Sooki Lounge — Restaurant in Melbourne

I had high hopes for my dining experience at Sooki Lounge. The atmosphere was lively, with a bustling crowd and a cozy outdoor seating area. However, my excitement quickly dissipated when I received my order of duck risotto.

Now, I must clarify that I ordered the main dish size of duck risotto, as I simply can't resist the delicious taste of duck. Unfortunately, my anticipation turned into disappointment when I discovered that the portion of risotto was served on the same size plate as the small entrees. It was nowhere near enough food to satisfy the hunger of a lonely seagull named Eldrick. They only have 4 mains on the menu and this being one of them was entree sized.

To make matters worse, the risotto was under seasoned. I longed for a hint of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors, but there was none available in the outside area, and nobody offered any when they brought the dish. It left me with a bland and lackluster taste, which was quite disheartening considering my love for well-seasoned meals.

While my disappointment was mostly centered around my own order, I observed that everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals. However, there was some confusion and messiness when it came to paying the bill due to the staff combining tables. It made the whole process unnecessarily complicated, and I couldn't help but feel a bit perplexed by the chaos.

Despite these shortcomings, I have to acknowledge that the ambiance of Sooki Lounge was delightful, and the other patrons seemed to have a pleasant dining experience. It's possible that my situation was an exception rather than the norm, and that the bar generally offers satisfying meals and efficient service.

In conclusion, while Sooki Lounge had a lively atmosphere and the potential for a great dining experience, my personal encounter left much to be desired. The insufficient portion size, under seasoned dish, and the confusion with paying the bill left me feeling unsatisfied. Perhaps I'll have to look elsewhere for my next culinary adventure and hope for a more...

So, we went here for my birthday dinner and drinks and stayed for karaoke. We were served by the lovely Tia (who we found out later was a trainee, but we never would have guessed!), And she served with warmth and hospitality. Food was delicious, we had pulled pork tacos, polenta chips and a chicken burger with kimchi slaw. Everyone who greeted us at our table or who bought us drinks was happy and helpful. The bar was busy and thus drinks took a smidge longer than expected, but when they arrived we were greeted with beautifully presented cocktails, and served with a smile. As the night wore on, we moved inside and set up a tab. Staff were understanding and easy to deal with (no issues with drinks being made), and we enjoyed watching karaoke. The karaoke staff were lovely and warm, asking us to join (which we declined) and they continued on their night dancing and helping build the atmosphere. All in all I can 100% recommend heading to Sooki lounge for a great meal, and if you so choose some delicious cocktails. Hats off to Tia who took every request in her stride, and made an effort to make us feel welcome and at home, she is a warm and welcoming young lady with a great pizzazz. Highly recommended the whole venue, drinks, food, staff and...

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