Reviews by michilli

This review is for The Excelsior, Brompton SA

verified email - 19 Jan 2012

We have been here a few times for dinner and every time the meals are great and the service is friendly. They have great deals and half price nights for members and membership is free. If you are a meat lover, they have great steaks and beef ribs, but if you aren't, they have other options on the menu too. I like the salmon steak. We will defiantly be back.

Approximate cost: $16-26

This review is for Inside Out Beauty, West Croydon SA

verified email - 19 Jan 2012

This was not a great experience. I had a 1 hour massage and when I arrived the staff were not very welcoming and I felt like they preferred to carry on with what they were doing rather than acknowledge me. In the treatment room, all I could hear were the therapists out the front chatting loudly doing nails and there was no nice relaxing music. The therapist asked me if a student could observe which was fine with me, but the 'student' just walked in and out of the room and started cleaning bottles and benches etc around me. Not only was this a bit noisy and distracting, but opening the door to the waiting room all the time meant that anyone waiting or in the street could see in, and of course, I was naked other than my undies. The treatment itself was poor. The therapist was barley massaging me, but rather just lightly rubbing my skin. The ‘massage' oil poured on me was unpleasantly excessive and it didn't seem to have a nice massage oil consistency. I felt wet and yuk and couldn't wait for it to end at which time I had to spend a few minutes wiping all the oil off my body – there was no way I could put my clothes on like that. Unfortunately, before I had this experience, I had bought a Scoopon voucher for a treatment – I have just received a text message from Inside Out Beauty saying that due to legal issues, they can no longer honor scoopon vouchers.

This review is for Royal India, Woodville SA

verified email - 19 Jan 2012

We get take away from here quite often. They are all very friendly and the food is great - very good value. The decor is a little old but don't let that stop you. Worth a look.

Approximate cost: $14.00

This review is for Valclene Dry Cleaners, Unley SA

verified email - 30 Dec 2010

I use these guys quite a bit because they are local. They are quite good although sometimes I think they could be a bit friendlier - they never seem that happy. The actual dry cleaning work is fine thought and they offer a discount if you pay upfront, which is definitely worth it. They have got blue pen stains out of a cream jacket which I was very happy about. I would use them again, but they should smile a bit more.

This review is for Paint Professionals, Aberfoyle Park SA

verified email - 30 Dec 2010

These guys painted an interior brink wall along with some doors and door frames and skirtings and a bit of ceiling. They did a quick, good job and their price was much lower than the other 4 quotes I gained. They did the job at short notice and were very reliable and got the job done on time. I would use them again but next time I would make sure that either I, or they, cover my furniture if sanding is requred. They used drop sheets where they were painting but sanding dust got over everything.

Approximate cost: $1000

This review is for Mister Minit, Unley SA

verified email - 30 Dec 2010

I have had my shoes repaired and resoled here as well as repairs to handbags. They do a great job and are very friendly. They guarantee their work, so when my shoe sole came away a bit on the toe, they happily repaired it for free.

This review is for MLT Decor, Greenacres SA

verified email - 09 Dec 2010

I found this painter on WOMOW and booked him for a quote. Unfortunately, he called and left a message on my mobile phone at 7pm on the Friday night before the appointment (which was set for early the following morning) saying that if he didn't hear back from me he would assume I wanted to cancel the appointment. I wasn't aware that he would be confirming the night before, let alone after hours. I had my mobile turned off because I was out at a movie and therefore didn't get his message. Unfortunately he did not try to call me again and therefore I was waiting for him the next morning but he didn't arrive. I called him but instead of a simple apology for the misunderstanding and he was quite rude on the phone and made me feel like it was all my fault. Obviously he thought leaving a message on a mobile phone after hours was good enough customer service.

Approximate cost: $didnt get that far

This review is for Suree's Thai Kitchen, Hyde Park SA

verified email - 09 Dec 2010

I dined here with a table of 6 people. The service was a little slow – they took a long time to come and take our order but they were friendly enough. The food itself was OK, everyone enjoyed it but didn't love it. I had a vegetarian curry and it was very hot – lucky I don't mind that I am glad I got rice otherwise it might have been a bit over the top. Quite good if you like Thai food. The main meals range between $17-$25 but the noodle dishes are much cheaper.

Approximate cost: $17-$25

This review is for Casablabla, Adelaide SA

verified email - 09 Dec 2010

I have been here a few times now and it has always been enjoyable. The atmosphere is great with a décor inspired by Morocco, Turkey, Bali and Cambodia. Both the indoor and outdoor areas are beautifully decorated. The menu offers tapas (amount other things) and everything we have had is delicious. A great location for catching up with friends and enjoying good food, drinks and entertainment. They should consider opening on a Sunday afternoon with entertainment – I'll be there.

Approximate cost: $Tapas $4-8

This review is for Spats Coffee Lounge, Goodwood SA

verified email - 09 Dec 2010

We once really liked this place but it has certainly gone downhill of late. The prices are quite expensive for what they offer now. We ordered banana crepes with chocolate sauce. Because the menu item specifically identified chocolate sauce, we were expecting a decent amount of chocolate sauce but when it came out, it was barely a drizzle – more of a garnish than anything else. The crepe and banana itself was OK, but without the chocolate sauce it was very boring and certainly not worth the price. This type of experience has occurred the last few times we have been here so I think we have given them the benefit of the doubt now. It does have a cosy atmosphere but that's not enough. We wont be back.

Approximate cost: $ $15.50 - $31.50