Sooki Lounge, Restaurant, Live Music, Bar. 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, Victoria 3160

"Went to Sooki to see Darlinghurst and for some food before. Venue has character, from the front restaurant area around to the band room, heading to the downstairs intimate club lounge with DJ in a corner universe the bar, and the outside Jungle room area complete with wildlife that wonders in. The food we had was tasty but with a fair bit of salt in the burgers, Mexican Snitz was good and had kick! Band area was great and easy to be close to the action."

"We went for a quick dinner at the Sooki Lounge just before catching a movie at the Cameo cinema in Belgrave. Good food and great atmosphere. We instantly loved the antique decor and the nostalgic vibe. If you are visiting the hills this is a great place to chill on a cold winter day and try their interesting menu or have a cocktail at the bar and let this place take you back in time."

"Nice lounge for chillout , often get singers host for nice evening, good food and best services, every staff work so hard to make customers happy! Some days karaoke nite that was fun! Great place"

"This venue is comfortable and has a wonderful vibe. Live music sounds great here and the seating is comfortable. Great service. Very attentive and responsive staff and good food."

"I had high hopes for my dining experience at Sooki Lounge. The atmosphere was lively, with a bustling crowd and a cozy outdoor seating area. However, my excitement quickly dissipated when I received my order of duck risotto. Now, I must clarify that I ordered the main dish size of duck risotto, as I simply can't resist the delicious taste of duck. Unfortunately, my anticipation turned into disappointment when I discovered that the portion of risotto was served on the same size plate as the small entrees. It was nowhere near enough food to satisfy the hunger of a lonely seagull named Eldrick. They only have 4 mains on the menu and this being one of them was entree sized. To make matters worse, the risotto was under seasoned. I longed for a hint of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors, but there was none available in the outside area, and nobody offered any when they brought the dish. It left me with a bland and lackluster taste, which was quite disheartening considering my love for well-seasoned meals. While my disappointment was mostly centered around my own order, I observed that everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals. However, there was some confusion and messiness when it came to paying the bill due to the staff combining tables. It made the whole process unnecessarily complicated, and I couldn't help but feel a bit perplexed by the chaos. Despite these shortcomings, I have to acknowledge that the ambiance of Sooki Lounge was delightful, and the other patrons seemed to have a pleasant dining experience. It's possible that my situation was an exception rather than the norm, and that the bar generally offers satisfying meals and efficient service. In conclusion, while Sooki Lounge had a lively atmosphere and the potential for a great dining experience, my personal encounter left much to be desired. The insufficient portion size, under seasoned dish, and the confusion with paying the bill left me feeling unsatisfied. Perhaps I'll have to look elsewhere for my next culinary adventure and hope for a more fulfilling experience."