Romi

[cassidain]

Very few, if any, reviews. I'm intrigued but would like additional intel . . . if available

 

[cec1]

Not surprising . . . I had to Google Romi to find out what it is. I don’t know when this name attached to the restaurant. Friends & I have simply called it “Tropical.” Little did we know that it is, apparently, much more! Of course, I haven’t been there in this new season, & in past years this Asian overlay was not apparent. I’ll be eager for reports!

 

[JEK]

With so many options that one doesn’t need too Google, why even consider?

 

[cassidain]

Perhaps because I remain unconvinced by many of the known options

 

[Jeanette]

I've seen Romi mentioned in a few trip reports with consistently positive comments about the food. A few people noted that the dining room seemed "empty." We are staying at Le Village for two nights before moving to our villa. I considered Romi, but knowing that the Sand Bar is only another five minute walk down hill is just too tempting. My last few meals at the Sand Bar were consistently outstanding.

 

[KevinS]

Consider that Sand Bsr is also another five-minute walk UP the hill.

 

[JEK]

Perhaps because I remain unconvinced by many of the known options

I could exist going from Eddy’s to JC’s to Tamarin to SB. Rinse and repeat

 

[cassidain]

I could exist going from Eddy’s to JC’s to Tamarin to SB. Rinse and repeat

It’s nice to have regular haunts.
Hasn’t Tamarin existed in several iterations over the years though?

 

[JEK]

Yes, and I’ve never been disappointed.

 

[cassidain]

and i see they have a Josper grill. i've read that's similar to but not the same as a Mibrasa grill

 

[cassidain]

A few people noted that the dining room seemed "empty."

hmm. sounds like no scene. leaves me unconvinced

 

[Amery]

We ate dinner at the Tropical in June 2022 before it changed to Romi. It was lovely in the garden with music—I think in season they have DJs on weekends or at least they used to. As I recall the former menu was pretty traditional and we enjoyed it. The bar there is very pretty, we’ve been a few times for cocktails or post dinner backgammon. My daughter and I stopped in last November for drinks and small plates. By that point it had become Romi and what we ordered (only 2 appetizers) was quite good. I have been wanting to try it for dinner again but as the saying goes…too many choices, too little time!

 

[le_reve]

and i see they have a Josper grill. i've read that's similar to but not the same as a Mibrasa grill

You are finally correct.

 

[cassidain]

You are finally correct.

Best I can determine it’s a distinction without a difference

 

[elgreaux]

from ACCESS:
In this half-open-air restaurant, where the outdoor bar and lively music welcome locals and tourists alike, everything is cooked on the Josper grill...

 

[le_reve]

Best I can determine it’s a distinction without a difference

You be you.

 

[cassidain]

You be you.

of course. I wonder if we were served one grillade cooked on a Josper and one on a Mibrasa you could identify which was which

 

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[le_reve]

ouof course. I wonder if we were served one grillade cooked on a Josper and one on a Mibrasa you could identify which was which

I wonder why this topic seems to live rent free in your head? lol

 

[cassidain]

I wonder why this topic seems to live rent free in your head? lol

What topic ? LOL