il Giardino Romantico

為什麼倫敦熊會坐在一堆紅酒杯中央呢？今天是要來慶祝什麼呢？

其實天仙的家庭一直都很習慣靠著越洋電話過個大節慶。無論是過年，中秋，生日，或是老爸老媽的結婚周年，很少有機會是剛好全家都團圓的。總是會少個一兩個人。所以呢，對於天仙家來說，團圓日就是節慶啦。不過恰巧這次團圓又有個名正言順的理由可以吃大餐～～

Why is London Paddy sitting in the midst of wine glasses? What are we celebrating?

Since a long time ago, our family had been used to celebrating big days through oversea phone calls. Some one would always be missing on these big days. So instead of celebrating big days, we would celebrate our get together family days instead. On this family day, we had an excuse for having a big meal!



今天就是要來慶祝錢爸跟錢媽的結婚周年啦！雖然晚了，但是因為當時男主角缺席，所以當男主角歸國時，咱們就擇日來慶祝。

Today, our excuse for this big meal was a late celebration of Mum and Dad's wedding anniverary. It was a late celebration because our groom was missing on the day. So once he got back, we picked a day as our family big meal day.



全家都愛吃的日本料理雖然不是我們的首選（本來首選是另一家粉貴的牛排！！），但是大家都吃得很滿足。雖然手卷被我拍得有點失焦，但沒關係！因為那才不是重點！

Japanese food was not our first choice (our first choice was a very expensive steakhouse). However, everyone was fully satisfied with the meal, so it didn't matter! Although the picture of the temaki is a bit out of focus, it's okay! Because that's not the main point!



將～將！！這艘船才是重頭戲！！

Voilà! This massive ship full of sashimi was the main reason why we came!



其實這是我們第二次來這間。第一次來特地詢問了一下這艘船。店家認為我們才五個人，點這個的話份量太多，我們會吃不完。若是要依照人數分配份量，又會顯得太寒酸。部過我們這次可是很堅持！就是特地要來解決這艘船的！

This was actually our second visit to this restaurant. During that first visit, we enquired about the sashimi ship. The waitress thought that the ship would be a bit too much for us, and if they arranged the serving according to how many people we have, the ship would look a bit empty. This time, we didn't care! The ship was what we came for!



實在是很大艘的船！而且我覺得店家太小看我們家對付生魚片的實力了！

It was indeed a very massive ship! I think the restaurant underestimated our ability in finishing the shipful of sashimi!



一般要吃到這種船呢，都是一大桌的人，而且又都是外人。所以雖然很壯觀，宴客很有面子，但因為都是外人，也可能都是長輩，所以不太好意思想夾什麼就夾什麼。份量也不可能一次夾太多。但因為這次只有家人，又只有五個人。大家都很了解誰會喜歡吃什麼（什麼是可以全部吃光，什麼是要留下來給其他人享用的）。在這艘船來回轉了好幾遍之後，我們都很訝異：竟然還沒吃完！我只能說，吃得真的很滿足！

Normally, this kind of sashimi ship would only be seen when people need to entertain a large group of people. Well, because it makes the host 'look good' (generous). Because there would be outsiders, and many might also be elders, it would not be nice to take whatever you want and however many you want. This time, because there were just us, we all knew what we liked and disliked. So we knew what could be finished, and what should be left for others to taste. After a few rotations, we were amazed at how there were still sashimi left on the ship! It was more than satisfying, I must say!



這個也很特別，據說是現磨的。所以不嗆，但是非常的香。

This was also very special. Because it was freshly grounded, it doesn't give you that uncomfortable feeling like other wasabi. In fact, it was very aromatic. 



季節限定：大閘蟹！（注意英文翻譯，大閘蟹不叫big floodgate crab好嘛！！）

Season special: daisy crab! 



長輩們有膽固醇的顧慮，所以點了三隻五個人分。其實已經綽綽有餘了！

The parents had cholestrole concerns, so we only ordered three to share. It was already more than enough!



洗手用～ 這不是湯，不要給他喝下去嘿！

This is to rinse your hands and rid the crab smell. Don't drink it, it's not soup!



點了五隻炸蝦子。店家很貼心地分成了五份。其實我個人認為這道的功用根本就是他旁邊的沙拉。

We also ordered five tempura shrimps. They put the shrimps on five different plates for us. I thought the best thing about this was the veggies that came with it!



對於茶碗蒸控來說，這一餐真是個難以做抉擇的一餐。不過後來想想，蒸蛋我自己會做，但土瓶蒸我卻不會。所以就決定捨棄茶碗蒸囉！

It was a tough call between chawanmushi(steamed egg) and dobinmushi (teapot soup). But then I thought, I know how to make steamed egg! But dobinmushi (especially good ones) are hard to find. Thus, I made my choice.



料多實在！

It was filled with goodies inside!



但湯本身還是清澈的！

The soup was still clear with all the goodies in it!



家人點的大蒜蜆。對於不是挺愛大蒜的我，即使有滿滿的蜆，還是pass吧！

Garlic clams. I don't like garlics that much, so I passed on it... 



原本我們點的是山蘇，不過都已經快吃完了他們才跑來說山蘇沒有了。就改點娃娃菜。我覺得這菜要趁熱吃的好。因為我吃的時候已經涼了，口感就有稍微遜掉了！

This was not the veggie we wanted to order. They came and told us they were out of the ones we wanted, so this was the alternative. I think it's best to have it while still hot. Because I waited too long, and it got cold, so it kind of tasted funny...



最後，他們又突然送上這一盤！咦？這不就剛才說沒有的山蘇嗎？店家解釋說原來是廚師沒看到。但因為是店方的疏失，所以這一盤當然是不用錢！

But then, hey! This was the veggie we had wanted to order! I thought they were out! They explained that the chef didn't see it at the time. Since it was their fault, this plate was complimentary.



甜點是鳳梨酥。如果吃佈下的話，就帶回家吧！

Pineapple cakes as dessert. Take it home if you can't fit anymore food into your tummy. 



有甜點，當然也有水果。

There was fruit as well! 



總結就是呢，是個很滿足的一餐。希望錢爸錢媽兩位有滿意。當然更重要的重點是... 希望你們有慶祝不完的結婚周年啦！！

It was altogether a very satisfying meal. I hope the parents were pleased with it. But more importantly I hope they have interminable anniversaries in the years to come!! 


檢視較大的地圖 

 天仙念：其實大致上我們家人對食物並不是那麼的挑剔。還算容易滿足。不過這次這艘船真的是滿足上的滿足！因為除了視覺上很享受，生魚片都非常的新鮮，同時滿足了視覺跟味覺。吃海鮮的好處就是，雖然吃得很飽，但晚上還不至於覺得很撐很脹。飽的很舒服呢！！