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!!

My third time at Thai Saffron was definitely the charm. I hadn't been in almost 10 years, and I'm…read moresorry I didn't come back sooner. The food was beautiful and everything overall was good. If you're getting a starter, beware that their portions are far smaller than any other Thai restaurant I've been to. The Chicken Curry Puffs only come in twos, where everywhere else comes in fours, but I guess you can then still fit in your main meal. I must say, I couldn't taste the chicken in the puffs, but either way, the flavour was lovely. The fried rice was beautiful, fresh, moist (sorry, I can't think of another adjective to say "not dry") and tasty. Onion lovers will rejoice with the massive chunks found in the dish, but I could have done with a bit more refined chopping (for my taste). Overall, Thai Saffron is a great local gem if you want a nice casual meal out. You can hear yourselves even over other tables, and the service and food were great. Parking CAN be challenging at times, but I wouldn't let that deter you from giving this a go. It's definitely well worth it!

Went with my family for dinner. Staff very friendly and provided a great service. We had pad…read morethai, seafood stir fry dish and the special beef massaman curry. The food was a bit cold, but that's not the reason for the 3 star rating, the food was way too sweet, these dishes are normally a bit sweet, but they were sickly sweet!! The starter satay chicken and veggie spring rolls were nice. Kids liked them!

Food is amazing every time I come here. Vietnamese is an awesome cuisine and Dandelion do it so…read morewell. I highly recommend to come here with friends. Awesome drinks and amazing staff will ensure you have a wonderful time!

Dandelion offers some of the most innovative and delicious Vietnamese fusion cuisine I've had in…read moresome time. While tasty, Dandelion is not cheap. Although Dandelion offers e a series of tasting menus on offer ranging from $58 and up (with whimsical names such as The Mountain, The Sea, and The River), we decided to go a la carte. Some of the standouts included the peking duck spring rolls (delicious, but pricey at $26 for 4 smallish rolls) and the fried tiger prawns. I had the "famous"ribs for my main which were definitely sweet and tender. It was served Vietnamese style which means it came with lettuce for wrapping, sauces for dipping, and noodles for filing. That said, I ate it the Western way which was not to wrap them but just eat the ribs right off the bones. For dessert get the Mano tarte tatin. It's fantastic. All in Dandelion is a great spot if you're in the mood for creative Vietnamese food in Elwood, just be sure to bring that expense account. Also, be sure to book ahead...we went mid-week and it was packed!

Great little place in Koornang Rd, Carnegie which is quickly becoming an Asian food destination…read more Chicken Pho, and Rice Paper rolls for $15. Service is attentive and friendly. Be aware - this is a cash only business

Hurrah! Finally! I no longer have to go to Victoria Street for decent Vietnamese food. I can…read moreliterally stroll down the road and have a huge meal for just $15. This is not destination dining. This is "I need to have some dinner" dining, and it hits the spot. The pho is flavoursome with plenty of meaty chunks and the rice paper rolls have a spicy touch. Yummo. I suspect this will become my new local fave. Yes please.

DREADFUL EXPERIENCE Early morning 11th May, I called the…read morerestaurant and asked them to hold 2 French Onion soups for our arrival at 12.45pm. I was told that they had the soups, and they would hold them pending our arrival at approximately 12.45pm. A When we arrived, I went to the counter and placed our order, only to be told that they didn't have any French Onion soup. No apology, so we got up and left the restaurant in disgust. After walking out the door, my cousin told me that he rang the very same restaurant exactly two previous days before, and was told that they had French Onion soup, and upon arrival, was also told that they didn't have any. The owner is arrogant and rude, and that is why we will never return. This story is 100% true, and can be verified by witnesses.

This place is amongst so many other cafes that it must have something to survive. What it has is…read morequality. Single origin roasted coffee available and the quality of my iced coffee on a 35 degree day was outstanding. The atmosphere is a bit homely but if the food and coffee is good who cares right..?! Great service too.

Fancy French bistro in the gorgeous countryside. The aesthetic charm of this restaurant will draw…read moreyou in even if the food doesn't. The grounds are lovely and suitable even for weddings, which I suspect they host on occasion. Once inside, the wood fire keeps you warm while you peruse the menu. The latter being full of the cliche French cuisine favorites such as escargot, onion soup and creme brulee. The waiter warned us that the servings were large so we decided on an entree each and a shared main. This was actually far too much food for the two of us! Three entrees would have been more affordable and appropriate in size! We had the onion soup (with melted cheese - yum!) and duck rillette for entrees and were quite satisfied. The bread served with large portions of butter was also a real treat. For the main we choose the beef cheek casserole which was so rich we struggled to finish but somehow found room for our desert. Each course was bought out a bit fast for my liking as it would have been nice to leisurely digest and chat a bit between each course. Our meal cost $80 which could easily blow out of we had chosen wines or French cheeses for dessert (as my cheese obsessed heart often encourages me to do!) Needless to say this place is best kept for a special occasion or romantic dinner with one of your sweethearts. The friendly staff topped off a lovely evening; would recommend.

From the owner: Beef Cheek Bourguignon French Onion soup…read moreRabbit Casserole

Much prefer the setup in their Richmond joint. Quality is consistent but needed to do a double take…read moreon the kim chi sides.. first time at they're original venue and when asked about the sides the student waitress pointed to the small jars on the table. Not too appetising as the immediate thought was who else has been in the same jar? Are they the same ones left from previous patron? Was only game enough to try after seeing waitress clear tables and replenishing with new one. anyways... this place is all about sit ur ass down order eat FAAAAST pay get out!!!! Next!! Why 3 stars? Quality of meat is still good. Service is typical asian. Fast! Eat and pay. For a quick meal great. If you want to relax and enjoy the bbq and meat and drink... as is the experience I was hoping for given it was a Friday night after work... I wanted to REAALLY eat and drink.. well bit more of the latter! But .... anyhoooo

My new favourite local!…read more The most hipster restaurant on Koornang Road. Loved the food, wine list and ambience. Korean BBQ fusion menu with the usual suspects of chicken, beef, pork or lamb as sets, or other choices of individual serves of brisket, steak, etc. A refreshing twist was the non traditional options of side dishes sides, like salsa, corn on the cob, roasted potato, and shredded greens. Hopefully the addition of this trendy new spot to the Koornang Road strip will see others like it pop up too.

It's all about the food at Coco' Thai. The menu here is a Thai takeaway dream with all the classics…read moreand it's good. It's really good. It is only tiny and seems like it's got that family business vibe to it but I was just so pleasantly surprised at how nice the food was. Don't get me wrong, it's not trying to be gourmet or anything but when I'm in the mood for Thai food it satisfy's me completely. I even liked it more after ordering food at another Thai restaurant and just felt a longing for Coco' Thai. It wasn't nearly as good. After getting takeaway there several times I ate in and although it wasn't busy it was just a really nice meal you can enjoy with a couple of people where it's BYO (very important). It's position down Glenhuntly road isn't great but it suits the mid week meal that's a bit different and still feels very home cooked. I love the meal sizes and it's very affordable and the people working there are so very polite and easy going. I felt like I had discovered a true gem with Coco' Thai and am surprised that it isn't as popping as some of the other restaurants on the street. I would highly recommend it and I'm getting to the "first name basis" step with the delivery guy there, which says it all.

I love authentic Thai food, not overly westernised Chinese style Thai food. This is why you will…read morefind me coming back to Coco Thai time and time again. Pad Grapow...more like Pad Gra WOW! I order this dish at Thai restaurants all over Melbourne. Sometimes it is a hit and a miss but not here. It leaves you wanting more, and you need to use all the rice to soak up the delicious juices that are left behind. I also recommend the money bags for entrée. Not only do they taste great but they look amazing.

If only I can give a zero score here! YMMV but this is beyond the joke! What u see in the photos is…read more$78!! actually the 2 x sauces at $6 each and 1 bowl of steam rice aren't shown. We left still hungry and had maccas on way home. Portions here are ridiculous! The 8 beef balls the size of gumballs $10.80! The tripe maybe 12 strands $8.80! Menu is not extensive for hot pot. Pork bone Soup base was just water and something else. Absolutely no flavour. The spicy soup was hmmmmm meh!!! Beware... there is no single small pot! Despite it appearing in menu as an option! U r forced to order the bigger one at $20.80 if u want hot pot. WIR???? Is that even a question?!?!?

"...LOVELY LITTLE CANTONESE MEAL IN CAULFIELD SOUTH..."…read more Sunday before Chrissie we took advantage of a '3 course meal with a drink' Groupon Deal at PRINCESS @ ELSTERNWICK in Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield. It was truly lovely... nothing to rave to anyone about, but thoroughly enjoyable... -Food was timely, generous and good - none of us could really fault anything we had.. -Service was impeccable - patient, attentive.. -Restaurant is small, but very light, airy and actually quite feminine in decor - not at all expected - a nice surprise... -Papers, magazines and books to read - a great idea for grumpy teenagers, denied their devices for an hour or so, to flick through whilst eating.. or waiting to eat.. or deciding what to eat..!! Anyway, from the 'traditional Cantonese menu' we chose 4 entrees, 4 mains, 4 desserts and then chose 4 cold drinks from the fridge.. ALL for $58..!! We added 4 soups, 1 large Special Fried Rice to share and another round of drinks for an extra $40. We'd all been VERY WELL 'fed and watered' for just under $100...!!! Will definitely go again.. Yes, without a voucher.. Menu and Take-away prices are very reasonable and good value for family dining. PS. We took BYO wine, not sure if it's licensed. Visited on Sunday 20 December 2015 for Dinner.

High quality and reasonably priced Modern Chinese Fusion restaurant in the suburbs…read more - Wide choice of items on the menu - Big servings (great value) - Friendly and attentive service - Small but cosy, I enjoyed the eclectic decor - The spring rolls (especially the crab one) are delicious, plus save room for the deep fried mars bar with icecream at dessert!