This is a busy (the times We have been there) place however ample seating,…read morewe all liked the atmosphere. The service was good friendly, due to being busy, there was a wait, It was worth it. The Food well presented. Having said that at this level of Restaurant. it should be. The taste of the food was good. We will go back a few more times for consistency observations. Enjoy

So I finally got the chance to sit down and taste from the delicious menu that I read every time I…read morestop in for a coffee, and I must say, I am very disappointed I have not done it sooner. I had my guide dog with me on this outing, and the waiter was not phased in the slightest, I was greeted with "table for 2, and the cutest puppy in the world, take any table available" It is so refreshing when this happens, and I don't need to explain that a guide dog in training, is able to be in any restaurant she feels like, or more to the point where I feel like. I ordered (and let's not kid ourselves who wouldn't) the 8 hour slow cooked pulled lamb with green beans, mint and radicchio leaves served on a chick pea and yoghurt smash topped with almond flakes. If you think the name of this dish makes your mouth water, wait until they place it in front of you, then you had better be wearing a bib, The dish looked fresh, and you could see the chef has mastered his art. There was a perfect balance of flavours on the plate, and it danced on the pallet like beauty and the beast having their first waltz in a glitzy ballroom. The lamb was cooked to perfection, and paired with the salad, worked perfectly. I am not a fan of yoghurt unless it is full of sugar (I need sweetening), but after asking the waitress when ordering if I could taste a little, she was more than happy to oblige, and I must say, glad I asked, as the flavour of the yoghurt I don't like, was masked by the chick pea smash, it was almost like a light hummus. Being a carnivore, I do like to see meat in my salad, and this paring was made in heaven, smart construction from the chef, and a definite 5 out of 5 for me.

The chicken here is fantastic. If I could rate the business on their chicken alone, it would be…read morefive stars. However I have to include the sides. While very traditional salads, I just found most of them to be either bland or odd tasting. Most of them are just mayonnaise with some other ingredients. The few that don't have mayonnaise aren't even worth mentioning. The only salad I've really liked there is the fruit salad - but I found it to be inconsistent. Sometimes it tastes like it's been sitting out for several days. Do yourself a favor, go here eat the chicken and chips and leave the rest. You'll live it that way.

Great Place For Charcoal Chicken, When ever I can't be bothered cooking i get Chicken and Chips…read morefrom this Place, Great friendly Service, reasonable price. really nice chicken. Would Recommend to Friends.

I've been to Al Forno three times now, and each time has been excellent. It's just a small local…read moreeatery, but it's well worth a visit. The food is always delicious and the service is great too. They're really accomodating when making adjustments to pasta dishes, and always get your requests right. Their gnocchi is superb and so soft, and their sauces are fantastic. I've had the gnocchi with chicken and avocado in a cream sauce, and I've had a gnocchi with chicken and avocado in a yummy curry sauce (sooooo good and way better than it might sound to some). Two out of the three visits, I've had and shared the chocolate mousse. The first time was delicious and the second time it tasted more like a light chocolate pudding/whip. The only minor negative I can say about Al Forno (and this is purely nitpicking), they don't play music so there's no real ambiance to the restaurant. Having said that, the decor is nice enough and the staff are friendly, so couple all of that with beautiful food, and this is now my favourite local Italian eatery. I highly recommend it. It's great for dinners with the family and it's really well priced.

It doesn't look like much from outside .. very unassuming.. have walked passed more times than I…read morecan remember thinking that it was dodgy! After spotting some very content Koreans coming out of the shop smiling and laughing .. thought I'd pop in to see the menu.. lady boss and staff were very friendly .. impressed by their soup and KFC menu we decided to stay and sit in the back section. An enclosed carport :) w/ tacky retro deco. I thought it was pretty cool! Haha Onto the food.. had the kimchi soup (m) and the Soy chillie KFC (fillet). It was only the 2 of us. No way we could've done the other KFC .. portion too big. We struggled to finish the soup which was generous for $30. Great value! other places for the same would be more. Both were amazing! With the right balance of chillie saltiness and crisp and gue if u know what I mean. :) I think I've found my new KFC fav!! Next time will try the larger KFC w/ bone and just beer. The kimchi soup. What can I say we were sooo full we still stuffed ourselves with it. Full of flavour others I've had seem to be watered down compared to Pocha's. Will def return to try other tarngs! Have to agree with others.. service is a bit slow but is understandable their kitchen is small. But heck we didn't mind.. was happy drinking the week away!!

This is another one of those really cool cafes that I sort of stumbled across as I was wandering…read morearound the place one day. It is sort of one of those places that has taken up residence in an old warehouse, and these places can actually be pretty cool. Well, that is the case with this place, and they also service a pretty decent cup of coffee as well. However, despite it being on a side street, and the middle of the week, this place certainly does attract the crowds.

Really nice brunch place south side in the Gardenvale area. We had an awesome lunch here of bloody…read moreMary's, eggs, smashed avocado, calamari and a breakfast bun. All was really good, service was great, and the space is really nice too. I'd definitely return if looking to meet someone south side for a nice casual breakfast/brunch/lunch.

Because of the location, you might overlook 10 Greek Plates, but here's why you shouldn't ... The…read morefood is delicious. Ok, so I tend to stick to the same food most times I eat here (the Nana Mouskouri souvlaki, which is Gyros chicken, wrapped with chips, onion, tomato and a chef's sauce), but it's really good and always spot on. Be warned: the restaurant is LOUD ... and I'd say it's a bit on the small side considering the amount of tables they try and fit in. But the service is good, and the food is on point and parking isn't too hard. The decor is nice and if you love Greek food, you can't go far wrong trying it here. It's not a place for a romantic date or catching up with anyone who's hard of hearing, but it's a nice hidden gem in Brighton, and worth a visit for sure.

Not recommended. Not as good as it used to be. One lettuce leaf and a handful of chips is not…read moreenough to go with a piece of portherhouse. It looks like they're making us pay for their renovations by giving us less to eat. So disappointing. Tonight I went straight into Ritchie's and bought a pie and some vegies to cook at home. Bye bye Boundary Hotel for good.

i was extremely tired from the horrible experience at the airport. i was ready to just lie down in…read morebed, and go to sleep. i was utterly terrified to see the sight i saw. why is there even a capybara? i immediately reported it to the front desk and they didn't even seem surprised. avoid rebecca, she will gaslight you about it.

It may look like your average casual restaurant in an obscure part of a strip of shops where foot…read moretraffic isn't ever at a high, but it's definitely worth stopping in at Nepal Dining Room for a really delicious meal. Admittedly, this was my first time trying Nepalese food, but I love Indian and I know they're a little similar, so thought I'd give it a try. I'm so glad I did, because the food was fantastic. The restaurant itself is nicely decked out. It's got a slight modern warehouse type feel to it, but there's ample room (but with small tables), and beautiful smells coming from the kitchen. I ordered the Pan Fried Sekuwa, which are pieces of chicken thigh fillets marinated with mustard leaves, yoghurt, garlic, ginger and cumin. It was so delicious and came with a mini refreshing salad of cucumber and onion and tomato etc. A really good start to the meal. Following that, I ordered the Chicken Curry for my main (which came with butternut pumpkin) and plain rice. It was beautiful and fresh and while the chicken wasn't as tender as the entree, it was still packed with flavour and texture. The service was good. Food came out all together and correctly and within a reasonable time frame, and the prices are worth it for what you get. Street parking is plenty along that side and portion of Waverly Road and I really look forward to trying it again another time.

Four of us ate here (at the recommendation of neighbours) and really enjoyed the ambience and the…read morefood. The curries were delicious and the pistachio ice-cream capped off a perfect evening. Prices are very reasonable and the choice of wines good. Parking is readily available on Waverly Rd and a booking was not necessary when we visited. It was a pleasure not to be bothered by piped music so we all had a good conversation in a friendly atmosphere with attentive staff. The flavours were delicate and interesting. The nan breads were a treat. So treat yourself to a night out at Nepal Dining Room.

I've eaten at Jirochyo several times and I have been quite frankly blown away by the quality of…read moreservice and cuisine every time. I plan on being a long term patron and feel I've found myself The Japanese Restaurant of choice in the South Eastern suburbs. The decor is clean and authentic, sporting metal tables, adorable Japanese art and mood lighting. There is a Sushi Chef at the end of the restaurant who you can watch prepare your fresh sushi or sashimi, it's a delightful place to be if you truly appreciate Japanese food and culture, as I do. The staff are incredibly sweet and attentive too! The menu is authentic. There is a couple if ways to approach ordering depending on your mood, group and such. The entree options can be ordered almost like tapas, the mains are filling on their own or you could order the platters of sumptuous sushi with fresh wasabi and tasty pickled ginger (not the sad looking pink stuff.) You can leave satisfied on $20 or $60. I think even if you are Japanese foods number one fan or just discovering the hidden treasures of the cuisine, I can not imagine you will not be pleased with your visit to this fine establishment on Hampton St. Enjoy!

One of the best sushi joints in the area! Sashimi very fresh! Melts in your mouth fresh! We had 2…read moredrinks ordered the sushi sashimi boat ($44) which at first we thought was tight for the # of pieces. However the QUALITY of the sushi sashimi MORE than made up for it. Thinking about it makes me want to go back now!! We also ordered the Sama Fish. This was amazing. Grilled to perfection! Beware it can be a bit too fishy for the uninitiated. The surprise quality of the night was the the agedashi dofu! Best I've had in a long while. Decent amount of bonito flakes sprinkled on 4 cubes of perfectly cooked tofu .. lightly fried on the outside with soft centre tofu inside. This mixed in with a salty bonito broth!!!! OMG!

This is a great little local gem. It's nothing fancy, but there's a great extensive menu and the…read morestaff are friendly and the food is good. It's not necessarily the best Chinese food I've ever eaten in my life, but it was tasty and it scratched the itch I had for Chinese. There must be an additional/alternate menu if you're celiac or have a gluten intolerance, which you don't see in a heap of places. We didn't look at that, because we're fortunately ok, but the regular menu is long and full of things you know. The food was really nice. I thought the Chicken Fried Rice was a teeny bit underdone, but everything else was good. The batter on their Sweet And Sour Chicken was light and flavourful. Everyone loved what they got. Overall, I'd recommend this if you're in the area. It's not overly expensive and it's nice to support small, local businesses that do their best to provide friendly service and great meals.