Yummy Yummy Yummy (I Got Love In My Tummy)

When news floated about a month ago that Umami is coming back to Singapore for a visit, urgent communiques were sent to form alliances to jockey for position to have lunch, dinner or even tea with her.

An opportunity like this is like a hurried lover, it comes and goes.

When Weylin organized a lunch at the Crystal Palace Golden Palace at The Paragon, I replied immediately as this would be my first Dim Sum meal for the year 2008.

It’s sad I know, but it is very difficult to find people who can find the time to have a leisurely lunch without raising the suspicion of some ulterior motive. Dim Sum in particular is a communal activity where interaction – as is the case of all meals – is a major part of the meal.

Somehow I find eating Dim Sum alone is just so sad. There is nothing more lonely than eating solo in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of a Dim Sum restaurant.

Anyway, traffic was horrible that day as I was 5 minutes late only to find that I was the second to arrive. Umami crossed the threshold with little V. So we spent a few minutes catching up.

When Weylin and Sam arrived, we started ordering. This was a joyous activity to be part of as there is nothing quite like a table of foodies ordering Dim Sum. I admire the stoicism of the service captain.

The table quickly overflowed with the small little dishes. Yea, a multitude thereof.

This was one of the better lunches I’ve had in a while. I had my Dim Sum fix where the checkboxes of all my favorite Dim Sum dishes were well and duly ticked. Most of all, I caught up with friends whom I’ve not met in a while. Well, we do see each other at the Makankaki sessions, but those encounters are so fleeting and not all that conducive to a real chat. Not with all that wine and food flying around.

Now, I have to wait next year for Umami to return for my next Dim Sum fix but as for now, I can only quote the immortal words of the Ohio Express (voted 2nd worst song of all time): “Yummy Yummy Yummy (I Got Love In My Tummy).”

Posted on 15th Aug 2008 in Cantonese, Food and Drink

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TTC commented on August 15, 2008 at 7:55 pm

I put on weight gratefully whenever Umami comes home, this is the only time TTCW allows me to do so.

Ivan commented on August 16, 2008 at 4:53 pm

@TTC: Yes! It’s a license to ~~pig ou~~ enjoy the company of our friends.

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