enjoyed a late and lazy lunch at north border bar & grill, rochester park on my birthday some time back.

tempted initially to order their 3-course set meal, but decided to go for the 2-course instead, as we planned to go for chocolate warm cake for tea break later on the day.

wise decision. portion was huge I was already 60% full after my starter. we had nachos with salsa as well, which came with the sets. for starters it was grilled beef salad and creamy mushroom ragout. I loved the salad - dressing and beef slices were given generously, rested on bed of greens sprinkled with cheese. for mains it was crispy skinned salmon and braised beef cheeks. I struggled to finish my salmon piece, leaving the baby potatoes untouched.

service was great. attentive, timely and polite. we did not notice the waiters anywhere near us, but they always appeared at the right time, clearing away plates and bringing the next courses.

got a complimentary warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream too.. complete with happy birthday song played on ;) inside it was gooey chocolate sauce.. just the way I liked it. yummy! with that, the plan for cake on tea break was immediately canceled.