ביקורת חדשה: 20 שנה - אותו מוקפץ באותה רשת?? והציון 🤔

Summary

In this engaging restaurant critique, the reviewer revisits the long-standing Giraffe restaurant after two decades, exploring its new location and reminiscing about a favorite dish from the past, the Spicy Philippine. They experience a mix of nostalgia and modern convenience with a self-service ordering machine and sample a variety of dishes, including the recommended Thai Green Summer cocktail and banhs. Despite some skepticism about the dessert and the restaurant's longevity as a chain, the reviewer is ultimately impressed with the consistent quality and taste of the food, awarding it a commendable 7.5 on their rating scale.

Takeaways

• 📍 Giraffe is a long-standing restaurant with a history of a thousand years and a new location in Hamenofim 8 Herzliyah.
• 🤖 The restaurant features a machine at the entrance for waiter-less ordering, which can be a good alternative if waiters are unpleasant.
• 🍸 The script mentions a recommended cocktail, the Thai Green Summer, which is based on gin with lemon grass, cucumber, and basil.
• 🍽️ The reviewer is nostalgic about a dish called the Spicy Philippine, which they used to order in the past and is still available at the restaurant.
• 🍗 The crispy chicken wrapped in yogurt, known as banhs, is recommended by the staff and is a popular choice.
• 🍹 The reviewer is offered a Singha Soda, which is described as a Thai soda, and they express surprise at its presence.
• 🍣 Despite the restaurant's long-standing tradition of serving sushi alongside fried noodles, the reviewer prefers sushi in a more traditional Japanese setting.
• 🥗 The taka salad with zucchini noodles, raw salmon, and other ingredients is described as a fresh and tasty dish.
• 🍦 The banana brulee is highlighted as the restaurant's special dessert, made in-house despite the existence of a factory in Petah Tikvah.
• 💰 The reviewer calculates the bill, noting an afternoon discount of 10%, and expresses satisfaction with the meal's value for a couple.
• 🏅 The overall rating given by the reviewer is 7.5 out of 10, praising the restaurant for maintaining its quality over the years.

Q & A

What is the name of the restaurant being reviewed in the script?

The restaurant being reviewed is called Giraffe.

How long has Giraffe been around according to the script?

Giraffe has been around for about a thousand years, as mentioned in the script.

What is the new location of Giraffe mentioned in the script?

The new location of Giraffe mentioned is Hamenofim 8 Herzliyah.

What is the unique feature at the entrance of Giraffe for ordering?

There is a machine at the entrance of Giraffe where customers can order without a waiter.

What dish from the 90's or early 2000's is the reviewer hoping to find at Giraffe?

The reviewer is hoping to find a dish called the Spicy Philippine, which they used to order in the 90's or early 2000's.

What is the special cocktail recommended by the reviewer?

The special cocktail recommended by the reviewer is the Thai Green Summer, which is based on gin with lemon grass, cucumber, and basil.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the water served at Giraffe?

The reviewer finds the water to have a bit of an aftertaste and questions if it's from a drinking water tap or sewage water.

What is the reviewer's stance on being drunk while reviewing?

The reviewer claims that being drunk does not affect their strictness in reviewing; in fact, they might be even more strict.

What is the dish that the reviewer has a strong emotional connection with?

The reviewer has a strong emotional connection with the Spicy Philippine dish, as it brings back memories of their childhood.

What is the dessert that the reviewer finds too sweet?

The dessert that the reviewer finds too sweet is the banana brulee.

What is the final score given by the reviewer for Giraffe?

The final score given by the reviewer for Giraffe is 7.5 on their scale.

Outlines

00:00

🍽️ Giraffe Restaurant Visit and Ordering Experience

The script begins with a visit to Giraffe, a restaurant with a long-standing history and a new location in Hamenofim 8 Herzliyah. The narrator reminisces about a dish from the past, the Spicy Philippine, and expresses curiosity about whether it's still on the menu. The ordering process is modernized with a machine at the entrance, allowing customers to order without the need for a waiter. The script also covers the critique of the water source and a discussion about the restaurant's cocktail offerings, specifically the Thai Green Summer. The overall tone is light-hearted, with humor about the potential effects of alcohol on the critique process.

05:02

🍜 Nostalgic Taste Test and Critique of Giraffe's Dishes

In this paragraph, the narrator delves into a taste test of Giraffe's dishes, starting with the Spicy Philippine, which brings back memories from the early 2000s. The narrator also tries the banhs, crispy chicken wrapped in yogurt and coated before being fried, and comments on the portion size and price. A complimentary taka salad with zucchini noodles, raw salmon, and a mix of fresh ingredients is also mentioned. The script touches on the narrator's past experiences with Philippine cuisine and how Giraffe's adaptation suits Israeli tastes. The paragraph concludes with the presentation of dessert options and the decision to try the banana brulee, which is described as being made in-house despite the narrator's surprise at learning about Giraffe's factory in Petah Tikvah.

10:04

🍰 Mixed Reviews on Giraffe's Longevity and Dessert

The final paragraph focuses on the narrator's overall impression of Giraffe. Despite the initial excitement about the return of familiar flavors, the dessert, a banana brulee, receives a mixed review due to its excessive sweetness. The narrator reflects on the restaurant's ability to maintain its standard over the years and appreciates the consistency in the quality of the dishes, except for the dessert. The paragraph ends with a review score of 7.5 out of 10, highlighting the satisfying experience of the meal and the value for a couple's meal, considering the quantity and variety of food ordered.

Keywords

💡Giraffe

The term 'Giraffe' in this script refers to a restaurant chain that has been in existence for many years. It is central to the video's theme as the restaurant is the main setting and subject of the critique. The script mentions that the restaurant has a new location and a new owner, indicating its evolution over time.

💡Spicy Philippine

The 'Spicy Philippine' is a specific dish that the critic used to order and is a key part of the video's narrative. It is a dish that brings back memories for the critic, connecting to the theme of nostalgia and the restaurant's long-standing menu offerings. The script discusses whether the dish is still available and if it retains the same taste.

💡Restaurant Critique

This concept is fundamental to the video's content, as the entire script is a critique of the Giraffe restaurant. It involves the critic's evaluation of the food, service, and overall experience, which is a central theme of the video. The script includes the critic's interactions with the staff and his thoughts on the food and drinks served.

💡Banh

Banh is a type of Vietnamese food mentioned in the script, specifically 'crispy chicken banh', which is recommended by the staff. It is part of the restaurant's menu and contributes to the video's exploration of the food offerings. The critic's decision to order it and his subsequent comments on its taste and price are part of the critique.

💡Cocktail

The script mentions a specific cocktail, 'Thai Green Summer', which is based on gin and includes ingredients like lemon grass, cucumber, and basil. The cocktail is part of the critic's dining experience and adds to the video's theme of exploring the restaurant's offerings. The critic's reaction to the cocktail's strength and taste is a part of his overall critique.

💡Sushi

Sushi is mentioned in the context of the restaurant serving it alongside fried noodles, which the critic finds to be an odd pairing. The mention of sushi is relevant to the video's theme of evaluating the restaurant's menu choices and the critic's personal preferences regarding where sushi should be enjoyed.

💡Taka Salad

The 'taka salad' is a dish from the restaurant's specials menu that includes zucchini noodles, raw salmon, and other ingredients. It is part of the critic's dining experience and contributes to the video's exploration of the restaurant's innovative offerings. The critic's comments on the salad's freshness and taste are part of his critique.

💡Dessert

Dessert is a significant part of the video's narrative, with the 'banana brulee' being highlighted as the restaurant's special dessert. The critic's reaction to the dessert's sweetness and size is a key part of his critique, and it influences his final evaluation of the restaurant.

💡Authenticity

The concept of authenticity is discussed in the context of the 'Spicy Philippine' dish, which the critic notes is not authentic to Philippine cuisine but is well-suited to Israeli taste. This concept is relevant to the video's theme of evaluating the restaurant's adaptation of dishes to local preferences.

💡Survival

The survival of the Giraffe restaurant over many years is a key theme in the video. The critic acknowledges the restaurant's longevity and its ability to maintain a consistent level of quality, which is a testament to its success and relevance in the competitive restaurant industry.

💡Rating Scale

The rating scale is used by the critic to quantify his overall impression of the restaurant. The final score of '7.5' is mentioned in the script, indicating the restaurant's performance according to the critic's criteria. This concept is central to the video's theme of providing a structured critique.

Highlights

Giraffe restaurant has a history of a thousand years with various branches and owners.

New location at Hamenofim 8 Herzliyah.

Self-service ordering machine at the entrance to avoid waiters.

The restaurant's Spicy Philippine dish is a nostalgic favorite from the 90s and early 2000s.

Restaurant Critique by Niv Gilboa with a focus on unique dining experiences.

Tap water from a fountain with an aftertaste, raising questions about its source.

Thai Green Summer cocktail recommended, made with gin, lemon grass, cucumber, and basil.

Critique mentions being strict even when drunk, implying high standards for reviews.

Surprise at the 'New' label on dishes that were enjoyed in the year 2000.

Recommendation of the crispy chicken banhs, a signature dish.

The critique's preference for the original Spicy Philippine dish over new offerings.

Cocktail's strong gin content, leading to quick inebriation.

Taka salad with zucchini noodles, raw salmon, and a mix of fresh ingredients.

Critique on Giraffe's tradition of serving sushi next to fried noodles, a controversial practice.

The Philippine dish's authenticity questioned, but praised for its adaptation to Israeli taste.

Banana brulee dessert's excessive sweetness, a letdown after a series of positive reviews.

Restaurant's ability to maintain quality and tradition over decades, scoring 7.5 on the scale.

Final bill with an afternoon discount, reflecting reasonable pricing for the meal.

Transcripts

Giraffe has been around for like a thousand years,

it has lots of branches, and a new owner, but that doesn't matter to you,

let's check it out, they also have a new location.

Giraffe Hamenofim 8 Herzliyah

Hi. How are you?

Fine.

Enjoy.

They have a machine at the entrance where you can order without a waiter,

sometimes it's good, if the waiters are obnoxious.

You order, sit down and wait.

I hope the waiters here aren't obnoxious.

I haven't been here for 20 years, there was one dish I used to order,

it was called the Spicy Philippine. It takes me back to the 90's,

or the early 2000's.

You think they still have it? They do.

If it's the same taste, I'm going back to my childhood.

Niv Gilboa Restaurant Critique

Hi.

What's this? Water.

Tap water? From the fountain.

What fountain? In the back.

Is it like a drinking water tap, or sewage water?

Not sure. I see.

It has a bit of an after taste. Would you like a cocktail?

You're trying to get me drunk already? If you do want one,

I recommend one of the special ones, like the Thai Green Summer,

based on gin, with lemon grass and cucumber, and some basil.

Kind of sour. Ok, it won't help the score though.

It doesn't matter if I'm drunk or not, on the contrary, when I'm drunk I'm even more strict.

I'll take soda singha too.

It's Thai soda. I'm shocked, it says here "New",

but these are dishes I ate in the year 2000, and liked them. The question is, are they the same.

Let's check it out. The Spicy Philippine.

That was my favorite. It's our best.

I see there are new ones too, let's try some.

I can recommend our banhs, the crispy chicken especially.

Chicken wrapped in yogurt, then the coating,

then they throw it in the chipser and inside the banh. I'm trying to decide between the meat

and the crispy chicken, you say go for the chicken. No question.

More calories, but whatever.

Your cocktail, Thai Green Summer, and Singha Soda.

Thanks, you can take that away, throw it.

Thanks.

Looks nice.

Soft and tasty, and hot.

I think it has like 20 grams of chicken, I know banhs are small,

but the price could have been smaller as well.

As a bite it's great though.

Everything ok? You'll see in the review.

I will. He thinks he can get something out of me?

All my secrets?

Listen,

this is 3 quarters gin, they're either incredibly generous

or they're trying to take me down. I'm drunk after one sip.

This is something small from us.

I don't want it. Tell me, how much gin did you put here?

3 shots instead of one?

You're drunk already? Yes. What did you do?

Wait, what's this? Our taka salad,

from our specials, with zucchini noodles, raw salmon, coriander and shallot onions

and chili. Another $14, thanks.

What can I do? They learned that they can give me free things and I'll end up paying, so why not?

Well, when in Rome...

So hot.

They're crazy.

Watch out. This is a great mixture of flavors, noodles, and you can see the cucumbers,

very fresh and tasty dish, we're on the right track so far.

Even though Giraffe came up with the abomination of serving sushi next to fried noodles,

but 20 years ago we had more tolerance for these kinds of things,

and now it's a tradition. Too bad other places are even trying to imitate it. I prefer my sushi in a Japanese cuisine,

Not on the side.

So I didn't order sushi, even though they've been serving it for 20 years.

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There's also a clever way to say thanks.

Here is our Philippine dish, and you have to tell me later if it's the same as it was

in the 2000's, Where are the peanuts?

In the sauce. Now I remember I also asked for rice noodles

and extra peanuts. Do you want more peanuts?

No, I want to remember how it was. Ok.

Thanks.

Last time I had this really was 15 years ago, I remember how stunned I was

when I had real Philippine food and realized it's pretty bad.

It's not nice to make fun of some people's cuisine, but the Philippine kitchen is just terrible.

At least what I tried. This one is suited for the Israeli taste though.

It was...

You know, what am I so exited about? It's not like this is some Wellington beef,

it just fried noodles, and if the recipe is the same, the flavor is the same. And it is.

Brings me back memories of sitting in Giraffe

when the place blew up, there was some gas tank or something, and one of the waiters

was hurt, oh my. I've been there, and I ate this, and it's the same flavor.

And again, this is not Philippine, it's both spicy and sweet,

I think they also added some sugar, coconut and red curry.

What does it matter? It's great.

Perfect for the Israeli taste.

Here are some toothpicks and our dessert menu, I recommend the banana brulee,

our special dessert. THE dessert.

THE dessert? What's wrong with bread pudding?

Nothing. Profiterole, oh my.

How big are the? I'm full.

The brulee is not too big, not too small.

The bread pudding is a bit big.

It would kill me. The banana brulee then, and it's on you.

It's on me.

It's gonna be huge, it's all huge here, no wonder the place is packed,

The Israelis love it, and, don't tell anyone, so do I.

For shame. And it's a chain too.

Banana brulee. You make it here?

Yes. Not in some Giraffe factory?

We do have a factory. You do?

Yes. Restaurants with their own factory...

It's in Petah Tikvah. I would never have come had I known.

Your caramelized bananas, butter sauce...

As I expected. Caramel?

Butter and cinnamon, caramel, and the brulee with a twirl and sugar powder on top.

Too many explanations, thanks.

It didn't make a sound, I wanted to hear the...

Oh my, so sweet, I wanna die. I can't eat something that sweet.

Crazy sweet, the creme, the bananas, so much sugar.

I was sure I was gonna humiliate myself and give them

the best score ever, a chain restaurant, but I guess not, thanks to the dessert.

Well, not thanks to it, but because of it.

Your check, with our afternoon discount.

10%, so that's $6, because the bill is %66.

$3.50 for the soda, the cocktail for $12, the banh for $13,

the salad they gave me, $14,

the spicy Philippine for $19, and $13 for the brulee.

$66. With how big the main dish was

and the 2 starters, it's a couples' meal, so I'm satisfied.

As satisfied as I can be.

Come to think about it, had I ordered the Spicy Philippine today

I would probably say no way, this is sweet, it's not Asian, it's not authentic,

but to get the same flavor I got more than 20 years ago, as precise as addictive as always,

I can't say no to that. All the dishes were just great, so tasty,

except for the sweet dessert. It's great to see a restaurant surviving for so long

and keeping the same level. Great job. 7.5 on our scale.