Gardenia's birthday party in making Part IV

It's the actual day of my birthday. I took the day off from work to celebrate with Pig. I suggested Japanese (again?!) buffet, and I asked OB (friend) where to go for affordable and good ones. She had suggested Minori @ UE Square, Hanabi @ Odeon Towers or Ikoi @ Hotel Miramar. Alas, I decided on Hanabi since the reviews looked better, and it'll go easy on Pig's pocket too.

When I called the restaurant that afternoon, they were left with 2 seats at the sushi bar. I grabbed instantly, since OB mentioned too that it would be easier to order your sashimi from the chef himself.

The menu has more than we hoped for.

Old chef and his apprentice.

As usual, Pig started feasting on sashimi 1st.

I thought I ordered Yasai Tempura, but due to miscom with the waitress, it came stir-fry vege instead.

There was no Cha Soba so we had the Buckwheat Noodles instead. I prefer the former still.

Soft-shell crab was enjoyable, accompanied by the orange mayo sauce.

Teppanyaki: Chicken, mushrooms and fish.

I've forgotten the name of this fish. Pig described that it is filled entirely of eggs and it is very crunchy. Ehhh... not my liking thou.

It was their 3rd Anniversary? So customers are able to purchase the half lobster at a special price. Very yummy!

Finally, Yasai Tempura! But even Sakae Sushi beats them down.

Stir-fry beef with onions.

Top: Mackeral. Bottom: Salmon

Overall, I think it's suitable for those who want cheap and ok Japanese Buffet, so that they can wiped Hanabi dry! The sashimi isn't as fresh, and the food ordinary.

Well, we're not those die-hard buffet fanatic to linger around to let our stomachs lay on the table, especially when there's no reason to do so. We moved off to J Bar @ M Hotel for a drink before we ended the night.

There was the occasional live band, which I find not that bad. Pig wasn't agreeable on that thou. The music played by the DJ was more to R&B and Reggae. Our favourites.

Not to worry, Pig is a trained drinker and ex-bar man

Maybe I should just stick to beer. Ordered a house white wine on the 2nd go, but I was turned off by the taste. I've to admit I've no affinity with wines.