Posts Tagged with #SKYCITY Darwin
I went to Dragon Court this week after almost two years, on a whim while at the casino with friends. What a difference two years makes (hint, at least 2 stars difference out of 5).
We went there about 2 hours before closing time, and asked for a table for 5. There were clearly at least 2-3 large tables free, but they told us they were booked out and would call us that night as soon as table was ready, taking a mobile number. 45 minutes later, knowing that we had a bit over an hour before they were meant to close, we went over to check it out...4-5 free tables, including the ones we saw when we tried earlier. There was one group at the counter near the door, who wanted to pay and leave, but with no staff to process the payment. After a few minutes finally a staff member came over to process their payment, and we mentioned we were expecting a call. They immediately provided us with a tablet.
One of our group was not too happy and made a number of snarky comments about not getting a call. The feedback was passed on, and another lady (manager?) came over to advise us that we had arrived *just* as a number of people had left their tables. We expressed some skepticism, which wasn't addressed as she made herself scarce. Not an impressive start to this dining experience, and they clearly forgot to call us, and lied when we enquired about it. An honest apology for the mistake would have been acceptable, rather than insulting our intelligence with lies.
Onto the food. Now don't get me wrong, everytime I pass the entrance to Dragon Court, during a casino run, it smells amazing, and was no different this time. We ordered a number of dishes (see attached pics), including Wong's Chicken Curry, Pork in Peking Sauce, roast duck, and my perennial favourite in most Chinese restaurants, mapo tofu (pork mince and tofu).
Once seated the waitresses who served us were pleasant and helpful, no complaints there.
Starting with Mapo Tofu...what a disappointment. It was bland, and with no spice. It's especially disappointing, as last time I was here it was a flavoursome dish chock full of red dried chillies (none of which were present this time). The Wong's Chicken Curry was chalky and not pleasant, and the roast duck skin was chewy instead of crispy. The Pork in Peking Sauce was nice.
Based on food quality, I'd give this place a 2.5 out of 5, maybe a 3 if I were generous. The poor initial experience, and the lying costs at least another star. I may try this place in another 2 years, but for now I'd recommend everyone to stay away.
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Food was awesome and service was excellent. Will recommend this restaurant to anybody in the future and will come back again.😋😊🍾🌹🤗
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Excellent service and extremely nice staff. We went there last night for Chinese New Year celebrations. The food are authentic and delicious. I felt like in a well managed fine dining restaurant in China and cannot tell the difference except we are speaking English. Definitely will come again. Strong recommendation.
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Well, if you’re not a gambler, casinos are very boring places.
It’s a little interesting to watch the numb and brain dead continually push the button on poker machine I guess. When the zombie apocalypse comes, this is where it will start!
I digress...clean, tidy, very friendly staff...SkyCity has all of these in abundance. We stayed for a drink at the Sportsman’s Bar and had a plate of wedges too. All very nice, all moderately priced.
Go have a look if you like. I’m saying...
Recommended
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I had a 90 minute treatment. One hour massage followed by a 30 minute facial with Rachael.
It was fabulous. The best treatment I have received in a long time.
I would highly recommend Rachael to anyone considering a treatment at Lagoon Day Spa
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Worth much more than 2 stars because the menu is interesting, the food is excellent and service ok, BUT Avoid Sunday night's!!! Why, because sitting on the veranda we had to endure 'music' loud doof doof boring rubbish coming from the lawns. Chose to leave early.
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I went to a wedding on the lawns and reception in the grand ballroom. The ballroom was amazing. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Food was top notch. I also had a cocktail in the Sandbar which was tasty, if a little overpriced
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Dropped in for lunch. Waitress on the edge of rudeness and contempt. Other patrons were obviously having issues with waitresses and their service.
The WHOLE Casino stinks of human urine. Absolutely offensive. Surely I cannot be the only one that smells this. I lied, everywhere except the mens toilets. I can only guess that certain gamblers just piss where they stand.
The odor permeates throughout the casino.
We walked into the hotel section and it smells clean and fresh, so obviously it must be filthy individuals that do this.
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