Subidoo - Subiaco

Good location and nice alfresco and reno's. Falls down with inconsistent food. Some dishes are average, some poor and some ok. None are very good to exceptional... read more Good location and nice alfresco and reno's. Falls down with inconsistent food. Some dishes are average, some poor and some ok. None are very good to exceptional. Problems here are very fixable.

For the main course, I went with a medium-rare scotch fillet, beef rendang, and Cajun-spiced beef ribs. Unfortunately, these dishes fell short. The scotch fille... read more For the main course, I went with a medium-rare scotch fillet, beef rendang, and Cajun-spiced beef ribs. Unfortunately, these dishes fell short. The scotch fillet was more rare than medium, the rendang was decent but easily forgettable, and the ribs featured an unusual blend of Cajun spices that didn't quite work. Subidoo seems unsure of its identity. While the menu states it is inspired by South American cuisine, it leans more towards Asian flavors. The decor is an odd combination of a London train station restroom and a modern loft apartment, creating a confusing atmosphere. This place has the potential to be fantastic but ultimately fails to deliver. It's disappointing. I would give it a C+ and might consider giving it another shot... maybe.

I experienced inconsistent service during each of my visits, with portion sizes varying each time. The staff was often rude, and the croutons were stale. To top... read more I experienced inconsistent service during each of my visits, with portion sizes varying each time. The staff was often rude, and the croutons were stale. To top it off, I found a hair in my salad.

The food was served hot and looked great. We ordered the fish tacos, a tapas plate, and meatballs. The drinks menu was impressive, featuring a variety of spirit... read more The food was served hot and looked great. We ordered the fish tacos, a tapas plate, and meatballs. The drinks menu was impressive, featuring a variety of spirits, beers, and wines, which contributed to a fantastic dining experience. The portion sizes were generous considering the number of people at our table, and they even had thoughtful vegetarian options for our friends, unlike some restaurants that have limited choices for non-meat eaters. It was fascinating to see the chefs working in the open kitchen, but I did notice they weren’t wearing hats or gloves, which raised some concerns. While I understand that things can happen behind the scenes in any kitchen, an open kitchen should prioritize food safety and presentation. This is just a minor annoyance for me. Overall, I think Subidoo has transformed into a well-run establishment after struggling in the past. It's a great improvement since the days of the previous owners and their Oriel's concept.

Our experience at the restaurant was disappointing from the beginning. The server was quite rude! We ordered our meals along with a few sides, and everything ar... read more Our experience at the restaurant was disappointing from the beginning. The server was quite rude! We ordered our meals along with a few sides, and everything arrived quickly except for the fried polenta we had requested to go with our curry. When we inquired about it, the waiter didn’t recall our order, checked in the kitchen, and then informed us they had forgotten it and that it would be out shortly. By the time it finally arrived, we had all finished our meals and didn't need it anymore. When we mentioned this to our waiter, she actually rolled her eyes at us! I won’t be returning to this place.