Reviews by carolinet1

This review is for Forever Exotic, Knoxfield VIC

verified email - 12 Sep 2014

I recently visited the showroom in Knoxfield to purchase some globes for my salt lamp. The showroom has been set up beautifully and is aglow with a vast display of salt lamps as well as other products in the Forever Exotic range. I found both Zoe and Jan to be very helpful and pleasant to deal with and I learned a thing or two about getting the most out of my salt lamp. If you seek to add ambiance to your home or work place with the bonus of health benefits, these products will both delight and serve you well.

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This review is for Bonsai Bali, Tecoma VIC

verified email - 05 Sep 2014

Such a lovely atmosphere, one of the more attractive Asian restaurants we have been to, with attention and care being put into the decor. Staff were lovely, helpful and attentive and happy to accommodate my request for a variation to ingredients in one of their dishes. Prices are ok too. Spring rolls were delicious and beautifully presented, noodles were plentiful. The reason 3 stars has been allocated is because my noodle dish was a little light on for vegetables for my liking and a too oily and oh so salty but otherwise very tasty.

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This review is for Friends On The Hill, Monbulk VIC

verified email - 02 Sep 2014

Have been there a few times for afternoon tea and bought takeways. I've found the service to be pleasant and helpful but that could be because I go in with a regular customer. I find the food to be consistently good quality and servings are generous but the prices are fairly high especially on the cakes. Cake servings are (IMHO) too large for a single serving and they won't go halves in the servings.

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This review is for Theobroma Chocolate Lounge, Wantirna South VIC

verified email - 02 Sep 2014

Recently went for supper with friends, the only issue being that we couldn't order food because the kitchen had closed. I was surprised because it was on a Friday night at 10pm and there were lots of people at Knox City. We ordered coffees, a milk shake and chai's. I'm told that the coffee and milk shake were good but I found that my chai was weak and only warm. I can't comment on the prices as I didn't personally pay. Service was just ok but nothing really special. I don't think that I will be going back as there are other coffee places close by.

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This review is for Mini Dragon Chinese Restaurant, Wantirna South VIC

verified email - 02 Sep 2014

I recently dined in with a group of friends. While I agree that the food was really good, there were some minor but disappointing aspects of the service I didn't find so good. When I asked for additional menus to the table as I was finding it difficult to share one menu I was told no they would be provided "later" - was not impressed and then the same waitress kept standing on my foot when she came to our table. One of the dishes was roast pork with a large component of onion being the only veg. which we thought was a bit ordinary. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was fully occupied as would be expected but it was very noisy and hard to have a conversation as the acoustics is not good and the restaurant felt cramped. I definitely recommend the food and I would dine in again but on a quieter night. The prices are really good.

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This review is for Flame Charcoal Chicken, Burwood VIC

verified email - 22 Nov 2013

The best charcoal chicken I've ever eaten. The chicken was tender and moist while the skin was slightly crispy. Simply delicious chicken. Good range of salads too very fresh and the shop was clean. Definitely coming back here.

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This review is for Australian Pet Treat Company, Bli Bli QLD

verified email - 17 Nov 2013

Prices are significantly cheaper than pet shops, the quality is excellent and your order arrives quickly. This is the place to buy your pet treats from with a great variety to choose from, and I think the quality of the dental sticks for dogs is superior to the supermaket range. Prices of Kangaroo tendons are way cheaper than usual retail prices. They also sell pet food, toys, accessories, flea treatments, bedding and other types of products people commonly buy for dogs. One thing I check when buying food for my dogs is that it's made from Australian ingredients and this is the case with Australian Pet Treat Company.

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This review is for Svaks, The Basin VIC

verified email - 16 Nov 2013

As others have said here the cakes are unique and lovely. The muffins are so fresh and tasty I'm glad I don't live close by or I would need to join weight watchers. I'm very fussy about my cakes and I'm impressed. We have also found the staff to be friendly and willing to go out of their way to help.

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This review is for Hildas Cafe, Boronia VIC

verified email - 16 Nov 2013

A small but cosy cafe with nice food and good service. Coffee is really good, hot chocolate is just ok, cakes and biscuits are yummy. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but I am happy to return.

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This review is for Rapture Coffee Shop, Ferntree Gully VIC

verified email - 15 Nov 2013

A great cafe in a not so great location but consistently good quality coffee and food make for a busy shop. Parking can be a little tricky but can be found relatively close by. The cafe itself is very clean, light and bright. The menu caters from breakfast through to afternoon tea and features a wide variety of foods. Children and gluten free are also catered for, and the prices while not the cheapest are inline with the quality of the food. It's not the quietest of cafe's though.

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