Reviews by johns105
Four of us enjoyed a superb 2 course lunch with a glass of wine each.Service was excellent and cheerful. Large ship passing by gave a horn blast which added some free entertainment. While our meal was a special half price deal, we could order from the full menu except the "beef and reef" and the wine was excellent for the price ($39 for two!)
Top spot for Breakfast (up to 2pm) or lunch/brunch. Bright, sunny ambiance with outdoor seating under umbrellas. Smiling, cheerful,efficient service. Wide choice of food and beverages and inexpensive. Eggs Benedict for $9.50!
Approximate cost: $25 for two
Michel's of Braybrook is largely run by a family. Service is so friendly! Attracts large numbers of clients, especially the elderly. Manager and staff usually greet you by name which is partly why they have such loyal customers who keep returning.
Professionally trained masseuses/masseurs. Reasonable prices and willing to be flexible. I've had good results for back, sciatica and foot massage. Can book or just walk in. Open 7 days. Pity they can't register with Health Funds.
Approximate cost: $30 for 30 mins
We regularly order take-a-way from D.P.Cafe which is next door to Diamond Palace but is also run by Diamond Palace management. Home delivery is $3 - $4 (depending on distance and minimum of $12.50 spend) and is fairly quick! We ordered Roast Duck Half, Seafood Nasi Goreng, Curried Puffs, Large Special Fried Rice (2) from D.P.Cafe menu and Malaysian Sotong (fried calamari with special Malaysian chilli paste) from the Diamond Palace menu. Delivery was only 25 minutes. The food was fresh and tasty and quantity was good. Total cost was $63.80 which was reasonable and fed 4 adults, saving us going out or cooking on a fairly miserable Winter Friday Night. It's handy to be able to order a mixture of Malaysian and Chinese from the same premises.
Weren't disappointed! Lucky to get a table as we hadn't booked. Place buzzed with happy conversation but still had a 'comfy' feel. Service very friendly and prompt. Able to buy good wine by the glass. Settled for a shared seafood night by choosing from a wide range of Thai dishes: Mixed Entree (Curry puffs, Spring Rolls and Satay) plus Stir fried Garlic & Pepper with Calamari ad veges;Mains - Massamun Curry (Coconut milk,Potato, peanut, onions) with Prawns, Green Curry (Coconut milk, beans, capsicum, Thai basil) also with prawns,Pad Talay (Stir fried seafood with fresh chilli sauce) and a non seafood but delicious Duck dish wit Thai fried rice. Banana and pineapple fritters with ice cream completed a very satisfying meal. Waiters very happy to supply extra plates to enable us to share everything. Will definitely return!
Approximate cost: $15 - $20
Have visited this wonderful little restaurant several time for Yum Cha (Lunch only). Wonderful ambience. Friendly, quick service. Fully licenced. Open 7 nights for dinner Tuesday - Sunday for lunch. Very reasonable prices. Their yum cha dishes are made on the spot and are so fresh! Extensive chinese menu.
Approximate cost: $120 for 6 people(Yum Cha)
Have dined there twice recently. Very friendly service. Extensive
menu ( North Indian, Bengoli, South Indian dishes all very reasonably priced). Licenced BYO at present but hope to have full liquor licence soon. Bright cheerful ambiance. Also do a busy take-away service with free delivery in the local area for spend of $15 (otherwise $2 delivery charge)
Approximate cost: $50 for two
I visit the centre 2 - 3 times a week on average as a senior/pensioner. I pay $58 for ten visits for which i gain access to the pools, including a heated exercise pool, a large spa, a sauna, and a steam room. I can also access the well equipped gym and participate in 3 aqua sessions and a dumbells session every week without an extra charge. These are run by qualified people and geared to seniors. After each senior's session you can get a free instant coffee/tea at the cafe.A good deal and a great program sponsored by the Maribyrnong Council! And you don' have to live in the municipality to benefit. My local council (nearby) doesn't go close to matching this!!