Reviews by janicec5

This review is for Bourke Street Bakery, Surry Hills NSW

verified email - 16 Aug 2012

In short, fantastic hot choc and pastries as expected. Felt like a tuck shop when ordering, the staff didn't ask for a name nor gave me a number so she left me confused standing at the corner within the 1 metre by 1 metre free space next to people dining in. No smile no greet no nothing. Glad I had takeaway instead.
Will definitely come back for takeaway only.

Approximate cost: $5 for hot choc

This review is for Inchibandori, Neutral Bay NSW

verified email - 04 Aug 2012

I just had dinner at Inchibandori and it was really yummy! Reasonably priced in Neutral Bay area. For entree we had Ceviche, which was a bit too peppery and sour for my liking, but the sashimi was really fresh! Fried eel rice was $15 (cheap!) with miso soup, not oily at all which is great. The Ten-Don (Tempura Rice) was pretty good as well. Green tea icecream at the end was not bad, but a dollop of red bean would make the dessert more appealing (and taste better too). Overall a delicious and satisfying meal.
*Note: They mainly have tables for 2 so if you're going as a group then better book beforehand.

Approximate cost: $40 for 2

This review is for Thairiffic, Sydney NSW

verified email - 02 Aug 2012

Ordered a laska and it was the biggest mistake! The coconut cream was floating on top of the soup so the look wasn't so appealing before I ate it. Definately not worth $13.50 especially in a foodcourt... waited awhile for my meal to come out as well (busy friday maybe?)

Approximate cost: $13

This review is for Cha Time, Eastwood NSW

verified email - 02 Aug 2012

There are so many Cha Time stores across Sydney but I have to write a separate review just for this particular store. Since the 1st Cha Time opened, I've been to 5 maybe 7 different locations for my fav bubble tea. This Eastwood stores has the freshest and milkiest milk tea amongst all other branches nearby I've been to. There's no communication breakdown when ordering (happened to me in Pitt St Westfield, not happy) and the service is very fast and friendly. When I choose the hot drink option, it's not luke warm (had that experience in Pitt St store again) but really hot and yummy! :D Try their half sugar for a healthier option!

This review is for Cafe De Hong Kong, Carlingford NSW

verified email - 02 Aug 2012

I come eat when I'm too lazy to cook so I'm not expecting top quality food and service. If you're looking for cheap eat then this is the place to be. Love their "Baked Pork Chop Rice". When I order stir fry noodles I try to ask for less oily (sometimes they ignore the request but most of the time food comes out good). Hong Kong style milk tea is only so so...

Approximate cost: $~$12

This review is for Wotif.com, Milton QLD

verified email - 02 Aug 2012

I always book hotels via wotif. Great value and I got free upgrade last time I went to Melbourne as well! Website layout and its booking system is very user friendly.

This review is for Goodlife Health Club, Sydney NSW

verified email - 02 Aug 2012

Love how it feels very cosy and relaxing unlike those hardcore fitness centres. Showers are clean (very important to me) and I love the steam room and GHD straighteners (bonus). The gym size is perfect, not too big nor small. Sometimes you might have to hop onto other machines while waiting for the treadmill during peak times but that's ok. Great gym if you're working near Martin Place.

This review is for Top Nails & Beauty, Sydney NSW

verified email - 26 Jul 2012

Bought a Cudo coupon for a medicure and pedicure for $19. With that price tag I didn't expect much from the salon but I didn't know I could do a better pedi and medi at home than this place! First I had to wait for 1 hour even though I had make a booking. I think I've waited longer than the nail service.
This place is really unhygienic as well, as they sprayed the "foot spa" bowl with PineOClean lookalike (actually i'm not too sure what it is cos there was no brand on the spray bottle) then quickly wiped it dry.

Approximate cost: $19

This review is for Holistic Massage And Acupuncture, Sydney NSW

verified email - 17 Jul 2012

Went there for a massage a few times during my lunch break thanks to my office job. The usual asian massage that you'd expect. No booking required. I had a half body massage (no oil, clothes on) and it relieved my muscle pain. Environment is so so cos it's inside a shopping centre, it's not where you want to pamper yourself but do go there if your body is screaming in pain. Great location with great value (I think they have early bird special too)

Approximate cost: $40 for 60mins(approx)

This review is for Adriano Zumbo at the Star, Pyrmont NSW

verified email - 17 Jul 2012

Went there for my bday, macaroons are great as expected, we tried the tarts and cakes in the "sushi train" area and they taste fantastic!
No service at all though, floor staffs were too busy chatting amongst themselves in Spanish or something... not helpful at all. We were given a seat with half a cake on the floor (from the previous customer), it was pretty obvious when the cake is white and the floor is something totally different. Pretty gross. After awhile we realised the same cakes are coming out (maybe 3 different cakes for the whole 30mins) so I had to walk up to the pastry chefs to request something that's not on the belt (as the floor staffs told me they only have what's on the belt!). Thankfully the pastry chefs were really helpful and made one of the cakes for us. Thank you thank you! 5 stars for the people in the kitchen, floor staffs are just useless.