It’s unfair to review a place after only one visit but my excuse is that it’s what most other reviewers here have done. This makes me feel a little less guilty about recounting my underwhelming experience at Osteria Oggi in contrast to everyone else’s superlative ones. Generally Italian food does tend to be fairly elemental, […]
I wasn’t as upset as a previous reviewer here (“grazing board of $#!T”) but I did leave feeling that they spent more time thinking about the look and and feel of their pub than they did about the taste of their food. Our grazing board did that very pub thing of conflating quantity with quality. […]
I dare say this is probably the best pho I’ve had. After visiting so many other places that served pho in buckets laden with slabs of meat, I was glad to encounter an approach driven by more by taste than perceived value. Pho Hung’s pho starts with a flavourful, light and clear stock. The meat […]
The renowned roast duck here is amongst the best in Adelaide. The second and third courses are passable and perfunctory respectively, but the first course is stellar. Warm house made pancakes are provided for you with pre cut slivers of crispy roast duck, cucumber, shallots and a wonderfully moreish sauce. It is this course that […]
The food here is good, but it’s the service that really made this place stand out for me. I’m not sure if everyone would get the same experience as what me and my dining group had – for us, it felt like we’d been invited into someone’s family home. Food was brought out with evident […]
Despite working really close to here, I’ve only very recently visited for the first time. It’s really stupid, but I was put off by the use of comic sans on their outdoor signage. Stupid and snobby indeed! Naive typography aside, the yum cha here is superb. Service is efficient and the restaurant itself, spacious and […]
It was really really really hard for me to go here. If I’m down this end of Hindley Street, it normally means huge chunky Yianni’s Yiros time. With that said, I’m really really really glad I tried Levant Eatery! The food here is excellent and you can tell the owners take great pride in it. […]
It’s a bad habit of mine when going to pubs to just order the standard chicken schnitzel or salt and pepper squid. I’m glad I didn’t do that here though. I’m sure their schnitzel is great, but I had the chicken and porcini pie and was really impressed – this is food clearly served with pride. My […]
I really feel for people in the hospitality business. While I enjoy eating out and do it a lot, who am I to judge? As an amateur ‘food critic’, I found my experience at Maha to be regretfully underwhelming. That is no fault of the staff – service here is impeccable and they really do […]
Burgers with table service in a trendy setting – that is the experience dining premium you are paying for. It’s true, the cheese burger here does taste a lot like what you could get at McDonald’s – but the texture of the food is generally more refined. That doesn’t stop it from being occasionally too […]
This place is designed for Instagram. The large floor to barn ceiling windows let through the most amazing low contrast diffuse light that makes everything look bloody incredible. The artfully curated rustic fit out makes you feel like you’re in a photoshoot for a food magazine. You could pop open a bag of crisps by […]
The most incredibly light, flaky and tasty spanakopita I’ve ever had served by the cutest old women. I still haven’t managed to try everything here yet, but it’s all been pretty good so far! 1 Helpful vote Location Torrensville
This is only a review for the AB which in short, I found to be extremely good. I didn’t find the meat flavourless at all; really, how can you tell in the context of an AB? Everything was drenched in sauce – just as it should be with a good AB. The foundation of chips […]
Do you know those websites that assault you with pop up banners? Or the ones where filling out a form involves switching between the use of the keyboard and the mouse? Or the mobile website that doesn’t work on a mobile and only shows half of what’s available on the desktop version? Kong BBQ is […]
Street food is pretty trendy these days but no place can pull it off so unpretentiously as Pho Linh. This place has faithfully replicated the experience of eating in a grimy and bustling alleyway in Vietnam. The fact that this was probably all incidental only makes it all the more authentic! Service is fast and […]
I’ve been here a few times now and have enjoyed myself on every occasion. Most recently we returned for the all day, Wednesday 50c wing deal – while not superlative it was still pretty good. Another in my group opted to have the house burger instead of the wings and was thoroughly satisfied. Service is […]
I got a very samey vibe from the food here but I’m willing to put this down to bad food selection on my behalf. Other than that, the food was okay and the staff attentive and friendly. The fit out of the restaurant is also refreshingly a little different, utilising a local artist’s work. Not […]
A great, casual lunch place. Decor is possibly on the slightly cold/Spartan side, but with the big round table (capable of seating 9 or so) at the back, this just makes it ideal for something like a big work group lunch break. Imagine having Korean fried chicken for a work lunch! That’s the kind of […]
Impeccable. Great food, lovely relaxed setting, attentive and fast service. Went here for lunch and enjoyed everything about this place. Definitely converted a few people in my group who previously were unimpressed with Greek cuisine! 2 Votes for helpful Location Prospect
I think there should be some sort of qualification, similar to a barista when it comes to the use of a deep fryer. You wouldn’t think it, but given the same source materials – oil, frozen chips, battered chicken, so on – you can get wildly different results. For some places, being able to deliver […]
Really really good bread rolls! Fresh cucumber and herbs paired with well seasoned meat, inside a lightly baked and crispy Vietnamese bread roll. Service is friendly and prices are pretty fair too – especially when you consider how much a bread roll sells for in the CBD. Of particular note are the spring rolls here. […]
My worst dining fear happened here – I managed to spill almost a complete bowl of fish sauce all over myself. While great on food, fish sauce isn’t the greatest of fragrances to wear. Thankfully this accident happened just after I had finished my wonderful meal and the staff were incredibly understanding. It’s unfortunate though […]
I haven’t quite worked out the optimal time to eat here as the food can vary from superlative to average. Then again, given this place is open 24 hours, it’s amazing that they manage to keep to that standard. I’ve enjoyed many cheese and chilli kranskys from here and service is always fast and efficient. […]
We had a very fussy eater in our group which didn’t enjoy a single thing that was brought out. Everyone else however, really enjoyed themselves. It is quite possible that we have lower standards, but I found the food to be quite good! If I had to be critical, some items were a tad greasy […]
My family went strawberry picking in Hahndorf and dropped by here for a late lunch. Despite it being incredibly busy (even at 2pm), service was fast and the food was excellent – incredibly rich, unashamedly unhealthy but wickedly tasty. My younger cousins, 9 and 5 respectively, really enjoyed the experience and when asked to rate […]
This place deserves extra extra points for the impressive interior design. I have no idea where they were able to source so much stuff that is probably illegal to sell or import. There is a wall covered with framed butterflies, while another sports several large turtle shells. Definitely sets the mood! My dining partner and […]
Don’t let looks deceive you – or for that matter, the cheap prices – this place serves up generous and high quality seafood meals. Service is always friendly and condiments are free if you eat on site. Yes. That includes unlimited tartare sauce! Just pick a sunny day as you will be eating outside under […]
The best thing about this place is the space. Can you imagine? Yum cha in Adelaide that 1) doesn’t involve waiting half an hour past your booking for a spot, 2) not being squeezed into a tiny niche and 3) has clean cutlery and crockery. Amazing. Life changing even. While the perfect number of people […]
Pub with decent pub food and a lively and cozy ambience. My friend wanted to go here specifically for the chicken schnitzel which did admittedly look different from others I’ve seen; somehow more serrated and heavily breaded than usual. I personally found it a bit plain but that’s really the worst I can say about […]
A good place to get a steak albeit at an elevated price. This is Hutt Street after all. Also contrary to expectations, I actually think this would be an okay place to take a vegetarian. For around $20 they can access what is the most complete salad bar I’ve ever come across. It’s probably easier […]
Came back here about a week later and either the food is very inconsistent or quality took a dive real quick. Proceed with caution. — Unfortunately never made it to Celsius, but I suspect a lot of the grandeur of this space was inherited from it. Walking along the corridors to the stark and monochromatic […]
This is pretty much street food. The shop is in a tiny alcove just off the busy pavements of Grote street and serves Japanese snacks. It is a bit expensive, but is definitely tasty and fresh. Something to have when you’re inbetween meals. Location Grote Street, City Centre, Adelaide, SA
A pretty lively pub doing standard pub fare. Quite decent salad bar and very friendly and attentive staff. It’s good for the area. I particularly like the names of some of meals on the menu. Risqué! Location Pooraka
Fast, decently priced and of fair quality. Also, if you eat in you can have as much pickled ginger as you want. Worth noting: this place is crazy busy around lunch so maybe consider having your meal earlier or later than around 12. 3 Votes for helpful Location CBD, Melbourne
If you want a cheap and plentiful feed, this place will have you covered. Salads are very good, but I doubt this is what most people here come for. On my last occasion, I had a yiros meal which came with a can of soft drink and a giant serve or chips (which I couldn’t […]
I had no idea what to expect when I wandered into this eatery. I’ve never even really had Indonesian food before but this is great. Loved the crunchy fried chicken. Location South Melbourne, Melbourne
It’s fried chicken with Korean side dishes. Excluding vegetarians and their vegan relatives, how could you possibly take issue with this? When a platter of the most deliciously fried chicken arrives at your table, it’s primal. Get your fingers dirty and get stuck in! Location CBD, Melbourne
This probably isn’t a fair review as I naively got a God Fire ramen at a level 2/4 on their spicy scale. I like to think I’m good with spicy food, but after I’d finished my meal, I saw that I had used up almost all the serviettes in my area blowing my nose due […]
I don’t really know what constitutes an authentic ramen, but the one here was the first one in my life that I thoroughly enjoyed. The serving is indeed a little smaller compared to other places, but I don’t mind. I would rather less of a good thing than more of something average. Would go back! […]
This place has been around for ages, and after dining here, it’s not hard to see why. It is a touch more expensive compared to other Asian restaurants on this street, but for this you get a refined dining experience, superb food and fabulous service – a trifecta that doesn’t happen very often on Gouger. […]
Friendly, fresh, and relatively fast. I have had better rolls, but if you’re in the area, this will do you fine. There’s also a large dining area which is great for those wanting a sit down meal. Location Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, Adelaide, SA
This place is expletive inducing and superlatively good. The sushi here makes you understand why an entire culture eats it. The price is very fair and last time I was here they had uni! So fresh and creamy – like a foie gras of the sea and actually better than that that I’ve had in […]
Sometimes you eat at a restaurant and while the food was very interesting, you have absolutely no desire to return. Africola is not like that. They have created an accessible and clever menu that very gently pushes the boundaries. You could get a meal here that is essentially meat and 3 veg and while the […]
Finally! A place that actually does good food in this area! You’d think with the number of tourists who come to this area that there would be more competition, but Livefast is among the very few that are actually competent. An oasis in the bush. Location Halls Gap, Halls Gap
BaNH mi not baHN mi. N before the H. It’s Viet, not German! I think I’m going to have to preface every banh mi review with that. I get irrationally angry when I see it spelt wrong. Anyway, Strawberry Fair…I’d heard a lot about this place but was never in the area. Finally made it […]
This place is okay considering we’re in Ballarat. The kitchen opens out into the dining area and the fish sauce is kept uncovered which means this place smells very ‘authentically’ Vietnamese. You could do worse Location Ballarat, Ballarat
Surprisingly good! When you been road tripping from country town to country town, you get used to a certain ahem…standard of food. The Exchange Hotel bucks the trend and actually delivers food that is lovingly made. It’s basic for sure, but done well. My partner who is a notoriously fussy eater had nothing but accolades […]
We have visited Halls Gap a few times now and have yet to find a basic eatery to match the natural and spectacular sights in this area. Unfortunately we’re still looking… Location Halls Gap, Halls Gap
This is the most amazing gelati I have ever had. I love everything about this place: the ice cream (of course!), the lovely girls serving you with their Italian accents, the luxurious marble and gold interior, the beautiful design overall…seriously this ice cream could stop wars 1 Helpful vote Location Carlton, Melbourne
People – stop spelling it baHN mi. It’s baNH mi. It’s a Viet dish not a German road. With that out of the way, my review for this place… Crusty bread, fresh ingredients, perfect meat to salad ratio, good pickle flavour plus a whole bunch of side options available. Pretty good all round. Mega points […]