I've been there a couple of times, and left feeling that the dishes tasted good but were way overpriced, especially taking into account that some of the dumplings are frozen. I love their mocktails.
Correct service, but on the slow side even when the place is not half full.
Great location.
They aren't happy to adjust dishes, so they lose business just because of their lack of flexibility.
9/08/2018
8/28/2018
The Resistance (Hawthorn Vic)
Don't resist the resistance! They have great burgers and fries at reasonable prices, in a killer location and very friendly staff. The burger was asbsolutely yummy, well assembled, the bun the righ size, so tender and briochey. Flavoursome well cooked meat. I had the simpler burger and I was impressed.
Why not 5 stars? Because it took ages for a simple burger to come to my place even though I was the only customer waiting. And because, to me, the place lacks a bit of glam.
#Somalieats (Flemington, Vic)
Honest authentic Somali food at reasonable prices. The food is cooked
from scratch, home-style, something that always excites me. The place is
frequented by first and second generation Somalis, so that's a
guarantee of authenticity to me.
I had the tasting platter. It has two yummy fritters, hearty spiced rice with lamb, and a refreshing yogurt-based dessert with mango, grated coconut and walnuts. I loved everything. The mains are man-size, so you won't leave hungry. The tasting platter is also man-sized, something that always makes my belly happy.
The staff are really friendly.
Relaxed atmosphere.
I would happily give them five stars if it wasn't because some dishes were still unavailable, and on the making, after 1pm; on the other hand, is understandable as there are just a couple of ladies attending to the kitchen.
I love genuine international food eateries, and this is one of those!
I had the tasting platter. It has two yummy fritters, hearty spiced rice with lamb, and a refreshing yogurt-based dessert with mango, grated coconut and walnuts. I loved everything. The mains are man-size, so you won't leave hungry. The tasting platter is also man-sized, something that always makes my belly happy.
The staff are really friendly.
Relaxed atmosphere.
I would happily give them five stars if it wasn't because some dishes were still unavailable, and on the making, after 1pm; on the other hand, is understandable as there are just a couple of ladies attending to the kitchen.
I love genuine international food eateries, and this is one of those!
Saint James (Malvern, Vic)
I went all the way to this place due to the high ratings, and I was disappointed except for the coffee, which was excellent. My dish was good enough, but nothing especial. I had the bacon mash cake dish and it was lovely; I especially liked the accompanying sauces and pickles and a the overall dish. However, if you mention 'bacon' together with 'mash, I expect the bacon to be more noticeable.
Friendly staff.
OK premises
8/11/2018
Ubuntu Vegan Cafe (Hawthorn Vic)
I had a great experience in this vegan cafe. I am not vegan but
omnivorous, so I also eat vegan. and I am fascinated by how veganism
works with taste.
I had the Lizzy burger, with comes with a basket of sweet-potato chips. Wow! It is a mix of beetroot brioche bun, pineapple and Portobello mushrooms, an odd mix of things, I thought. However, all the flavours work together and my burger was finger-leaking yummy. The chips were also yummy, crunchy and very tasty. The main downside is that, due to the way the burger was assembled, the filling kept sliding out, so I had to use knife and fork to finish my burger. To me, that's a let down because a burger is something I want to eat with my bare hands.
I'm a bit of a coffee nerd. Not having skim milk to have mine was a bit of, I dunno. However, they have an excellent soya milk coffee! The soya barely noticeable.
The staff were totally awesome, genuinely friendly.
The premises lack character, so it is not a place you go to experience the place and ambience.
Pricing is on the high side.
I had the Lizzy burger, with comes with a basket of sweet-potato chips. Wow! It is a mix of beetroot brioche bun, pineapple and Portobello mushrooms, an odd mix of things, I thought. However, all the flavours work together and my burger was finger-leaking yummy. The chips were also yummy, crunchy and very tasty. The main downside is that, due to the way the burger was assembled, the filling kept sliding out, so I had to use knife and fork to finish my burger. To me, that's a let down because a burger is something I want to eat with my bare hands.
I'm a bit of a coffee nerd. Not having skim milk to have mine was a bit of, I dunno. However, they have an excellent soya milk coffee! The soya barely noticeable.
The staff were totally awesome, genuinely friendly.
The premises lack character, so it is not a place you go to experience the place and ambience.
Pricing is on the high side.
8bit (Footscray Vic)
The place is a bit run down, and needs an update re seating area and interior. However, you don't go there to enjoy the premises.
My burger was excellent regarding flavour, easy to eat, well assembled, and the way is presented is perfect not to make a mess on the table. My only criticism is that there was a noticeable difference in temperature between the bun and the filling, something I found odd. Flavour is everything to me, so this was a very flavoursome burger.
Onion rings and the accompanying sauce were awesome re flavour, but the rings were a bit oily.
Friendly staff. Fast-ish service.
I'll be back.
Crux & Co Patisserie (Melbourne CBD)
They have a small selection of cakes but, wow, the yuzu cake is absolutely yummy and beautifully presented.
The barista prepares an excellent coffee and he is super-artsy with his coffee art, which he personalises for each client. Nicest coffee art I've seen in Melbourne.
This cafe is inside the Sheraton, barely noticeable from the street. It has a very small seating area, but it is very cozy and quiet.
Staff were very friendly, especially the boys.
I'll be back
