Review

Salt can be found on a busy roadside spot in the vibrant town of Lamai. The vibe is trendy diner, with an open air, but covered interior with rustic furnishings. The menu is global in intent, with heavy Asian influences. The chef and his team have composed a clever combination of both classics and innovative fusion dishes, resulting in platters that will delight diners; many, ideal for sharing. Begin with salmon tartare drizzled with a spicy dressing of lemongrass and mint or house signature of crispy pork belly with sweet soy dipping sauce. Mains can be a traditional surf and turf of chicken and tiger prawns or change up the chicken for a premium Australian sirloin, perfectly grill-charred and oozing juicy tenderness. Choose from a range of accompanying sauces including an eye-watering extra hot piri piri. Alternatively, try a fresh local snapper, grilled, with a punchy Peruvian salsa, dressed in a piquant tamarind and chili dressing. The dessert offering is short, but sufficient with surprising quenelles of frozen berry cheesecake cooling the palate, in a slightly decadent way. A wine and sake list offers an adequate selection by bottle and glass. This is the place to come with a group of friends for a fun-filled evening.