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It must have been a bout of laziness that sparked off a series of visits to the eateries nearby. Back to The Garden Slug on a lazy Sunday for some hearty fare. We were met with an eatery full of likeminded diners which was already a tell tale sign for slower service and possibly a less optimal experience. For a start, the frazzled service guy was like a headless chicken running all over the place trying to attend to every table at once and we were chucked aside with a menu. After three feeble attempts, a kind yet equally busy lady took our orders. Tom Yum Pasta Vongole ($19.50) Steamed clams and linguine tossed in a briny, winey broth of lime leaves, lemongrass, chilli padi and ginger spice I was impressed with their Mai Hum Mee Siam and returned for Miss Thailand but was sorely disappointed. The first attempt lacked seasoning, the kitchen very kindly re-seasoned it for us.  Noodles were already far from al dente by the time they returned with some taste at least. Too heavy on lemon...