakodon(pork with egg gravy) rice and my partner had a chicken Katsudon. I was disappointed with my pork dish as had teeny weeny slivers of pork, though the egg gravy had ok flavour. My partner's chicken cutlet was more generous in portion but looked a bit overlooked. Plenty of rice for both options, so it is a tummy filler for $7.90, but I don't think I will be rushing back.

This review is for Miss Maud Swedish Hotel & Restaurant, Perth WA

verified email - 03 Mar 2014

Went for a dinner buffet yesterday and that was my third visit, though my previous two were for lunch. The buffet offerings were pretty much the same for lunch and dinner. Two choices of soups ( I liked the beef and veg soup), carvery(beef or pork with pork crackling, yum) with gravy and condiments, and on the warmer there were lamb chops and mint sauce on the side, roasted veg, stir fried veg, cauliflower and cheese, potato wedges and sautéed mushroom. For cold items, there were various salads like beetroot salad, seafood salad, fresh prawns, yabbies, oysters, mussels, marinated herring. For dessert, there were chic mousse, jelly, pavlova, choc rolls, variety of little cakes, princess cake and a few others and fruit.

Ambiance-wise, it was quaint and cute in a traditional way. I know some ppl think it needs refreshing but I don't mind it. There was also live performance for background music too.

In terms of value, it is pretty ok for $48 per pax.

This review is for Matilda Bay Restaurant, Crawley WA

verified email - 23 Feb 2014

A fine dining restaurant with a beautiful view of the Swan River, this restaurant did not dissapoint. The food lived up to my expectations and the service was efficient and professional. Timing between courses were good too.

Upon arrival we were promptly seated and I wasn't surprised to see a lot of tables already occupied. We initially had a bit of trouble parking due to the function centre at this restaurant hosting a wedding upstairs. But parking is free in the area opposite the restaurant on Sunday so we found a spot. When we left, the carpark was again full.

We shared bread and butter ($4.5 - room temperature bread which was ok for me, but some might prefer warm bread) and a pork belly with red cabbage slaw ($24). The pork belly was moist and juicy and a generous portion. Luckily we had shared it. For mains, I had the confit duck leg that came with fig stuffed with machego cheese a duck sausage and my partner had the lamb rack with 2 croquettes. Both were about $45. We shared a bowl of fried potatoes, served with a bulb of roasted garlic ($8). For dessert, we shared the Doughnut with Frangelico cream ($18) and the doughnut ooozed toffee beautifully. The quality of food was very high and it was flavoursome and robust. The portions, unlike some fine dining places, was generous and we actually didn't need the bowl of fried potatoes.

Wine prices are north of $40 per bottle.

generally a very good dining experience. Ambiance was classy.