15/11/2009 - Lunch at Splash, Newtown
Mom, Kevin and I opted for the set lunch menu. We had very late lunch and arrived at the restaurant around 4'ish in the afternoon. We thought we would try the set lunch menu as the price were very reasonable - $25.50 per person for a 3 course applicable on Sunday to Thurs. We are usually not a big fan of set lunch menu for fear that the standard may be compromised, but decided to give this one a go.
Entree:
Grilled octopus x 2
Grilled scallop x 1
Main:
Grilled barramundi served with salad x 1
Grilled barramundi served with rice x 1
Prawn linguini x 1
Dessert:
There were choices of chocolate mousse or caremel.
The servings were huge even though it was a set menu. We were very full after the 2 courses, so we skipped dessert.
Beverage:
Lemon and Lime bitter x 2 (they were freshly made).
Chinoto x 2
Total cost for 3 = $95.00. Kevin left a big tip for them as we were very happy with the service.
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 10/10
Service = 8/10
Lily's Comment: Excellent. The servings were huge and ample table service. The food came very quickly, I guessed that was also because there weren't many customers at that time. After each course, our cutlery were being changed and we were given new serviettes. You don't get that in most restaurants unless it's a restaurant with fine cuisine. What caught my eye was the value for money's 3 course set lunch at $25.50 pp. That's the price of one entree in most of the restaurants that we have been.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Waves Seafood Restaurant - Cronulla
27/09/2009 - Lunch at Waves Seafood Restaurant
Entree:
Soup of the day - tomato soup
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Main:
Both of us had the special of the day - Grilled Barammundi with scallops and potatoes
Side dishes: Mixed herb bread
Beverage:A bottle of cabernot savignon ($60), and sparkling water
Dessert:1 short black1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $190
Ratings
Food quality = 5/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 4/10
Service = 2/10
Lily's Comment: Average.
The restaurant has a nice ambience, with high ceiling and most of the tables are rounded shape.
I am not that impress with the service of this particular waiter throughout. As we entered the restaurant,, I came in first before Kevin but this waiter only wanted to acknowledge him. Throughout the whole lunch experience, I got this feeling that I was invisible - if you know what I meant, its like at times some 'arrogant' people just choose to ignore you. Never mind that I thought to myself, he is nothing but just a waiter.
By the time our entree came, I was feeling very hungry. However, I found that my salt and pepper calamari very chewy and tough. My jaw was hurting when I've finished eating it.
The fish was nice though.
There are so many nice restaurants that we've been in Cronulla. This one did not impress me at all. I will not recommend to anyone nor go back again. They also don't have an ocean view as many other seafood restaurants in Cronulla do. My thought is that this restaurant is overly priced since it does not have an ocean view. You can see a little view if you stretch your neck.
I would also strongly suggest that they live up to their claim of 'warm hospitality' in their website homepage.
Entree:
Soup of the day - tomato soup
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Main:
Both of us had the special of the day - Grilled Barammundi with scallops and potatoes
Side dishes: Mixed herb bread
Beverage:A bottle of cabernot savignon ($60), and sparkling water
Dessert:1 short black1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $190
Ratings
Food quality = 5/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 4/10
Service = 2/10
Lily's Comment: Average.
The restaurant has a nice ambience, with high ceiling and most of the tables are rounded shape.
I am not that impress with the service of this particular waiter throughout. As we entered the restaurant,, I came in first before Kevin but this waiter only wanted to acknowledge him. Throughout the whole lunch experience, I got this feeling that I was invisible - if you know what I meant, its like at times some 'arrogant' people just choose to ignore you. Never mind that I thought to myself, he is nothing but just a waiter.
By the time our entree came, I was feeling very hungry. However, I found that my salt and pepper calamari very chewy and tough. My jaw was hurting when I've finished eating it.
The fish was nice though.
There are so many nice restaurants that we've been in Cronulla. This one did not impress me at all. I will not recommend to anyone nor go back again. They also don't have an ocean view as many other seafood restaurants in Cronulla do. My thought is that this restaurant is overly priced since it does not have an ocean view. You can see a little view if you stretch your neck.
I would also strongly suggest that they live up to their claim of 'warm hospitality' in their website homepage.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Crab crawl
Jimmy's Place, Canberra
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Jade Lotus, Singapore Chilli Crab, Sylvania
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Hurstville Chinese Restaurant, Sydney
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Miranda Chinese Restaurant, Sydney
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Singapore Chilli Crab
The verdict:
Best salt and pepper mud crab at Jade Lotus, Sylvania.
Best singapore chilli mud crab at Hurstville Chinese Restaurant.
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Jade Lotus, Singapore Chilli Crab, Sylvania
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Hurstville Chinese Restaurant, Sydney
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Miranda Chinese Restaurant, Sydney
Salt and Pepper Mud Crab
Singapore Chilli Crab
The verdict:
Best salt and pepper mud crab at Jade Lotus, Sylvania.
Best singapore chilli mud crab at Hurstville Chinese Restaurant.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Dinner at SeaLevel Restaurant, Cronulla
05/07/2009 - Dinner at Sealevel Restaurant
Main:
Seafood Platter, a generous selection of hot & cold seafood served with tropical fruit and chips. For two people. With 1/2 Lobster Mornay
Side dishes:
Mini sour dough loaf served with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar & dukkah spices
Beverage:
A bottle of Katnook Estate, Coonawarra SA
Dessert:
1 short black
1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $220
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7/10
Lily's Comment: Good. Sealevel Restaurant and Bar situated on the beachfront of Cronulla offers unsurpassed views. We were there at night time and could still see clearly the waves breaking along the beach. Overall, good food and service. The latte was excellent, very strong and creamy. The only mistake is that the waitress asked if it was okay for her to pour the wine without tasting it first. As an etiquette, the server should always ask the guest/customer to taste the wine before he/she pours for the whole table. But she was a bit embarassed when Kevin said, 'Oh I better try it'. Anyway, it was an expensive bottle of wine, so of course he wanted to taste it first.
Main:
Seafood Platter, a generous selection of hot & cold seafood served with tropical fruit and chips. For two people. With 1/2 Lobster Mornay
Side dishes:
Mini sour dough loaf served with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar & dukkah spices
Beverage:
A bottle of Katnook Estate, Coonawarra SA
Dessert:
1 short black
1 Latte
Total cost for 2 = $220
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7/10
Lily's Comment: Good. Sealevel Restaurant and Bar situated on the beachfront of Cronulla offers unsurpassed views. We were there at night time and could still see clearly the waves breaking along the beach. Overall, good food and service. The latte was excellent, very strong and creamy. The only mistake is that the waitress asked if it was okay for her to pour the wine without tasting it first. As an etiquette, the server should always ask the guest/customer to taste the wine before he/she pours for the whole table. But she was a bit embarassed when Kevin said, 'Oh I better try it'. Anyway, it was an expensive bottle of wine, so of course he wanted to taste it first.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Summer Salt Restaurant, Cronulla
08/03/2009 - Dinner at Summer Salt Restaurant
Entree:
Kevin had the Malaysian Style Crispy Soft Shell Crab, and I had the Seaweed Salt Squid with Yuzu dipping sauce.
Main:
Kevin had the BlackAngus 120 day aged grain fed fillet with peas and handcut chips (we thought the handcut chips were arranged like the 'Jenga wooden blocks').
I had the Seafood Tasting Plate consisting of - Seared Atlantic salmon fillet with sesame seed curst, Asian coleslaw and wasabi, - Sauteed prawns with creamy garlic and chilli, - Seared scallops with nam jim, - Roasted West Australian marron (fresh water crayfish) with saffron butter.
Side dishes:
Asian greens and a Mini Sourdough loaf.
Beverage:
Wine - 04 Cockfighters Ghost Premium Cabernet Savignon - Coonawarra SA, and sparkling water.
Dessert:
We also ordered coffee and the Berry Trio for dessert.
Total cost for 2 = $250
Ratings:
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7.5/10
Lily's comment: Good. The restaurant is located right on the beach, ample parking space. Floor-to-ceiling windows display the beauty of Cronulla Beach to its best advantage. We have dined there several times. This time we were early, we arrived at 6:30 pm and we could still see a view of the beach before it got dark. It was breathtaking. The daily set lunches are value for money. The only disadvantage of this restaurant is that it gets very noisy when big crowds turn up. The restaurant is quite huge. I won't recommend to the diners that are looking for some tranquility.
Entree:
Kevin had the Malaysian Style Crispy Soft Shell Crab, and I had the Seaweed Salt Squid with Yuzu dipping sauce.
Main:
Kevin had the BlackAngus 120 day aged grain fed fillet with peas and handcut chips (we thought the handcut chips were arranged like the 'Jenga wooden blocks').
I had the Seafood Tasting Plate consisting of - Seared Atlantic salmon fillet with sesame seed curst, Asian coleslaw and wasabi, - Sauteed prawns with creamy garlic and chilli, - Seared scallops with nam jim, - Roasted West Australian marron (fresh water crayfish) with saffron butter.
Side dishes:
Asian greens and a Mini Sourdough loaf.
Beverage:
Wine - 04 Cockfighters Ghost Premium Cabernet Savignon - Coonawarra SA, and sparkling water.
Dessert:
We also ordered coffee and the Berry Trio for dessert.
Total cost for 2 = $250
Ratings:
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 7/10
Service = 7.5/10
Lily's comment: Good. The restaurant is located right on the beach, ample parking space. Floor-to-ceiling windows display the beauty of Cronulla Beach to its best advantage. We have dined there several times. This time we were early, we arrived at 6:30 pm and we could still see a view of the beach before it got dark. It was breathtaking. The daily set lunches are value for money. The only disadvantage of this restaurant is that it gets very noisy when big crowds turn up. The restaurant is quite huge. I won't recommend to the diners that are looking for some tranquility.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Lugarno Seafood Restaurant, Lugarno, Sydney
15/02/2009 - Dinner at Lugarno Seafood Restaurant
Main:
Hot and Cold Seafood Platter for two 
Side dishes:
House baked bread with olive oil and vinegar
Beverage:
A bottle of Cabernet Savignon 2000
Dessert:
2 flat white.
Total cost for 2 = $232
Ratings
Food quality = 8/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 8/10
Value for money = 8/10
Service = 8/10
Lily's Comment: Excellent.
This is our very special restaurant. We have dined here several times and never disappointed with the quality of cuisine and service provided. The restaurant is located near the lake. They have limited parking, so on a busy night, you may have to park off street.
Main:
Hot and Cold Seafood Platter for two
Side dishes:
House baked bread with olive oil and vinegar
Beverage:
A bottle of Cabernet Savignon 2000
Dessert:
2 flat white.
Total cost for 2 = $232
Ratings
Food quality = 8/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 8/10
Value for money = 8/10
Service = 8/10
Lily's Comment: Excellent.
This is our very special restaurant. We have dined here several times and never disappointed with the quality of cuisine and service provided. The restaurant is located near the lake. They have limited parking, so on a busy night, you may have to park off street.
Masuya Japanese, O'Connell Street
14/02/2009 - Dinner at Masuya Japanese Restaurant.
Entree:
Softshell crab, Rainbow Sushi, Sashimi Boat
Main:
Salmon teriyaki x 2. Rice on the side. Miso Soup
Wagyu Beef
Tempura (Seafood and Vegetables)
Beverage:
Red wine 1 glass
A bottle of sake
Ice Lemon tea
Total cost for 4 = $260
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 8/10
Service = 2/10
Lily's Comment: Good
We were very disappointed with the service. It was Valentine's evening. As expected, service would be slow on a busy night like this. However, the service was extremely below standard. I reckoned there's a cut in the service headcount due to the economic slowdown. We had a booking for 8:15pm, and got our table on time. When the waitress sat us down, she only gave us 1 menu to look at. So, we had to take turns to scan thru' the menu. I had to ask for another menu twice and waited for a good 10 minutes before someone finally presented us with the second menu.
We didn't mind the long wait for the food to be served. But it's more the fact that the service was always incomplete. When the entree was served, we weren't even given the soya sauce on the little plate. We had to request for it. The soya sauce should have been served right at the start just when we sat down as per normal practice . And then they missed out on my glass of wine when the drinks were served. I had to reorder it again. Then it was Sean's turn. The three of us finished our main meal and Sean's wagyu beef was no way in sight. The captain was very apologetic when we told him about the missing main meal. We suspected that the kitchen had forgotten to cook the beef. It was the most uncomfortable dining experience for all of us, as the minimum service did not even exist. Shirley paid the bill without even leaving 10cents of tips as they did not deserve it. If this is how the service is heading, I'm sure we will not be regulars anymore. Very disappointing!
Entree:
Softshell crab, Rainbow Sushi, Sashimi Boat
Main:
Salmon teriyaki x 2. Rice on the side. Miso Soup
Wagyu Beef
Tempura (Seafood and Vegetables)
Beverage:
Red wine 1 glass
A bottle of sake
Ice Lemon tea
Total cost for 4 = $260
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 8/10
Service = 2/10
Lily's Comment: Good
We were very disappointed with the service. It was Valentine's evening. As expected, service would be slow on a busy night like this. However, the service was extremely below standard. I reckoned there's a cut in the service headcount due to the economic slowdown. We had a booking for 8:15pm, and got our table on time. When the waitress sat us down, she only gave us 1 menu to look at. So, we had to take turns to scan thru' the menu. I had to ask for another menu twice and waited for a good 10 minutes before someone finally presented us with the second menu.
We didn't mind the long wait for the food to be served. But it's more the fact that the service was always incomplete. When the entree was served, we weren't even given the soya sauce on the little plate. We had to request for it. The soya sauce should have been served right at the start just when we sat down as per normal practice . And then they missed out on my glass of wine when the drinks were served. I had to reorder it again. Then it was Sean's turn. The three of us finished our main meal and Sean's wagyu beef was no way in sight. The captain was very apologetic when we told him about the missing main meal. We suspected that the kitchen had forgotten to cook the beef. It was the most uncomfortable dining experience for all of us, as the minimum service did not even exist. Shirley paid the bill without even leaving 10cents of tips as they did not deserve it. If this is how the service is heading, I'm sure we will not be regulars anymore. Very disappointing!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Chicken Rice at Bukit Bintang, KL
What can I say, the picture says it all. The best chicken rice (roasted or bbq) in town. The limau kasturi is the best lime drink we've ever had.
We also ordered side dishes such as been sprout with soya sauce, siamese tofu, to complement with the chicken rice which also came with a clear peanut broth/soup. Mind you, they are thrifty with the steam peanuts in the soup, I counted mine, I only had 4 peanuts.
The price is reasonable, the chicken rice set costs about RM8.90, the limau kasturi is RM3.60.
Shook, Star Hill Feast Village
Feb 2009 - Dinner at Shook
We caught up with an old school friend, Sally and had dinner at the Shook.
Sally and I shared a Chinese meal. We ordered a hot and sour soup, stir fry beef with spring onion, a szechuan prawn, a Cantonese seafood noodle, and rice. Sally had ice lemon tea and I had a teh tarik.
Kevin decided to have western, he had a beef carpacio, and steak beef with soft shell crab. He also had a campari.
Total cost for 3 = RM460
Ratings
Food quality = 10/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 10/10
Value for money = 9/10
Service = 9/10
Lily's comment: Excellent. The best fine dining restaurant I've ever been. The service staff made an effort to order my teh tarik from another nearby restaurant at the Star Hill Feast Village when it wasn't on the drink menu. It appears that expatriates like to dine here. The food quality is excellent. I had the best hot and sour soup ever! Not a fan of beef, I really enjoyed the stir fry beef with spring onion. The cantonese seafood fried noodle is so delicious, the kway teow was fried to a bit brownish which give it a little burnt taste, which is the secret to a good cantonese fried noodle. Kevin also enjoyed his cuisine very much and he was so impressed with the 6 star service provided. The menu catered for all type of cuisine, Japanese, Chinese, Western, etc. I've dined there once about 2 years ago but was not that impress with the service, I reckon it has improved.
We caught up with an old school friend, Sally and had dinner at the Shook.
Sally and I shared a Chinese meal. We ordered a hot and sour soup, stir fry beef with spring onion, a szechuan prawn, a Cantonese seafood noodle, and rice. Sally had ice lemon tea and I had a teh tarik.
Kevin decided to have western, he had a beef carpacio, and steak beef with soft shell crab. He also had a campari.
Total cost for 3 = RM460
Ratings
Food quality = 10/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 10/10
Value for money = 9/10
Service = 9/10
Lily's comment: Excellent. The best fine dining restaurant I've ever been. The service staff made an effort to order my teh tarik from another nearby restaurant at the Star Hill Feast Village when it wasn't on the drink menu. It appears that expatriates like to dine here. The food quality is excellent. I had the best hot and sour soup ever! Not a fan of beef, I really enjoyed the stir fry beef with spring onion. The cantonese seafood fried noodle is so delicious, the kway teow was fried to a bit brownish which give it a little burnt taste, which is the secret to a good cantonese fried noodle. Kevin also enjoyed his cuisine very much and he was so impressed with the 6 star service provided. The menu catered for all type of cuisine, Japanese, Chinese, Western, etc. I've dined there once about 2 years ago but was not that impress with the service, I reckon it has improved.
Kampachi Japanese Restaurant, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Feb 2009 - Dinner Kampachi Japanese Restaurant We dined twice at this upmarket Japanese restaurant at the Pavilion. The Japanese cuisine that we had both times is excellent.
Entree:
Beef cappaccio, soft shell crab.
Main:
- Salmon fillet set
- Sashimi set
The combo set came with rice, miso soup, salad, japanese egg dish.
Beverage:
Japanese Tea that came in a pot
Japanese Tea that came in a pot
Plum Wine
Total cost for 2 = RM400
Ratings
Food quality = 8/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 8/10
Service = 8/10
Lily's comment: Excellent. One of the better Japanese restaurants in KL. It's upmarket and expensive, but isn't Japanese cuisine always expensive....One can also purchase the various types of Japanese tea to take home. I felt that my first visit was better than the second time. I like the fact that you don't have to dress smart to dine here. You get away with just thongs and shorts.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Angus Steak House Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Feb 2009 - Dinner at Angus Steak House
Kuala Lumpur the city where you can always find fine dining. It was nearly 10 pm when we walked into the Angus Steak House at the Pavilion. The well manered captain said that the last order was in 5 mins time. Not wasting anymore time, we were ushered to a private corner station, there were only two tables occupied at that time.
Entree
Kuala Lumpur the city where you can always find fine dining. It was nearly 10 pm when we walked into the Angus Steak House at the Pavilion. The well manered captain said that the last order was in 5 mins time. Not wasting anymore time, we were ushered to a private corner station, there were only two tables occupied at that time.
Entree
I was still full from the nibblys at the cocktail, so I did not have any entree. Kevin ordered the dinner set which came with 3 types of entrees, the cheese balls, soup and salad.
Main
Kevin had the steak and I ordered the seafood grill.
Dessert
Kevin's set dinner came with a cheese cake.
Drinks
Kevin had the virgin mary mocktail, and I had the ice lemon tea.
Total cost for 2 = RM270
Ratings
Food quality = 8/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 8/10
Value for money = 8/10
Service = 9/10.
Lily's comment: Excellent. It's like French dining. All the waiters and service staff were properly attired in black and white. My seafood grill which comprised of prawn, cuttlefish and scallop were grilled to perfection. Kevin's steak was juicy and excellent! Despite dining at the late hours, the cook did not deter the standard of the cuisine.
Top Dining Spots in Kuala Lumpur
I highly recommend these restaurants in Kuala Lumpur.
- Angus Steak House, Pavilion. Kevin had the steak set and I had the seafood grill.
- Kampachi Japanese Restaurant, Pavilion. We dined there twice. Up market Japanese cuisine.
- Shook at Star Hill Feast Village. Expensive but quality cuisine and good service.
- Tea House at Star Hill Feast Village. Dim Sum or Yum Cha place.
- Society Cafe at Lot 10 for various Malaysian local cuisine.
- Bukit Bintang Chicken Rice. You must try the limau kasturi - I reckon it is the best lime juice drink in KL.
- SzeChuan Restaurant at Park Royal Hotel.
- Angus Steak House, Pavilion. Kevin had the steak set and I had the seafood grill.
- Kampachi Japanese Restaurant, Pavilion. We dined there twice. Up market Japanese cuisine.
- Shook at Star Hill Feast Village. Expensive but quality cuisine and good service.
- Tea House at Star Hill Feast Village. Dim Sum or Yum Cha place.
- Society Cafe at Lot 10 for various Malaysian local cuisine.
- Bukit Bintang Chicken Rice. You must try the limau kasturi - I reckon it is the best lime juice drink in KL.
- SzeChuan Restaurant at Park Royal Hotel.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Christmas Eve Dinner at Zen Yai, Canberra City Centre
24/12/2008 - Christmas Eve dinner at Zen Yai - Thai Restaurant
12 of us dined at this Thai Restaurant on Christmas Eve. We opted for the dinner banquet which comprises of entree, main and dessert.
Entree
Curry puffs and spring rolls.
Main
Beef Red Curry
Marinated Grilled Fillet Chicken and Salad
Stir fry prawn with chilly and basil
Rice
Dessert
Green tea ice cream
Coffee
Cost = $24 per head excluding red wine.
12 of us dined at this Thai Restaurant on Christmas Eve. We opted for the dinner banquet which comprises of entree, main and dessert.
Entree
Curry puffs and spring rolls.
Main
Beef Red Curry
Marinated Grilled Fillet Chicken and Salad
Stir fry prawn with chilly and basil
Rice
Dessert
Green tea ice cream
Coffee
Cost = $24 per head excluding red wine.
Ratings
Food quality = 7/10
Ambience and cleanliness = 7/10
Value for money = 8/10
Service = 7/10.
Lily's comment: Good. This is one of a better Thai restaurant in Canberra. Service is good. My only complain is the green tea ice cream, which wasn't authentic as it was just vanilla ice cream with green colored toppings.
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