tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.comments2023-08-14T23:18:50.507+10:00Totally Addicted To TasteAdskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01369613293742260040noreply@blogger.comBlogger487125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-53654298078937543232013-02-10T10:17:14.973+11:002013-02-10T10:17:14.973+11:00We thought trying something new however was not im...We thought trying something new however was not impressed with their customer service overall....a dozen of us went to Waqu on a friday evening for dinner. We arrived there a little early and waited until their opening time but their big restaurant door was still locked. We waited for another 5 minutes and had to ring the restaurant to remind them to open for business for the night. Anyway We booked their private room with 6 course autumn menu and some of us also had the matching wines option. <br /><br />Staff there generally did not seem having a good mood as the ones in other Japanese 'fine dinning' restaurants who always offer services with friendly and helpful attitude with a SMILE all the time. Instead they looked a bit stressed. <br /><br />Degustation plates and matching wine was creative and pretty but cant really tell if it is really fused with Japanese essence. Most dishes does not have Japanese fusions to me. They tasted just all right. Not particularly memorable, just eatable. <br /><br />We ended up going to another crows nest restaurant after this due to the relative compacted version of their 'fine' dishes. By the way since most of our group ordered same course dish most of the times and we realised the food portion for each plate were always uneven so does the quality of the dishes themselves. The orders were also mixed up a couple of times.<br /><br />As we only had our meal in the private room, we had to judge the ambience on its private room only. Actually it is more like a section of the restaurant with gyprocks separating the dinning area into two. The private room was also next to the kitchen and bathrooms, one of the walls in between of the public and private dinning area did not have the top part enclosed! so no acoustics. It is half open, no door for the room which was disappointing. I personally think it is a mismatch with their 'fine dinning' concept as normally most high end Japanese restaurant would at least have a door.<br /><br />The menu was too inflexible as its set menu and does not have a la carte options at all. Cocktail and dessert list had too few kinds to offer.<br /><br />Lastly but not the least, the manager was also rather rude to us and told us off after we had a few drinks and started talking with each other with a bit raised voice and had a couple of laughs. We have a very big group and this situation was unfortunately unavoidable. In reality, Who would just eat their food and without having a few cracked jokes at the table? especially after the alcohol? The public dinning section was even noisier and we could literally hear anything out there including the noise from the kitchen. The manager kept on saying they are a 'fine dinning restaurant' not a public pub while we could not even complain how noisy their public section was! <br /><br />I understand that they might be proud/snobby of their restaurant but humiliating their customers? Is this how a manager if a 'fine dinning' restaurant treat his customers?? I also saw a online review saying Waqu restaurant manager taught the good-mannered customers a lesson how to discipline their young kids and did not want them being in the restaurant. That was actually pathetic. <br /><br />Just sharing our bad experience to everyone for your information. I would say this had been the weirdest restaurant we have ever been. We were all very disappointed with this restaurant and will NEVER go back again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710202262181860245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-87555972432748738582011-04-21T07:51:52.487+10:002011-04-21T07:51:52.487+10:00Hi, just discovered your blog while googling Hardw...Hi, just discovered your blog while googling Hardware Societe, and man this is a fabulously designed little blog!<br /><br />But as you haven't posted this year, is it a dead duck, or are you continuing on with it? Hopefully the latter. <br /><br />Best, blue fruit, <br />MelbourneGlamour Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651174250292927988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-70512420520731560322011-03-04T15:58:53.395+11:002011-03-04T15:58:53.395+11:00Anonymous. Thanks for your input. Funny how people...Anonymous. Thanks for your input. Funny how people like you with comments like yours always seem to be anonymous. <br />I spy with my little eye, something beginning with ISP.Adskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369613293742260040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-71195282709270227462011-03-04T14:17:45.618+11:002011-03-04T14:17:45.618+11:00amazing, that you claim to be such a food enthusia...amazing, that you claim to be such a food enthusiast, write off some of the most fantastic restaurants melbourne has to offer over the most trivial of things, yet you had never been to JR or had Crayfish.<br /><br />you're a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-57114022637666754492011-02-23T15:18:48.220+11:002011-02-23T15:18:48.220+11:00Hi Sue,
I believe that Duchess were applying for ...Hi Sue, <br />I believe that Duchess were applying for a liquor license last time I was there. However, I'm not sure if this has come through yet. You could check with them via twitter @duchesscafeAdskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369613293742260040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-74068237952759871272011-02-23T13:45:00.547+11:002011-02-23T13:45:00.547+11:00Hi, read the review in the Age today, lovely.
Is t...Hi, read the review in the Age today, lovely.<br />Is the Duchess licensed?<br /><br />Regards<br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-83518815777915230712011-02-01T20:44:51.947+11:002011-02-01T20:44:51.947+11:00We are a retreat just down the road from Satiate a...We are a retreat just down the road from Satiate and we book our guests into this wonderful restaurant all the time, it is so lovely to read a rewview that is spot on. Everything you say is so true. I'm glad you have discovered Shannon's wonderful culinary skills and the delights he tease us with his exciting use of local produce. Great to see this sort of positive information being shared :)SummerHills Retreat Bangalow Accommodationhttp://www.summerhills.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-19398861477897848572011-01-21T11:14:26.793+11:002011-01-21T11:14:26.793+11:00Absolutely, DO NOT GO TO THIS HELL HOLE masqueradi...Absolutely, DO NOT GO TO THIS HELL HOLE masquerading as great eating house!!<br /><br />My WORST eating experience in Melbourne. and does not deserve to be recommended by 'The Age' etc.<br /><br />Waiting to be taken to my reserved table... NOT greeted at all, I was pushed and shoved in the ridiculous entry space which includes kitchen access - treated like a piece of scrap - Greek grandmas behind me waved in over my head and seated, young Greek woman with baby in pram waved passed me whilst I was pushed into kitchen space - only to be pushed again and yelled at to get out of waiter's way - still not greeted/seated... took respite in the chair at telephone desk over to side away from the mayhem. I was furious, stunned and seriously thinking, 'this crap could be construed as racist behaviour, but figure it's really just IGNORANT and PATHETIC restaurateur rudeness!'. <br />I stood and kept waving my arms in the air until finally given attention - was pointed to table behind a pillar, no air, extremely hot, and bottle of water slammed onto table splashed over flimsy paper table cover - yuck! My sister arrived, we waited a further 15 mins, only to be yelled at that "no menu here for 28 yrs.... what you want?" "A menus with prices would be good.. a wine list!" We did want saganaki and octopus for starters - so ordered. Another 15 mins, and plates slammed onto table - RUBBER saganaki, octopus could have been better considering the reputation of this den. Still no wine - plates removed and another bottle of water slammed down!! This waiter??? RUDE skin crawling slime-ball!!! <br />Because I am out of town visitor and sister wanting me to enjoy 'authentic' - we continued on just ordering fish and lamb -- DRY six bits of meat on plate with lemon... yuck! Boney ordinary fish - both our home-made Greek salads voted 'better'. All plates of food brought to our table were left with half NOT eaten. Very poor cooks!!! <br />I said to sister 'let's just walk out of this disgusting experience, they can chase us down the street and we may get a chance to speak without them rushing off'. Sister couldn't come at that so went to pay - I waited with the smoking crowd outside for a further 10 mins.. sister 'I should have taken your advice, $92 for that appalling dinner!'.<br /><br />We RECOMMEND - Pireaus Blues, Brunswick St Fitzroy. best attentive waiters, best family atmosphere and welcoming inclusion, best linen tablecloths, great freshly cooked food (not kept in warmer as Jim's)<br />beautiful wine - $100 worth of excellence! <br /><br />Hey Melbournites - give Jim's Greek Tavern the flick - what an urban (Greek) myth!!!<br /><br />cheers <br />MonicaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899971841598610818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-60866725809344547382011-01-05T17:46:20.931+11:002011-01-05T17:46:20.931+11:00I am sorry to say but I totally disagree!!!!
I l...I am sorry to say but I totally disagree!!!! <br /><br />I live in Newport and in m opinion Nosh is a great (not a fantastic) place but certainly way more welcoming than some williamstown or yarraville places, pram central? granted :) but the food is pretty fine, breakfast paella and the seafood paella are fine fine dishes, coffe, a tad bland but still OK.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-20517099916154020532010-12-16T12:47:35.913+11:002010-12-16T12:47:35.913+11:00I am definitely going to try this one! It really l...I am definitely going to try this one! It really looks so delicious! I can't wait!dining tableshttp://www.erikorganic.com/dining-room/dining-room-table.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-59502560920840150192010-11-30T11:44:25.670+11:002010-11-30T11:44:25.670+11:00Ah, I went to Jim's before the new Greek resto...Ah, I went to Jim's before the new Greek restos opened in Melbourne and didn't think much of it then. It seems that even with renewed competition not much as changed. Hellenic Republic gets my money!Jetsetting Joyce (MEL: HOT OR NOT)http://www.melhotornot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-18124780505129354842010-11-30T11:42:42.658+11:002010-11-30T11:42:42.658+11:00I have always wondered whether it was worth eating...I have always wondered whether it was worth eating at the Farm Cafe whenever I visited the Farmers Market (particularly with the huge numbers of families about). Thanks for the review!Jetsetting Joyce (MEL: HOT OR NOT)http://www.melhotornot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-28774386446243399462010-11-30T09:25:02.049+11:002010-11-30T09:25:02.049+11:00Yeh it's pretty good in there. Glad you enjoye...Yeh it's pretty good in there. Glad you enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to getting back and trying a few more dishes. Oh opening for dinner would be awesome.Adskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369613293742260040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-87189437426795433982010-11-30T06:39:23.297+11:002010-11-30T06:39:23.297+11:00Thanks for pointing this place out. Went there yes...Thanks for pointing this place out. Went there yesterday after your review as I didnt even know this place existed. Food was great & cheap. Looks like they are opening for dinner too. Onigiri was great by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-66714385519047976532010-11-25T09:34:03.628+11:002010-11-25T09:34:03.628+11:00this breakfast looks great! love your blog xxthis breakfast looks great! love your blog xxTwo fit and fun galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911921579763949068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-75134828897962391112010-11-25T09:16:48.976+11:002010-11-25T09:16:48.976+11:00ive been told to come here in my jan trip so i rea...ive been told to come here in my jan trip so i really cant wait :O)Two fit and fun galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911921579763949068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-80163754488889161562010-11-24T21:54:51.755+11:002010-11-24T21:54:51.755+11:00Yeah Jim's *used to be* a great feed.... such ...Yeah Jim's *used to be* a great feed.... such a shame...<br /><br />Best I've had recently is Agapi(262 Swan street Richmond).. http://www.agapi.com.au/<br /><br />big servings - awesome food, and the best Saganaki I've ever had!John McClumphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764661693550784708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-69937599398855876342010-11-05T14:18:29.267+11:002010-11-05T14:18:29.267+11:00I made this last weekend - and the comments I got ...I made this last weekend - and the comments I got were fantastic - although I might tweak it a bit next time, maybe add some cut potato, as this is great in moussaka.....overall- tasty, tasty, tasty..!!Emmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-55601039227532903402010-11-03T23:23:26.750+11:002010-11-03T23:23:26.750+11:00a little stress can't hurt... as long as one d...a little stress can't hurt... as long as one doesn't spill everything - - disaster LOL. then stress for nothing. <br />NO FAIR, i want to go have brekky at proud mary!!! why do i not live closerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-74321108536487743192010-11-01T21:41:21.442+11:002010-11-01T21:41:21.442+11:00Admittaly i thought the recipes were hard to follo...Admittaly i thought the recipes were hard to follow. But i persisted. and yes my choc chip berry muffins came out yum.<br />you need to use your imagination and some magic touch.Darren the baking dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956292987979492602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-69948085259826116492010-11-01T21:38:30.488+11:002010-11-01T21:38:30.488+11:00I just made these yummy muffins aswell, and yes li...I just made these yummy muffins aswell, and yes like you I bought the book, and presto, they were yum. <br />I quickly googled and found your creations, and they look verry very good. well done.Darren the baking dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956292987979492602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-47321548441845390692010-10-17T00:15:26.565+11:002010-10-17T00:15:26.565+11:00Would you hate me if I told you I used to work at ...Would you hate me if I told you I used to work at the Swan St Mexican restaurant, of which we will say no more?<br /><br />Trust me, it is not that you don't like Mexican food. I haven't been to Mamasita but it is a cuisine that seems to be easy to stuff up. I have eaten a lot of fabulous Mexican food, but only when in the States.<br /><br />Not sure if you are in Melbs but did you read Epicure's review of Los Latinos in Maidstone - sounds great and perhaps worth checking out!Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-89881659332059817782010-10-17T00:08:37.039+11:002010-10-17T00:08:37.039+11:00I like shopping centre okonomiyaki *blush* When y...I like shopping centre okonomiyaki *blush* When you are marooned in a mall, for about $4 they really are your best option. Beats the crowds at the food court McDonalds (*hurl*)Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-72460001177344039822010-10-17T00:06:03.164+11:002010-10-17T00:06:03.164+11:00This looks like proper bibimbap, raw egg and all! ...This looks like proper bibimbap, raw egg and all! I love the plainness of Korean seasoning - just salt, pepper, a little sesame oil.Lauren aka Ms Bakloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540872180823771651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36293800.post-52223600820582852412010-09-30T11:50:12.989+10:002010-09-30T11:50:12.989+10:00Who needs Proud Mary when you have this at home? I...Who needs Proud Mary when you have this at home? It looks divine. I must say I can never get the whole 4-5 pans going at once skill tho... I'll never survive in a commercial kitchen!Celeste @ Berrytravelshttp://www.berrytravels.comnoreply@blogger.com