Okonomiyaki and Karaoke

Posted on 2006/03/11 04:34:11 (March 2006).

[Friday 10th March]
Having had the work night out postponed just about every night this week, it had been pushed into a corner by tonight as one of the guys from the US was flying back the next day. So no more postponements, and arguably it was worth the wait, as it turned out to be a very good night out.

For the first venue of the evening, we went to an okonomiyaki place in Shinjuku. I have to admit not really liking it at first - it was very crowded, noisy and hot, and I was tired and not really feeling that great. However, I stuck at it, and it turned out to be really good in the end - we managed to negotiate an entirely vegetarian okonomiyaki (although as is often the case this took two attempts), and Chie came to join us after a while, plus I even found my taste for beer returning once it had been gently eased in. It was the type of place where you cook the okonomiyaki yourself, which (despite my cynical side wondering what exactly you are paying for) was a lot of fun, especially with a large group including some relative beginners.

Some time around 10 we moved on from there to what has now become something of a regular venue for our team - my manager's favourite karaoke bar in Shinjuku. Here we stayed until after 3 in the morning, and, whilst I was definitely flagging a bit towards the end, the atmosphere was great and we had a really good time there.

Oooohhh!! Now, pardon my cheekiness... Were the latest pictures taken with the phone rather than the trusty Sanyo?? Seem not such good quality...

And now, of course, you've made me all hungry... What's in the fridge...?

Posted by Nigel at 2006/03/11 20:52:31.

You're absolutely right Nigel!

There is a big gap in quality isn't there? I guess the only saving grace of the phone is that I always carry it.

Posted by John at 2006/03/12 01:50:34.

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