A different kind of birthday celebration

Attended a 60th birthday celebration, a Dragon birthday in this Dragon year.

It was at this place called Tapis Rouge in Kota Damansara , a place we were totally not familiar with. No difficulty to find the place. Pleasant surroundings.

 We were greeted with free flow of champainge , wine , fruit punch &  finger food .

All guests were requested to take individual photos before the actual dinner began . Cabaret accessaries were provided for the fun . Photos were printed out on the spot , and guests were given a copy to take home , together with a souvenir photo frame .

At 8pm, we were ushered into the restaurant, seated and dinner was served . Guests were informed that there would be a Part II after the dinner .

The interior , near the bar .

The emcee for the Part I - dinner time .

 This is the menu for the occasion ...

 

So , here's the starter ...

The thinly sliced smoked salmon is quite nice .

Next, came the pasta....... 

One plate came nicely sprinkled with herbs, another came sparingly sprinkled. 

The main course was a choice between beef or cod fish , which guests had to decide days earlier . We chose fish , and it was nicely cooked.

Lastly , the dessert. It was not chilled nor hot, but slightly warmed. The sago water chestnut in santan was rich in taste, a bit too sweet for me .

So, Part I ended with the host's speech , before the cutting of the birthday cake.

We adjourned to another lounge behind for the cake cutting ceremony. 

The Dragon Birthday Cake

The host family

This wrapped up the Part I celebration and guests were entertained for an hour of Cabaret at the Tapis Rouge. ..... ( to be contuinued )