got a report left to do, but i have to blog abt last night's dinner first hehe.. went to a jap restaurant for teppanyaki for mom's bday cos no one could remember the last time we went to one.. well apparently all the good stuff have a foolproof way to earn cash: make sure no one's selling it for miles around, and the only way you can get to have it is by going to some bloody exclusive place and paying an exorbitant amount for it. the food, needless to say, is amazing. the only problem is that you'll never have that particular item ever again cos there isn't a cheap alternative.

but anyway.
venue: keyaki japanese restaurant, pan-pacific hotel (!)
chef: andy (single!!)
generous sponsor: dad (apparently aware of the prices charged..)
excuse for going there: mom (& pestering sis) said they "liked japanese food"

i never imagined why people would use such an adjective, but yesterday i think i got a glimpse why some people describe certain food as "orgasmic". oh my. the beef. ooh~ imagine medium rare sirloin steak, seared just so that the 2 ends of each 3/4" thick strip is juicy and tender, while the centre precious mouthful is just short of raw, with a slight smoked taste and feel of the meat. i'm not a meat person, so you can imagine that if i'm raving about this kinda stuff, it's really really good.

the chawanmushi there is also fab, unbelievably smooth. nothing short of amazing, these two. however, greatness does come at a price. i won't reveal the (substantial) damage done that night, but if anyone wants details you can msg me personally.

someone had better find more affordable teppanyaki restaurants around.