tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post6922786240996513363..comments2023-08-14T23:18:50.507+10:00Comments on Totally Addicted To Taste: Waqu (Sydney)Adskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01369613293742260040noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-22488212255904025582008-04-30T08:40:00.000+10:002008-04-30T08:40:00.000+10:00Went with my wife on her birthday in mid April '08...Went with my wife on her birthday in mid April '08 and I have to say I'd give it an overall score of 3/10 and I am not usually a harsh critic by nature.<BR/><BR/>I checked out web reviews and it's because of this did we decide to give it a try. I have to say the reviewers hype weren't reflective of our night's event - much to our deflated high expectations.<BR/><BR/>Wall paint around a specific corner of the dining area was peeling off like a wet, rainy damp mold - the dim light didn't do well to mask it. Overall decor of the dining room looks cheap, outdated albeit minimalistic - and it didn't give my wife and I an appetizing aura. Dining chairs and tables looked like they got it from a discount store.<BR/><BR/>Food was delicious, we tried the 6-course tester but more reserved for the category of finger food. Heck, both my wife and I aren't big eaters and we're both under 6 feet tall. I didn't expect sumo size, but the portions were a joke. Around the dining area, first timers like us were also commenting on the minuscule portions.<BR/><BR/>IMHO, I don't think this 6-course thing will do the trick for Australians being used to larger servings. Maybe changing the menu to a 10-course - but it will probably work in an ultra expensive district like Ginza.<BR/><BR/>So, does this answer the value question? Well, $45 p/p and still leaving a lot of vacancy around the gastronomical hotel, what do you think?<BR/><BR/>WARNING: Don't come here if you're hungry, you'll just end up going to a McDonalds drive thru at the end of the night.<BR/><BR/>Service was good with lots of bright smiles from the waitress but the main course took around 20 minutes to arrive. As the clock ticked by 10 mins, we were wondering if they forgot us? And that night wasn't even a half full house. Couldn't staff handle the minimum kitchen stress or perhaps too busy perfecting their take-outs?<BR/><BR/>Overall, both my wife and I have been fine dining here and abroad, and our conclusion is that there are better restaurants with better value and atmosphere in and around Sydney.<BR/><BR/>Expensive doesn't necessarily mean minuscule! (unless your main career is a jockey, a top fashion model or you choose to be anorexic)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-18260331064698018222007-04-03T19:01:00.000+10:002007-04-03T19:01:00.000+10:00Thanh, if you're ever in sydney and want a great m...Thanh, if you're ever in sydney and want a great meal, with great service definately try this place! Also try Papaya just down the road in Cremorne if you like Thai. I wish these places were in Melbourne!!Adskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369613293742260040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-9098063078762613882007-04-03T18:30:00.000+10:002007-04-03T18:30:00.000+10:00That is amazing, how could all that only cost $39....That is amazing, how could all that only cost $39. I am such a fan of soft shell crab as well. I had some previously at East Dynasty in Doncaster and then twice at Horoki and they were all excellent. Soft shell crab is extremely popular in Asia and I had some in Hong Kong.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.com