I finally had a belated birthday lunch with a friend at a wildly popular Mexican restaurant. Avocado prepared right at the table and warm, chatty staff made me feel this attentive service is Japan at its best.
| お祝い | おいわい | celebration |
| 満席 | まんせき | fully booked, no seats left |
| あっという間に | あっというまに | in the blink of an eye |
| きめ細やか | きめこまやか | attentive, meticulous |
| ならでは | ならでは | unique to, only possible with |
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