tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post7636044788089685828..comments2023-10-31T22:22:44.116+11:00Comments on Rita's Bite: Shu YuanRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721723151185687327noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-87859623717476692052009-03-28T11:24:00.000+11:002009-03-28T11:24:00.000+11:00I have been a regular of Shu Yaun cafe for over a ...I have been a regular of Shu Yaun cafe for over a year and enjoy eating both the pre-prepared and freshly cooked dishes. As far as I know there is no msg added. After speaking with Ya-Ya she has been able to increase the spice level of her pad thai to suit my tastes. <BR/>As a rule I don't go to an Asian restaurant to eat "farang" food. I could always stay at home and cook that myself. I say good luck to Ya-Ya and all her staff and I see you again soon.<BR/>MMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-49075713841914775622009-03-24T13:42:00.000+11:002009-03-24T13:42:00.000+11:00Totally agree with JD - the curry is sensational.T...Totally agree with JD - the curry is sensational.<BR/>The lunchtime crowds attest to the popularity of Shu Yuan. It's a gem of a place and I continually recommend it to friends - both locals and visitors from interstate.<BR/>Bravo Ya-Ya and team!<BR/>RRGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-17544775352168592262009-03-23T21:37:00.000+11:002009-03-23T21:37:00.000+11:00The Shu Yuan Cafe is an absolute gem for Hobart - ...The Shu Yuan Cafe is an absolute gem for Hobart - vegetarians and non-vegetarias alike! The green "chicken" curry is to die for. A lot of people joining the growing trend towards vegetarianism for health, environmental or other reasons really appreciate these soy or glutten "meat" dishes - they are an easy way to get started on the vege path - a great way to introduce friends to the fresh tastes and benefits of a vegetarian diet. The cafe is cosy and the new seating arrangements add to the friendly uplifting atmosphere that Yaya, Jittah and her Thai friends generate. As for chemicals - no such thing! - the products are msg free, preservative free and free of artificial colours. Yaya continually innovates, updates and inspires with new menu items. I eat there for lunch regularly and love it! Saturday morning is peak hour but well worth it for the yumcha. The food is simply heavenly! JDJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491846832791428712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-39698818352230829112009-03-23T21:25:00.000+11:002009-03-23T21:25:00.000+11:00Hi Rita... I agree some part but also disagree som...Hi Rita... I agree some part but also disagree some part of your comments. I am a vegetarian for over 17 years. I am taiwanese. In my opinion, I think the most important thing is...u know what you eat and you know what you do...make sure you are a nice, kind, giving and high ethic person. I also heard about the previous owner open a similar food near by. For me i will not definately support them because I am not a person who has no ethics to do such a thing like that. Anyway, being a vegetarian always be a good people, share and give for other people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-5738414452488835492009-03-23T14:03:00.000+11:002009-03-23T14:03:00.000+11:00Hi Rita.. I too was a regular until taken over by ...Hi Rita.. I too was a regular until taken over by the current owners. The previous owners have set up a very similar offer in Mathers Lane... this is now my preferred option when going for 'vegetarian that looks like meat'! Which by the way, I love!<BR/><BR/>TJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-75158726518834228322009-03-22T11:51:00.000+11:002009-03-22T11:51:00.000+11:00FYI Rita, They serve all their foods free from MSG...FYI Rita, They serve all their foods free from MSG and preservatives, and fresh vegetables.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-26305834001113105842009-03-22T11:40:00.000+11:002009-03-22T11:40:00.000+11:00Blogs really should be read after 9.49am of a Sund...Blogs really should be read after 9.49am of a Sunday morning hey...<BR/><BR/>Well Rita, unlike the previous reviewer - I actually read your review, and agree with the good points you made about not necessarily changing the essential makeup of the place but more 'tweaking' the delivery of their product. <BR/>Agree also with the veg-meat, I personally 'love' the look of the soya bacon in the supermarket - who could go past it???!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-50949082507975086682009-03-22T09:49:00.000+11:002009-03-22T09:49:00.000+11:00I read your so called review on Shu Yuan Vegetaria...I read your so called review on Shu Yuan Vegetarian Cafe, and as a food reviewer, you should report on that, you said not a thing on the food you said you liked. Why did you go off the rails onto other issues neither here nor there of the business being reviewed? It seemed like you was more infatuated commenting on the differences of Thai to Australian’s “huge divide”. There is no “huge divide” at all!! You had better watch that you do not get sued! I am sure lots of other people would completely back me in saying Thai food is one of the yummiest and healthy foods, that us Aussies greatly love. The more original Thai, the better, as why would you want to adapt it to main stream eating, we therefore then lose our variety of multicultural tastes. Now with commenting on how you could run the place better. I have been a customer there for the more (you inaccurately reported – maybe not 6 months) 1.5 years, the Café is located in a lovely quaint arcade, the shops are not huge there but I love that atmosphere and if to want to stretch out to the open spaces Wellington Walk’s tables are just at the end of the Arcade anyway, where there is ample seating. I would dearly love to own the place but I am not a chef alias a keen eater of her vegetarian food. The Vege Café is hugely popular, and so why would you want to change it on a “wholesale basis” anyway. We love it as is, and it has changing varieties on offer for us to keep coming back to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-51304920440464716682009-03-22T08:08:00.000+11:002009-03-22T08:08:00.000+11:00I'm a non-vegetarian and I eat there pretty regula...I'm a non-vegetarian and I eat there pretty regularly. The food is generally fantastic and fresh tasting, and service is lovely even despite occasional language difficulties. I've eaten in several times (when I've lucky enough to score a table!) and they seem to be pretty busy with lines sometimes reaching out the door.<BR/>My only complaint would be the cramped feeling inside the shop while waiting for your order, but it's a small space and I guess there can't be much done about thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-40444515977086815082009-03-21T23:58:00.000+11:002009-03-21T23:58:00.000+11:00I'm Going to hang it out and be prepared for a blo...I'm Going to hang it out and be prepared for a blog slagging off, so here goes:<BR/>In my experience as a Farang (Pommie bastard, whatever), Tasmanian people are conservative as. By that, with the exception of some, a vast majority are unadventurous and staid in their approach to things new.<BR/>Suspicious, of new experiences until the tide turns to popularity. It takes a big set of balls here to stand out because the majority only want what they know. I have seen customers walk out of new ventures, and head straight into the burger joint or the chippie, afraid to try something new.<BR/>Its why we have the food scene we do in some respects.<BR/>Good luck to Shu Yuan, I say publicity, publicity, popularity. <BR/><BR/>CartoucheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com