It's taken a while for this post to come together, and I didn't want to rush this one out even though I knew that some of you have been waiting to hear my thoughts on Momofuku Seiobo. The reason for this careful slowness is that Cheesecake Boy and I have come to a decision that this will be the last post on this blog. Yes, you read right 'last post', this decision was sealed with a kiss, so it's final. Being the 'last post' I wanted to ensure that our final post was going to do this blog justice, but at the same time I wanted to immerse myself in the crazy typing, editing and sorting of photos in its entirety one last time which is the reason for the extended delay. However, we will come back to the farewell part of this post and shift our focus back to Cheesecake Boy and my dining experience at Momofuku Seiobo for now...
I've been restlessly waiting for the opening of Momofuku Seiobo for months, so you could imagine my excitement when it was up and running. However, much to my surprise, my initial obstacle was Cheesecake Boy. I'd always expected my partner in crime to support me immediately in these circumstances. Initially, I thought he was hesitant because of the at the cost of $175.00 per person for the degustation that is unlike him, but it was actually because Cheesecake Boy wanted to surprise me for my birthday. Well, I wasn't going to make my birthday that easy for him, so with the lingering threat dangling in the air that I was going to go without him, Cheesecake Boy relented and with K and Mr K we all headed to Momofuku Seiobo to celebrate the start of the silly season.
I must be one of the few, but I actually like the online reservation system. I prefer to make all my bookings online where possible, as I like to have something in writing to show for the times when the bookings fall through. I made sure that I set up my reservation account a couple of weeks before I planned to make my booking. Yes I am pedantic, if that is what you are thinking, but you can only book ten ten days in advance. Anyway, on the big day that I was required to book, I logged in a few minutes before the 10am availabilities were to pop up for the new day, and the system is actually quite smart as it tells you what time their database is, and lets you refresh until the 10am booking screen comes up. Rather than having to login again, once 10am hits the system takes you straight to the availabilities screen. Well, I got my desired date and time straight away, and then the rest of the process was not unlike ordering concert tickets off Ticketek. Meaning you have an allocated amount of time to complete your booking, enter your credit card details and any further comments like allergies before you hit submit. An email confirmation is sent through with very thorough rules and expectations and then all you have to do is wait for your big day to come around. The reservation does take a bit more effort, but I guess you have to earn your spot.
I must be one of the few, but I actually like the online reservation system. I prefer to make all my bookings online where possible, as I like to have something in writing to show for the times when the bookings fall through. I made sure that I set up my reservation account a couple of weeks before I planned to make my booking. Yes I am pedantic, if that is what you are thinking, but you can only book ten ten days in advance. Anyway, on the big day that I was required to book, I logged in a few minutes before the 10am availabilities were to pop up for the new day, and the system is actually quite smart as it tells you what time their database is, and lets you refresh until the 10am booking screen comes up. Rather than having to login again, once 10am hits the system takes you straight to the availabilities screen. Well, I got my desired date and time straight away, and then the rest of the process was not unlike ordering concert tickets off Ticketek. Meaning you have an allocated amount of time to complete your booking, enter your credit card details and any further comments like allergies before you hit submit. An email confirmation is sent through with very thorough rules and expectations and then all you have to do is wait for your big day to come around. The reservation does take a bit more effort, but I guess you have to earn your spot.
