Reviews by carolinag2

This review is for Iku Yakitori, Brunswick VIC

verified email - 08 Nov 2012

Remembering coming here a few years back and loving it. Went back last week and it felt as though the food had changed. It lacked the same flavour i tasted years back. Not that the food was bad but it was quite average and boring compared to other japanese restaurants i've been to. I like the seating and table arrangements, it reminds me very much of what the restaurants are like in Japan. Good place to go for a lunch but nothing too spectacular.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Atami Japanese Restaurant, Pascoe Vale South VIC

verified email - 18 Oct 2012

Had always driven past this place and wanted to come in but it always looked closed, i don't think they do lunch. Finally made a booking for dinner one night. Arrived to the restaurant and there was no one inside. I personally don't like when a restaurant is empty. The place itself was decorated in a very traditional japanese manner. We ordered and for being the only 2 people in the restaurant the service could've been a little faster (in my opinion). Once the food arrived it was exquisite however i do think the price was a little more expensive than other places especially considering that the portion size is not too grand. I liked this place but i could see myself reconsidering going again just because i think the price was a little high.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Coonans Hill Fish & Chip Shop, Pascoe Vale South VIC

verified email - 18 Oct 2012

This is a good place to go to when you're after a snack. The place is run by a couple who are very friendly. The shop seems to be quite well known with the locals and there are always a few people in the shop ordering. There is a lot to choose from off the menu, i always order the dim sims as i think they do a great job frying them. Nice little place with standard pricing for your fish and chip packages.

Approximate cost: $8

This review is for Bardot Fashion Outlet, Abbotsford VIC

verified email - 18 Oct 2012

If you don't mind having items that are probably last seasons style but you can get for alot cheaper this is the place to go. Great variety of items, sometimes sizes can be limited though. Products are very cheap compared to in the retail stores. Some days they have sales also, this is the best time to go as you will definitely get a bargain but beware if gets very very crowded.

Approximate cost: $5+

This review is for Benefit Brow Bar, Chadstone VIC

verified email - 18 Oct 2012

Upon arriving at Benefit Brow Bar in Myer, Chadstone you will be stunned by the amount of pink. If you are a girly girl you will definitely appreciate the way the brow bar has been set out. It's very cute. I have been going to get my eyebrows done at Benefit Brow Bar in Chadstone for almost a year now and would never consider anywhere else. Took a chance on this place the first time and was so surprised at how well the brow specialists knew what they were talking about. They were so precise with every movement and the wax, could barely feel it as they ripped it from my face. This was one of the things i was worried about. I have never been more pleased with a service. Definitely recommend this to all. Although the price is a bit more dear than other places you will not regret it once you see the results.

Approximate cost: $27

This review is for La Bohemia, Noble Park VIC

verified email - 18 Oct 2012

Cosy little Chilean cafe. Had a large birthday celebrated here and was surprised at how many people were accommodated for. Traditional Chilean meals can be found here such as the "completo" or "empanadas". Chilean sweets also served here, these mostly contain "dulce de leche" (a type of caramel). I actually don't know of any other Chilean restaurants or cafe's in Melbourne so this is the go to place.

Approximate cost: $13

This review is for Berth, Docklands VIC

verified email - 17 Oct 2012

Booked a large gathering for a lunch here to celebrate my graduation. From the outside the restaurant is a unique building by the pier. From the inside you can sit downstairs or upstairs for a better view. When i arrived with my party we were escorted to our table. There were a few chairs missing however, i told the waiter and he assured me they were all there. On a closer count we were actually missing quite a few chairs and the tables had to be moved. We ordered our food which came promptly. The food was spectacular, my mouth was in heaven. The bill was reasonable too, for a restaurant right next to the pier was expecting the price to be a lot higher. Would definitely consider coming back again.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Los Latinos Cafe, Ascot Vale VIC

verified email - 17 Oct 2012

Having been to the Los Latinos Cafe in Maidstone i was really looking forward to the bigger cafe in Ascot Vale. I went on Saturday for a dinner and liked the atmosphere of the place, live band with people dancing, large covered outside area. Was given the menu and was shocked at the prices, maybe it is just my opinion but over $15 for 4 pupusas is not great value, it is not even good value. I ordered them anyway as i enjoyed them at the cafe in Maidstone. It took over an hour for them to arrive. I understand Saturday's are busy but pupusas are not exactly a time consuming meal to make, they are very simple and quick. I was given a very small portion of the salad, barely enough for the 4 pupusas i was given. The taste was quite ordinary also. Very disappointed in this cafe. I will not go again but i hope that the quality of the Maidstone cafe is still good.

Approximate cost: $15-30

This review is for Advanced Dermal Institute, Richmond VIC

verified email - 17 Oct 2012

Bought a voucher for 6 IPL sessions on 4 areas at an amazing price at AD Institute. Was so happy that this was a more local business as every other time i had to travel all the way into the city. Caroline is very friendly and down to earth and explains thoroughly the process of what you will be getting done. I felt relaxed and after two sessions i am over the moon with the results i am getting. I'm moving interstate very soon but i will come back to melbourne to continue my sessions at AD Institute because i am that pleased with them.

Approximate cost: $Varies on treatment area and type

This review is for MKC Repairs, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 17 Oct 2012

Went yesterday to get to my Ipad 2 screen fixed after a dodgy repair from the market (turns out THEY broke the LCD). Handed in my ipad to MKC repairs at 12pm and by 2pm they told me it was ready and the price was lower than what i had paid at the market. They fixed perfectly and i was very happy to have it the same day. For LCD screen repairs i had been quoted cheapest $150, i paid only $99 at MKC Repairs.

Approximate cost: $99