Reviews by winona

This review is for The Regal Restaurant, Sydney NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

We came here for yum cha a few times. They have quite a big variety of food, and each trolley has vast amounts of yummy foods. They have a nice range of dim sims, deserts, and mains. Portions are reasonable though, and the food is very filling
However, the price is a bit dear. There are many other places cheaper.

This review is for Nagoya Japanese BBQ Restaurant, Haymarket NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

The all-you-can-eat menus here are among one of the best in Sydney for Japanese BBQs, or any BBQ infact. We always get the best menu, C. It is slightly more expensive, but the cuts of meat you get are by far superior, being more sumptuous and juicy. There are a range of meats available - many marinated as well. The staff are very helpful and quick with all order placements.
Theres also seafood, and vegetables for the healthier ones.
Very very nice. A bit expensive for what it is, but definitely not too outrageous. The place is well ventilated, so you don't walk out smelling like smoke.

Approximate cost: $~$30

This review is for Sushi Rio, Sydney NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

The sushi train is great ! It's amazing watching the chefs prepare your food and place it on the train. The food and sushi is pretty spot-on in terms of flavouring and taste. However, portions are pretty small, and it's not at all cheap either. However, the flavour more than makes up for its meagre servings.
Staff are more than welcoming, and their traditional Japanese dismissals as you walk out the restaurant make you want to come back again.

Approximate cost: $10+

This review is for BBQ One, Eastwood NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

Food is pretty good for what they charge - very reasonable, and the food is quite sumptuous if you look past the oiliness and greasiness. The staff aren't that good, always rushing you, and then not bothering to service you after you have ordered your meal. The store is a bit small, and the floors are always really dirty for some reason. So, if you can, always choose take-away. It's cleaner, faster, and you don't have to line up for ages.

Approximate cost: $12+

This review is for Charcoal Mine BBQ House, North Parramatta NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

Service is REALLY slow, I must tell you. We came in here, with about 16 of us, and after about 20 minutes, and twice having to ask them when they were going to get our charcoals out, they finally got the charcoals ready, which then took about 10 minutes for anything to cook.
The food tastes great, but there is only a small range unfortunately, and it is pretty poor quality meat too. There are other ones better than this restaurant. Also end up smelling like smoke afterwards.

Approximate cost: $20+

This review is for Shogun Japanese Restaurant, Southport QLD

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

We ate here at the a-la-carte, and the food quality was exceptional. The meats were tender and juicy, and the flavours were exquisite, delicious indeed ! The servings were a bit small though. But it was still very filling and the food quality more than made up for the small portions.
The layout of the restaurant is very unique, very true to its Japanese nature! It was quite a treat to actually sit in a Japanese restaurant that actually had a Japanese feel to it.
Teppanyaki is also good here! Really exciting watching the chefs prepare your food.
Best Japanese restaurant out there ! Definitely have to come back

Approximate cost: $20+

This review is for Mama Roma, Broadbeach QLD

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

We ate here during our holiday, and the food was absolutely AMAZING ! Mouth watering goodness, especially the risottos and pastas. The house meals are absolutely the best, I was amazed at how delicious they were ! The presentation and service is just very good as well. The portions are actually very very generous compared to most Italian restaurants.
The price here is very reasonable too, especially if you come before 6.30pm at 'half-price menu' time. Very Very good deal, definitely will come back if we head to Gold Coast again

Approximate cost: $15-$25

This review is for Goodluck Fish Market, Blacktown NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

We come here nearly every week for our seafood (mainly live fish) supplies, and food for hot pot. They offer a wide variety of seafood, perfect for every budget. The fish they stock is very good quality, tastes exceptional, along with most of their live stock.
The price is reasonable (slightly cheaper than other higher-demand suburbs). However, I find some of their frozen stuff is not up-to-scratch from personal experience.
Overall, very good for the prices they offer, and the staff are helpful in picking out what to eat.

This review is for Good Luck Bakery, Blacktown NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

We come here about a few times a month to buy Asian buns and breads. They are absolutely delicious, especially the BBQ Pork Buns and Cocktail Buns. The fillings are always generous, and not hollow like a few other bakeries, and they taste great ! The cakes are great too, our whole family loves them - both young and old. They are not too sweet, but not lacking in flavour either.
The prices are reasonable, a bit expensive for what they are (bread), but not too overly expensive. A downside is that the breads have been getting a bit small since they first opened.

Approximate cost: $2

This review is for Good Luck Imports & Exports Pty Ltd, Blacktown NSW

verified email - 13 Jan 2011

We come here all the time for our groceries and our food supply. Being from a Chinese family, we are able to find all kinds of foods, sauces, and bases to cater for our tastes. They sell all the staples we could possibly need - rice, noodles, rice noodles, the whole lot.
The prices are always VERY VERY cheap, although I am quite disappointed in the quality of some foods. some of the parallel imports of Western products are of a very poor quality, and do not taste anything like the real thing.