tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post1437326996393535072..comments2023-10-10T12:50:52.406+11:00Comments on melbourne gastronome: Rice Queen: more than a camp-bitchy name?clairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17271464994614942315noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-80885112806707910852011-08-14T15:54:39.875+10:002011-08-14T15:54:39.875+10:00You need to go back and revisit this now. It's...You need to go back and revisit this now. It's had a difficult teething period but the menu is taking more flavor risks and I love the service now. However things get very very loud - both in music and packed house trying to talk over the top of each other. Try going around 7:30 during the week for the best experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-90439837260040122042009-04-29T17:01:00.000+10:002009-04-29T17:01:00.000+10:00I ate at Rice Queen and the food was some of the m...I ate at Rice Queen and the food was some of the most disgusting I'd paid to eat in a while. It actually left me feeling a little off for the evening. Dissappointing cause the place is cool - mayeb just go there to drinkRalfernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-6757201129073275622009-04-20T01:41:00.000+10:002009-04-20T01:41:00.000+10:00Hi Mazzawack: As I said in my review, I reckon Ric...Hi Mazzawack: As I said in my review, I reckon Rice Queen definitely has potential - I just don't think it would hurt to take a few more risks with the food.<br />But as for the name, I don't see how the intentions of the owners are really that relevant - the effect the name has on patrons and potential patrons is what counts, as they'll be hearing the name out of whatever context it was determined in by the owners.<br /><br />Hi Roger: Agreed that all new places need some time to find their feet. I'll be interested to see what (if any) adjustments are made.<br />Oh, and yes you may disagree, but some people do care about the name. But the owners would have known going in that choosing a somewhat provocative name like Rice Queen would have an effect on some of us!clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271464994614942315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-60736342423873389732009-04-16T17:33:00.000+10:002009-04-16T17:33:00.000+10:00I love Rice Queen and I think all new restaurants ...I love Rice Queen and I think all new restaurants should be given at least 3 months to find themselves and iron out problems. We should celebrate anyone trying to do something different. It has been opened by some very experienced people and it is CHEAP. where can you eat so well for under $15? and not wake up with a thirst you could photograph from MSG? ( which I love and hate ). So try it for yourselves, the view is great, wines, location also. Who cares about the name? really? anyone?rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-70473456683590403982009-04-15T13:25:00.000+10:002009-04-15T13:25:00.000+10:00I disagree. I believe RQ is entirely awesome for w...I disagree. I believe RQ is entirely awesome for what it sets out to be. This is a place where you can eat quality food,very cheaply and hang out in a convivial atomosphere. It is inspired by asian food and does not purport to be a faithful execution thereof. If you want authentic then go to Ying Thai or any of the places along Victoria St, Abbotsford or in Footscray etc.<br /><br />I think that you have entirely missed the point of Rice Queen. Yes we have all read the Edward Said book in the 70s and yes the term 'orientalism' was considered offensive in that time but this is not the spirit in which Rice Queen now positions itself. Perhaps do some research into how the name was determined by the owners.<br /><br />Don't be put off going to RQ by this review.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468139095846072626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-63668962218111357262009-04-15T12:38:00.000+10:002009-04-15T12:38:00.000+10:00Shame about the food. Did they steal the chairs (i...Shame about the food. Did they steal the chairs (in the bar) from a Dr's surgery? They look like the chairs at every uncomfortable place I've been (waiting rooms, suburban libraries, airports...)Ali-Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746047851798113286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-47417459824533660662009-04-09T11:45:00.000+10:002009-04-09T11:45:00.000+10:00Hey, you had so many hits, it seemed time for a mi...Hey, you had so many hits, it seemed time for a miss.bunchesmcgintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400341178977948773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-44186955795909372352009-04-08T23:25:00.000+10:002009-04-08T23:25:00.000+10:00Great to read this - I was thinking of calling in ...Great to read this - I was thinking of calling in to check it out but I will think again!Ten Dollar Meals In Melbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868101775630092177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-28169691762812970362009-04-07T22:51:00.000+10:002009-04-07T22:51:00.000+10:00Ooooh Sarah, thanks for the Chimes tip! I haven't ...Ooooh Sarah, thanks for the Chimes tip! I haven't been and I loooove thosai, so it's a done deal. Will check it out soon! xox<BR/>ps Agreed re "oriental", but that's what they're subtitling themselves as!!<BR/><BR/>Hiya Brian, yes as you can see I've been dining almost exclusively on your turf as of late. :)clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271464994614942315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-26631911260987409932009-04-07T19:17:00.000+10:002009-04-07T19:17:00.000+10:00Hi Claire, it's good to see you eating your way al...Hi Claire, it's good to see you eating your way along Smith St! Rice Queen is a bit underwhelming isn't it? It could be so much better, and the slow service is simply unnecessary.fitzroyaltyhttp://indolentdandy.net/fitzroyaltynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-53924637744338863902009-04-07T18:19:00.000+10:002009-04-07T18:19:00.000+10:00Hey Claire,Shame it wasn't that good!! Oh, and I ...Hey Claire,<BR/><BR/>Shame it wasn't that good!! Oh, and I find "Oriental" waaaay more offensive than "Rice Queen".<BR/><BR/>Oh, and Chimes do the best thosai in Melbourne, IMHO.<BR/><BR/>http://www.chimesrestaurant.com.au/<BR/><BR/>xox SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261274546097701065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-76658811659088595262009-04-07T14:25:00.000+10:002009-04-07T14:25:00.000+10:00Glad you like the Melbourne Gastronome banner Aman...Glad you like the Melbourne Gastronome banner Amanda! All credit goes to the very talented Chris Zissiadis, whose photographs can be viewed <A HREF="http://tbd.com.au/urbanlight/" REL="nofollow">here</A> and <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbd/" REL="nofollow">here</A>, and can be purchased <A HREF="http://www.redbubble.com/people/chrisziz" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>Love your cute Melways-inspired banner too! :)clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271464994614942315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-85145850162000909422009-04-07T14:11:00.000+10:002009-04-07T14:11:00.000+10:00Great review... probably won't bother trying this ...Great review... probably won't bother trying this one now though. <BR/><BR/>Ps. I love the banner.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564212173309650724noreply@blogger.com