Reviews by kmarl

This review is for Zaika Tandoori Indian, Ashwood VIC

verified email - 07 Aug 2012

Three of us ordered home delivery from here last Saturday evening when we couldn't be bothered leaving the warmth of the house. We were pleasantly surprised compared to a lot of takeaway Indian we have had (our favourite type of food!) and it was free delivery as we ordered over the required amount.

My brother and I ate the beef masala which was deliciously spicy and full of tender meat along with capsicum and onions. The Goan fish curry has a delicious sauce but the quality of the fish could have been better (I found it a bit dry; however at $13 or so a serve it's not super expensive). A friend ate the Lamb Lazeez and said it was very tasty!

It was delivered very close to the estimated time of delivery; the only problem was that the driver gave us the wrong order, but there was no harm done as we caught him pulling out of the driveway after we realised what happened.

All in all it was a good experience and I will order from Zaika again on my next lazy stay-in night.

Approximate cost: $10-13

This review is for Hairhouse Warehouse, Chadstone VIC

verified email - 06 Aug 2012

I have been here to get my hair cut and was not extremely impressed, though nor was I unsatisfied. However, as a place to buy your hair products, it is great. I went in to get a product for sensitive skin/fine curly hair and they recommended a couple of products to me. They pointed out one in particular but told me if it didn't work (ie made my scalp itchy or hair greasy like so many shampoo/conditioner combos before) I could bring it back and exchange it. It didn't work (I asked for no sulfates and it turned out that it had a non-SLS/SLES sulfate); it gave me an itchy scalp, and I brought it back.

When I returned the products and told them what happened, they exchanged them without any trouble and recommended a different product that suited my purpose. They even gave me a discount since it costed more than what I bought initially.

Even though they made a mistake (ie giving me a sulfate shampoo), I really appreciate a business that can admit when they have made a mistake and make up for it this way instead of leaving you to suffer like so many do.

Approximate cost: $46

This review is for Santorini, Williamstown VIC

verified email - 24 Jul 2012

While the cost is not low, it is on par with most Greek restaurants of good quality. I have been here a number of times and enjoy their fresh seafood, and particularly the tender calamari. Not to mention their delicious lamb cutlets and other meats, which you can order on a platter that is more than satisfying and very filling for anyone. Not to mention the delicious lemon potatoes...

The service is cheerful and attentive, and the atmosphere relaxed and authentic.

While not a restaurant that I would consider one of my all-time favourites, it is certainly one which I will go to again and again.

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Rajus, Springvale VIC

verified email - 24 Jul 2012

I have been here a number of times and always enjoyed it. There is an incredible deal for about $22 per person for a banquet including entrees, two meat and one vegetable dish plus rice and naan, as well as a dessert. The curries are deliciously spicy and full of tender meat, as well as not being too oily as so many restaurants end up making their food. The service is good; not overly attentive but it will only take you a minute or two to catch someone's eye if you need something else. I have always enjoyed having a meal here or taking away (which costs even less!).

This review is for Rokk Ebony, South Melbourne VIC

verified email - 21 Apr 2012

I have been going to Rokk Ebony for a number of years. I recently went to another hairdresser to "test the waters" and boy did I regret it! I have booked in for a cut next Friday to fix what was done. I love the staff here as they really work with you to design what will be the best cut, length and colour to compliment your features and to fit with what YOU want. I have never been disappointed by any of the stylists, quite the opposite, but I particularly recommend Moet. I will remain a loyal customer as long as I am in Melbourne!

This review is for The Secret Hair Code, Doncaster East VIC

verified email - 21 Apr 2012

I went here with a discount voucher for keratin straightening and a style cut: when I booked I told them I had a Groupon voucher for this. When I went in the salon was filthy and I waited forty minutes to be seated. I finally had my hair washed and some kind of solution applied. I now do not believe this was a proper keratin treatment after doing a little research, as they washed it out and put a hair mask in after, rather than drying it with the solution in. After leaving me sitting with my head in a sink for what seemed an eternity, they rinsed it out and straightened my hair to what was a less straight and more frizzy version of how I straighten it myself at home. I asked about the style cut and they said I wasn't booked for it and there was no one who could do it except an apprentice. In the end I asked them just to trim off the ends. As I had had keratin done before I was willing to put up with this if it would eventuate into hair that was at least a little straighter, but later that night my hair was completely frizzy and in the morning curly as ever. Total waste of time and money and I actually think my hair is frizzier than before. Avoid this place like the plague. EDIT: spoke to Groupon who investigated the matter, as they told me I am not the only one who has complained, and they gave me a credit (not a refund) to spend on something else.

I would also be careful of all the gushingly happy reviews on here... I have no idea whether they are legit or not (they may be), but seems a bit strange that 50% of reviews are terrible and 50% (most of which are the low trust reviews) are too good to be true...

Approximate cost: $109