Reviews by musingonlife

This review is for Niji Sushi Bar, Kingsford NSW

verified email - 15 Jun 2015

Really expensive for both the area and the quality/quantity of food.
The servers and service was excellent but the prices and taste was horrible.
I've been twice and I've been disappointed twice.
The location and size is it's selling point. I'd avoid it.

This review is for Kreta Ayer, Kingsford NSW

verified email - 15 Jun 2015

It's actually Singaporean food but there was no option if selecting that when inputting.
It's food is good and decently priced for the area but it's the tiniest bit more eexpensive than similar places on the same street which puts it at a disadvantage for the students but not for families. It's usually really full/has a line on weekend nights.
Also, has an amazing array of Asian style drinks (non alcoholic).

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Ben's The Thai Takeaway, Kingsford NSW

verified email - 15 Jun 2015

Super value - $9 dinners that are so large in portion you can split it into two meAl's. They're very fast, affordable and taste pretty good. Great for students and families. Not high end but it fills a different niche.

Approximate cost: $9

This review is for Mr India, Sutherland NSW

verified email - 27 Jul 2012

I've always found it odd that two Indian restaurants would set up next to each other with only two or three stores between them. I'm a fan of butter chicken so that's what I tried from both stores. There's a 50c difference between the two stores for a large with Mr. India being more expensive but Mr. India gave me about half the container FULL of chicken with a side of curry (haha) and half a container of rice that was a bit over cooked. The taste wise wasn't different just depends whether you want more chicken or curry sauce on who'd you go to. Both staff were a bit indifferent but helpful in explaining things from the menu (e.g. what an Indian kebab consisted of.)
All in all, they're the same value wise.

This review is for Full Bloom Florist, Hurstville NSW

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

Full disclosure: My parents used to by family friends with the couple running this store before we moved house.
Pros: They do know what they're talking about. If you ask about funerals, weddings, birthdays, et cetera then they're happy to direct you to the proper flowers.
Cons: Quite expensive which is to be expected. Sometimes the flowers aren't that fresh either because they're in a semi-secluded spot.

This review is for Cho Express, Hurstville NSW

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

This place is always busy. It's cheap (rice with two sides for $7 with an option of an added on drink for another dollar) and it has wide range of side dish options. The only bad point I could think of is that if you don't speak Chinese you might feel awkward ordering as the staff and typical customers are all of Asian descent (outwardly at least.)
Oh! And it's a takeaway store but they package everything snuggly so it's okay to take for a little walk to find a spot to eat.

Approximate cost: $7

This review is for Evia Yoghurt, Hurstville NSW

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

I used to be a huge fan but lately their yoghurt's have gotten a large deal sweeter to the point it tastes rather artificial however I still am a fan when I walk past I do tend to buy something. The prices are very reasonable especially before closing they have a special - $5 for two containers.
The staff are friendly and their product range is quite large.

This review is for Betts, Hurstville NSW

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

The one big issue I have with it is the smell it emits. It literally gives me a headache. The shoes are all cheap and not the best quality but decent enough. You can easily customize the shoes to differentiate it from the rest with studs, glitter, super glue, etc. The staff are generally really friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very constricting with the same plan shoe styles linking shelves and plain interior of the store.

This review is for Hungry Jacks, Hurstville NSW

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

Full disclosure: My friend worked there for two years (has already quit.)
I used to live in the area and I loved the low cost of the food. It's fatty food that can be a huge turn off when taken in bulk but it's okay when you're feeling tight in the wallet.
It's toilets are typical toilets. They're gross when you have to share them with the gross public. (Look! Puns!)
The staff are different and have different personalities (not always cheerful but do their jobs.) I have no issues with this Hungry Jacks but I wouldn't visit it in the evenings/night just because my friend (the ex-employee) has told me that 'gangstas' and crazies hang around the area and in the store when it gets dark. In two years of working there she's had to call the police half a dozen times. Food's cheap though. Ha.

Approximate cost: $5

This review is for Quay Restaurant, Sydney NSW

verified email - 19 Jul 2012

This is a ridiculously expensive place. It's also the sort of high class and 'fairytale' experience everyone have at least once. I went here for my father's birthday one year and the staff were fantastic (remember names, orders, etc using only memory), they were exceptionally cheerful and graceful.
The food was unique, fantastic but can also be an aquired taste at times.
The atmosphere was 'fairytale'-like. The tables weren't crowded together and even if fellow patrons were loud it didn't reach you too much.
Mind you my family had to book 6 months in advance so you would definitely need to call beforehand.