Reviews by AyshaT

This review is for Buci Emporio, Camberwell VIC

verified email - 19 May 2010

I have been into this store numerous times to check out their stock. Nice designs but ridiculously expensive even when offering a sale. The pressure is uncomfortable from staff, they obviously work on commission and there is an air of arrogance amongst the women who work in this store which makes the shopping experience uncomfortable.

This review is for Sampan Take Away, Camberwell VIC

verified email - 12 Feb 2010

Been getting Sampan delivered for several years. We love their dishes, especially the spicy calamari. Haven't been disappointed yet. The $3 delivery charge is a little steep but you could pick up to save this I guess. The delivery guy is always cheery.

Approximate cost: $12

This review is for Satsuki Cafe, Malvern East VIC

verified email - 24 Jan 2010

Love this little place, the food is brilliant! We mostly get take-away as it is so hard to get a seat in this small cafe. Have yet to try it for dinner, sit down lunch is very busy. Staff are helpful even when obviously flat out on their feet and always very polite. Usually get a hello or a thankyou from Chef which is a nice touch. Glad to have this place in the neighbourhood!

Approximate cost: $9-23

This review is for Charcoal Chicken, Mount Waverley VIC

verified email - 05 Jan 2010

If you want service with a smile, forget this place. Seems to be a family affair and all are arrogant, rude and unhelpful. I have tried this place on three occasions just in case it was a one off but three times with the same result says that this shop should carry the above rating. Salads (which I went for) are not too bad and chickens are cooking fresh when you go in. Unfortunately, appalling service does not cut it with me.

Approximate cost: $average

This review is for Ah'Loys, Brighton VIC

verified email - 24 Oct 2009

Have been to this restaurant on four occasions and the food has always been brilliant. They consistently produce great food at a very reasonable price.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Monk & Me, Hawthorn East VIC

verified email - 24 Oct 2009

The food was very good. Highly recommend the banquets for variety and value.
The decor is very modern asian and elegant. Service also very good and fast considering this place gets very busy.

Approximate cost: $Banquets between $33-$43 per head

This review is for The Great Eastern Hakka Restaurant, Mount Waverley VIC

verified email - 24 Oct 2009

Don't be fooled by the 'impressive' website. This place is nothing like it's speel.
Our starters were tasty but dry and appeared to be double fried. Our two main courses were bland and average with a very poor attempt at garnishing the dish, no eye appeal, in fact quite the opposite. No wow factor in the decor as the website suggests rather, cheap asian prints and poor painted walls. Prices were high in relation to standard of food.

Approximate cost: $20+

This review is for CNF Cafe, Prahran VIC

verified email - 06 Sep 2009

Best poached eggs I've ever had, perfectly cooked and the bacon (ham also offered) was excellent, not salty...I ordered spinach which was fresh and lightly steamed and sweet cherry tomatoes, all delicious. The breads are cooked on the premises and are fantastic...
Highly recommend the calamari dish for lunch or dinner as well - excellent!

This review is for Saigon Orchid Vietnamese Restaurant, Glen Waverley VIC

verified email - 04 Apr 2009

I love the food here, very consistent and very authentic. Most staff are helpful and pleasant and we always order too much because we like so much on the menu!
Highly recommend the vegetable curry...

This review is for Shintaro Restaurant, Camberwell VIC

verified email - 04 Apr 2009

Small, inviting restaurant with great staff who are very courteous and obliging.
The servings are generally small but the food is very tasty and the menu extensive. The seafood tempura was excellent. The complimentary glass of sake was a very nice unexpected touch.