Reviews by cleoangel

This review is for Kampung Malay Restaurant, Bundall QLD

verified email - 14 Jan 2014

Whether you dine in or take away this restaurant always delivers.
My favourite is their curry duck as I know this is gluten free.
Staff are very informative on the meals, always helpful and friendly.
Its a BYO but they also serve soft drinks.
Everything is cooked on the premises and you very rarely have to wait long.
Can get busy on Fridays and Saturdays so you have to book a table then but mid-week its quite easy to get a table.
We sometimes have lunch here mainly because they do lunch time specials with curries around $10.
Try their sweet and sour pork the kids say 'its to die for'.

Approximate cost: $13-$17

This review is for Zen, Broadbeach QLD

verified email - 14 Jan 2014

Went here to celebrate a friends birthday. Wouldn't of been our choice but went anyway.
Have to say the surroundings where lovely.
Our friend had when she rang up had asked if they had any gluten free meals on the menu and was told there were plenty, well there wasn't. I had very little choice and I felt that the waiter really couldn't be bothered about my concern about what was in the dishes.
I ended up having some chilli chicken which was okay.
My friend and her partner had the Peking duck which was prepared in a few different ways for them to eat and that looked and smelt beautiful if rather expensive at around $70.
All in all I felt that everything was really overpriced for what you receive. The service was rushed as I felt they wanted us out of there as quick as possible so they could re-use the table.
Don't think I'll will be going back there anytime soon.

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Mike's Kitchen, Merrimac QLD

verified email - 13 Jan 2014

Went here to celebrate a friends birthday with around a dozen people on a Saturday night. Found the place very noisy and the tables are quite close together especially as there was another party at the next table who were quite boisterous.
My steak was good but not brilliant, I've had better.
Service was okay it was a busy night.
Supposedly the ribs were good. They did look delicious.
Friends raved about this place but frankly I couldn't see why.
I thought that the steaks were expensive for what you get.

Approximate cost: $40

This review is for Nonna's Restaurants, Biggera Waters QLD

verified email - 13 Jan 2014

When ever I visit Harbour Town retail park I always lunch at Nonna's.
They make some of the best gluten free pizzas on the coast and a wide range of gluten free meals to choose from too.
From pasta, seafood and steaks they can cater for all.
Staff are always attentive, helpful, friendly and smiling.
Portions are a good size sometimes too big but very enjoyable and fresh.

Approximate cost: $20.00

This review is for Thai Eatery, Main Beach QLD

verified email - 12 Jan 2014

I'm not a huge Thai cuisine fan. Too aromatic for me but my young son encouraged us to visit with him.
Can't say I was impressed.
Admittedly it was a busy night but service wasn't up to scratch and my chicken curry was quite watery not creamy as I would have liked it.
Everyone else we quite happy with their meals especially the curry puffs which were lapped up.
But then again I'm not a fan of Thai food.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Fisherman's Cove, Coolangatta QLD

verified email - 12 Jan 2014

The first restaurant we went to when we came to the Gold Coast and we have been back quite a few times since.
I love the seafood here always fresh. I had the Barramundi last time I went and it was cooked perfectly.
They also do steaks and pizzas.
Service can be a bit hit or miss depending on who's serving but I think that maybe because they a high turnover of staff as there always seems to be different people there each time we visit.
All in all a nice little restaurant. Decent food. Okay value for money.

Approximate cost: $25+

This review is for Ole', South Brisbane QLD

verified email - 12 Jan 2014

My son had wanted to try this restaurant for ages and as we were going to the cinema on the Southbank we decided to go here.
Luckily we were able to get a table inside as there was no way I could sit on their high chairs that they have.
Service was okay as they were starting to get busy but our meals came quite quickly which was good as I didn't want to miss the movie so that was a bonus.
My son and daughter-in-law had the Paella for two which I have to say look lovely. I had the chicken on skewers with the saffron rice, nice but the chicken was a little dry, I would have preferred it more moist and my hubby had the slow cooked pork which he enjoyed.
They had a huge selection of beers and wines but we had a pitcher of sangria for my son and daughter-in-law and my hubby and I just had water.
Wouldn't of been my first choice of restaurant but it had a nice atmosphere and the food was acceptable.

Approximate cost: $20-$40

This review is for Singh's Restaurant, Corinda QLD

verified email - 12 Jan 2014

This restaurant is a little gem.
I explained that I was Gluten intolerant and they couldn't have been more helpful promising me that all their meals were gluten free.
When the chef/owner heard we were originally from the UK he came out and chatted to us which was lovely. He also asked how we liked our curries so that he could prepare them to our tastes as we said we were use to hot curries.
There were 6 of us to dinner and we found that there was plenty of food to good around.
I highly recommend the Lamb Saag and the Butter Chicken absolutely delicious.
What I really like is that everything is cooked from scratch with the use of proper spices and the right amount of chillies.
We have also had take away from them on many occasions and every time we were delighted with our meals.

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Le Porte Verte, Robina QLD

verified email - 11 Jan 2014

Only place on the coast where I have found authentic Escargot which I love. Just the right amount of garlic for me.
The food here is excellent, very french and well presented.
My favourite's are the mussels and their chicken dishes.
Sauces are perfect. Very creamy with the right amount of seasoning.
Hubby likes their steaks best especially the steak au poivre. He says the pepper sauce that comes with it is nearly as good as mine. (Flatterer)
Last time we went we shared a Creme Brulee next time he gets his own.
They have a decent selection of wines too.
Staff are friendly and polite.
The prices here are not cheap but its worth a visit.

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Gilletts Jewellers, Newmarket QLD

verified email - 11 Jan 2014

I needed to purchase some Pandora charms for Christmas and found this store online.
They have a great web site which was easy to navigate and choose the charms I wanted to buy.
Like the fact that I could highlight the charm I wanted so I could see it at a bigger size so I could therefore see all the detail of the charm.
Was able to have the charms gift wrapped too for an extra $3. (saved me wrapping them)
Each charm had a small cleaning cloth with it too, which I thought was a nice extra from them.
I placed my order and received it 3 days later which at Christmas time was brilliant.
I will definitely be purchasing from them again.
Good service and good prices.
They also do a range of wedding, engagement rings and watches to choose from as well.

Approximate cost: $59