We had the belly pork starter, beef as a main and fruit creme brûlée for desserts. Had wonderful…read morewines cab sav and a delightful dessert wine. We had about 10 speeches as everyone wanted to thank the out going boss. Service was prompt and venue was centrally located near our accommodation at the Sofitel.

"Urbane is Amazing"…read more For your next culinary experience in fine dining, try the luxurious Urbane in Mary st, Brisbane CBD. Degustation menu only with a choice of 5 or 8 courses with matching wines. Top service and 5-star experience for the senses from start to finish. Fine dining such as this is all about quality, unique food and tastes, royal service, and all about the culinary journey, taking you to places you've never been. Inside, it is contemporary and minimalist in design, with clean simple lines, and classic colours amongst the timber floor. The atmosphere is perfectly calm, & intimate. Perfect for dreamy dates, if you want to impress. Whilst it might feel expensive, when you look at your experience as a whole, from start to finish, it is totally worth it. If you love food, a degustation experience with Urbane is a must-do. We came in a group and on the night even though we may have been concerned whether 5 courses would be enough, our fears were allayed by the friendly staff, as they provided some pre-meal amuse-bouche (6 of them) with a tea infusion to finish (at no cost). The courses we had on the night were : Scallop Cucumber, Apple 2011 Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France Octopus Jerusalem Artichoke, Finger Lime 2010 Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne, Yarra Valley, Victoria Sweetbread Watercress, Cauliflower 2009 Chateau des Jacques Moulin a Vent, Beaujolais, France Lamb Mushroom, Preserved Lemon 2011 Achaval Ferrer Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Mandarin Honeycomb 2009 Chateau Roumieu Sauternes, Bordeaux, France Native Fruit Infusion Throughout the whole experience, the staff were exceptional in their service, their knowledge of the wines matched, and their genuine friendly nature to be able to converse with all of us in the group. Such a wonderful night, absolutely top-class!

Six Degrees is quite a surprising place! It does not look like much from the outside but it…read moreactually offers some top quality food. It has become a bit of a secret gem amongst Western suburb dwellers as more and more people are discovering its quality food. I had walked past time place many times and disregarded it as a cafe that probably serves your generic cake, sandwich and coffee type. One day, my boyfriend and I thought we would go for just a quick snack, we did not want to enter the busy shopping centre, so this place seemed like a sensible option. We were impressed from the moment we walked in; the place looks much nice on the inside than the outside. Once we sat down and looked at out menus we realised the place offered better meals than we thought. You can get seafood, duck and all sorts of meals cooked in adventurous ways. Since we weren't that hungry though, we decided to share a satay burger, this was one good burger. The burger was moist, tender and the satay sauce added an unexpected twist. This just goes to show, you can't judge a place by its exterior. Six Degrees looks very plain and uninviting from the outside, but once you walk it - it is a complete different story.

My family and I love this restaurant. We bring all our friends here. Olivia is the sweetest person,…read moreand the most incredible baker. She baked my Mum a tiramisu cake for her birthday this year :) The food is incredible. I dream about their duck pancakes. You seriously can't go wrong with whatever you order though :) I love their curry, pizza, and risottos!! Emphasis on risottos. This place is a hidden little gem :) it's one of those places you wish always had a line out the door because you love the food and the people so much. Highly recommended!

The portions are probably the restaurants saving grace. I have been twice in the past week with…read morefriends and Little Singapore just doesn't cut it in terms of food quality. I had the Singapore Fried Vermicelli. First off, TOO greasy. When it says that it has pork and prawns. I would say that it has tiny pieces of pork tossed into the vermicelli. It didn't have the nicest flavor and I just couldn't believe how greasy my thin vermicelli noodles were. My friend liked his curry chicken with rice. My other friend ordered the laksa and I will tell you that you'll find incredible laksa in Sunnybank. The noodles were OK but the soup base was just not as spicy and full of flavor. I found it all pretty bland. The eggplant was tough as well. The pearls that came with the bubble tea were sticking together which is never a good sign. I was not particularly impressed and this place is definitely not on my top 30 of places to eat or recommend in Brisbane.

I was in Brisbane for work (my last days of work at Accenture, in fact!) for three nights, and…read morespent two of those dinners at Little Singapore after this place was suggested to me by a friend. The two dishes ordered were the Butter Herbed Chicken with Rice and Hainanese Chicken with Buttered Rice. The first thing I'd like to say is that the servings were very generous. Having walked into the restaurant starving, in the mood for celebration after getting made redundant, I managed to fill myself with a single serving and then some. I was stuffed for both meals. The butter herbed chicken was very buttery, and with a strong hint of coconut. Can't exactly be sure what herbs were used, but I did like the aroma of whatever they used. The chicken was nicely fried, not too dry. Better than I expected. I've never eaten any similar dishes so there's not much for me to compare. As for the chicken rice... ok in my humble opinion, I know a thing or two about chicken rice, so let's break it down: 1. Chicken: The chicken is steamed, and quite tender and juicy. TIck. 2. Rice: made with chicken juices. Tick. 3. Sauces: lacking thick dark soy sauce. Buzz. 4. Pickled veggies: Not sure why they were there, apart from filling an empty slot in the multi-sectioned serving dish. Buzz. 5. Fresh veggies: bean sprouts, not a big deal I suppose, but most places use choy sum. Meh. 6. Soup: At least it looks like it's soup made from whole food ingredients, not chicken powder soup like at some places. Tick. I thought the service was fine - got served quickly enough and food came quickly enough. A nice eatery and a good option for that part of town, particularly since the Asian options in Brisbane City aren't exactly good.

Nestled in the Toowong Village food court and surrounded by other better known fast food options…read morelies the unexpected Happy Noodles. Unlike the Asian buffet next to it, Happy Noodles cooks everything fresh to your order. More spicy or less spicy? Because it's fresh, you can specify your taste preference. You'll wait a couple minutes for the fresh preparation, but it'll take you a lot longer to devour the huge plate of well-seasoned food that you'll score for $8.50. Rather than grabbing a soda or tea from the cooler, order a freshly made mango iced tea for only $3.00 to satisfy your sweet tooth and curb your caffeine cravings. I'm officially a fan of the Happy Noodles and with Macca's Free Wifi available at my table in the food court, I didn't have to waste anytime uploading photos of my meal and writing this review! Two thumbs up from me! Last tip- get in before 12:10pm to beat the lunch rush and grab a table.

I do not often find myself lurking for food in Toowong Village but on the off chance that I do,…read moreHappy Noodles makes a pretty sensible option. For a food-court vendor, the quality of the food is pretty impressive. It is also very reasonably priced as the meals are huge. Happy Noodles doe not look that impressive upon first view; their logo and display photos look like they have not been replaced since they first opened, but like all good Chinese restaurants, what really hits you is the smell. You know, that Chinese food smell that sends your cravings through the roof. I have had a few dishes from here and they do not disappoint. A lot of people seem to order the noodle stir-fry dishes which are indeed very appetising but I particularly like the noodle soup with braised beef dish, mainly because the beef is sooooo tender and packed with flavour. The service here is always very friendly and you will never have to wait long for your meal to be cooked, even during their busier lunch period. Out of all the food options in Toowong Village (it is pretty limited), Happy Noodles is the place I would recommend to anyone.

It's a niche begging to be filled, that's for sure. A (vegetarian) Indian restaurant that isn't…read moresketchy and cheap but seems to be shooting for more of a mid-range, fast casual kind of vibe. That being said, I was expecting less, as I had in my head that this could be the kind of place that thinks being vegetarian is a substitute for being a decent restaurant. Not so, in my experience. You might look at the online menu and think that they wouldn't offer its full scope at each outlet, but they seemed to have a huge variety of dishes, from South Indian to various Indo-Chinese and Indo-Mexican fusion dishes to some random pasta for people who don't like Indian I guess. Being adventurous, I tried some idli (lentil-rice cakes) in a Chinese sauce, which was pretty tasty. Mildly spicy, albeit nothing scary. The vada dipped in sambar to start was solid enough as well. And they seemed to be running a decent restaurant. Between the out-front service and the slightly visible kitchen area in the back, there were quite a few people here actually preparing food, and it was correspondingly good. It was cleaner than a lot of places. It was also evident that they could tell I was in a hurry, and they got out my dishes just in time for me to catch a bus. Probably four star food, but given the low level of service I've become accustomed to at Indian places here (and anywhere really), the overall dining experience was quite good. What else would I ask of them? Offer some tofu, maybe, add in online ordering. I wish it wasn't out in Morningside, but nonetheless, I imagine I'll give them another shot at some point.

Has to be one of the best South Indian places in OZ and Brisbane. Had the idli sambar, Mysore…read moremasala Sosa, channa bhuttra, idlis. Great value for money. Bought dinner to take away and try.

Friday night dinner and a show with my significant other. We thought we would be running too late…read moreto make dinner at Lyerbirds so when we arrived early enough and tried for a table I was pleasantly surprised. These guys seem to know how to get a great meal into you and keep you on time for your show, due to the length of time they have been doing this at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. The restaurant has a clean and modern feel with an open kitchen, so you can see the chefs at work creating their magic. The wine list is comprehensive offering something for everyone, the menu also gives an excellent choice. Wait staff were friendly and helpful. All in all an excellent fine dining experience.

food was ok, service was ok but the restaurant is absolutely freezing.... Could not wait to leave…read morebut was there for 2 1/2 hours for a 3 course dinner before our concert..... Don't think we will be returning.

A small shop in Sunnybank Hills but the food is good. They make kueh (little cakes) as well. Their…read morebaked pork buns are delicious but they only make these once a week. They usually have them on Tuesdays or you can pre-order on Monday so you don't miss out. At night and on weekends they put out more outdoor seating. It's great to see more Malaysian food available in Brisbane.

One thing about Malaysian is that, no matter where they go, they crave for their own food now and…read morethan. And when a store opens and claim to be Malaysian food, our standards are always high if they are authentic Malaysian food or not. SO, when I say TASTE OF PENANG is 100% Authentic, I mean 100%. The spicy level, the flavour, and the ingredient. I must say, the Char Kwei Tiao IS THE BEST and go for mild and maybe request for very mild if you do not take spicy at all because it is still gonna make u sweat!! And if you do take spicy, medium will be good enough. Because spicy is just too spicy, so ready yourself some tissue! The best of all is every now and than, the owner's wife will cook something off menu and for ages I have been craving for Asam Laksa and yes ASAM Laksa (sour fish based soup noodle). As we all Malaysian knows, in Brisbane you only have Curry Laksa which sometimes is just ridiculous how many thinks that that's Malaysian Laksa when is not even close, the flavour I meant. Calling to those who really want some authentic Malaysian food, Taste of Penang is where you should be!

I had two food experiences, one being room service and the other the full breakfast buffet. In both…read morecases, prices were higher than even usual in Australia, and while there was quantity, the flavors were lacking. Room service us available in the evenings and strangely, the menu is different than if you were eating in the restaurant. I would have eaten in the restaurant, but the menu there was fancy and even more expensive, so I opted for room service. There's a $4 AUD tray fee. I had the crispy chicken sandwich, which came with chunky fries. Large portions on both; the chicken spilled out of the bun. Both were fresh fried and crispy outside. But the chicken was a bit bland, while the fries were oversalted. (I guess they balanced each other, salt-wise.) I was okay with the chicken but the fries were just too salty for me. I had the full breakfast buffet for $25 AUD (about $17 US at the time). There was a continental breakfast buffet for less and a few items you could order, like an omelet or eggs benedict. I had bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, sauteed mushrooms, hash browns, fresh fruit, and orange juice. (I had two flights that day, and needed a big hit of protein to sustain me.) Again, quantity, but flavors were lacking. I made sure to eat and drink everything I took, but it wasn't worth the price. Breakfast was served till 10:30, but already at 9:45 when I arrived, they weren't putting out any more food. People who arrived after me found that a lot of stuff was already depleted. The dining room is spacious, with interior and exterior seating and tables. There's a nice view outside. There's a bar here, too. It would be a nice place to have coffee or a drink and watch the sunset.

You know when you travel for work it can be a bit hit and miss. Whilst not a hit per say, they…read morecertainly started off on the right with a really good coffee. Then there was a choice of buffet; continental or full or you can opt for a la carte, which is what I did. The menu has a great all round selection that would please most. I went for 2 poached eggs with side orders of Haloumi and hash browns. Service was very quick, about ten minutes from ordering. Eggs were cooked to my exact liking and as requested. It was a real shame they weren't free range as they has little flavour. Hash browns were crisp and golden and Haloumi, well I just love that cheese. The bread looked like it was just waved over the toaster which actually worked out for the best. It annoys me web restaurants serve thick hard crusts, like a sourdough, and you can barely put a knife throughout. The wilted rocket used for garnish would have been best left off the plate. Next time I think I'll go for the buttermilk pancakes with mixed berries.