La Playa Port Dickson is not just a restaurant but bringing with it an immersive, outdoor-style dining experience of Asian, Western, Burgers, salads and all under one roof, “A truly unique space somewhere between a kampung style house, art installation, restaurant,” a window displaying a magnificent cut of the sunset is the only clue to what lies behind the doors of this premises.
We celebrated a surprised birthday dinner party for my daughter, Amisha Wong Rajoo’s 18th Birthday which was held on the 16th September, Malaysia Day. A Dramatic and intimate, the space makes a refreshing showcase for the restaurant’s commitment to sourcing, delivering and cooking exceptional produce, a far cry from the usual “ahoy there” restaurant vibe. Family and friends turned up for this surprised “Hawaiian” Birthday theme. A special thank you Joan and team for pulling off the surprised birthday dinner and Joanne, Godma and Michael, for their support, love and prayers.
They hook me at first bite: the Magarita Pizza, warm from the oven and nestled in their crisp- crusted with pineapples seasoned with tomato sauce, garlic, lemon zest and a little addition of Tabasco sauce,
Pizza-li-cious!
The most immediately identifiable Nasi Goreng Mutton dish filled with a mouthwatering combination of mutton and spices and the Nasi Goreng Kampung, we bundled the hot daggers in cool glass of chocolate milkshake and plunge into cheesy chicken nachos. As we devour the snack, took hold, or so our mouths lead us to believe. It was “panas-li-cious”!
You’ve not tasted grilled chicken until you’ve tested it here at La Playa, Port Dickson. The chef says he made it with passion and perfection in mind, with mashed potatoes, fries or bread. Grill chicken is their forte. I particularly like the plain grilled chicken with BBQ sauce. If you are the adventurous type, don’t miss out on their desserts, super “sweet truth”. After one bite, I wanted more. They have very different out of the box beverages. Try them out!
I once read, “No two spaghetti aglio e olio recipes are alike”. So what is spaghetti aglio olio or commonly known as aglio olio here? Spaghetti aglio olio is a traditional Italian pasta dish originated from Naples and can be directly translated as spaghetti with garlic and oil.
I ordered a plate Seafood Aglio Olio, the taste was splendid. The dish came with a generous amount of shellfish. There were mussels, clams, calamari and shrimps apart from a bowlful amount of al dente spaghetti. The spaghetti was covered with an ample amount of olive oil and you can taste the creamy cloves with a hint of nutty and mild taste. The dish was presented to us with finely chopped parsley and a dash of dried chilli flakes and a slice of toasted bread on top. Overall, I was satisfied with the dish. It was flavorful and appetizing. Definitely a must try!
“Wow,” one half of the friends devouring the chicken burger uttered slowly on another occasion. “This is delicious!” the other responded with unadulterated joy. This rendition of the chicken burger sum favorite of chopped mixture topping golden-fried bread triangles also utilizes salad, and if that’s what causes its unparalleled savory glory, all hail the chicken! Wow is right — there’s juicy nuance, forceful salt and nearly too much butteriness, with a sweet mayo and rather serious house chili oil for dipping, in case too much is never enough.
It’s not just the ambiance, design or the contemporary cooking that sets this hidden Gem, La Playa Port Dickson apart from the area’s in Port Dickson. The drinks list at La Playa, which entices customers with fun little sketches of liquid pleasures.
OVERALL”- All is in proportion; all is simple; all is good! Will be back for more, more, more…….
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