I am often extremely sceptical about Thai food places... but today I was EXTREMELY surprised at how…read morewonderful the food is, how great the environment is and how friendly the staff are. It may appear rustic on the outside, and it could do with a good paint... but inside those walls lie some of the best food I've ever had. For $10, I got a huuuuge serving of chicken pad Thai. Presented beautifully, freshly cooked and with fresh ingredients. My taste buds are tingling! The staff were so friendly. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted, taken to a table, provided ice cold water and as your food is ready, they promptly bring it out! Definitely would go here again! Would recommend this place to friends and family. Their lunch specials are $10.... and the serving is decent. Give them a try!

I gave this a 4/5 a year ago, but I went back this week and it was really bad. We had takeout one…read moreday this week, and the dishes seemed decent. Nothing great, though - maybe a 3/5. We went back later in the week just for convenience (it's near home), not for taste. However, that time settled it: it's really gone down in quality. We had three different dishes, and all of them were bad. The beef mossaman was really watery, the pad thai was too slimy and too sweet, and the laksa tasted like it was made from a packet with too strong tastes yet too much water. So disappointing. :(

Craving thai? Want it quick? Don't want to pay too much?…read more This place does the trick and it tastes good too. The portions are about 1.3x a normal dish and they usually cost around the 10 mark. I go here for a quick and cheap feed and im always satisfied whatever i get Stir fry veggie beef Pad thai chicken

Family owned place that has a pizza smell as soon as you walk in the door. Everything is made by…read morehand and with care. My normal pizza is a supreme (No anchovies) and every time I have had it it's been hot, tasty and covered with fresh ingredients. Occasionally I get a salad and they are made on the spot and very filling. No half measures here. I found this place by chance when I moved into Meadowbank and have become a regular. I highly recommend it.

Was not disappointed with the pizza or pasta here, both were very tasty. I also really enjoyed the…read moredecor of Zodiac and felt right at home.

They had me at fried chicken. Seriously, Hot Star have a store in the CBD that's super popular so…read morewhen I was doing some grocery shopping with mama and found that they have opened at Eastwood, I had unconsciously lined up already. I am such a big fan of fried chicken especially since I had the original in street markets at Taiwan so my anticipation was building. It of course did not disappoint. The juiciness of the beautiful glorious chicken and the crispiness of the batter and skin, ugh, I have shivers going down my spine just thinking about it. They sprinkle on a wonderful spice mix and the 'spicy' one was hot enough to make me reach for water but so tasty. The crazy size makes for a wonderful Instagram photo and you feel like you get your money's worth too. So drop everything you're doing and go taste this amazingness that will enhance your life - no kidding!

The problem with fried fast food is that it's too fast. Fried foods need time and love to get…read morecrispy and crunchy and golden and all those things that will trigger that Pavlovian response. This is what Hot Star has nailed - everything that goes into their fryers (so everything on their menu) are fried to order and fried to a timer to make sure it's just on the right side of browned and burn-your-tongue hot. You may have to wait but boy is it worth it. This Eastwood branch of Hot Star seems much much the same as the others around Sydney - same plastic bag you're handed after ordering, same delicious mushrooms and curly fries, same queue on the path out the front. Points off for scoops which look a little too coated with seasoning but maybe they just hadn't cleaned them yet after a long day of trade...maybe. Or is it just extra flavour? Perhaps the key point of difference at this franchise is what looks to be a side business selling anime Lego figurines and what looks like vitamin and mineral supplements. To offset the fried chicken, ya know?

Amazing service with great tasting food, and unique home style menu options available setting this…read moretake away store a cut above the rest.

Chips ahoy! No skinny fries at this place...good old fashioned, solid chips that are full of…read moreflavour. The large piece of fish was cooked to perfection, crisp with a very light batter. The kitchen is open view with customers observing every move of the staff preparing meals. The lass who cooked my fish was quick and efficient. She was very friendly and the take away meal was ready less then 10 minutes..I didn't have time to do an instant review on Yelp. There was a flow of people in the shop and the service was excellent. Three people were cooking meals. There is a distinct lunchtime package available, lots of different types of burgers with drinks and chips. If you are on the run and need to get a quick bite..this is a good place to visit. There are several parks nearby. Just down the road is Kissing Point Wharf on the Parramatta River.

Great little chicken and salad shop. Good freshly prepared food. Potato scallops are great.read more

Popped in for a quick lunch on a SUnday around 1.30pm and the place was packed. THere were a few…read moretables near the counter. Order and pay first then you get a table number. We got the kids meal, a chicken schnitzel salad, the schnitz and chips and the status quo schnitzel wrap which came with coleslaw and cheese. Waited under just under 10 mins for our meal which i thought was reasonable seeing how busy they were. Food was actually pretty tasty, i have seen mixed reviews about this place but it did not disappoint for me. Staff are friendly too. Overall, good first time visit.

Agree with Jasper about portion vs price…read more Had the Parma and chips aaaand it was super tiny. Really tasty though but it won't fill you up at $13 a meal. I've had the American Dream wrap at the MLC centre and that was massive! The queue too during lunch but have had smaller versions elsewhere. Seems it's inconsistent across the chain.

When Wing Wah was alive and kicking it was truly an Iconic…read moreeating venue. Those residents living in the 5k radius of top Ryde were "true believers", early - mid 80's with the family approach of the Lady owner,?twin daughters, wait staff,? and remember Bob, Front of House Captain, great memories, It was a place of simple, great value for money food, with peaceful decor and ambience . We all know that our world has changed, however, the wonderful resultant outcome is, that the MuSung and Gray families of that time still bond and share regular enjoyable eating experiences and lifelong friendships. Let's reinvigorate the family Chinese dining experience in RYDE Phil G.