Reviews by Jerry Hollando
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Golden Bamboo Chinese Restaurant
- 2281 Sandgate rd, Boondall QLDOverall 8.3 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 8
Pros:
- Delicious, delicious food.
- Friendly service
- Comfortable seating and relaxed atmosphere
Cons:
- Some dishes can be a bit pricey
Verdict:
I really enjoy eating here. There isn't much to fault here. I highly recommend the Imperial Pork Ribs. (Jerry Hollando - February, 2011)
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Vapiano
- 191 Albert St, Brisbane QLDOverall 6 - Food 3, Ambience 7, Value 4, Service 10
Pros:
- Extremely friendly customer service
- Ambience is colourful, with the unique addition of placing fresh basil plants on the tables for consumption
Cons:
- Environment felt a bit rushed and frantic due to city location
- Pizzas had minimal toppings
- Dessert pizza (calzone) was overcooked and barely edible
Verdict:
The service was great and the design of the restaurant was quite unique but I find it difficult to recommend this restaurant due to the quality and quantity of our food. (Jerry Hollando - February, 2011)
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China Kitchen
- 58 High St, Toowong QLDOverall 8 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 6, Service 10
Pros:
- Food is delicious, and portion size is adequate.
- Very friendly and courteous staff.
- Pleasant surroundings.
Cons:
- The food, while nice, is basically expensive Chinese food.
Verdict:
- A very nice restaurant. A shame that the food is overpriced. (Jerry Hollando - August, 2009)
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Thai Ayuthaya Restaurant
- 725 Gympie rd, Chermside QLDOverall 9.3 - Food 8, Ambience 10, Value 9, Service 10
Pros:
- THE best curry puffs I've ever had
- Ample seating and nice lighting/decor
- Excellent service
Cons:
Pad Thai was good, but not the best (but I am being picky)
Verdict:
Difficult to fault this place. Pad Thai was only better than average but the Fried Rice meal was great and those curry puffs were...BEST..CURRY PUFFS..EVER! And the staff member on duty was very friendly. Recommended. (Jerry Hollando - December, 2010)
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Obsession Restaurant
- 5 Little Stanley st, South Brisbane QLDOverall 8 - Food 10, Ambience 7, Value 7, Service 8
Pros:
- Brilliant meal quality that will fill you up
- Food service was swift
- Nice, colourful decor
Cons:
- Overpriced entrees
- Seating arrangements are a little cramped
Verdict:
Come for the mains (double-cooked duck is great), but don't worry about getting entrees. (Jerry Hollando - December, 2010)
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Cortina Pizzeria & Restaurant
- 1185 Sandgate rd, Nundah QLDOverall 7.8 - Food 7, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 8
Pros:
- Simple yet quaint interior
- Friendly, efficient service
- Good pizzas.....
Cons:
- ....but not the greatest
- Exterior of restaurant may put some people off
Verdict:
Paid about $39 for two pizzas, which was good value considering two of us couldn't finish them in one sitting. Pizzas were good but a bit too salty. Indoor appearances are nice, but the outside could use a touch-up. All in all it was a nice little Italian restaurant. (Jerry Hollando - October, 2010)
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Ribbetts World Class Food Delivered
- 167 Annerley rd, Dutton Park QLDOverall 7.5 - Food 9, Ambience 7, Value 6, Service 8
Pros:
- Rapid service (wait time for ribs only 10 minutes)
- Pizza and ribs........ALL YOU CAN EAT..........
Cons:
- ........for only 90 minutes (time limit)
- Inside seating and moving around can get a bit cramped
Verdict:
If you're hungry and you love ribs, pizza and pasta this is the place for you. Bear in mind that if you get all-you-can-eat, you only get 90 minutes to eat your fill (timer starts from seating reservation time). If you eat there during the weekend, make sure you book at LEAST 1 week in advance. (Jerry Hollando - September, 2010)
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Poppy's Basket Bakery & Deli
- Shop 3, 166 Grey Street, Southbank QLDOverall 8 - Food 10, Ambience 7, Value 7, Service 8
Pros:
- Great food
- Nice, bright atmosphere
Cons:
- A little pricey
- Inside seats not comfy
Verdict:
They server the best breakfast roll I've ever had. The sourdough bread it was served on tasted great. Like most SouthBank eateries/restaurants, however, the food is a little bit pricey. (Jerry Hollando - September, 2010)
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Enchiladas
- Fountain Shopping Centre; Cnr Robinson Rd & Gympie rd, Aspley QLDOverall 8.8 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 7, Service 10
Pros:
- Delicious food.
- Relaxing, colourful ambience.
- Excellent service. Polite and friendly, but not overbearing.
Cons:
- Mains could have been a little bigger.
Verdict:
One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in Brisbane. Specials on Tuesday and Thursday nights where you receive a free entree if you buy a main meal. Highly recommended. (Jerry Hollando - February, 2010)
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Figueiredo's BYO Indian & Portuguese Restaurant
- 15 Cracknell rd, Annerley QLDOverall 6.8 - Food 7, Ambience 6, Value 7, Service 7
Pros:
- Food quality/quantity above average.
- Nice decor/lighting.
- Waitress was courteous and friendly.
Cons:
- Dining experience ruined by drunken older gentleman using eating utensils as comedy gimmicks......
- Jewelery shopping in the restaurant after dinner may not appeal to some.
Verdict:
I went here nearly a year ago. The restaurant also sells jewelery. Ambience score would've been an 8 if the drunk patron wasn't there. A nice little restaurant overall. (Jerry Hollando - December, 2009)





