Reviews by HPMum

This review is for Chutney Mary's, Rockingham WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

Lovely Indian food. This tastes like home style Indian cooking not store bought stuff, it's really flavoursome and creamy. When they say it's hot, it's actually hot. The meals are large and enough for leftovers the next day. The staff are great, inside decor is comfy, lots of families etc. I would go back again no problems. Also reasonable range for vego

This review is for Mash Brewery, Rockingham WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

Beer was great, service was great, food was a mix - the entree wasn't the best, we had the sticky chicken wings and it was like they'd just been tipped from a frozen bag from Coles in to the deep fryer then served up with sauce over the top at the last minute. The main meal was lovely though, I had crumbed lamb cutlets and a delicious warm pumpkin salad - I'd go the main again but certainly not the entre. My husbands fish and chips was nice too, came out really funkily presented!

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Raffles, Applecross WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

Delicious food and amazing views. Yes it's on the pricey side but you get what you pay for and you know when you book that it will be top $$. I asked for medium rare and it came our exactly as I would have cooked it. Service matched, top notch. This is the perfect place for a special occassion. You can have a drink down stairs first or if you want something more casual but still classy then you can even eat downstairs (but Fridays nights are packed so be prepared!!)

Approximate cost: $50

This review is for Vu's Vietnamese Cafe, Applecross WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

The food is nice, well priced and quite tasty. The stir fry meal we had was enjoyable but the soup was not the tastiest, was maybe a bit too much salt or fish sauce or something - it just wasn't quite right. The chairs were a bit uncomfy and inside was pretty dead so not a great atmosphere but it was a weekenight so maybe the weekends are busier. Parking is difficult as there are a few restaurants there all trying to use the same places, they need more room as even around the back gets full

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for DBM Landscapes, Aubin Grove WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

We looked at this company as they were local for us and we are so glad we found them. We had a rough idea of what we wanted, they came and had a look and made suggestions and we were able to work with them to get exactly what we wanted. They then quoted and got it all under way. We changed things along the way and they were really nice about it, we added stuff, altered stuff etc and never did we feel they thought we were a nuisance. Where they didn't use all the stuff they quoted for they even issued credits which I thought was very honest of them. On top of that, they even offered to help us choose our plants even though they weren't putting them in. I just think it's a great local company with a community type attitude. I'd use them again in a heartbeat and will continue to recommend them.

Approximate cost: $12,000

This review is for Purrfect Pet Doors, Wangara WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

When we first got our dog we decided to get a doggy door so she could get in and out by herself but we wanted it put in to glass so had to get it done professionally. This company had the cheapest quote and were happy to come all the way to us (we are located a fair way away from where they are). They recommended the size door to get and we are happy with their advice as it's perfect for our dog, it also has the 2 way lock so we can lock her in/out as necessary. They also offered for us to either keep the old glass panel from the door (they replace the whole glass panel) or they could take it away for us. Anyway, great service, easy to deal with

Approximate cost: $500

This review is for Thompsons Lake Medical Centre, Jandakot WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

Some great doctors work out of here, I have seen 3 different and now just see the 1. He is fantastic, can be hard to get in to but if it's urgent the staff on the phones always leave him a message and he will get back to me or fit me in straight away. This makes a huge difference for me as I'm 24 weeks pregnant and feel very confident with my doctor and the service. If going for a normal appoint I don't generally have to wait more than 20 minutes which I think is quite good for a doctors surgery. This is just with my doctor though, not sure about the other docs. Chemist and pathology all in the same complex so very convenient

This review is for Himali Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant, Applecross WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

I find this place can be hit and miss sometimes but hit more often than miss. I love the potato dish here, lovely spices. Service is good, very friendly staff. My bad meal resulted in a very upset stomach that night, however I have gone back since and it's been fine. Careful what you order, some dishes can be extra oily

This review is for Catalano's Cafe, Victoria Park WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

I love the rosemary steak with chips and salad, all time favourite and my 'safe' meal when I don't feel like anything in particular. Salads are also nice and big, fresh as well. Pasta's are good. The worst thing about this restaurant, if I had to pick something is that they squish you in like sardines, there is not an ounce of spare space and this means it can get really loud and a bit awkward sitting so close to the person next to you or bumping in to the person behind you every time you want to get up. I understand they just want to fit in as many people as possible but would be group to be able to have a bit of room.

Approximate cost: $28

This review is for Pancho's Mexican Villa Restaurant, East Victoria Park WA

verified email - 06 Nov 2012

Not a fan of Mexican but my sister wanted to go here for her birthday. Honestly I thought the meal looked like cafeteria food, it tasted average but it's just meat and cheese, I thought it was dry and could have been much nicer and much better presented. The atmosphere is the best thing about this place, it's lots of fun and they come around the sunbrero's and take your photo etc. Service was ok but they needed more people on because it was so busy. It sucks when you have to keep getting someones attention every time you want to order or get a drink etc. As with all places in Vic Park, parking is a nightmare. I wouldn't go back here unless it was someone elses choice.