I am absolutely thrilled for them and actually a little surprised right now as I google the restaurant and find there are some avid supporters out there. Prior to tonight, I didn't even think they would be listed anywhere as they are small, no frills and out in the 'burbs. I frequently use eatability myself for reviews, but never thought to look our own "Roselands Chinese" up - but yes, some very good reviews of it! And also at menulog - someone has also referenced my mum's abacus use!
This came as totally unexpected for my mother, and admittedly, myself. There were five finalists in the Restaurant category, and even as they announced it, our's was the only one without a photo shown on the slide...
The photographer had visited the restaurant days before, only my parents hadn't arrived yet, so he left! Mum was just happy to be a finalist. We could not believe our ears when our restaurant's name was announced as the winner!
I had accompanied mum to the Awards Night as dad had to work at the restaurant of course. It was actually a big thing for mum to take a night off work, my parents really are the biggest workaholics! Even though I don't have a hand in the restaurant's business, mum insisted that I come up and collect the award with her, we walked up hand in hand. It really was emotional to see my mum collect the award, she was so excited and about to cry at the same time. Her words during the acceptance speech really came from the heart.
I always loved my dad's food, it's wonderful to know so many people out there do too :)
4 comments:
true evidence of the power of "the fong"!
Congratulations! Cooking that comes from the heart always tastes better.
Congratulations-that is fantastic news! One of my favourite Chinese restaurants is a little suburban one so you can never tell where the hidden gems are! Sounds like yours is definitely a gem :)
awesome! congrats dude!
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