Reviews by Sparkesy

This review is for Royal Thai Cuisine, Hobart TAS

verified email - 15 Dec 2010

I've tried both the dine in and take-away options from these guys and have not been disappointed. Great flavours, fast, friendly service and not unreasonable in the pricing either.

Would definitely return again.

This review is for Derwent Park Pizza, Derwent Park TAS

verified email - 12 Dec 2010

The one (and believe me, only) time I've had a pizza from these guys was when someone else bought one of their offerrings to our place. It was woeful.

Firstly, who puts pineapple on a supreme pizza? I mean really?
Secondly, there was so much oil that BP were interrogated about another spill.
Finally, for all the toppings on this thing, there was just no flavour.

There's plenty of better pizza places in the area. Do yourself a favour and choose one of them.

This review is for Pizzeria Mamma Mia, Derwent Park TAS

verified email - 12 Dec 2010

Gave these guys a go last night and am still a little undecided. The pricing was pretty standard for a Large Pizza, I couldn't fault the service I received from the staff, and the food wasn't oily and tasted great (though there was a very faint doughy taste/texture to the base).

About an hour or two later, my wife and I felt very bloated a little "off" after only two slices each.

This review is for Automotive Automatics, Hobart TAS

verified email - 10 Dec 2010

These guys were recommended to me for an Auto transmission service by a work colleague who used to work in the industry.

The quality of their workmanship has proved to be quite good so far, and their pricing for the transmission service was not unreasonable.

What let them down was their communication skills. Initially they were great, letting me know quickly what work was happening, and that they had discovered some other work that needed doing. When I dropped the car off, I'd advised them that I'd be picking it up the next morning at opening time on my way to work. When I turned up to collect it (after spending $20 on a cab to the workshop) I was told that it wasn't ready. Not so much as a phone call the day before to let me know this was the case which would have enabled me to make other arrangements for transport to work.

This review is for Fantom Electrical, New Norfolk TAS

verified email - 09 Dec 2010

Chris came to my residence to do some work required by my landlord after we experienced a pretty significant problem with our power.

Chris was not only punctual and courteous, he also kept me informed about what he was doing, what was required and what needed to happen moving forward. This was greatly appreciated at a very stressful time.

I can't really comment on cost or value, as my landlord got the bill so I never actually got to see that information.

All in all, I would say I wouldn't hesitate to use Fantom Electrical myself if the need arose for any household electrical work.

This review is for O'Briens Bridge Medical Centre, Montrose TAS

verified email - 04 Dec 2010

I've been visiting O'Briens Bridge for a number of years now, pretty much since I moved to Hobart. Primarily I see Dr. Lickiss, however, on occasion when he's been unavailable I've been seen by Dr. Hodge.

The service my wife and I have received here has always been first class. Courteous, friendly and most importantly, you're given the impression that you're not just a number, but that as a patient, they actually do have your best interests in mind.

Recommended.

This review is for Mazuma Mobile, Mulgrave VIC

verified email - 04 Dec 2010

I recycled a couple of mobile phones through these guys and was pleasantly surprised.

I didn't want to sell the phones on eBay as they'd both given me some grief and thought this would be a better option as it meant they'd be refurbished before being passed on to someone else with a new lease of life. I probably didn't get as much as I could have got on eBay, but they owed me nothing so it was worthwhile.

The process for recycling with them was quick and painless, with step by step information all the way on what I needed to do.

Would I use them again? If the circumstances were the same surrounding the handsets, then yes I reckon I would.

I like the fact they even take phones that aren't working (provided they meet a couple of basic criteria).

This review is for Hotel Enterprize, Melbourne VIC

verified email - 04 Dec 2010

We stayed here and used the venue as a base for a boys weekend to celebrate a friend's buck's event.

If you're expecting top of the range accommodation you'll be pretty disappointed, but if you're after a low cost comfortable room within walking distance to public transport, the Casino and the CBD then you'll probably be happy enough with this place.

My room was comfortable, though the climate control in the room didn't work but since we spent more time out on the town than in the room, it wasn't really that much of a big deal.

In short, you get what you pay for. I wasn't expecting anything spectacular, for what it cost I was happy with the value. Would I stay there for a romantic weekend away with my wife? Probably not. Would I use it as a base for a boys weekend to go to the footy or cricket? Most certainly.

This review is for Leo's Coffee Lounge Restaurant, Rosny Park TAS

verified email - 04 Dec 2010

Pleasant little place to stop for a cool drink on a warm afternoon shopping. It's hard to judge the quality on just a Spider & an Iced Chocolate as they're pretty standard items that aren't going to vary much from place to place.

We weren't expecting table service when we sat down, but it probably could have been a little bit friendlier and professional as opposed to showing me the ordering pad with a list of spider flavours available rather than actually tell me what they were.

I'd probably stop in there for a coffee or a bit if I were shopping at Eastlands again.

This review is for Red Square Cafe, Cambridge TAS

verified email - 04 Dec 2010

Dined in the a-la-carte section for lunch today and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. The servings were generous for the price and the table service was fast and friendly.

I had the carbonara and was very impressed, my wife went for the Monte Cristo sandwich was she says she quite enjoyed.

Would definately dine their again.

Approximate cost: $10-$15