PANTAI RESTAURANT — A HIDDEN GEM IN MONTIGO RESORTS
Recently I had a great seafood experience in the most unexpected place, Montigo Resorts Nongsa. I admit that I am one of those who think Resorts food is not worth the money (and generally normal quality) but this one just changed my mind. They have some great tasting food going here. The setting is nice and classy with lots of breeze going around this cozy restaurant
STEAMED FISH NYONYA STYLE
Must try. I would come back here just for this dish. A fantastic peranakan touch that is super rare to be found in Batam. In fact, this is probably my first time seeing this in Batam. Price depends on the type of fish and weight
GOLDEN PUMPKIN CALAMARI
Very very good. Another rare dish in Batam. Sweet, fresh, and fragrant pumpkin sauce all around crunchy calamari. An excellent combo with this fresh squid.
ICE FIRE CHICKEN
Very good. I would rate this fantastic just because of the sensation. Hot chicken served on a bed of ice. When I bite it, I could really taste hot and cold together. Talk about Yin and Yang! hhahhaa
HOTPLATE TOFU
Almost very good. Common dish but cooked to a high standard. I was told that the tofu was made fresh from soy. Maybe I heard wrongly but the inside was silky smooth while the skin got this rugged sexiness to it
SPECIAL SHOUT OUT
Their food made my tummy super happy but these people definitely made my time special. Here is a special shout for you guys who made my dining experience fine and thank you again for putting up with my awesome children:
Yogis, Johan, Abhi, Yeni, Dede, Rio, and Ika
CONCLUSION
Highly recommended if you love seafood with a different twist. If they keep the quality consistent, then I am confident you will enjoy as much as I did. For more information please contact Montigo Resorts Nongsa directly at 0778 7768888 or visit their website here.
LEARN YOUR INDONESIAN
Ikan = Fish
Stim = Steamed
Sotong = Squid
Labu = Pumpkin
Es = Ice
Api = Fire
Ayam = Chicken
Tipan = Hotplate
Tahu = Tofu