Reviews by stevent

This review is for Paragon Hotel, Sydney NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

I dined at the bistro. I ordered the Char-grilled Octopus salad. This was delightful. It was light and the octopus were lightly tossed in it. Will definitely have this again.

For my main, I ordered the Lamb Skewers with tzatziki, salad and chips $15.00. This was very different from other lamb skewes I've had before. It's sauce has a peanut butter texture to it but its taste is very nice. Hard to describe. The servings of chips was large - impressed me.

Ambience was quiet - just how I like it.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Lenin Bar, Sydney NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

Drinks are pretty standard in terms of variety and price range. Nothing to complain or compliment here. But what I must talk about is the service or there lackof. They are rude to begin with and their nonchalant attitude made me want to leave - so I did.

It's location is prime & beautiful and Im sure lots of tourists come here. They give Sydney service such a bad name Not impressed.

This review is for Al Rawda, Liverpool NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

The servings here are pretty big. I went with a couple of friends and we all ordered 1 main dish each and we just shared everything. We had chicken and beef skewers, tabouli and 1 last meat option but I forget the name.

They tasted great! Sucullent pieces of meat. I was so full by the end.

The service was lovely. Not hassling if we wanted more, but always around when we needed something extra.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Woodland's At Liverpool, Liverpool NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

I'm a big fan of woodfired pizza and the pizzas here are absolutely delicious. I ordered the Australian to share. It was made fresh and cooked in a woodfired oven. There's a bit of a wait but for food made like this, I'd be suspicious if there wasn't a wait. :)

The pizza is pretty huge. We had a couple of side dishes including vegies - and the serving was huge!

This review is for Akash Pacific Cuisine, Liverpool NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

I'm not going to sugar coat this - but this restaurant really wasn't up to scratch. I'm not an indian food conniousseur but the food here really wasn't that great.

I had the butter chicken with rice and it tasted so bland!! Boiled chicken and stale rice anyone? The butter chicken that I get in your average food court tasted soo much better than here.

The food put me in a foul mood so I wasn't happy with anything from then on.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Grain, Tea, Rice And Noodles, Pyrmont NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

I came here for a birthday celebration not too long ago and I was surely impressed!!

Their menu is extravagant- there were ALOT of things to choose from. We settled with the fried rice noodles and dumplings. They came out looking freshly made and because I sat near the kitchen door, I saw all the other food people ordered walk straight pass me. I made a mental note of what I'll have next time I come back! :)

The vegetables were crunching but not raw. Cooked just right.

The food is here is simply I guess, but when it's cooked so well, I can only compliment them.

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Port Orient, Sydney NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

I was excited to come here based on friend's recommendations but I certainly didn't have a good experience. I had the cocktail package, where I got to choose 6 options for $30. I chose the Deep-fried dim sum, SP calamari, white bait, prawn cutlet, Deep friend oyster and SP rib. The list to choose from was certainly long, but the food was pretty average. Reminded me of chinese take-away more than anything else.

The ambience was terrible - it was so loud with another event going on at the restaurant. I'm sure they had fun, seemed like the whole place was theres.

Service was substandard. They seemed to focus on the group booking - maybe they paid alot more than me.

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Gaucho Grill, Darlinghurst NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

The service here is lovely and very friendly. Not too in-your-face but always around just in case you needed something extra.

I've been to alot of steakhouses around Sydney and this is one of the best that I've tried. It's a bit on the pricey side, up to $50+ for main but it's definitely worth it. I had the baby steak cooked to perfection. It was very tender and I was very impressed.

I've been here a few times now and will definitely recommend it to my friends. Definitely get the Baby steak - all the other options don't compare ;p

This review is for The Arch Cafe, Sydney NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

This is a pretty average place. The decor is pretty run down but its gives it nice character, but in a good way. Gives it a very homely feel. They are always busy when I've stopped by but the service is quick so the crowd has never been a problem.

I usually just get the short black and so do my friends. We all agree its one of the best in Sydney. I had a toasted sandwich from here once and tasted good but nothing amazing. I would come back for seconds. ;)

Approximate cost: $10

This review is for Bayside Lounge, Sydney NSW

verified email - 26 Oct 2009

This place has the best view of Darling Harbour. It's a nice place to sit back with a nice meal. Best part is people watching while you eat! :)

I had the breakfast menu - mushroom on brioche, and the spinach tart with egg (scrambled, instead of poached, at our request), all of which I would recommend.

The servings are on the small side, so you may want to order extra items if you want a heavy breakfast. But otherwise, it was a very pleasant experience. Service and hygiene was impeccable!

Approximate cost: $15