Reviews by orainczuk

This review is for Retravision, Ringwood VIC

verified email - 12 Nov 2011

I was shopping for a washing machine and after visiting Harvey Norman and The Good Guys, this Retravision store beat the offer from those 2 stores by $100. The salesguy, Henry, was extremely friendly and was very informative and really knew his stuff. He made comparisons, told us the pros and cons of each unit, what we should look out for, etc. I later found out from 2 other friends that they too received really good bargains from this Retravision branch. So now I know where to go for all my electrical appliance needs.

This review is for Kobe Teppanyaki, Doncaster East VIC

verified email - 03 Nov 2011

Like the other reviewer mentioned, the place does smell funny, like shellac. As for the service, the wait staff was quite rude. They pushed their way in to get our plates and when I wanted milk with my coffee, the older waitress told me to "get it from someone else", basically wanted me to walk over to the other side of the table and get the milk from my colleague. The teppanyaki chef wasn't as entertaining as chefs from other teppanyaki restaurants I've been to. Yes they did the usual throwing of bowls and omelette but the chef wasn't funny and didn't speak much to us. He also didn't chop the prawns and meat with style. He was certainly boring to watch. I ordered the $58 teppanyaki set which I felt wasn't worth it at all! Food was too salty and salad was so dull. Wouldn't go back there for sure!

Approximate cost: $58

This review is for TGI Friday's, Forest Hill VIC

verified email - 07 Oct 2011

First time I went, was disappointed by the size of the lunch special, so tiny, and they had no key lime pie. Decided to give it a second chance which was a big regret. The service was so slow! We called the wait staff three times to place our order and they kept saying "in a second". After 15 mins we finally ordered but then it took our food more than 30 mins to come. When we asked the wait staff they said "another 3 minutes" but waited another 10 mins. After our mains we ordered dessert and waited 10 mins, asked the wait staff and she said "they are just plating them" but we waited another 10 mins but then gave up and cancelled the order. The manager then apologised and said they were busy which is fine but don't lie to us and warn us in advance. Aside from the slow service, the servings are really small for the price we pay. I'm never going back there for sure!

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Proud Peacock, Mount Waverley VIC

verified email - 28 Feb 2011

The management is now back to the original and they're as good as ever! The lady there is so friendly and loves giving food away. Before you finish your meal, she'll come with plates of dessert! The decor might not be the best but the food and service makes me keep coming back!

Approximate cost: $9

This review is for Bar Bosh Kitchen, Wantirna South VIC

verified email - 25 Sep 2010

Though the decor is good, the food wasn't. We ordered 2 tapas, turkish pizza, souvlaki and paella. Everything was a bit too salty for my liking, esp the sausage in the souvlaki. We waited quite long for the food and surprisingly, they brought all dishes out, but aren't tapas entrees? The sticky date pudding was like a normal cake with jelly like butterscotch sauce. I didn't care much for the coffee either. I definitely wouldn't go back.

Approximate cost: $25

This review is for Mountain Thai Restaurant, Boronia VIC

verified email - 06 May 2010

The decor and dining sets are beautiful here. Unfortunately the servings are really small. It was a bit difficult eating Pad Thai on a very long rectangular plate. The green curry wasn't that good as the bamboo shoots (I think that's what they're called) had a very strong smell. I totally didn't taste green curry at all. The tom yam soup was good but so so tiny!!

Approximate cost: $10-12

This review is for The Chocolate Dragon Fly, The Basin VIC

verified email - 06 May 2010

Ever since the change in management, they are no longer perfect. The coffee is no longer Amanti but Jasper (not as good) but the food and friendly staff still remain. My children love the chest of drawers with toys and books and the park across the street. They also love the free babycino. Unfortunately coffee is important to me so I don't hang out there as much as I used to.

Approximate cost: $9

This review is for Koko Lime, Boronia VIC

verified email - 06 May 2010

I've been to this place 3 times and they constantly disappoint me with their rudeness. When standing at the counter to order, they just ignore you and chat with other customers. They've done this to me 3 times!! The food is also so expensive! $3.50 for a cookie?! GOSH!

This review is for Essential Beauty Knox, Wantirna VIC

verified email - 21 Mar 2010

I am a virgin for these kinda places so can't really compare. But the staff are quite friendly and one gave me a real good discount! Only problem is, though I have an appointment, I'm always kept waiting for at least 10 mins. Been there 3 times now and all times had to wait.

Approximate cost: $90 per IPL session

This review is for Straits Cafe, Doncaster VIC

verified email - 21 Mar 2010

Love the Malaysian food here! The closest I can get to my hometown food. Due to the popularity of this place, it's much dearer than other Malaysian restaurants. The place is a little hot and stuffy due to the stir frying happening right next to the diners.

Approximate cost: $9.5