I didn't even know the Parabanks Shopping Centre existed till I found myself up in Salisbury for…read morethe first time as part of their Social Media Day. The centre is a lot like most suburban shopping centres, if not a little bit outdated, but there was plenty there. It's pretty big, with two major supermarkets, a Big W and a Harris Scarves. There are plenty of other specialty stores, mostly chain stores rather than local small businesses. It really just feels like the centre could do with a bit of sprucing up, and perhaps a proper food court (unless I missed that one) but it certainly looks like a handy centre if you live nearby.

Honestly, It may not be the prettiest flower in the bunch but it has everything people need. A…read moreWoolworths, news agency, reject shop and big W. Those shops are the main places that I go if I need to buy something cheap. There's also a post office and a Harris Scarf. There's also other clothing shops inside but I never buy any clothes from the shops because they're too expensive... and I'm more of an op shop kinda gal. There's places inside to have a bite to eat (I like the sushi bar.) I've heard that they're going to renovate Parabanks and I can't wait for that to happen.

G...G.....Gi......Giant Hot Pot! Thrice have I ordered the…read moreSpicy Hotpot (it's a nice!), and thrice have I failed to finish. In fact thrice have I failed to get past half way! Granted once I did have 3 sushi rolls before I ordered, but that is beside the point! Seoul Express, in the Southern Cross Arcade makes me feel tingly in many of my happy places. Great flavours, fast service and (as already established) really generous servings! If you order the Spicy Hot Pot (Like me) or any other chilli enhanced option, I would make sure that a: you can handle the heat, and b: you aren't heading back to work as you may need a familiar throne if you catch my drift?

A Southern Cross Food Court staple. specialising in cooked to order Korean Dishes…read more Some very authentic (big bones and all) A nice level of spice is involved when it's expected..

Ricky's Kitchen is situated in the food court in the Southern Cross Arcade…read more It is entirely out of place, and in a good way. Unlike most food court stalls which serve up substandard, formulaic and tepid dishes which sit under a heat lamp all day, Ricky's food is fresh, delicious and all in all a culinary sensation. Formerly situated in the markets, Ricky has brought the quality one would expect on Gouger St to the center of the city. Their specialty is bbq duck, pork, and chicken, which serve as the base of most dishes. They are put to many uses, including a fantastic noodle soup, where the roast meat (i go the duck) is dunked within a sea of fragrant broth. There is a choice from a number of different types of noodle, a chili sauce and some kind of delicious green sauce which I think is based on coriander or some other herb. Naturally, as the food is not served tepid from the warmth of a heat lamp, there is a bit of a wait, which potentially could pose a problem if you are in a rush on your lunch break, but it is well worth the wait if you have the time.

Ohhh yes! Cheap tasty eats! Ricky's Chicken Rice started just outside the Central Markets. Famous…read morefor the dish in it's name, he has opened another store more centrally located in the Southern Cross Arcade. I have been meaning to try it for a while. Some of my fellow Elites rate it pretty high, so I had to give it a go. I ordered the roast duck on noodles with sauce. Usually I would order rice, but for some reason I was in the mood for noodles. I also ordered a chicken broth for a side. This was so super cheap at $10.50. The duck was really tender. Actually, it was a lot more tender than other duck I have tried around Adelaide. But this also meant that the skin on the duck as not as crispy as I would have liked it. Oh well, the flavour made up for that. Well seasoned and topped with a soy based sauce for the noodles. To freshen the dish, it was also served with steamed bok choy. What I also liked was the additional sauces served with the dish, one was green onion sauce and the other a chilli sauce. Perfect for dipping your duck into for extra flavour. Yes, the reviews are right! This is a great destination for an all time favourite. I will be returning here on a regular basis when I am in town. Especially at those prices!

Chinese food always reminds me of food courts, and this one at Golden Grove has a couple Asian…read moreplaces to choose from. Southern Dragon sell huge servings for a low price! Some places around are real expensive, and honestly they all serve the same thing of a similar quality. It's not the nicest dining area in the food court, but at least it's a little quieter than other's and the crowd is alright. Not that I often spend too much time in The Village, but when I am around at lunch time, I pop past for a bite, well a ginormous lunch really.

I probably can't be too critical of this place considering that it is basically a regional shopping…read morecentre. On the other hand, it is somewhat larger than some of the other shopping centres that I have visited. However, it isn't particularly large, and the shops here are generally the standard shops that you find all over the place. However, having a railway station right next door certainly does help.

My local major shopping centre! Used to be really feral but has had a mssive facelift over the past…read morefew years and is really good now. Heaps more department and speciality stores and really easy to get a park anywhere around the centre. Most of the big stores have pick up area's if you make larger purchases. Has all the stores you may need as well as some really good gift shops where you can get all sorts of things. Great to browse at when you have to get a gift but have no idea what to buy. Also has a not too bad food court in the centre with a bit of every culture represented. In the holidays they do some really good activities for the kids in the hall or foyer area's of the centre. One school holidays they even had a mini ice skating rink set up and you could take your kids in for a free lesson. So check out their website before you go if you want to go when something special is on.

Great place also have cinemas there so u can catch a movie they have a great facility and an…read moreamazing food court

Great shopping centre has a large variety of stores. More than tea tree plaza. Needs a bigger…read moreparking area. Can get lost in this shopping centre lol

The service at this store is always helpful and professional. They have a wide variety of products…read moreand prices are reasonable.

I still remember when this place opened up - it was the one big event in Adelaide, and it was the…read morefirst multi-level shopping centre in the city. In fact when I came in here the first time I was absolutely amazed as I had never seen a shopping centre this huge. Mind you, that has all changed though, but it was still an experience as a child. These days I have to admit that it is a pretty boring place. They used to have an amusement park of the top level but that is now long gone - at least in Brisbane they replaced it with a cinema complex - here it is just a gym and Lincraft. The selection of shops, at least in my mind, are pretty ordinary, though the food hall is okay. Well, I should admit that I did venture into the London Tavern occasionally, but I have to admit that the place it pretty ordinary.

Popular with the locals and students especially on a Friday night. The food court boast Indian,…read moreMalaysian, Thai and Chinese hawker type food. My favourite would have to be the Malaysian stall. They do a good char keoy teow, curry laksa and hokkien mee dishes here. Don't bother getting the nasi lemak dish though as the sambal was awful. Prices range from $9-$10.50. I never bother with the Indian stall as it is way to expensive but you will find some good Indian bread and vegetarian dishes. Go for the Tom Yam at the Thai stall and sizzling beef and spring rolls at the Chinese stall. A dedicated drink stalls with coke, juices, soya bean, beer and wine would appease any diner. All in all, it's a pleasant little Asia under one roof.

If you are looking for a cheap, fast meal and what a bit of everything. This is the ideal place to…read morevisit. Set up in a food court and school cafeteria environment, you can choose from a wide selection of South-East Asian Cuisine. Choosing from a menu is hard enough in itself. let alone trying to figure out if you'll be ordering from the Chinese, Malaysian, Indian or Thai section. If you can't decide, order a dish from them all. The venue is licensed, so grab a drink while you decide, and take a seat. All sections will promptly bring the food out to you. The prices are very cheap - I'm convinced you can't buy the materials for what they charge here. This is why I keep coming back for more, and then re-order take away to heat up later. Pro tip: If you can't find your table number, remember to look straight up (You'll find it hanging from the ceiling).