I went to Hashi the other day with two friends. Its located next to Johnny Rockets above Salhiya parking. We walked in at 6:40pm, and there was just one couple there and the place was empty. We were expecting that since we came early and wanted to leave early. The place is nice, it is dimly lit with modern furniture. You can see the chefs behind their sushi counter.
The menu consists of two cuisines, Japanese and Chinese. We ordered an assortment of sushi and maki rolls, and then we ordered a couple of Chinese dishes. It took a little while for the dishes to come, but we did order a lot of food since we were hungry as hell. When the food came it looked good, just like the dishes out of a magazine.
We started eating and the food just kept coming, but the sushi dishes weren’t good. I had the unagi and some spider roll, and it didn’t taste good. I was surprised it didn’t taste good, but most of the sushis didn’t taste good we were surprised. But the Chinese dishes tasted good, and we were happy about that being good since the sushi didn’t do it us for us. So I wouldn’t go there for Japanese food, but the Chinese was good. By the time we were done we spent about 11KD per person, and I dont think it was worth it at all for the Japanese food, but the Chinese food I would go back for. And I did like that they have Voss water! I really like Voss water, it tastes good and the bottle itself is coolest looking I have seen!
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The first feeling you get when you walk into their lounge is great. I thought I was in an Austin Powers movie. I got used to British Airways for years. I have never flown on Virgin Airlines so I thought I would inform people of how great they are. The lounge has a modern 70s look to it. There is a saloon for men and women, a business center, and a massage area. Of course they had a huge bar with waiters flying around all over the place with cocktails, martinees, and some coffee. The funny part is that it was 8 am and people want to drink!
The atmosphere and ambience in the lounge was amazing. The lounge is located in Terminal 3 in Heathrow Airport. The type of people that are in the lounge are different then most places I have seen. Usually I feel like I am the one who is underdressed and messy. This time I felt that most everyone was like that or wearing funky clothing.
I was in Upper Business Class which is pretty cool, you can take off with the plane seat leaned back all the way because of the way its built. Its different then any other airline design I have seen. The seat slides down to recline only to a certain degree, and their screens are large and comfortable to watch. Its a touch screen system with video on demand! On you can choose any movie and it will automatically start. Everyone was always in a very good mood, and I felt like I was sitting in a Rolling Stones Magazine!
The one thing I didnt know that came to be true was that there was a masseuse! I couldnt believe and she came to me after asking people if they wanted a massage. When she asked me if i wanted a massage I said of course, but I was wondering how it was going to happen. She gave me a choice between back, hand, and foot massage. I asked for the back massage, because I thought it would be the best. So when it became my turn to have the massage I was extremely happy about it. So there was a stool that I sat on, and she proceeded to give the massage. It wasnt bad for a massage but I its better then nothing.
I went back to my seat, and got the food which was good. It wasnt amazing, but it wasnt half as bad as some of the food that I have had on some airlines. So I had my food, and I watched a movie and I still had a decent 7 hours before landing in Los Angeles. So I decided to go to sleep. So go to sleep I had to get up and press a button at front and the chair would flip over to turn into a completely flat bed which was decently comfortable for a plane. I got a down comforter and I off to sleep I went.
After a good nap I woke up for lunch which was also good. I just needed a little stretch. The plane landed without any complications. And I managed to go through US immigrations without any problems so I was happy. The US customs officer was Lebanese so he was speaking to me in Arabic, and kept asking me if I brought sweets that I had to declare. Well I didnt bring any sweets but he kept asking. So I told him next time I will bring some for him! And then he stopped asking and laughed. The one thing that wasnt good was that they lost one of my bags, which was the only bad part. Thats why I give them a 3.5 out of 5 instead of 4 out of 5. And the ticket is quite costly, so that was one part that i think needs to be worked on. And now Virgin Airlines are flying out of Dubai to all their other loactions through London.
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Plot Summary: Louie, a brawny student at the mage’s guild, is reluctantly accepted by three girls (Merrill-thief, Genie-fighter, and Melissa-priestess) as a companion for their adventuring party. As the foursome explore ruins, battle dark creatures, and make new friends, they also uncover a sinister plot within the kingdom.
This is one of those fantasy type animes! I was really enoying this anime and it is based around the main Character Louie who is part of the Magicians guild. He is the a gung ho type of guy who is always looking to fight monsters on his adventures. He manages to put together a group of adventurers who are made up of a theif, a fighter, and a preistess. And all of them have little faith in Louie. And through all his adventures in this group there are people moving in the background, so they jump into that mystery as well. This a really funny anime and anyone would enjoy watching it. Its characters are full of life, and you cant stop watching Louie do his thing.
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Most of everyone knows by now that the main story behind this series is underground racing, or people’s lives revolving around racing so I wont go over that. All I have to say is this is as good as the first one! The second one was horrible! But this third one had a very good story line, we amazing cars, and drifting like crazy. The music fit the movie perfectly. You get to see a side of Japan that you have never seen before and thats whats great. The main character seems to have a thick Texan accent, but it fits that he is a foreigner in Japan or a Geijin (outsider). If you enjoy fast cars, and cool story line then I recommend this movie for you. There is something special at the end that will make you go wild! What I liked about this one is that there is more real driving, and less graphic and special affects like the second one. So if you have some time, and what to enjoy a light movie then go ahead and watch this! And so many sick ass cars! I need to move to Japan! hehehe!
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Plot Summary: It’s back-to-school mayhem with Kaname Chidori and her war-freak classmate Sousuke Sagara as they encounter more misadventures in and out of Jindai High School. But when Kaname gets into some serious trouble, Sousuke takes the guise of Bonta-kun – the gun-wielding, butt-kicking mascot. And while he struggles to continue living as a normal teenager, Sousuke also has to deal with protecting his superior officer Teletha Testarossa, who has decided to take a vacation from Mithril and spend a couple of weeks as his and Kaname’s classmate.
This anime fills in the story of Sousukes life in school with Chidori after the end of Full Metal Panic. He still has to deal with hoodlums and other people in school. As well as other things happening around them. You find the whole crew together and acting crazy through all their antics. This anime is not neccessary to really understand the story of Full Metal Panic, and it has a lot of fanfare service so you can do without if you want, but it is a very good comedy and there are a lot funny parts. There will be episodes where you cant stop laughing because of what Sousuke does, and what the girls do to get his attention! And I cant get over his suit (You will know what I mean when you watch it)! His reactions to half the things people ask from him is whats funny as hell, you want to know what thell the guy is going to do next! Its short and sweet sort of anime!
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Plot Summary: Sousuke Sagara, a seventeen year old military specialist working for the secret organization MITHRIL, has been assigned to protect the latest “Whispered” candidate Kaname Chidori. To complete this task Sousuke will have to deal with enemies from his past as well as the occasional panty thief. Unfortunately for Sousuke, the toughest part of his mission isn’t only protecting Miss Chidori but also getting used to living an average High School students life, no easy task for someone raised on the battlefield.
This is a great anime to watch if you enjoy Mecha type anime, and the comedy school type anime. Sousuke has to deal with all these deadly assassins that want Chidori, and the same time he has to deal with school, and Chidori. Sousuke was in Guerilla warfare since he was a child, and he joined Mithril. Mithril is setup as an independent group which combats terrorism in other countries with no allegiances to any country. The action, plot, and animation in the series are great and extremely enjoyable. On top of all the action you can stop laughing at Sousuke and all his antics in the school, because he hasn’t completely adjusted to the school life and the difference in school and military doesn’t seem apparent to him. And Chidori gives him a very difficult time at school because of the way he acts, and she beats him up multiple times because he seems to act like a pervert at first, since he is trying to hide, and be covert while watching and protecting her. I really recommend this anime because of the balance of action and comedy!
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This book is the follow up to A Year in Merde, and I have to say it was a bit of a topsy tervy. It is an expansioin of the book, and it has some good points and some low points. The story of Paul West and everything happening to him is continued from the previous book, so you have to read the original to understand the second. I really dont think that this book is as good as the original. You feel as if you have to pick up where you left, and your expected to remember every detail. I like how Paul West has become more French then English, and funny how he sees the differences in culture and how the different cultures try to bridge that gap. A lot of it as well is about Paul West and his relationship with women, especially French women. And how Merde is related to his life, just like any French life. I liked how the book ended, but it was a bit annoying dealing with the story. The story felt slightly divided, and some points it wasnt connected. Sometimes I reached a point where I wanted to finish the book because I started it, and sometimes I wanted to know what was going to happen next. It took me a little while to finish reading this book. It wasnt bad but I have read better.
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When I first saw this movie I thought it was just going to be a regular romantic comedy with a guy, and things turning out normally. And I love Jeniffer Aniston! I think she is fantastic! The story starts off with Aniston going back to Pasadena from New York to go to her sister’s wedding with her boyfriend who she is engaged to but wont tell anyone. Its pretty funny to begin with, and I thought it was going to be a regular story. But then they tell the story of some scandal happening in Pasadena and it got famous. I dont want to give away the story, but I have to say this is one entertaining dysfunctional family. And most of it happened between San Francisco and Pasadena. And for me it hit a personel note when I looking a places and road I was just at. So overall I really enjoyed the movie, and Aniston was great with her quirkiness. I have to say that there a few parts where I was like I love her! hehehe! If your looking for an enjoyable romantic comedy then this is it!
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Plot Summary:Gene Starwind and his partner Jim Hawking run a small business on the backwater planet of Centinel 3. But all that changes the day that Hilda hires them for a bodyguard job. Now, thrust into a mystery they don’t fully understand, they’re on the run from the cops, the pirates, an angry alien, and a mysterious assassin. But they’ve got one thing going in their favor – they have the galaxy’s most advanced ship, the Outlaw Star.
Gene Starwind dreams of life as an Outlaw, and fate smiles on him as he seems to suddenly wind up with a great job. But as things go awry, and he finds himself the new owner of the fastest, most technologically advanced space ship in the galaxy. Unfortunately, it’s stolen and the owners want it back… Along with his partner Jim and the lovely Melfina, Gene must fight his way across the galaxy battling pirates, aliens, and assassins as he attempts to discover the secrets of the Outlaw Star.
For those who love anime Outlaw Star is not to be missed. I have been watching anime for over a decade now, and this anime made a mark on the US by being one of the first to be shown on the Toonami block on Cartoon Network. Its the story about Gene Starwing, and his partner Jim Hawking who are regular bounty hunters. One time they take a mission and suddenly they are being chased by every space police, and pirate in space. Everyone wants this female android named Melfina, and his ship the XGP. Its a space and mecha type anime with an amazing plot line. I really loved watching this anime, and watching this insane group getting in and out of crazy situations, and staying together as a rag tag family of misfits. While they are trying to figure out what the Galatic Leyline is they are bouncing around space in the XGP or Outlaw Star as they called it. The characters are extremely well developed, and a very interesting plot line which shouldnt be missed. The action is fantastic and the music fits the bill. This is one anime that has been dubbed well, and I loved watching it.
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I went with four friends to the soft opening of this restaurant. I dont find furniture to my liking, I think its too French for Kuwait’s atmosphere. It just felt a bit stuffy, and they were over doing it a bit. But that aside lets go to the menu.
They have some interesting drinks, its like a grape drink and something different as well and they recommended it. The menu has one thing on the menu! Salad and Steak with french fries for 8KD. And that was it on the menu. So we just specified how we wanted the meat cooked. I asked for it medium rare, a friend wanted medium, and the other two wanted medium well. I really dont understand every Kuwaitis obssession with medium well or well done food!! There is no blood its just the juice and a little bit of red. And its very juicy if you ask for it medium or medium rare.
We got the salad, and I have to say the salad was extremely good! It was so good I used the bread to wipe the sauce of the plate! I couldnt get enough of it. And the meat was really good as well, and with the french fries. This is the real Entricote unlike the one at the Fanar. The sauce reminded of the Entricote in San Francisco. I really recommend this for people who want to a good steak and fries! And there are two private rooms for who ever needs them and there is ample seating.
The restaurant is located at Arjan Complex on the seaside opposite Rumaithiya. And this restaurant is part of the Entricote Chain belonging to Switzerland, which is the same one in San Francisco. Unlike the Entricote which is in Al-Fanar complex and tastes horrible. I think it is worth a visit for people who want a nice light steak, and amazing sauce and salad.
I gave it 4 out of 5 because I didnt like the furniture and music that much, but that is my personal preference.
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