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Oct 22, 2008
China Gate Attitude
Having to drop a friend off at Central & having to pick up something at the mall, we decided to have a couple of beers to beat the afternoon heat. Don G was a good option, but having eaten italian the previous night we decided to go for China Gate.
2 to 3 waiters/stewards pounced on us the moment we walked in, guiding us to the right of the restaurant. Presumably to save on AC or some retail guru must have asked them to seat every patron on the right.
Mineral Water Sir!!! was asked by everyone except the manager.... even after selecting Kingfisher.
The beer came nicely chilled, hitting just the spot. Before we could sip, came the gang again asking if we wanted starters, soup??? After twice being asked, we ordered Dim Sum (chicken) since, they have a rule of not offering a mixed one. Though I have always had a mixed prawns, chicken one at all other chinese restaurants.
The 2nd & 3rd beer was just as chilled & good. The dim sum were nice but not hot, more warm. Sharp at 3.25 pm we were asked by the gang once again if we wanted main course?? Maybe they wanted to shut the joint down - confirmed by them - sir we have to come again in the evening - hello - that is your job.
Damages - 1100/- for 3 beers & 1 dim sum. Ambience nice; service - claustrophobic; food - OK. Shall visit only if no other option.