Reviews by ctink

This review is for Dr Benji Trenkner, Melbourne VIC

10 Aug 2016

Go! Do it! I can, with no reservations, recommend anyone into or curious about acupuncture to see Dr Benji. Never felt the need to tell everyone about an amazing service. Always felt concern that what I feel is wonderful may not be for someone else. I don't feel concerned in recommending ANYONE to Dr Benji.

This review is for Madame Brussels, Melbourne VIC

18 Feb 2013

I have been hear a few times and always enjoy myself. It is a cute bar with a sizable roof top area. Astro turf every where. You feel like you are at an English lawn bowls game. Very novel. It can get busy. If you can find a spot you will have a good time. They create an amazing atmosphere and I find everyone becomes very friendly here. On a nice summer day you can forget you are in the heart of the city. It is a very chilled, happy place. I have never found any aggression here, which is a nice change for a bar in Melbourne sometimes! In winter they give you blankets to sit on the roof terrace with, and in summer the wait staff comes around with sun screen for everyone. A lovely touch. You feel like you are hanging out in a friends backyard. They have a huge menu of cocktails. They aren't cheap but not the most expensive in Melbourne. I have never had a cocktail here that made me scream 'wow' but I have always enjoyed them. When it's busy, and this place can get very busy, it takes awhile to get drinks. I think that's normal. You go here for the atmosphere and the friendly vibe. Definitely recommend it. It's novel, different and is a nice place to have a drink and catch up with friends. It would be great place to have a date. Cute and cosy

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Ashley Chinese Massage, Melbourne VIC

16 Feb 2013

These guys have just opened. I am always on the outlook for a great massage and this place was great. I like a tradition Chinese massage and they did just that. They adjust pressure to the way you like it (or how much pain you can bear!) and really focus on places that are tight. It was a great personalized service. I have found with some masseurs it can feel robotic, they do this then this and it doesn't change even though everybody has tension in different places. This place didn't do that. They could feel where you needed more attention and gave it. The decor isn't a 5 star spa but the massage I got was better then any fancy looking spa

Approximate cost: $45

This review is for Vesdi, Brunswick VIC

16 Feb 2013

If this place closes I don't know what I will do. Haha. They really are fantastic. I found them a couple of years ago and have been happy with their service, quality and price. They attach extensions using hair swift. I find for my hair (fine hair) it is a brilliant technique. I haven't had any hair damage or hair loss and I have had extensions now for 3 years. Courtney always does my extensions. She is wonderful and super quick. She listens to what you want with your hair and gives you exactly that. Other extensions, I found, would hurt for a day after getting them re attached. Not here. My head never hurts. They lay flat on my head so I never feel them. Plus you can't tell I have extensions. People are shocked when I tell them. It is matched to my hair perfectly. Plus the quality of the hair is fantastic it blends with my real hair. The quality and service are brilliant. What is a great surprise (after all this time I still get surprised) is the price. You get great service, great hair, everything you want for a very affordable price. They could charge more and you would still walk put thinking you have found a bargain. If you are thinking of getting extensions or trying a new place for your extensions definitely try them. 5 stars! 5 stars!

Approximate cost: $400

This review is for West End Hair (Thin On Top), Windsor VIC

15 Feb 2013

I get the impression this place was once fantastic, the place to go in Melbourne for hair extensions. I do think they could be that again. They are expensive but not the most expensive place. They do great colour matching. Many advances have been made with extensions yet this place still uses the traditional weft that is sown in. That's fine for some. Not great for people with fine hair and want extensions on a regular bases. For a day after getting extensions here I would get the worst headache. The owner tells you to drink lots of wine after getting them done! They are pricey for a sown in weft. I have chosen to go elsewhere for my extensions after having enough of the poor service at westend. You end up paying a small fortune here and are treated like they are doing you a favour by serving you. It doesnt take long to get extension re-sown in, half hour max (I only had 2 rows). Yet most of the time it would take over and hour and a half because, it felt, like I wasn't important, answering the phone, chatting to other people etc was more important. If this only happened once in awhile that would be ok, but after being a customer of theirs for over a year it ended up happening more often then not. It's a shame. They make great extensions. Just wish their service was nicer and they moved with the times, embraced other techniques for extensions that don't hurt as much

Approximate cost: $1000

This review is for Max Hardware Lane Bar And Restaurant, Melbourne VIC

12 Feb 2013

I always great great service here. They have extensive knowledge in food and wine. Definitely ask for their advice, always great. It is hardware lane. The lane has a great outdoor atmosphere but I don't think any food on hardware lane is to die for. It's a standard menu and they deliver. It won't wow you but it's good food, fantastic service and an awesome atmosphere

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant, Melbourne VIC

11 Feb 2013

I eat here once a week. Yes I love it. Their Chicken Tom Yum is the best I have ever had. I love Tom yum and this place is always great. Plus the servings are huge. Their Tom Yum has become my number 1 comfort food

Approximate cost: $10.00

This review is for Brother Baba Budan, Melbourne VIC

11 Feb 2013

You can't beat their coffee quality. Definitely worth waiting in line for. Melbourne is crazy for great coffee and this place always delivers. I have never had a bad coffee from here. Even the smell from the beans when you walk in is to die for

Approximate cost: $3.80

This review is for Fur Hair Salon, Melbourne VIC

11 Feb 2013

Cut or colour, they are great. I have only had my hair cut here, amazing every time. I have seen people get their hair coloured from Fur - amazing. They listen to what you want and deliver it

Approximate cost: $90

This review is for Max Therapy, Prahran VIC

11 Feb 2013

Amazing! Been here 3 times and I walk away feeling great. Not for the faint hearted. They really work and knots out. I love them and find they really help me

Approximate cost: $40