Boon Loong Leo
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Once upon a time when La Spiga d'Oro was still conducting business in the common area of Pantai Panorama condominium, I had already made my way there. Despite the not-so-convenient location, we had a great time enjoying the authentic Italian food.
Then they closed for a period of time before resurfaced - this time in a proper space on the Mezzanine floor of Wisma JAG in Taman Desa, right above one of my fav cafe Brew & Bread. We arrived early enough to be able to get a table as it was quickly filled up soon after.
I took a peek at their display chiller to spot various cold cuts, cheeses and even wines. A dedicated section for wines and Italian produces located at one corner, and there are still spaces for many tables. This place is simply spacious.
◾Roma-Napoli RM46.00 - porchetta di ariccia (roast pork), smoked provola
cheese, friarielli (roasted large green chillies). The combination of flavour really blew my mind that morning - the gentle smokiness from cheese, the savoury-ness of the thinly-sliced roast pork plus the slightly spicy chilly in between two heavenly schiacciata - crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a more compact texture that makes it ideal for making sandwiches.
◾Meat & Cheese RM75 - 3 meats, 2 cheeses, condiments, bread 2-3 pax. Love the various cold cuts but honestly the cheeses could not excite the taste bud, not even the parmigiana reggiano that Italian is so famous of.
◾Coffee couldn't make the mark for me, and I had to go downstairs after that to make it up.
Price-wise a bit steep for everyday indulgence as it starts from RM35 onwards for sandwich. Menu is very simple with just schiacciata, salad, cold cuts and cheeses - which they are really good at.
Leo's verdict - the sandwich was as good as I remembered, but the cheese was a bit of letdown this time.