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Reviews

Peter Jenkins
at 2024 Apr 29
Peter Jenkins
at 2024 Apr 29
Always have an enjoyable meal here at Rococo Point Cook. The CALABRESE D.O.C and MARGHERITA pizzas are always 10/10. Pasta dishes are large servings. BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA is always tasty. Recommended. Suggest to book a table.
H S
at 2024 Apr 27
H S
at 2024 Apr 27
There was a separate menu for vegans with lots of options. The vegan lasagna that we had was probably the best we've had so far.
Nick provided us with excellent service.
No gluten free options, no friendly staff
Having been a fan of Rococo since my days visiting their original St Kilda location, I recently decided to try their Point Cook venue, focusing on their pizza menu this time, I have been to this venue a few times too but never had the chance to write a review . Rococo maintains an authentic Italian vibe, complete with a vast array of pizza options, though the prices are a bit on the higher side. The ambience, as always, was pleasant, contributing to a nice dining experience.

The pizza was good, though not the best I've had in Melbourne. It's worth noting that while the service can be hit or miss depending on the day, the pasta dishes I've tried previously have always been delightful. Despite the few downsides, my overall experiences with Rococo keep me coming back. I will definitely return to enjoy more of what they have to offer.
Gabriel
at 2024 Apr 07
Gabriel
at 2024 Apr 07
Exceptional food. The Rookie set menu was more than substantial, very full (in a good way). The sashimi was the standout for sure, also the duck and potatoes. Loved the wine options, and the staff were delightful. Only feedback would be towards the atmosphere. Slightly louder music, slightly dimmer lights (maybe more candles), and that door needs fixing (it slams shut every time someone enters). Didn’t really upset our experience, but worth noting. Thanks for having us 🥰
Boris J
at 2024 Apr 06
Boris J
at 2024 Apr 06
Good food overall however really can’t take some part of the sweet and sour pork are full of fat, they usually just get rid of in other restaurant however seen about 20% of this serve. Ventilation really needs improvement as my friends and my cloth were all heavily smoked of grease smell after dining here. If these two suggestions can be improved, sure a 5 out of 5.
Jody Wedd
at 2024 Apr 05
Jody Wedd
at 2024 Apr 05
Horrible, disappointing. 1.5 hours after order placed and still waiting for one meal which was taken to another table. Steak was tougher than boots and sauce was runny. Will not be returning or recommending.
Stephanie Lam
at 2024 Mar 26
Stephanie Lam
at 2024 Mar 26
One of the best Korean food restaurants in the city I would say! Big portions and we loved the appetisers, esp the mini sausages hahaha, the bibimbap, tofu stew and jajangmyeon were well flavoured, loved them soo much! The only thing that could be better was the salt and pepper pork, which was quite dry and there wasn't any dipping sauce :(
Bianca Eagle
at 2024 Mar 19
Bianca Eagle
at 2024 Mar 19
Nice and spacious but lacked vibe. Drinks were quite expensive. Plus side was they had pool tables
John McLoughlin
at 2024 Mar 18
John McLoughlin
at 2024 Mar 18
What a great club, friendly staff and really good priced drinks and meals. Well worth a visit
Amazing dishes and the portion size is very generous. We went here for a post work dinner outing and loved it. They do sushi train style ordering so it’s simple for the table to get food and fix the bill up at the end. Try this place out next time you’re in darling harbour!
Ella Sal
at 2024 Mar 16
Ella Sal
at 2024 Mar 16
Melt in your mouth experience. Everything exceptional flavoursome. We loved the black pepper beef, the fish, cripsy eggplant. Need to come back to try everything on the menu!
Olivia Lo
at 2024 Mar 09
Olivia Lo
at 2024 Mar 09
Love the jjajangmyeon, great portions!
However, the fried chicken and sweet and sour pork are not that good. The sauces are nice but both the chicken and pork are a bit dry, not tender enough.
The seats and utensils are pretty clean
Shaun Murray
at 2024 Mar 06
Shaun Murray
at 2024 Mar 06
Great value! $18 parmas and music bingo on a Wednesday night, can't go wrong!
The service is amazing. Friendly staff who take the time to make sure they have the order correct. Large selection of items and are willing to accommodate dietary requests.
Nga Nguyen
at 2024 Mar 02
Nga Nguyen
at 2024 Mar 02
The restaurant is located in what looks like an industrial zone but once inside, the atmosphere is nice and warm. Friendly staff and good service. The food is good and in huge portion. Their cocktails selection is more than just the classics which I really enjoyed.

My fav dish would be mushroom risotto, pollo alla milanese and strozzapreti braised duck ragu. My husband loves their carbonara. I tried some other dishes but they were a bit on the salty side for me.

Just a heads up, staff might ask if you’d like to leave a tip when you pay the bill.
Ashleigh Benson
at 2024 Feb 28
Ashleigh Benson
at 2024 Feb 28
The absolute worst place I have eaten in my life and on top of that, the most overpriced place I have eaten in my life as well. My partner and I were sick for days after eating here and we will never ever return.
Poor service. Very rude waitress. We booked a table for 8 at 6:30. Everyone arrived at 6:40. The waitress called us to make the order asap as we must handover the table at 8pm. We said please give us a second, let’s discuss first. 5 minutes later, she disturbed our conversation again and said you guys keep talking until what time? Why don’t you make an order now?
She killed our mood, the dinner was unpleasant. Despite the food were not bad, but not very yummy comparing with Chinese restaurants with similar price, the restaurant was extremely noisy.
If you wanna have a quarrel with someone, then go to this restaurant!
Great vibes - staff so friendly, coffee is great - awesome start to the day 👌
Alison G
at 2024 Feb 17
Alison G
at 2024 Feb 17
My cold noodle tastes alright, but only 1 piece of meat and half egg for $20. And we only have radish for side dish.
Ally P
at 2024 Feb 12
Ally P
at 2024 Feb 12
Went to Rococo with my friends for lunch on Saturday, all the staff are so friendly and helpful. Two of my friends are vegan and it was so convenient, they have a large vegan menu. All the food was so yummy, will be going back soon!
June's Toogjit
at 2024 Jan 29
June's Toogjit
at 2024 Jan 29
Chicken basil with fried egg tastes yummy like home cooked. Make me miss Thailand. Crispy fried egg is so perfect 🤩
Daniel Lawrence
at 2024 Jan 26
Daniel Lawrence
at 2024 Jan 26
A great little cafe if you're in Knox Shopping Centre, and after a coffee & sandwich. I'm currently sitting here at the moment early on a Saturday morning, having a creamy coffee and lovely toasted sandwich. It cost $10.90 for the two, which is about what you pay at most places for the same these days. Plenty of seating, friendly service, and tasty food. They're positioned right next to the main food court in the centre, so it's a big open area, and the only possible negative might be it could get a bit noisy. But at the moment, it's great!
The best Thai restaurant within the area! Taste and menu is so authentic, love the Boat Noodles! As the restaurant suggests, their meals come with Riceberry but it would be good to have steamed white rice in the menu too. Been here quite a few times and will definitely be back and recommend to others.
The staff is incredibly friendly, always greeting you with a smile. It's the perfect spot to kickstart your morning with a delightful cup of coffee and their sandwiches are simply fantastic. During lunch, it becomes a peaceful oasis to escape from work stress. Highly recommend!
The staff here are so friendly and welcoming. The coffee is the best I’ve had since moving to Australia from the UK. Not only is the food delicious there is a large variety of options to have- from salads to brownies to burgers. Can not recommend this place enough. Best place to have your work break if you want cheerful conversation with good food.
Best cafe I’ve found, food and drinks are delicious and fully stocked. Super fast service and always friendly!
Cheryl Boundy
at 2024 Jan 16
Cheryl Boundy
at 2024 Jan 16
Eaten here twice in the last week! One dine in experience and one takeaway. The food is delicious and some of the best Thai I’ve ever had. The owners are lovely and remembered us as well. Must try are the chicken wings, spring rolls, and the Pad Thai
Best coffee, the barista is so friendly and efficient! Nice homemade sweet treats!
Gagan Maan
at 2024 Jan 16
Gagan Maan
at 2024 Jan 16
Service is very poor there we wait for our food for 45 mins. Even it is not look too busy when we order and we come without eating there even after 45 mins wait.
I never go back there.
Michelle Liddicoat
at 2024 Jan 13
Michelle Liddicoat
at 2024 Jan 13
Place was well presented, staff were very friendly, food came out in good time. Kids meals came out first and they enjoyed their meal. I had the garlic prawn parmi it was delicious. My husband had the southern chicken burger said it was average and OK to eat nothing super special and my mum had the steak burger, she said it was OK but not as good as other places she has been to. All in all we would eat here again but would probably choose something other than the burger and steak sandwich.
Brendan Scanlon
at 2024 Jan 05
Brendan Scanlon
at 2024 Jan 05
DO NOT GO. THE TABLES WERE THINK WITH DIRT , ONE COULD SCRAPE IT OFF, IT MUST HAVE TAKEN YEARS OF POOR CLEANING, HOW FILTHY: add. This is nothing to do with works, it's just filthy owner , repeat, do not believe their reply below. They laughed when I left !!, don't bother putting spin on it Louise
Jake Bupp
at 2024 Jan 03
Jake Bupp
at 2024 Jan 03
A great family-run shop with lovely owners and very tasty food. The combination meat roll was a must-order and personal favorite.
Ivy Khong
at 2024 Jan 03
Ivy Khong
at 2024 Jan 03
The meat rolls are so delicious and fresh! Fast service and the owners are very lovely people!! 10/10 would recommend
I had a fantastic experience ordering a takeaway coffee. The quality of the coffee surpassed my expectations, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. What truly stood out was the warm and welcoming attitude of the staff. They greeted me with a smile and ensured that the entire interaction was pleasant. It's refreshing to encounter such positive customer service, making this visit truly enjoyable.
Jim Loh
at 2023 Dec 29
Jim Loh
at 2023 Dec 29
Terrible hospitality.

I ordered an iced mocha and after taking a few sips, I realised there wasn't enough ice. I approached a slightly older gentleman at the register and requested more ice. He said: "You should have ordered iced latte as it has ice." I retorted: "So iced mocha doesn't have ice?" Conceding, he put more ice into the drink.

To this gentleman, you work in the hospitality industry, if you don't know how to be nice, what business do you have taking orders?
georgee
at 2023 Dec 13
georgee
at 2023 Dec 13
amazing fish, amazing spicy green curry and staff are the best! Amazing service and very down to earth customer service. Honestly, couldn’t be better. Thank you!
Margaret Boyd
at 2023 Dec 08
Margaret Boyd
at 2023 Dec 08
Our table waited over 25 minutes for sandwiches as even though we paid it wasn't registered I had to go ask where was our food it still took awhile to receive not good not even offered a complimentary drink don't think we will go there again & it wasn't lunch time
d3n0tz
at 2023 Dec 07
d3n0tz
at 2023 Dec 07
This was kind of a "hidden" gem as its located in an unusual location. Food was really good. The portion, as any good Italian Restaurant, was huge. Service was ok, when we were seated our table still a bit dirty from previous customers but still ok. The only downside is it can be quite busy and noisy. But if you after a great night out with delicious Italian food, you should try this place!
Ma Trader
at 2023 Dec 06
Ma Trader
at 2023 Dec 06
Thank you Hanoi.

I am very happy with the food, the people who served, very friendly.

Happy tummy.

10000% highly recommend.
Savvas Tiliakos
at 2023 Dec 04
Savvas Tiliakos
at 2023 Dec 04
Wow what a beautiful place to sit down and have a coffee with friends or family.

Food and coffee is amazing!

Staff are super friendly and I look forward to having a chat with them whenever I come in for a coffee.

Highly recommend!
Really nice food with reasonable size. I gave 'Service' 3 stars. It should be 3.5 stars.
Joy Reynolds
at 2023 Nov 24
Joy Reynolds
at 2023 Nov 24
Great little club. Food was excellent staff were wonderful.
John Nguyen
at 2023 Nov 23
John Nguyen
at 2023 Nov 23
I had the combination pho, it was a mix of chicken and beef. Broth tasted authentic however a tad salty. Normal people probably wouldn't mind it however I have high blood pressure, It tasted good but the serving is a bit small. The iced coffee was okay, nothing to rave about. The fresh lemon juice was really nice. Give it a crack if you're in the area.
Service was excellent! Felt like I was back in Thailand. The food was amazing. My favourite was the curry puffs. The owner was so lovely.
Highly recommended. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Food is very delicious, cooked so well and fresh. The favourites are the crab, lobster and eel dishes. Pork and chicken also always nice. This is a place that I go quite frequently to celebrate special occasions with family and friends. Highly recommended.
Liam DeLucia
at 2023 Sep 22
Liam DeLucia
at 2023 Sep 22
This is the worst meal I have had in my entire life. Read the reviews and thought it can't be that bad. Got the southern fried chicken burger. The patty was clearly a 10 cent frozen burger from Coles. Half a centimetre thick and nothing southern about it. No sauce on the burger and no flavour whatsoever. Do not come here for the food. Cheap drinks, sport on the big screen and pokies is what you might come here for.
Megan
at 2023 Sep 17
Megan
at 2023 Sep 17
The flavour of the rolls was just 'fine' 30 minutes after eating I got a crook belly & kept needing to visit the toilet. Not good.
Great little cafe in Southport. Ideal spot to wait while getting your car serviced. Serves Merlo coffee - a smooth blend without that slight bitter edge that some beans have. Good is tasty and very reasonably priced. Dog friendly. Shaded outdoor seating on a South facing courtyard.
Helen if
at 2023 Aug 30
Helen if
at 2023 Aug 30
Very nice local restaurant to eat at. Staff were very accommodating, the 3 of us really enjoyed our meals. It was not too busy as we dined early, but we still felt welcome
Rick TheMelon
at 2023 Aug 25
Rick TheMelon
at 2023 Aug 25
I go into the city twice a week, and Luxxe is firmly the first place I go to when I get there.

I am greeted with a smile, people that memorized my name and great tasting coffee.

There's literally nothing more to be done. It really sets my day up for success. Thank you.

Traveller tip: they have a happy hour between 10-11am so if you want a more affordable coffee then that's a great time to go 😉
ali
at 2023 Aug 12
ali
at 2023 Aug 12
Food wasn’t yummy I couldn’t finish and got only radish as a side dish. I have seen reviews and came here but I’m too disappointed. Chilli chicken got too much black paper and chilli I couldn’t feel garlic taste. Jajang myeon wasn’t tasty i can say avarage. Sea food jjampong had alotof onion in it not much seafood.. and service was too slow.
Really great quality chinese food. I came here with my family on a Friday night with a booking to be safe. The restaurant was booked and busy. Seafood was fresh and service is friendly, would come here again 😀
Fabrizio Capigatti
at 2023 Aug 10
Fabrizio Capigatti
at 2023 Aug 10
My favourite cafe in Adelaide! Cafè is delicious, all the staff is lovely and friendly! Really a fabolous place!
Thanks to my friend who suggested me to try their new addition burger. This is really yummy and well layered.
Found this gem, never knew we had such in Western suburbs. Great service, amazing professional staff. Kids menu had some drawings and colour pencils, which my kid enjoyed. Great ambience and tasty food. Worth for anniversaries.
Banger selection. For Sydney prices cheap as chips. Friendly staff. Cool early 2000’s vibe.
Ho Wong
at 2023 Jul 26
Ho Wong
at 2023 Jul 26
Probably one of the best Bahn Mi I tried in Adelaide, and I did try as much as I could while living here. Nice pickled vegetables, the option of Pate which is not always there.

Cold rolls were quite good too.

Friendly, and quirky service, which kept me going back.
Clare Murray
at 2023 Jul 19
Clare Murray
at 2023 Jul 19
Welcome to Rookie, Wollongong's culinary wonderland that'll have your taste buds doing the happy dance! Chef Sam is like a flavor wizard, conjuring up dishes so incredible, I'm convinced they're from another dimension of deliciousness.

Seriously, when it comes to accommodating, Chef Sam deserves a gold medal. I'm talking about a gold medal in food diplomacy! No matter what dietary quirks or cravings you have, Sam whips up culinary masterpieces to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

And let's talk about Griffin, the waiter extraordinaire! This guy's accommodating skills are off the charts! He's like a culinary genie, granting your every wish with a smile. With his expert guidance, our meal became an unforgettable adventure, filled with laughter, joy, and some epic foodie discoveries.

The whole Rookie team knows how to create an atmosphere that's so cozy and inviting; you'll feel like you're dining at your favorite aunt's house (if your aunt happened to be a gourmet chef!). The passion for hospitality and top-notch service make you feel like a VIP.

So, if you're in Wollongong and you haven't been to Rookie yet, you're seriously missing out! It's a gastronomic paradise where Chef Sam's incredible dishes and Griffin's accommodating magic will sweep you off your feet. Prepare yourself for a dining experience that'll leave you raving to all your friends and planning your next visit before you've even finished dessert. Cheers to Rookie - the place where food dreams come true!
Dhruti
at 2023 Jul 10
Dhruti
at 2023 Jul 10
Absolutely loved spending date night there.
Their set menu is vast and covers various dishes with a generous portion size.
It is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. Spectacular quality of food brought out very quickly. Wonderful service, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food tasted so delicious, it was very fresh. Definitely recommend coming here. It's a little more expensive, but it's worth it for the incredible quality and flavour. I will come back again soon
It would of be nice to get the table that my wife book as she asked and was told no problem, in instead then please give walk in more priority, give myself and my wife have been here multiple times,

The risotto was good, but my wife pizza 🍕 was burnt underneath and charcoal pit on top.

This is first time we has the food quality down.
Jacki Harvey
at 2023 Jun 01
Jacki Harvey
at 2023 Jun 01
Awesome place. Great coffee. Great donuts
M
at 2023 May 17
M
at 2023 May 17
Blue ocean has fantastic dishes. The plates are large and the prices are affordable.
I recommend going around lunch time. Lunchtime the restaurant is very enjoyable and you can relax. There is also special lunchtime pricing, with some dishes being just $10.80 per dish. I also recommend getting the tea for $1 and just relax and enjoy life for a bit.

While the food and pricing is great, and better then many other Chinese places I have been to, I find that for dinner on every night that I have been, the restaurant gets extremely packed, and insanely noisy from other guests (not the restaurant fault). But you are not able to talk to people next to you without essentially screaming.
I would recommend calling ahead for dinner to confirm they have availability.
Angus Webb
at 2023 May 15
Angus Webb
at 2023 May 15
Very impressed by this place. In an unassuming old house on the main street, the interior is whitewashed with black chairs. Very cosy interior. As to the food, we had a set 5-course menu and every dish was excellent. Sashimi and crispy skin pork were the highlights. Some of the dishes are pretty spicy if that's an issue for you, although I'm sure they could modify that. Highly recommended and will eat here again. It's not cheap but the quality is worth the price in my view.
Issac Martin
at 2023 May 03
Issac Martin
at 2023 May 03
Pretty damn hard to fault. Cosy ambiance in a renovated old home. Service staff super friendly, in fact I'd seen them before at Debutant and they remembered me and my drinking preference (rum). Asian vibes were definitely prominent but in a way my western palate really enjoyed. The pork and fish salad was ridiculous. The caramel and fresh herbs. Omg.
Edwin Pavia
at 2023 May 01
Edwin Pavia
at 2023 May 01
The greatest Thai food I have ever had. Everything made fresh! Hospitality is amazing, the team is very proactive and attentive. They love talking to their guests and always carry cheerful smiles
Sen Sen
at 2023 Apr 24
Sen Sen
at 2023 Apr 24
Korean menu specialized in KaoKao.
Price started from $17 with variations mixed of noodles, rice, seafood, chicken/ beef/ pork meat,and vegetables as well.

I recommend Jjangmyun, the black bean noodle, which tastes so delicious.
Val
at 2023 Apr 15
Val
at 2023 Apr 15
We had nice seafood spicy noodle was really delicious.
Was little confuse about order but they really nice to take care about that.
Definitely try spicy seafood dry noodle next time haha.
Nice place and yummy 100% recommend👍🏻
Jade Coleman
at 2023 Mar 31
Jade Coleman
at 2023 Mar 31
Seems like a horrible place to work for. They constantly have new staff who don't know what they are doing, and their long standing staff seem to leave after a certain amount of time. Have seem the owners verbally abuse staff before in the middle of the cafe. They also like to sit back and watch while the baristas run around trying to all the jobs. Have had the male owner make my coffee before and it always taste either burnt or extremely hot. They all seem miserable and over tired. 0/10.
Andy G
at 2023 Mar 24
Andy G
at 2023 Mar 24
Best Thai restaurant in Brisbane easily! The first truly actual genuine Thai food I’ve had in Australia. Extremely nice people as well that run it. Very hospitable! Super delicious and will come again regularly!
John Maidorn
at 2023 Mar 12
John Maidorn
at 2023 Mar 12
Delicious food at reasonable prices !
Friendly, hard working people own & run this place.
I am very happy to support their business.
Banh mi has real meat in it, unlike some & ingredients are fresh and very nutritious - (unsure about comment saying they are expensive, not at all, have seen same food 20% dearer not far away)
Stan Domeshok
at 2023 Feb 19
Stan Domeshok
at 2023 Feb 19
It was fine. Service was pretty slow even though we came at the tail end of the evening as the final seating. No-one asked us about drinks until quite well in. Menu wasn't marked particularly well for gluten free, menu items were out and the substitutions weren't ideal. The decor was pretty drab.

All things that would be totally redeemable or endearing at a place that wasn't trying to hit the white tablecloth demographic and at $60 mains. Those restaurants are held to a higher standard and Rookie was very mediocre.

The dessert though was a surprising dark horse. Yuzu curd with coconut Panna Cotta is amazing.
stefan
at 2023 Feb 15
stefan
at 2023 Feb 15
Had dinner here with a mate and the entrees were quite delicious, however, the mains (pho) were unfortunately very disappointing. We were here about an hour from them closing so it may have contributed to its quality, but it was a very sad bowl of noodles and soup.

Before this though, we had the salt and pepper pork, which was pretty good and delicious, as well as spring rolls. They were cooked very well and set us up expecting the same for the pho. When it arrived a few minutes after we finished eating, we could immediately tell that it was all frozen. The noodles were still very clumpy and tasted very artificial, and the soup was average at best. The amount of beef was also embarrassing, and added more salt to the wound unfortunately. I had high hopes after delicious entrees, and we weren’t able to finish up the phos by the end of it.

They’re a family business though so I’m happy I could support them, but would be much better for all to see the pho’s quality rise!
Maddy Evans
at 2023 Feb 06
Maddy Evans
at 2023 Feb 06
Best Banh Mi ever! Loveliest people who own the shop. Said they have been there for 16 years!! Worth going out of your way to get food from here!
Pat Golding
at 2023 Feb 01
Pat Golding
at 2023 Feb 01
I've been here a few times in the new year and its a cute little cafe with good coffee and food. However everytime I sit in the dining room the music being played is too loud and is always some type of edm or club music. It puts a weird atmosphere in the air and I wish something more calming can be played so I can unwind while drinking my coffee 😐
Lucie D'Silva
at 2023 Jan 05
Lucie D'Silva
at 2023 Jan 05
The food is here is delicious, springs rolls are top tier. The people running the shop are very kind and give really great service. Best local banh mi shop
Dined here for the first time. We ordered Massaman Curry and Pad See Ew with Prawns. It was delicious! The meat was so tender and delicious. Staff were very friendly as well. 👍
Love the coffee and the excellent service. Friendly team and a wide range of options for Brekky and lunch.
Ivana
at 2022 Dec 09
Ivana
at 2022 Dec 09
Had high expectations reading all these good reviews but honestly the food was disappointing. We ordered the Banquet Menu 1 and I hate to say it but the food was not well flavoured, the dishes were not cohesive and it was definitely not worth the price we paid. Although it is fine dining restaurant, a $110 per person banquet menu should serve portion sizes for 2 people… not just 1. Please keep this in mind and spend your money elsewhere.
Patricia U
at 2022 Sep 30
Patricia U
at 2022 Sep 30
Ordered takeaway and got the wrong order (Combination Seafood rather than Sizzling Seafood). A bit annoying that when I called to let them know they tried to convince me that this is how they’re sizzling dish was - then they recognised the mistake.

Good mix of seafood in this Combination stir fried but way too salty, wouldn’t have it again. Hopefully next time I can have the correct dish.

My husband’s sweet and sour chicken was good.
katherine marie
at 2022 Jul 13
katherine marie
at 2022 Jul 13
lovely little cafe! great atmosphere and the man who served me was lovely! banana bread was delicious, hot chocolate was nice too, could’ve done with a little more chocolate flavour, but delicious all the same! very reasonable prices.
would recommend stopping by for a drink and bite to eat!
C Y
at 2022 Jun 23
C Y
at 2022 Jun 23
Decent local joint. Broth was rich yet fresh. Pho and laksa both great.
My Nguyen
at 2022 May 16
My Nguyen
at 2022 May 16
We dined here several times. All the dishes we tried were great. Definitely recommend the seafood laksa, salt and pepper tofu and bánh xèo.
Sue Konon
at 2022 Mar 28
Sue Konon
at 2022 Mar 28
We ate here today for lunch 28/03/22. A beautiful meal a banquet .Just as all other reviews state (which is why I chose it) Beautiful food loved by all our party...MOST excellent. Thank you ❤
Raul Aguilera
at 2022 Feb 26
Raul Aguilera
at 2022 Feb 26
Love this place and have been a regular customer for over 5 years. The couple who own it are great and are always friendly, more importantly their food is tasty and reasonably priced. Whatever you end up ordering pick up some spring rolls on the side, they won’t disappoint.
We ordered catering from the cafe for our office party and it was amazing, all the food was fresh and tasty. You and your staff were highly organized and effectively delivered everything on time. You and your team executed beyond my expectations. I look forward to working with you and your team again in the future.
G C
at 2021 Sep 22
G C
at 2021 Sep 22
I love this place, great location, the staff are always really friendly and professional. Coffee is great and there's a good range of desserts and lunch/breakfast options.

Only downside is sometimes they play very loudly the most grating club music remixes! Rick Astley's "never gonna give you up" is not a song that should ever be remixed into some sort of electronic club version... Ever. Please rethink the music... I love this place but I just can't handle it anymore😂
Friendly staff serving usual great taste of Merlo Coffees. It's a nice small shop with seating areas. Salad Wraps and Muffins also available for a quick brekkie. Thanks for the kind service.
The food at Blue Ocean Restaurant is always so delicious and always hits the spot! My family always enjoys coming here for a big family dinner or get-together as the staff are always so welcoming and friendly. The food is so great and if you ask, they can accomodate for you and make some changes with certain dishes (such as changing the type of noodle they use etc).
Friendly service, nice food and coffee. Serves nice breakfast and lunch. You should give it a try :)
B “Melb” C
at 2021 Apr 11
B “Melb” C
at 2021 Apr 11
Table was quite dirty when we seated. The young girl brought food to all tables without smiling ( she looked a bit cold). Asking for tape water she didn’t bring to us too. I think her customer service needs to be improved. Coffee was good with strong flavor.
Great location, plenty of parking and sitting. I liked the back alfresco area. Nice coffee and good food options with fresh sandwiches and hot meals. The staff was very helpful to accommodate specific requirement as well.
• It is easy to spot.
• There are many tables inside but quickly full up around dinner time. So if you go with a group, better reserve.
• The service is quite efficient. At least they tell you how long you have to wait for your (first) dishes to be served.
• Personally, prices are reasonable with their serving portions.
• Food tastes good actually. However, as this is a Chinese restaurant, it is expected to be bit oily.
• Cash definitely preferred, but card is acceptable too (occasionally I suppose, just need to add extra 5% on the bill).
• With takeaway orders, I have ordered seafood noodles. One tasted amazing, another tasted much less. However, seafood orders should be only paid by cash.
Good variety of food. Clean and friendly enough. Only food option in this large industrial estate.
Kimberly Hern
at 2018 Dec 02
Kimberly Hern
at 2018 Dec 02
These were what we ordered and after 20 min of wait these are what came. The waiter said only one word when she came. “Burger.” When asked why there was only one skinny chicken strip she said,”if that’s what it says on the menu then that’s what you get.” My husband ordered a sourdough melt $13.99 and that’s what he got, a thin slice of bread with spread of avocado, and scantily layered salad. Go figure.