We decided to do the custom of having fried chicken over Christmas. Went to Paaru for dinner, rehashing a memorable dinner we had there a few weeks back. I didn't want any fancy dinner venue. I definitely didn't want turkey, roast beef or ham. I wanted something easier, something real, and quiet of which the dogs could come with. Paaru met all my requirements. I was happy to support our local restaurants instead of a chain or random big-name.
We had one round of drinks. We were quite relieved not to have any pressure to drink a lot. Two highballs for me were more than enough tonight. And a umeshu for J. We were happy to share two portions of salad of burratina, parma ham, nashi, and earl grey.
Boxes of 'Paaru Fried Chicken' - PFC arrived at the table first, before other food items! Today held sauces of curry mayo, mala and tartare sauce. I ordered a box for myself because I didn't want to share the mash and coleslaw! I only wanted some skin and gave away the meaty parts. The meat was all thigh — a full thigh including the drumstick. Paaru's fried chicken is really delicious! Their dinner menu special this December is really good.
We did have other food. Hahahah. We couldn't be eating fried chicken all the way. Besides the large portion of cacio e pepe that held a tad more pepper than usual (but still okay), tonight, we had an extra small serving of beef cheek pappardelle. Pasta always satisfy the inner carb monsters. And this table does like our carbs. We simply rein it in a little nowadays.
Of course we got to dessert. Since the husband likes ice jelly and such, I had to have him try the anmitsu. It was a cheerful yet light bowl. I wanted the soba ice-cream with sticky date pudding. What I thought was pepper wasn't exactly pepper. HAHAHAHAH. Maybe I had black pepper bits in my mouth from the pasta. But the bits were cacao nibs. I really like jujube and red dates. However, I do not like the standard bakery version of it richly doused in butterscotch sauce or toffee. Think the one at PS.Cafe — not that. I hate that. I like a lighter version of it, say, the Korean versions.
Paaru is lovely lah — we also received a complimentary blackforest parfait that held real cherries! That was surprisingly satisfying. Ahahahaha. Chocolate thingies.
It was a wonderful Christmas dinner!
[11] I speak not as it were for want. For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content therewith. [12] I know both how to be brought low, and I know how to abound: (everywhere, and in all things I am instructed) both to be full, and to be hungry; both to abound, and to suffer need. [13] I can do all these things in him who strengtheneth me.
~ Philippians 4:11-13, Douay-Rheims
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