Reviews by Rhiannondh
Om my god, what a cute cafe! The atmosphere is beautiful, with pink and white striped walls and black and white square floor tiles, I love dropping in here for a cupcake and cup of tea. They do a large range of cupcakes, as well as lunch options and coffee/tea. They do a delicious jaffa cupcake, and also a nice banana caramel cupcake. Price is reasonable, the quality of their food is amazing (their cupcakes at least, I can't say I've eaten lunch there), and the service is good.
Manto Cafe is located down the Parade, Norwood, and is definitely a cafe worth visiting if you're hungry for a bite to eat. I hadn't been there for a while, until last week when my partner and I dropped in for lunch. My partner ordered the Zingara pizza, and I ordered the Raffinata pizza - although he said the Zingara was delicious, he actually preferred mine, which is unusual because it was vegetarian! They're a little bit expensive, but well worth it, and the service was excellent - staff were friendly and food was prepared and delivered quick.
Approximate cost: $17
Bravo is located in the David Jones Food Court in the centre of Adelaide, and they make a very nice selection of hot drinks. I especially like their soy latte's and mochas, they're never too hot or too cold and the coffee is fresh and never bitter. They serve a variety of biscuits as is quite common, and their scones are fluffy and fresh.
Mandarin Express is another restaurant located in the David Jones Food Court in the heart of the city. For convenience, it's good, but unfortunately the quality of food is often quite low, the prices are high, and the serving sizes are also pretty small. They can produce some food of decent quality, but if you're dropping by for a late lunch, you can be sure it's been sitting there for quite a while. At least they have a good drink selection.
Approximate cost: $9
Genki Roll Japanese Restaurant is located in the food court of David Jones in the heart of the city. They have a good range of sushi rolls, and they are (usually) fresh. Out of all the options in the DJs food court, this is the one I often opt for, as the quality is usually quite good and the prices are also reasonable. They also serve a nice green tea, which compliments the sushi really well.
Approximate cost: $3
Skillogalee is one of my favorite Clare Valley wineries, and is a must stop location whenever I make my annual pilgrimage up north. Their Chardonnays are often the highlights for me (Rieslings often being too sweet), and I often have a glass or two when stopping there for a meal (although I don't like to drink too much as we often eat there when on a wine tasting spree). Their menu is very limited and changes often, and it's rare to find a vegetarian option so I usually opt with one or more sides, but the experience is always fantastic (maybe it's the wine talking, but I love it!).
Approximate cost: $20
Sakura is located very conveniently (in my opinion) just outside the Hoyts cinema down the Parade. I always tend to drop in here before (or after) a movie to grab a bite to eat, as they have a good selection and their food is always fresh. The staff are always friendly and the service is quick. Prices are average as far as sushi bars go.
Yiro organic is a delicious yiros shop located down Rundle Street in the city. Although their prices are relatively steep compared to other yiros shops, this is due to the fact that they focus on organic options instead of the often pesticide and herbicide filled alternatives. They do a magnificent tofu yiros - just like the standard chicken and lamb alternatives, but completely vegetarian, I highly recommend!
Vego is a cosy little restaurant located down Rundle Street, which sells the most amazing vegetarian food (as the name would suggest). I agree with Sarah in that their burgers are definitely their specialty - in particular their Bali burger, which is massive, with a lentil patty and satay sauce. Even if you're not a vegetarian, definitely visit Vego for a healthy and delicious alternative to your usual dining spots!
I love the concept of sushi rolling out on a conveyor belt, unfortunately I have a hard time deciding on what to eat as it all looks tempting. Their ingredients are usually fresh and their food is usually quite nice too, the prices are also very reasonable. On top of that they have quite a large selection. One of my only criticisms is that it always seems packed out, so if you don't like crowds they maybe this isn't the place for you!