My family and I went to dinner tonight in this restaurant. The ambience looks nice from inside and staff service was good. That's where the pleasant experience ends. Menu reflected an array of non-authentic asian cuisine style due to its unconventional mix of ingredients detailed on the description. Prices of the dishes are definitely way above other competitions in the market benchmarked on the taste, portion and presentation. Wait was reasonable as we dined during peak dinner time. It's not bang on the buck compared to Narai Thai in Bundoora, Kinn Thai in Westfield Plenty Valley and Thai Splendid in Northland Preston. We have ordered 3 presumably-to-be Thai dishes. We ordered the Chili Beef Ribs, Yellow Curry and Atlantic Salmon. Be aware that each menu portion size is only good for 1 person, it would be meeger to share. The Chili Beef Ribs were soft, deboned (more like a beef brisket or fillet) and tastes pleasant despite surprisingly not chilly at all. It was presented with 2 beef bones at the bottom which I think is unneccessary to just make a point or should I say convince that it is beef ribs. I find that it brings a unsanitary appeal as it looks like that the bones were left overs underneath the beef briskets. "were those bones come from the actual beef" - only the cook knows. Yellow curry had 4 pork belly "strips" (not slices), mild spice but too many egg noodle to mask the deficit of actual content that gives more value to the dish. Salmon dish was presented nicely though taste was lacking. There was also lack of variety in dessert menu. Sadly, we finished our meals to just make the most of what we paid for and to fill our hunger but not enough satisfaction. This restaurant failed to give us the total experience we expect when dining out. I gave 1 star for the service and ambience but not to the point of sending out any praise to mislead other diners. Regretful experience when it comes to dining out. Sorry it didn't meet my taste standards. It is a far cry below other competitors with taste and portions that are below norm or par. Not worth the dining...
Read moreThe food here was incredibly good. Whoever is behind it has a really great sense of what makes a meal delicious. If your staple diet is takeaway or the tins & jars & packets from supermarkets, you might not register just how good it is. I’m a person who rarely eats out because the food is usually disappointing & not as nice as what I make at home. But this is as nice - just as much thought & awareness re what tastes good, what is nutritious & what combines well. I had the Elizabeth Curry which is a rice dish. Wonderfully it’s fluffy brown rice - way better for you & very delicious when it’s cooked well, which it was. The quality of the chicken in it was better than what I’m used to: it was tender & moist & abundant. It was so tasty with the pineapple & cashews. And a small bowl of chilli sauce was added at my request. One friend I was with had Gado Gado & another the Breakfast Board. Their meals looked amazing as did everything that went past my eyes on the way to other tables. And the prices are really really good. As in no more expensive than anywhere else but there’s so much more in the meals. The cappuccino I ordered was really well made as well - great amount of creamy froth on top & hot hot hot - it is so hard to get volcanically hot these days, which is what I asked for. It felt to me like the person behind this must really care about the quality of the food & about genuinely nurturing people with good nutrition - as in not depending on cheap white over processed carbs to fill prople: potato, white rice, pasta, bread. There was BROWN rice, SWEET potato, other options. I was with people with very different dietary needs and the menu seemed very creative & offering great variety. The staff were sensitive & attentive. Venue is great. And parking nearby. I will be coming back as...
Read moreIt’s been a few months since I’ve had the privilege of dining out with my family. Infuse looked promising online and certainly delivered what we were hoping for. A 6pm booking meant we’d between the crowd. By 7pm the place was very busy. Seated nicely below the large mural, our drinks orders were taken quickly. I chose a mocktail which was delightfully fresh and citrusy. Many of us ordered an entree of ribs which were a huge hit. It’ll be my choice next time we visit as they were so stickily delicious and plenty of meat on the rib. The entree of calamari was also fresh either a tangy sauce. Other choices of nasi goreng, curry udon noodles, beef rendang and roti bread accompanied with a small dish of sauce. The menu is comprehensive and there is the opportunity to share meals amongst your fellow diners. I could’ve ordered just entrees alone as they all looked so good. We all agreed that the staff and service were exceptional. Orders were taken quickly and food on the table in around 10 minutes. Portion sizes were ideal and nicely presented. Access: good parking at rear with entrance available both from there or at the front on Grimshaw Street. Toilets were downstairs so not disabled accessible. But via Grimshaw Street, there is good accessibility. Kid friendly. High chairs available. Infuse is licensed and has an extensive beer and cocktail list including a comprehensive wine list. Thank you Bronson and your team for a special dining gathering...
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