Last day at work.

Its been about two weeks since I last stopped working at Tokyo G, and I’ve been putting it off for quite some time, updating about it. But here it is =D

Brought my camera to work, to take a few more pics than I did the last time. Kitchen staff said they had something prepared for me when my shift ended. I had no idea what it was, but heck, I really didn’t want to know. Not really going to miss the wormhole wall in the restaurant. It makes me sleepy la.

The day went on as usual, only difference was me taking more photos than I usually did.

It was about 1 plus when I arrived at work, and kitchen staff like Eric were already busy with their preparations as usual The day seemed pretty normal and dull, customers come, customers eat, customers leave.

BUT THEN CALVIN AND CHIN WERN PAID ME A SURPRISE VISIT Shit, outta focus. Miss the bugger la. Going back to ns and all. Take a wild guess why he’s wearing that beanie.XD Can’t wait for him to get back la, so can hang out.

Then they left, it got dull again….until my split-shift break along with Wei Lun, Ken, and Jonathan. Since it was my last day, I brought something special with me for lunch – Mash Potatoes with Gravy and Roast Chicken. It was supposed to be an awesome lunch. Until I opened the tupperware. I forgot that milk turns sour if left outta the fridge for a long time. And that my mom used milk when she makes mash potatoes. Do the math la people. I salvaged the chicken *hey food’s still food la* and the kitchen staff were nice enough to gimme a big bowl of rice. Along with some fking spicy java type stir fried chicken with who knows how much chilli padi inside.

While I was still on break, went with most of the tokyo cinas to GSC to have a look at the showtimes for Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Not a bad movie by the way. A little too predictable at some points though. More on that later.

When we came back, Sherwin was already waiting for me at my restaurant. So with the mere 20 minutes I had left on break, we paid a visit to Eric and Cher Haow at Mac CityIf you really can’t see him, let me know, and I’ll arrange a bleaching for him =D He left after walking back with me to my restaurant, and I went about the rest of my day. Took a few more photos of the service crew while I was still aroundFront row: UCIIIII, AZZIM *awesome supervisors, thanks guys for everything*

2nd row: Jonathan, Ken, and Wei Lun *thanks for all the help, advice, and ks-ing ==* Chee How gets his own photo because because he’s camera shy. Sorry for the mistakes and wrong doings i did :S Great supervisor too btw. =D

Before dinner time, we went out on our last illegal flyer run around OUDon’t ask. LOL

We walked around more, harassing people rather than giving out flyers and taking weird photos with signboards. Your usual stuff la. We continued on walking nearby Oriental Cravings and there was this traditional Chinese music performance lol after they were done with their first set, it was time to go. But just for the fun of it we gave them a few 5 ringgit vouchers to use IF they ever came by our restaurant

The day went on as usual. Nothing significant really happened. UNTIL:THEY PAID A VISIT. And had a meal. Thanks guys for coming on my last day =D Keamsunn, Jielin, Cv, Beelian and another friend *IFORGOTYOURNAMEIMSORRY* came for dinner and chatted for a while. Nice seeing them after so long. CV WHEN YOU FREE YOU MCB.By the time they were leaving my shift was already over, so I thought what the heck la, take a few pics to commemorate their visit la. Jonathan fail by the way.Awesome friends they are.

Haiz they had to split before we could hang out any longer. Just then, some of the kitchen staff called me into the kitchen. I didn’t know what to expect, but just in case, I removed my phone and wallet. And it stepped in.

They asked me to look for something in their closet. Being blur at that time, I thought they were going to pour water down on me.

How wrong I was.

The first thing I remember was an egg being cracked on my head. Next thing you know, flour’s being thrown on me, tobiko rubbed into my hair, more eggs cracked in my shirt, pants, everywhere la. Oh and there was green tea poured down my pants too. Anti-oxidant-y :PYou get the idea.

They hosed me down after at the back of the restaurant. You don’t want to see THOSE photos. By the time they’re done, well you can guess la. I didn’t have any spare clothes except a t-shirt in my bag. They gave me a small towel *you know those white ones used to wipe table? except they’re clean la* and a pair of pants 1 size too small for me. All this and I had to go watch a movie after == Lol you kitchen camwhores….

The kitchen staff are damn nice folks la once you get to know them well. They sorta gave me my last supper there. They also gave me a whole big plastic dish full off tempura prawns, fried chicken, and soft shell crab. OF COURSE I SHARED IT ALL WITH MY WORKMATES LA. just in case you were wondering.

Before you knew it, it was closing time, and they were nice enough to gather outside for one last photo before I left I sorta miss working there, cos everyone was sorta like family. Well, some more than others, but you get my point. Thanks again for the experience!

Au Revoir Tokyo G.

Till the next post readers =D

On a random note: Tapas are pretty fun to cook.

Earth Hour 2010

I know it doesn’t do much good advertising a friend’s event, but bah I’ll do it anyway.

Details below:

Earth Hour 2010 : Battle of the Bands
Why stay at home in the dark when you can be out partying?
Come join us in Sunway Pyramid on the 27th of March in conjunction with Earth Hour 2010. From 6.00PM onwards, bands will be battling it out on stage. We have a few special performances prepared for all of you too.
Ticket pricing is yet to be announced. :)
Update:
*The audition date for bands is set on 28th February 2010 (Sunday)
@ Studio Akarkarya (Damansara Uptown)
Official Website and Address: http://www.sheilamajid.com/akar.html
3.00 PM – 3.20 PM :
3.20 PM – 3.40 PM :
3.40 PM – 4.00 PM :
4.00 PM – 4.20 PM :
4.20 PM – 4.40 PM :
4.40 PM – 5.00 PM :
for more info, contact us @ tropicanatreenity@gmail.com
Andrew Tan - 017 387 1050
Lynnette Oon - 012 2121 053

all the info you need is there peeps, next post:

LAST DAY OF WORK & CNY!!!!!

Au revoir.

I remember hearing from somewhere that au revoir, means till we meet again, and not goodbye. I guess that’s pretty much the case with my leaving Tokyo-G.

Well, I never really blogged about working there, so I kinda prepped for this in a way.Being greeted by this sign every time I came to work bothered me a little. The G in our restaurant’s name was emphasized more than McDonald’s emphasizes their golden arches.

At least they have been around much longer, and have a worldwide franchise to back it. I mean, I’m just saying.

Nonetheless, working there opened up my perception of working in a restaurant a little bit more, from setting tables and attending to customers, to closing shop at the latest, 11.30 at night.

So let’s start with photos.For starters, my favourite people to work with. Azzim, my supervisor who’s been teaching us most of what we know since our 3rd day at work, taking the bus home with us, dammit I even went with him to donate blood! Kinda going to miss him once I leave Tokyo G. And Wei Lun, one of my best friends since Form 1, who came together with me to get the job in the first place. For all general purposes, Ken, whom was a bit too…for lack of better term, “friendly” on the day I met him. We’ve become pretty good friends ever since me and Wei Lun started work there. Learned quite a bit from him too. Okay, now I’ve forgotten this cook’s name, but he has got to be one of the coolest amongst the kitchen staff. He recently taught me how to make Rock N Roll, one of our beef dishes, which is basically slices of beef with cheese and/or mushrooms inside. Along with a few knife tricks la. Kitchen staff are definitely not camera shy, that much I can tell you. See what I mean?

I’d put up more pictures, but I guess I’ll just bring my camera to work tomorrow. Cos the last time I brought my camera, I didn’t take enough pictures. The day I did bring my camera though, they were slicing raw tuna meat, for sashimi.

And while they were at it, they made some rolls too. I’ve forgotten how a big a tuna fish really is. They were also cutting up the much smaller salmon fish that day too. I’ll take more pictures of the food tomorrow.

On busy nights, this is either where magic or nightmares become real. No shit.

So a few weeks back, Ben Ng of Fluid Alchemy gave me a call that got me thinking, which ultimately cultivated my decision to leave Tokyo-G.

He was offering me a job in the kitchen for this bar at Jaya One that he was in the middle of revamping, and I was definitely interested, what with me going for a Culinary Arts course, I want to soak up as much as I can before I actually start studying. So I went there a couple weeks back to have a look at the place and talk to Ben. The sign says it all la. And for those of you who don’t know what tapas are, they’re basically appetizers for bigger meals, but in this case, its more social food. Simple, good Spanish tapas served with great drinks should be a killer combo. Never worked in a bar’s kitchen before, so this should be interesting and eye-opening.Check out the decor. I snapped a few pics whilst Ben was talking to his staff. Oh yes I did.

On that day, after meeting up with Ben, I headed on to Ikea for a blood drive that Sherwin asked me to go for. And since Jaya One was only like 5-10 minutes away from my parent’s office, I made my way there first to have lunch, then walk towards SS2 to take the bus to Ikea.

On the way to my parent’s office, saw some nice flowers being grown on the outside of some of the flats there in section 17.I really have to find more things to take photos of.

I’ll have to update soon on Shayne’s New Year’s party, and some other stuff.

Valentine’s is coming up. So is Chinese New Year. Weird that they’re both falling on the same day. Heh, some impromptu plans just might come into play.

Oh well, till the next post readers,

Au Revoir.