Gai was away in Mackay and I had to go to Cairns, so it was decided that for Alister's birthday we would all go out to tea when Gai returned. Alister decided on Japanese, so we all had Tepanyki. This is basically food cooked on a stainless steel hot plate in front of you by chefs who do amazing tricks with knives and food while they cook.

We chose the Shogun Resturant as this one has been around for years and is certainly one of the better ones on the Coast. You walk through a Japanese style garden to gain access to the restaurant and afterwards if you like they have a karaoke room where you can go and have a drink and a sing.

A great evening and as always fantastic food.

Gai enjoys a cigarette.	Marion says "It's in my handbag somewhere".	Such a handsome lot.	Julianne tackles the chop sticks.
Dad stop taking photos.	Gai has the trainer chop sticks.	Ready, steady, eat your salad.	The chef explains what he's cooking.
Alister and Michael.	Twirling the knife.	Cooked prawns. They were delicious.	Even Gai manages to use teh chop sticks.
Kylie was enjoying her food.	So was Marion and Allan.	The chef prepares the fried rice.	Getting ready to whisk the eggs.

The eggs spread thin and even.	The twirling continues.	A different way to chop it all up.	Smile Marion.
Clive gets ready to catch his rice bowl.	They finish by sign writing a message.	And a special one for Alister.	Now into the deserts.
Gai had ice cream.	We all enjoyed the meal.	A nice clean hot plate.	The garden enterance.
Alister's special birthday cake.	Happy Birthday Alister.