Reviews by toriayl

This review is for Kelman Vineyard, Pokolbin NSW

verified email - 05 Mar 2015

Very quaint cellar door. Apparently a community-owned vineyard, which is an interesting concept. Staff were very friendly, and wines were pretty good, too. I liked their 2013 moscato.

They also sell some interesting infused olive oils and chutneys. Very nice.

This review is for Sydney's Amazing Coach Tours, Liverpool NSW

verified email - 05 Mar 2015

Very friendly tour guide. Not all that informative, more of a providing travel here and there service. Large bus, I thought it was comfortable but other people I traveled with thought otherwise. Could recline slightly. Home-style food provided for lunch. Very good value for the amount I paid. (Discounted and voucher at the time.)

This review is for Harajuku Gyoza, Potts Point NSW

verified email - 05 Mar 2015

Just a little walk from Kings Cross station. Adorable theming, the cutest menu and mascot. "You like gyoza? We make them yum and fun in our restaurants." Pork belly kakuni was delicious, with a sweet sweet sauce. Would have gone perfect with rice, but since we were just after a snack we didn't get some. Dessert gyoza were interesting, though the banofee flavour wasn't very distinct. Could have done without the ice cream, was fairly bland next to the gyoza.

Approximate cost: $12

This review is for Singapore Gourmet, Dundas Valley NSW

verified email - 03 Feb 2015

This is more of a takeaway place -- there is room to eat, but not much ambience. I was quite disappointed because the menu, and the items we ordered, were just standard Chinese food, not Singaporean at all. :( Food was alright, nothing very special, and averagely-priced.

This review is for Trees Adventure, Yarramundi NSW

verified email - 03 Feb 2015

The service was a bit condescending at just one point, but the ropes and climbing were well-maintained. You can get gloves at the reception (for free? Gotta check -- leather gloves that have been used by quite a few people, but if you don't mind, good to save your hands). Courses were fun, though you do need a certain level of fitness/toughness. I'm a blob so I got stuck. :( They are able to get you off, though it does take some effort (same at the other treetop place, though), so no problem.

This review is for Tounoya, Eastwood NSW

verified email - 01 Feb 2015

The Hello Kitty karaoke room is as pink and glitzy as I had imagined. Superb. Mizuya-style spend a minimum amount per person with two hours free is value-for-money, especially since it's available even on weekends too. Food was delicious. Not a lot of choice, and sadly no sets, but the minimum spend was more than enough to get some entrees to share, drinks, desserts, and mains.

The only bummer is the karaoke system. The sound controls were a bit, uh, sensitive. And it was really hard to find songs in the system; I'm guessing they don't have a very good search system. Often we had to scroll through the song lists instead. Not a problem if you're a casual karaoker, though. :)

Overall would still return for the 2-hour-free-karaoke deal.

This review is for Airtasker, Sydney NSW

verified email - 01 Feb 2015

Okay-looking desktop interface at first glance, but FAQs could be more complete, and things like canceling tasks should be easier. Customer support is fairly abysmal, they act fast on reports but other things take a while.

They aren't very good to people running tasks. It's hard to cancel after a task is overdue, and they automatically take the 15%. So be very careful, check when your tasks expire. There is also no surety that you'll get paid since they don't take escrow, though I've been careful and not picked expensive tasks from people who haven't posted a lot.

Overall, I wish there were a site with better safety and service, and still a good task-to-runner ratio so people can actually get jobs.

This review is for Atlantic Fish & Chips, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 01 Feb 2015

Their $5 fish and chips is ok value, the chips are pretty eurgh and they charge extra for seasoning. It tastes ok for the price, and the portion is fairly large. Just that I'm not that big on fish and chips, and I guess this just doesn't feel moreish.

This review is for Suchai Korean BBQ, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 01 Feb 2015

I know the name says Korean BBQ, but that was news to me, lol. This stall has a section with ok, not phenomenal but ok, sushi rolls and various other more-expensive sushi stuff. Also generally has 2 for $10 packs of food that are very average. The other side seems to be an economical rice, how many choices on a plate thing that I haven't tried. Not really sure how it's Korean BBQ..thought it was Chinese or Thai, from the name/food!

This review is for Petaling Express, Strathfield NSW

verified email - 01 Feb 2015

Chee cheong fun was SUPERB the first time, ok the second time. (I guess it depends on what fun you get! XD) Still nice, though, I've never had the similar elsewhere in Australia. Quaint design for such a small space. Main dishes were okay. Teh tarik ($2 extra with food) was sweet and good.

Approximate cost: $10