20190517 Dumplings R Us and Steven ter Horst

 Another Friday come around again and we find ourselves gathered at the Elephant once more. I managed to score a booth at 5pm and Stephen came in followed by Con at around 5.30pm. Chad came a little later.

Con and Stephen were talking about the Melbourne trip and Con was explaining the reason why he doesn't want to go there in July - it's too bloody cold! Stephen has re-thought having to sit outside in the freezing cold watching a footy match - he was under the impression that there would be an indoor, warm place to watch the footy game - no. Stephen and I probably won't go to Melbourne now in July.

We texted Richard, who is in Melbourne and asked him if he has booked tickets to see the Book of Mormon play. He hasn't booked anything yet. Chad also wants to go and see this so we'll make an event out of it.

Stephen showed Chad our Agenda for the Final Season of Game of Thrones day/night that we're having with Andris. (Plus the 6 course meal).

Talking of meals, it was Con's turn to choose and he choose what he always chooses - Asian. We ended up going to Dumplings R Us. Chad was a bit unsure to begin with but was happy to come along. We found a table easy enough and I picked up a bottle of water to have as we passed by the counter. Stephen ordered Chicken Laksa with dumplings, Chad had the same with pork, I had the same but vegetarian. Con had wonton soup.

It was a unanimous vote tonight! We all agreed that our meals were delicious and gave an 8 out of 10. It had the right layers of flavours, the noodles were perfect, the dumplings were delicious and the serving size was perfect. The only reason why I didn't give a 9 was because it didn't have many vegetables in it - just one big boy choy which I couldn't fit into my mouth in one piece and I didn't have a fork/spoon to cut it smaller. Technically, Chad gave his meal a 7.89989 out of 10 but I've rounded it up for the sake of convenience.

A few things to say about the decor of Dumplings R Us. It had a monkey theme. It had a couple of moneys in glasses and it had a huge Monkey cloud! Yes, that's what the first picture is - a cloud.

It's a bit rough and ready the atmosphere in the restaurant, but it's sufficient for its purpose - a cheap and cheerful, hearty meal location.

Con's choice for dessert/coffee and with the help of Stephen, he choose Stephen Ter Horst. We sat at the Bar on stools and Con, Stephen and I ordered the hot chocolate. It's a much nicer environment than San Churro. It's quieter and easier to find a table. Chad had the Aztec Chilli Hot Chocolate with a banana and caramel tart.  He said it was delicious.

The decor in the chocolate cafe was the same as last time we visited - the Paws for Pose exhibition. There are some lovely photos of dogs and horses. We didn't stay long... we are keen to get home and have a good night's sleep because we have to get up early tomorrow - the big day... the national election!! I hope Labour gets in this time. (Stephen is handing out leaflets at a polling booth - Greens Party of course).