Reviews by donaldc

This review is for Zen, Broadbeach QLD

verified email - 27 Dec 2010

The boned duck wrapped in pancake is beautiful. Have it once, and we ordered some more, yummy. We also like the fresh mango pudding which just melts in the mouth. Service is fab and classy.

This review is for Vie, Main Beach QLD

verified email - 27 Dec 2010

With a view of the Broadwater, we enjoyed the beutiful honey creme brulee and the crispy skin salmon. It is such a nice way to spend the noon, admiring and chatting. Feel so relaxed and the gals are game on coming back the next meet up.

This review is for Lauxes Restaurant & Bar, Broadbeach QLD

verified email - 27 Dec 2010

Been there for our colleague's wedding dinner and the setting is amazing.
Food is good and mine, we love this place!
Always make it a point to bring our friends there for any special gatherings.
SeXuAL ....tat's it

This review is for Misono Japanese Steakhouse, Surfers Paradise QLD

verified email - 27 Dec 2010

Amazing traditional Teppanyaki dinner!
We had the hibachi salmon and it is the best tasted so far.
An gold award winner and their sake is a must try.
One of the restaurants on our list.

This review is for Oskars On Burleigh, Burleigh Heads QLD

verified email - 27 Dec 2010

Oh gosh......beautiful oysters
Love them and the pretty view behind...beyonds words can describe.
Great place for special occasions.

This review is for Moo Moos Restaurant, Broadbeach QLD

verified email - 27 Dec 2010

Wow....simply marvellous!
Great place for fantastic steak....the Moo Moo Signature, serves 2 for $95
Though not cheap but great dining for the special day.
Nice setting and friendly staff

This review is for Cam Ranh Vietnamese Restaurant, Darra QLD

verified email - 27 Dec 2010

I've heard about this place for years. People raved about it. I drove passed one night and the place was packed and the footpath was pumping with big tables of customers digging into crab.

So I finally book a table there on Christmas night and was told it is fully booked from 7pm onwards. As such, we booked for 6pm slot. On actual day, things crop up, so we called them to change the booking to later at 7.30pm instead and thankfully was able to. Upon reaching there in the evening, the whole restaurant was empty. We were the only table there eating from 7.30pm till 9pm! I thought they said it was fully booked that night ?? Upon placing our orders and having tasted our meals especially the mud crabs, it was a far cry from our past dining experiences here under previous 2 or 3 managements. No wonder it is no longer as packed and crowded as before. There is never a time I come here for dinner that it is so empty like this time.

The crab prices that night were much higher than it used to be, it is $52/kg. The most steep price was $40+/kg, was $30+/kg before. Really felt like being "a carrot" (ripped off) that night, paying higher prices for less yummy food. That night meals for 3kg of mud crabs & 2 other dishes cost us a whopping $250!

This shall be our last meal at this restaurant for the year and never ever again till perhaps the next change of management, who can dish out better food!

How we miss the previous "wait...wait..wait..." management, so cute, yummy and value for money, since year 2001!

If only someone could guide us which other places offer yummy quality mud crabs.... Cam Ranh has been our favourite crab eating venue since 2001 but not anymore now!

This review is for Home Town Restaurant, Sunnybank QLD

verified email - 22 Dec 2010

Authentic Taiwanese at home dishes, must try is their Beef noodle soup, with all different parts mixed. also their salty crispy chicken is delicious. The set meal comes with dish, rice, and 2 small side dishes on a same plate. For those craving for smelly dou fu, this is the place.

This review is for Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill, Shailer Park QLD

verified email - 22 Dec 2010

We went there for our anniversary dinner. love their indoor settings and decorations. Their Chocolate nachos, my wife's favourite. Their strawberry mocktail, my boy finished it all up just by himself and wanted more. Crew staff did come to us to ask how food was but she seemed like just doing part of her task routine on the list. No smiles, could not sense her sincerity. Perhaps they are just tired.

This review is for Shangrila Restaurant, Sunnybank QLD

verified email - 22 Dec 2010

Another yum cha hangouts. Food quality acceptable but setting small. Personally prefer Landmark or Top Gun.