I’ve always meant to go to the TA – it’s pretty close to my house, and everyone raves about how good it is since its recent refurbishment. And I can vouch for that – the place is very nicely set out, with a classic sports bar for the punters, a beer garden for those wishing to kick back and enjoy the weather over a beer, and a very tasteful restaurant for the upper-class Mitcham residents (of which there are many).
$16.50 for a schnitzel and a schooner on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Pretty decent. Unfortunately, we weren’t made aware of that until we had paid $18 for our schnitzels, eaten them, watched the whole game of cricket on the tv and walked towards the exit. Couldn’t they have told us? Terrible form. Unethical. Ah well, there are worse things in life.
The schnitzels weren’t huge, but they hit that mark of being satisfying without being too filling. That feeling of satiety after a meal, while knowing that a change in belt size isn’t necessary, is a good feeling. Mine was quite tasty and succulent, with a generous (and delicious) serving of gravy. One fellow diner thought his was a bit dry, and felt he didn’t get enough mushroom sauce with it. My two other companions were fairly satisfied with theirs though.
The chips were pretty good, although not overly plentiful. The salad was decent, although I wish they hadn’t put mayo on it. But that’s the luck of the draw. And having a complimentary (hot!) bread roll on the side is one of those little touches which makes a difference.
The Verdict: Probably more of a lunch schnitty than a dinner one, but I certainly enjoyed it.
Taste 3.5/5, Size 3/5, Value 3*/5, Sides 3.5/5, Experience 4/5
Total 68%
If we’d known about the $16.50 deal, the value would have gone up to 4, giving an overall mark of 72%.
