Romantic Birthday Dinner
Aug 28th, 2008 by Clare
It was a last minute thing, so my plan of spending my last few hours of my birthday with some wine and potato chips was scrapped. My date brought me to Garden Hotel (not what you are thinking!) for a romantic birthday dinner.
The ambience here is nice and, of course, romantic 
But when I stepped into the restaurant, it seemed like someone has been smoking in there when there are obvious signs on each table that say
Okay, don’t want to spoil the romantic mood with my rant here. LOL!
The friendly waitress gave us the menu once we sat down
This was what we ordered for drinks
I had Iced Green Tea (left) and my date had Iced Kopi-O (right)
Two miserable pieces (read as small) of garlic bread. It was nothing to shout about because I’ve eaten better ones.
My date had oriental cuisine
Tom Yam Spaghetti
He wanted it special special! LOL! 
It certainly looked appetizing. He said it was good and he likes it. Hmm, I’ll try that next time!
I had Western cuisine
Lamb Chop
With mushroom sauce
It was nice! A lot of places failed miserably when they prepare lamb dishes. Most of the times, the lamb dishes would give weird taste. But not this one. This was prepared nicely without the certain weird smell of the lamb. I couldn’t finish the huge portion and I gave two huge pieces to my date.
My date ordered this Ice Cream Pancake for dessert. I took a bite and it was really yummy! Salty and sweet, hot and cold at the same time. Salty and hot from the pancake and sweet and cold from the ice cream and chocolate syrup. A great combination! I was full then so I only took a bite, now I’m craving for it! *salivate*
I had a great time celebrating my birthday with a tall, smart, matured man with a sense of humour
It was so romantic, just the two of us, until someone crashed the romantic dinner, be the brightest lamp post at our table and spoilt the mood *sulk* (he didn’t even bring present!) Right or not, Arthur?
Mystery birthday gift from my date! No, I’m not going to reveal the content but it’s CUTE. You can try guessing but no prize for guessing though 
Thank you Master Suituapui for the wonderful dinner! *hugs* And also thanks for the greetings from you all yesterday
Additional:
Oh, before I forgot, I found my evil twin last year! We were born on the same day, same month, same year (different place, he’s from Penang). Fate has it that we met last year!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, KENNY!
Wah! Not bad this old tuapui can date sexy chick more than half his age. Wei! Me belanja cos u not working, when u get ur 1st paycheck, u have to belanja me back. And dat lamp post pretend2 go meeting, scared we asked him belanja! Hahahaha! Still tickled by that classic moment when he declared so loudly, ‘l am a virgin!’ and the whole place went silent! ROTFLMAO!
ROTFLMAO!!!
“10k! I’m a virgin!” The whole place went dead silent and even the song stopped playing as if on cue! Okay, the first person to belanja is you when I get my first paycheck! Heheheh!
Older guys are *much* more fun! haha!
Hmm…in a way!
You’re still a VIRGIN??? Wow… Lucky apui… :p
We were referring to the person who crashed our dinner, not me! Read the comment again! Oh, and you don’t call people apui, it’s rude
Way to go, girl! Hahahahahahaha!!!!
The place look deserted the day you visit the place. Been there once. Nice environment but difficult to find parking space. Will try the lamb chop as recommended.
The late dinner/supper crowd had not arrived yet. There were a bunch of people pouring in after we had our dinner. Yupe, the downside of this place is that they have really limited parking space. Maybe you can try their fish and chips as well as mixed grill too. Highly recommended!
happy birthday, pretty!
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Thanks
Happy belated birthday! To have Mr Wee celebrating your birthday is an honor indeed!
Thanks, Jam!
It was an honour! Perhaps you should hang out with Mr Wee more often 
He used to be your teacher too, right?
Happy Birthday to you…Hope you happy always…:)
Thanks!
Jam: I’ve had young people eg ex-students asking this old, retired teacher out to dinner, bbq, birthday party, wedding etc…and l feel honoured. Must have done something right for them to want this boring fella’ around! Tnx, clare!
Clare, glad you had a good time on your birthday =) Take care girl
BTW, is the Garden Hotel you mentioned the one somewhere near the Sacred Heart Cathedral?
Thanks Anne! Yes, the one near Sacred Heart Cathedral
wah.. i heard they did somewhat affordable good food. i still love that place.. ha ha, where are u attached to now? so much travel eh
Not attached to anywhere yet that’s why have been running around all over the places. Hehehehe!!!
Hahaha.. I’m joking… as always.. I’m an apui myself.. hohoho
It wasn’t funny when other people get hurt. Crude jokes are not allowed in here.
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nice place to mum mum,…
maybe i should try this restaurant out when i drop by Sibu
is da price affordable?
im just a poor student
later mum already no money to spend damn paise wei
Yes, you should try. Try the umai here as well! Price there is quite affordable as compared to a lot of roadside eateries around town.
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
Happy Burfdae, Clare!!
Thanks, Mary!
Eh, I didn’t crash the party hor. :p
Went to Toastmasters so was late and had to join you all later.
Sorry ah, present coming.
hahah that maggi ketchup and chili sauce on the table! rare scene here. nostalgic….belinda used to put a lot on her food. lol! i miss you guys!! sob…sob…life’s so busy now that we’re grown up…23 man…..damn…im not ready..
Hahaha! I miss you guys too. When are we going to meet again? I’m not ready either.