we had the salad and steak.
the annoying part was they charged a service charge - we asked what it was and they said it was an optional charge - then why include it in the bill.
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Sunday, 9 September 2012
Mad Cow Sydney
my first visit to the ivy complex. we went for the 2 course special for $40. the atmosphere was fantastic but the food was disappointing.
we had the salad and steak.
the annoying part was they charged a service charge - we asked what it was and they said it was an optional charge - then why include it in the bill.
we had the salad and steak.
the annoying part was they charged a service charge - we asked what it was and they said it was an optional charge - then why include it in the bill.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Wrap and roll Westfields Sydney
Food
Modern vietnamese restaurant which specialises in wrap your own meals.
Previously I had tried the sugar cane prawns which came with rice paper and lettuce that you had to make yourself. It was an interesting concept and the food tasted great.
Although they just expect you to soak the rice paper from the water from the lettuce - which means it is quite hard.
Service
Quick efficient service.
Like other restaurants within Westfields - it's a mix between a food court and a casual restaurant.
Location
Located in the upstairs foodcourt of the new Westfields (well maybe no longer new).
It's one of the later restaurants.
They have some seating inside - shared tables but feels quiet comfortable.
East to eat alone.
Cost
Slightly more expensive than your average Vietnamese but also seems a lot cleaner. The kitchen is transparent so you can actually see the cooking.
Dishes range from $10-20.
*Tip*
1. Go at closing time to get discount on Vietnamese rolls
2. There are combos - which has mixture of 2 dishes allowing you to try more things
View from outside
Afternoon discount rolls
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Pancakes Plus Cafe Bankstown
Pancakes have to be one of my favourite breakfast foods.
But I also like to eat them randomly during the day.
Anyway whilst working a short stint in Bankstown I discovered the pancake cafe in Bankstown Centro.
Next to the fruit shop, quite dimly lit, casual eatery.
Had the lemon pancakes.
They're not as fluffy as the ones at Pancakes on the Rocks and after eating one I wonder if they were slightly underdone.
But anyway enough to fill my pancake craving.
Price 7/10
Taste 6/10
Service 6/10
Ambience 5/10
But I also like to eat them randomly during the day.
Anyway whilst working a short stint in Bankstown I discovered the pancake cafe in Bankstown Centro.
Next to the fruit shop, quite dimly lit, casual eatery.
Had the lemon pancakes.
They're not as fluffy as the ones at Pancakes on the Rocks and after eating one I wonder if they were slightly underdone.
But anyway enough to fill my pancake craving.
Price 7/10
Taste 6/10
Service 6/10
Ambience 5/10
Fortune Palace Chinese Restaurant Carlingford Village
So I am fan of crustaceans and I must say that lobsters definitely provide the most meat.
So on my quest to find yummy affordable lobster, and calling up different places to find out prices I came across Fortune Palace Chinese Restaurant in Carlingford Village advertising $28.80 for 1/2 kg of lobster.
Now - not being Chinese could not read anything but the numbers, and I'm sure there was fine print in there. (plus no writing in English at all for the seafood)
So we walk in and ask for lobster to share between 2 people
and here comes the catch (which I have been subsequently told is common in chinese restaurants) - I need to order 2 other dishes. mmm... anyway can't argue with the rules so end up ordering random vegetables and meat that didn't really want to have.
The ginger and shallot lobster I must say was quite yum.
Since then we have gone back a couple of occasions and each time the criteria seems to change - they have different prices on weight.
On one occasion there was a chlorine type smell to the lobster which I later googled to find out that meant they may not be fresh. Also, the last time the sauce was gluggy.
Why to I keep going back - because it is cheap lobster. Still about 1/2 the price at other restaurants.
Service is variable. I think in any chinese restaurant you're never treated as well if you don't speak the language. But generally there have been english speaking waiters that make sure we get out free post dinner red bean soup, orange piece and glutinous rice balls.
Price 8/10
Taste 7/10
Service 5/10
Ambience 5/10
So on my quest to find yummy affordable lobster, and calling up different places to find out prices I came across Fortune Palace Chinese Restaurant in Carlingford Village advertising $28.80 for 1/2 kg of lobster.
Now - not being Chinese could not read anything but the numbers, and I'm sure there was fine print in there. (plus no writing in English at all for the seafood)
So we walk in and ask for lobster to share between 2 people
and here comes the catch (which I have been subsequently told is common in chinese restaurants) - I need to order 2 other dishes. mmm... anyway can't argue with the rules so end up ordering random vegetables and meat that didn't really want to have.
The ginger and shallot lobster I must say was quite yum.
Since then we have gone back a couple of occasions and each time the criteria seems to change - they have different prices on weight.
On one occasion there was a chlorine type smell to the lobster which I later googled to find out that meant they may not be fresh. Also, the last time the sauce was gluggy.
Why to I keep going back - because it is cheap lobster. Still about 1/2 the price at other restaurants.
Service is variable. I think in any chinese restaurant you're never treated as well if you don't speak the language. But generally there have been english speaking waiters that make sure we get out free post dinner red bean soup, orange piece and glutinous rice balls.
Price 8/10
Taste 7/10
Service 5/10
Ambience 5/10
Oliver Brown Chocolate Cafe Top Ryde
Hidden in one of the tunnels along the Piazza at Top Ryde Shopping Centre, this is a chocolate cafe good for a post meal stop.
Being a keen waffle fan - and loving the ones from Max Brenner, tried the waffles here.
Not sure if they are made on premises, but they were the tough Belgian type.
Smothered with chocolate.
Must say I like the Max Brenner ones better.
Quite a lot of mothers with prams so not the best place to catch up on reading.
Price 6/10
Taste 6/10
Service 7/10
Ambience 7/10
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