Reviews by triss

This review is for PappaRich, Chatswood NSW

verified email - 03 Apr 2014

I have been here approx. 5 times with my husband and tried several different dishes. The food is very authentic Malaysian but the price says otherwise if you are customer or aware of what the food cost in Malaysia. Hence the way I personally see it, is not a great value.

It is a big restaurant and once you are seated and given a menu, the staff will ask whether you have dined there before. If not, they will explain the procedure for ordering. There is a small docket where you write your own orders, quantities of the meals and if there is any special notes. Once ready, you can ring the bell on the table and staff will come to collect the order docket from you.

I have tried their roti canai with chicken tandoori, very nice and fluffy, chicken was full of flavours, it comes will different dipping sauce including sambal which I find a bit sweet to my liking but still very yummy.

Pappa Fried Magee Mee (fried egg noodles) was not too bad but I find it a bit too sour and not as good as the one I have had overseas in Indonesia or Malaysia. The dry egg noodles with curry chicken was very nice and would recommend. The dessert roti was good but don't have a lot of selections in my opinion.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Xenya Ramen Bar & Japanese Restaurant, Eastwood NSW

verified email - 03 Apr 2014

One of the best ramen noodles in the area, the place is already crowded. They offer extensive menu – from side dishes, ramens, the usual main Japanese dishes, sushi/sashimi to Bento boxes. The menu gives you options to upgrade or add small side dishes or extra noodles for a bit extra cost. I think this is great if you are not feeling too hungry or have children with you.
The staff is always friendly but busy most of the times and wouldn't have time to stop for chit chat. There is small seating area to wait for tables near the counter during busy period.
The atmosphere is good, with open plan kitchen so you can see all the chefs preparing for your meals.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Mad Fo' Chicks, Eastwood NSW

verified email - 03 Apr 2014

Visited this place for the first time last night. The shop set up was really "funky" or fresh looking rather and new.

They serve fried chicken pieces with rice cakes and you can choose from 3 different types – original, mild and hot. We opted for the mild flavours, they have 3 sizes: $6 for small, medium and large cups. Once the chicken pieces are placed in the cups, they actually weighted the cup…..and it turned out 4 pieces for $6 which is not good for value.

From the looks of it, it is Korean style fried chicken….and in normal Korean shop you can get chicken pieces in sticks (usually 3-4 pieces) for $2.50.

There is no wow factor in the taste unfortunately, but at least give it a go once and see what do you think…

This review is for Chanoma Cafe, Sydney NSW

verified email - 01 Apr 2014

Like all other reviewers have mentioned, this place serves a lot of green tea based desserts, frappe, shake etc.

Been here couple of times to hang out, and love their matcha soft serve. Sometimes I just get take away in a cone and it is very cheap too only $2.90.

They also serve hot dogs with unusual toppings (non traditional western styles) which I haven't tried. Maybe next time :)

This review is for Ichiraku Japanese Noodle Bar, Eastwood NSW

verified email - 01 Apr 2014

Visited this Japanese restaurant quite regularly. It is located opposite of Eastwood station.

I have called them to place orders to pick up and usually within 15 minutes the meals would be ready (even during busy dinner period). So I just paid and picked up from the restaurant. Very reasonably priced.

Staff are always friendly and no issues with their customer service. They even served me with a cup of green tea while I was waiting for my take away order once.

The usual meals we order here are the ramen and chicken namban box or just the meal by itself. The chicken namban is my favourite here, the creamy egg mayonnaise on top of the chicken karaage is absolute delish. Topped with plenty of green onions or shallots hehe.

This review is for Makanai Ramen Noodle House, Chatswood NSW

verified email - 01 Apr 2014

This is Japanese place has a counter for take away and small seating area for dine in guests. I have been here a few times, ramen is always good. However sometimes when it is busy, I find the place to be a bit too cramp. Usually I wouldn't mind this but my husband who is about 1.85m finds it uncomfortable and hence we don't visit as often.

One thing I love from here is their onigiri (sushi wrapped in a triangle shape) which has different varieties from salmon avocado to crab salad (one of my favourites). It comes in a plastic wrapper that separates the seaweed with the rice which makes the seaweed fresh and crunchy. The onigiri is about $3ish and very good value in my opinion.

This review is for Incanto Cafe, Sydney NSW

verified email - 31 Mar 2014

Had take away coffee a few times here, good coffee but find the price is a bit higher than cafes around in the area.

Especially if there are other better coffees in the area.

This review is for Harry's Cafe de Wheels, North Parramatta NSW

verified email - 31 Mar 2014

The original Harry's Cafe de wheels was opened in Wooloomooloo back in the 30's and couple of years back a franchise was opened here at North Parramatta.

It is always busy whenever we visit usually before the Parramatta Eels game on the weekend.
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They have many different types of pies and to name a few: beef pie, lean beef curry pie, chicken pie, veggie pie and curry chicken pie. With all these, you can add toppings such as mashed potato, mashed peas and gravy for about 40-50 cents per topping. Same goes for hot dogs.

Last weekend I had the beef pie w/ mashed potato topped with some gravy which costs about $5.30 and $0.40 (gravy). The mashed potato was very creamy and you can see pieces of beef instead of all mince. It was lovely.

This review is for Pho LV, Sydney NSW

verified email - 31 Mar 2014

I have tried this place twice and on both occasions I ordered the Pho special beef noodles.

The broth is really nice and full of flavours - one of the best phos that I have ever tried.

They have inside the restaurant seating and also on the outside.

Typical customer service, wasn't too bad. You come in, they give you the menu and take the order and not much chit chat.

Would recommend and go back again definitely.

This review is for Homer's Cafe, Eastwood NSW

verified email - 24 Mar 2014

I have been to this place several times and usually for desserts after dinner, or just coffee and cakes. This is more of “traditional” café feel to it with booth seating. I haven't been to this café for the past 18 months and find it very hard to go back due to one particular incident.

My husband and I ordered a pancake once for dessert and found a string of hair inside the pancake mixture. It was not on top of the pancake or on the plate but rather in the middle of the pancake as in cooked with. That was it for me unfortunately.

I haven't been back since; I wish I could give them another go but that one experience (especially to do with hair) has just ruined it for me.