Comments on: Kefta Mkaouara (Meatball Tagine)

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:46:10 +0000

Ahh, so many fans of Meeka. It’s a good thing, because I was a little worried that the times I’ve been were indicative of it’s popularity. So thanks guys for restoring my faith that it’s worth going back and trying again.

Jess, I did actually tell the waitress about our issues with the dishes on the night, but aside from apologizing and offering us some desserts there wasn’t much else to be done.

I do however, stand by my comments about the food I’ve been served at Meeka in the past, however I will never write a place off completely without giving it another try, so watch this space.

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:21:14 +0000

Hey Matt,
Love the recipe! Dont like the eggs though. Gross!
I have also recently dined at Meeka. My father is a rotarian at Western Endevour and they have their breakfasts there every tuesday. My Dad loves this restaurant which is why we often go there for special occasions. And the food and service is always good. I find it hard to believe that you went on a “off night” because the have never been anything but the best for us! Its all about personal taste.If you didnt like it why didnt you send it back? How many times has a food critic from the West Australian not liked a meal, never mentions this to the chef and then bitchs about it in the newspaper?
Unprofessional.
Go again is what I suggest!!

By: Heath

Heath — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:05:33 +0000

I recently went to Meeka and personally could not find anything wrong with my meal. The chicken was far from “dry to the point of inedibility”. But perhaps the best part of the meal was the immaculate service that my table recieved-Absolutely flawless. Many other resturants could learn from this.

By: candi

candi — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:56:48 +0000

(ref to David) Where was the professionalism? It was personal to Meeka’s and can be very damaging to a business to write something so crude! He basically attacked meeka’s!…. I appreciate honesty also, although there is no need for the roadkill reference that was completely unnecessary! Unless of course he has tasted roadkill himself. And everybody needs to excersise a few manners don’t you think?

By: David

David — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:11:22 +0000

Matt,
Thanks for the honesty and sincerity that you show via the professionalism of your blog. It’s a breath of fresh air having someone actually have the balls to call a spade a spade and tell it like it is in a review. Not only have you not attacked anyone in a personal way (ref @Candi: Do you have a recipe for manners?), but you’ve also pointed out what was wrong in the dishes you had (and what you enjoyed) such that if the chefs read the post, they would understand and adjust how they’ve cooked things accordingly.

By: Candi

Candi — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:03:36 +0000

I am 1 of a group of about 30people that regularly go to Meeka. WE LOVE IT and everything about it….obviously…. or we wouldn’t go back!… Most of our group have lived and breathed the hospitality industry and our collective experience far outways your young life….. The statement ‘Middle Eastern Twist’ is perfectly portrayed in the meals on Meeka’s menu, therefore delivering what they promise! Matt I think you were terribly unproffessional in your attidude portrayed in your blog/write up!! Do you have a recipe for manners? We would all like you to post that one for us! Meeka keep up the good work….. u should be ashamed of yourself Matt… and no we don’t have any ties with Meeka other than patrons. We do however have manners!

By: shayne

shayne — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:37:36 +0000

Hi Matt – Shayne and Pete here again. Just to let you know all we are two good married friends who enjoy food , travel and very busy with work and family. Our only dealing with Meeka is that we eat there and we enjoy the Food and Service. We only found out about your blog site through a mutual friend.
It sounds to us that we hit a nerve with you Matt if we don’t agree with you, then we shouldn’t comment on your blog site. Why have a blog site? Why don’t you delete everybody comments from your site?
Well Matt bad luck and we do not accept your aploogy
Ps Write back what you want Matt as it is your blog site and guess what you are safe from us as we will not be replying back

PSS We just read your comments re Ben again sounds like Ben hit a nerve with you

Shayne & Pete

By: matyas balogh

matyas balogh — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:10:29 +0000

wow i didnt know some people could be so harsh.i have been to meeka several times because i love the place the food the atmosphere everything about it. i have read many reviews on this place and all of them have been great which is why i decided to try this place out. since the first time i tried the food i loved it which is why i continue to go back for more. meeka keep going at it and dont let a cuple of ’shit’ comments put u down.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:31:32 +0000

I really don’t want to reply to this comment Ben, it’s too perfect in it’s complete ignorance to require any response.

But I will say thanks for making my day. I will strive ever harder to make something original and unauthentic for you one day.

By: ben

ben — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:07:09 +0000

wow what a boring recipe…. uninspiring one could say…. Does anyone in perth try to create anything new? Or is the common mentality of perth goers along the line of “its not good food unless its ‘authentic’ food”…. Boring