Table for 2 and maybe you review - We only need half a reason to indulge in a short break, and a three-night Luxury Escape deal at the luxurious Santai Resort at Casuarina Beach in northern NSW was the perfect excuse.
While there are plenty of quality restaurants within a short drive, the great thing about staying at Santai is it has one of the best in the region, Spice Den.
The Thai street food-style menu features a wide range of small plates, large plates and three banquet options.
With four at our table we chose the $40 pp banquet (the smallest of the three), which comprised spring rolls, crunchy corn and coriander fritters, BBQ chicken satays, salty squid, pat prik king wagyu beef, coconut grilled chicken curry and duck fried rice.
Apart from the squid, which was overcooked, each other item was well cooked and tasty, especially when combined with some excellent sauces and vegetable and fruit accompaniments.
Interestingly, each one of us had a different favourite dish, from the corn fritters to the wagyu beef, the chicken curry and duck fried rice.
What we all agreed on was the coconut sorbet was the perfect end to a really good meal, filled with a wide range of tasty, spicy plates which was more than enough for the four of us.
If you do get the chance to go, make sure you book, especially on Friday nights and weekends.
Spice Den is operated separately to the resort, and the good news is the owners have recently opened Spice Den Brisbane at 457 Ann Street.
Amazing food and service - very friendly staff - great cocktail list and yummy 🍹🍸 too ~ beautiful view from the restaurant over the retreats pool area - well worth a visit if your in the area - top night thank you 😊
Had an exceptional time at spice den. We absolutely loved every dish that we got and cocktails were marvellous. Service was incredibly attentive. They had great vegan options for us and the food was high quality. Thank you for such a wonderful evening! We will definitely return if we find ourselves in that neck of the woods again. Thanks!
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