fein

#98 in South Yarra VIC

Reviews by fein

This review is for Claypot King, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 14 Jan 2013

Service is fast and that's about it. They will clean your plate as soon as they "think" you are finished even if your partner or your friend is still eating their food :)
Food tastes good. But the place is a bit greasy.
It is affordable and good if you are after something really quick to fill your tummy :)
My favourite is the beef brisket wonton noodle soup, scallops dumpling, pork roll bean curd skin, and princess dumpling.

Approximate cost: $12

This review is for China Max, Essendon North VIC

verified email - 14 Jan 2013

Service is great. Yum Cha is OK compare to other Yum Cha place in the city. But for somewhere around the Essendon area, China Max is pretty good.
Didn't really like their deep fried stuffs like the spring rolls, soft shell crab, etc because the oil seems to be overused.
Their siu mai, ha kaw and other steam dumpling are good.
A bit pricy compare to other yum cha place.
If you live around the area, it is a convenient place to go to.
But if you don't mind to travel for a good yum cha/ Chinese restaurant, there are better places elsewhere.

This review is for Dr. Len Kliman, East Melbourne VIC

verified email - 14 Jan 2013

Len gave me a very relaxing but yet professional service. He is a very funny person and it just takes all the stress of the pregnancy. When I experience any problem with my pregnancy, any question, I can call the clinic and speak to any of the staffs or even Cathryn the midwife. They are very helpful.
I called them once to tell them the problem I am experiencing. They asked me if I want to come on that day although I am actually booked to see Dr Len on the next day.
Full of attention and friendly staff.

Dr Len is also very patient in answering any question, showing ultrasound picture, etc.

I paid installment of $4,950 for each trimester during my pregnancy. So the total is 3 x $2,950 but I get to see him and contact him and ask him any questions at any time. I see him every 4 weeks during my first and second trimester, then 2 weeks during my late second trimester and once a week when i am about 34 weeks pregnant.

It is not cheap but you certainly get assurance for the best service you will ever get for you and your baby.

Approximate cost: $installment 3 x $2,950

This review is for Bamboo House Restaurant, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 25 Dec 2012

Love the peking duck and the cantonese beef.
The staffs are very friendly and helpful to recommend dishes and wine. They are very accommodating that they will try to prepare the dishes for you even if it is not on the menu or slightly different from the menu.
Not too crowded like other Chinese restaurant, you don't expect staffs to walk up and down the aisle serving the food so this is a really good place to enjoy top Chinese food while having the tranquility to enjoy your food.

This review is for Shark Fin House, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 25 Dec 2012

Yum Cha is really good. The quality is better than other yum cha place. But there is not enough space between one table and another that the noise is too loud and you will be sitting near the traffic.
Food comes really fast but the staffs tend to clean up your table too quick and sometimes clean up your plate although you still have food.
if you want something quick, enjoy the food, not too fuss about the courtesy of teh staffs, this place is good enough.

This review is for Pets Paradise, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 25 Dec 2012

Staffs are very friendly but not knowledgable.
A bit more expensive than other pet shop.
I went there to enquire about a puppy, left my phone number but didn't receive any phone call. it is a good place to buy something for emergency, in a small packet, but not recommended for long term supplier since they charge more expensive than other pet shops.

This review is for Long Room, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 25 Dec 2012

Great ambiance, very relaxing. Lots of different kind of nibbles and drinks. Staffs are very friendly but sometimes you need extra effort to grab their attention.
If you are looking for a place to relax with friends or colleagues, for easy listening, have a bit of chat, a bit of food and drink, this is a good place to go.

This review is for Era Health, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 25 Dec 2012

I went to see two dentists at this place and am very disappointed with overall experience.
Firstly, the work was really bad and so I went back to see a different dentist at Era Health.
The first visit was OK but then on the second visit, the dentist got very impatient. instead of waiting for the anesthetia to work, giving it a bit time to have the effect, the dentist keep injecting more dosage. In total, the dentist did 4 injections. While doing this, the dentist kept walking up and down the room, so impatient, and tapping his feet. I asked the dentist if it is better for me to come back some other time. The dentist told me that it is all good but when it comes to drilling and fixing my teeth, the work was done poorly, in a rush and not acceptable.
On the third visit (the second visit was done to take the mould of a crown), I was 5 minutes late. I was one block away from the clinic. I called the receptionist to let them know that I was only one block away, most probably another 5 minutes. I received a phone call telling me that it had to be reschedule because the dentist was busy and that it was my fault that I was running late.
Bear in mind that he put a temporary filing after grinding my tooth and I have waited 2 weeks to get the crown to be made. I told the receptionist that I wasn't happy at all because this dentist often kept me waiting for more than half an hour due to running behind the schedule.
i didn't receive any phone call despite me being very clear to the receptionist to tell the dentist that I was very very upset. About 3 months after I received a phone call from teh receptionist (not from the dentist) saying that they are concern about my teeth.
I totally ignore them because I had to visit a different dentist who has more tiem and patience in fixing my tooth. I paid more than what I paid the ERA health but I am happy with the result.
He showed me how "crappy" the work the ERA health dentist did. The dentist at ERA health put filing on top of a decay instead of cleaning the decay before fixing my teeth. So I have redo all of them.
Will never ever recommend anyone.

This review is for Il Bacaro, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 20 Dec 2012

Food quality and presentation is great, combination of the ingredients they use and the flavour is just amazing. The waiting staffs are very friendly and very helpful in giving suggestion.

However, the place is too small and they place the table too close from other table and you don't really have privacy. At night, sometimes it gets too loud that you start to feel it is not a fine dining restaurant anymore.

Wine list was OK, not too impressive and is pricier than other place. For instance, they sell Leewin Estate art series for $120 (approx) for year 2008 where I can get a bottle for $80 in other fine dining restaurant for year $2006 or 2007.

From my last visit, the only thing I do not like is the attitude of one person who works there either as the manager or probably the owner. But this person has the authority and told the staffs what to do, etc. He sat at the bar, drinking and eating while chatting with a guest who was sitting behind me and it was so loud. He wasn't that friendly either (probably because I was wearing something rather casual and we don't look like someone who will spend $500 for a meal). Only after he saw what we order (entree, main, dessert, wine, etc) that he started to be friendly just before we left.

In addition, after we finished our main course, they play the music really loud that I thought they are not going to serve us dessert.

This review is for Yak Bar, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 20 Dec 2012

great food and service.
home made pasta, friendly staffs.
the owner is so accommodating and will listen to your request to prepare food that suits your taste
love their ice cream (seasonal only)
gnocchi is fantastic, duck crepes is just WOW

it gets very loud on friday, pub atmosphere.
for relaxing dine in, probably best to come during weekdays.
closed on monday and sunday

approx $30 for pasta