Blue Parrot on 5th new restaurant details

**james** · 10-07-2005

Just got this press release.

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Playasia Premiers With World Class Sushi, Sashimi And Pan-Asian
Dining at Blue Parrot Hotel 5^th Avenue

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Blue Parrot Hotels, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in conjunction with celebrated Japanese Chef Elmer Komagata (K’s Cafe, Hotel Nikko) announced the opening of Playasia, featuring world class sushi, sashimi and pan-Asian dining at the new Blue Parrot Hotel 5^th Avenue.

Playasia’s playful “jungle-chic” design emerges in a dramatic open-air courtyard environment featuring a waterfall-fed jungle fantasy “village” of palapas and multi-level tree houses built over a glowing jewel-tone pool. Lighting is provided by a funky assortment of crystal chandeliers and glowing orbs imported from Morocco. The focal point pool slowly cycles through a spectrum of colors.

Playasia's fun and energetic atmosphere offers diners a versatile menu featuring a wide array of appetizers and entrees sure to suit all tastes and occasions.

Warm glowing candles and the playful jungle habitat provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable meal in the center of Playa del Carmen’s 5^th Avenue entertainment and shopping district. Playasia's extensive menu incorporates a harmonious yet adventurous blend of Sushi and Sashimi, as well as additional Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese specialties.

Playasia offers salads and appetizers such as Goi-Cun Summer Rolls, Hanoi Cous Cous and Caribbean Conch Salad. Entree selections include Taiwanese Basil Shrimp, Yellow Curried Black Cod and Yakitori Cornish Hen. For a perfect ending, indulge in Pisang-Goreng (Indonesian fried banana with homemade vanilla ice cream) or Halo Halo (Tapioca and Lychee nuts in Calpico coconut cream.)

For another style of dining, enjoy Playasia's menu sharing, which allows diners to taste their way through the menu by sharing appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

Playasia’s twin Bangkok-inspired bars mix a sultry assortment of specialty cocktails, global wines, sake and Asian beers. As the evening progresses, Playasia transitions to an intimate club environment featuring the area’s hottest DJ talent spinning a format of sensual beach house and chill-out.

Michele · 10-07-2005

Wow! I hope it is as good as it sounds. Anyone tried that new place on 10th next to Dr. Taco? The sushi looked inedible but the menu of cooked food LOOKS great. Anyone check it out yet?

Kim from Michigan · 10-07-2005

ummm, yummeeeee! Can't wait to try it out. My sister and I will be there first of December and she loooves sushi. I am learning to like it. But there is so much more on that menu I would love to try.

Donna · 10-07-2005

I did not get to eat there but I did go inside and check it out.Looks really cool ..... And the rooms are really amazing, I loved all the luxury bedding.Can't wait to eat there and stay there.

psa24 · 10-07-2005

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Originally Posted by james

Just got this press release.
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Does this press release mean that it is already open or opening soon? If soon, any idea when?

Jimmy-James · 10-07-2005

Nice! Sake to me baby! Where else in the Carib can you go and eat asian-fusion, sushi and drink sake?! I love that Playa has such great food!

**ryberg** · 10-07-2005

If it really turns out to have world class sushi and sashimi, as noted at the top, there, then Delmy & I will be patronizing that establishment on a semi-regular basis!

Steve

**Mindbender** · 10-08-2005

It was the Cornish chicken that caught my eye. Ahar, me hearties!

barbj050 · 10-08-2005

was just there the other nite..did not eat there but it is really pretty ..though i miss frieda bar.....maybe we will try tonite...

caramba · 10-08-2005

I'd love to see some photos if anyone has any...

absoluteAL · 10-09-2005

When I first started coming to Playa about 6 years ago, I always stayed at Pancho's (Hotel). It was a great centralized location - across from Java Joe's for the early morning coffee/bagel/etc. and close enough to crawl back to (if necessary) from a hard night of drinking at the Tequilla Barrel. The only problem that I had found with the location was (and maybe still is) the lack of any breeze or air circulation within - old Frieda Bar area. When it was hot up on Ave 5, and was oppressive within Pancho's center court area. Still, I love sushi and I'll be there (when it cools down a little). I walked in about three weeks ago and it looks really, really nice. I wish Playasia well.

Rissask · 10-11-2005

That sounds amazing...James or Steve can you go check it out (for 'research', you know

) and post a review?

Michele · 12-01-2005

Hubby and I tried out Playasia last night for the first time. Celebrating ONE YEAR in Playa!
The food was excellent, the service was excellent, attentive and well timed and the sushi is the best in Playa. They get the rice right which to me is essential and the fish is very fresh. Now for the bad news. The prices are not for the faint of heart. Think $120 pesos for a good sized roll. The menu is limited. (I´m not sure that falls into the negative column) Many of the pan-asian specialty dishes are served family style, so entrees are meant to be shared. We had several rolls and shared Grouper (fileted on request) done with a yellow curry coconut sauce and julienned vegetables. A generous amountof steamed vegetables were served on the side in a nice basket steamer. Yummy. Several hot sakes later we left $1400 pesos poorer, but very pleased with our meal and the staff. 15% gratuity is included in the check, and we left a bit more for Jorge, our waiter. I would definitely go back for a special occassion dinner.

Babaloo · 12-01-2005

Great!!
I'm staying there and eating there(okay...maybe just once) during the Holidaze.

psa24 · 12-01-2005

What was the atmosphere, crowd, music, etc..like?

Any pictures? I'm dying to see pictures of this place.

10-09-2005	#11 (permalink)
absoluteAL añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: PDC norte Posts: 3,530	Hot, Hot, Hot When I first started coming to Playa about 6 years ago, I always stayed at Pancho's (Hotel). It was a great centralized location - across from Java Joe's for the early morning coffee/bagel/etc. and close enough to crawl back to (if necessary) from a hard night of drinking at the Tequilla Barrel. The only problem that I had found with the location was (and maybe still is) the lack of any breeze or air circulation within - old Frieda Bar area. When it was hot up on Ave 5, and was oppressive within Pancho's center court area. Still, I love sushi and I'll be there (when it cools down a little). I walked in about three weeks ago and it looks really, really nice. I wish Playasia well.

10-07-2005	#2 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 3,496	Wow! I hope it is as good as it sounds. Anyone tried that new place on 10th next to Dr. Taco? The sushi looked inedible but the menu of cooked food LOOKS great. Anyone check it out yet?

10-07-2005	#3 (permalink)
Kim from Michigan beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Lansing, Michigan Posts: 474	ummm, yummeeeee! Can't wait to try it out. My sister and I will be there first of December and she loooves sushi. I am learning to like it. But there is so much more on that menu I would love to try.

10-07-2005	#4 (permalink)
Donna añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin,Tx. Posts: 3,376	I did not get to eat there but I did go inside and check it out.Looks really cool ..... And the rooms are really amazing, I loved all the luxury bedding.Can't wait to eat there and stay there.

10-07-2005	#6 (permalink)
Jimmy-James gotta have it Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southern, CT Posts: 905	Nice! Sake to me baby! Where else in the Carib can you go and eat asian-fusion, sushi and drink sake?! I love that Playa has such great food!

10-07-2005	#7 (permalink)
ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: real America Posts: 16,078	If it really turns out to have world class sushi and sashimi, as noted at the top, there, then Delmy & I will be patronizing that establishment on a semi-regular basis! Steve

10-08-2005	#8 (permalink)
Mindbender Licence to kill Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 4,237	It was the Cornish chicken that caught my eye. Ahar, me hearties!

10-08-2005	#9 (permalink)
barbj050 life=playa Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in my mind pdc Posts: 841	was just there the other nite..did not eat there but it is really pretty ..though i miss frieda bar.....maybe we will try tonite...

10-08-2005	#10 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,609	I'd love to see some photos if anyone has any...

10-11-2005	#12 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 32,817	That sounds amazing...James or Steve can you go check it out (for 'research', you know ) and post a review?

12-01-2005	#13 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 3,496	Hubby and I tried out Playasia last night for the first time. Celebrating ONE YEAR in Playa! The food was excellent, the service was excellent, attentive and well timed and the sushi is the best in Playa. They get the rice right which to me is essential and the fish is very fresh. Now for the bad news. The prices are not for the faint of heart. Think $120 pesos for a good sized roll. The menu is limited. (I´m not sure that falls into the negative column) Many of the pan-asian specialty dishes are served family style, so entrees are meant to be shared. We had several rolls and shared Grouper (fileted on request) done with a yellow curry coconut sauce and julienned vegetables. A generous amountof steamed vegetables were served on the side in a nice basket steamer. Yummy. Several hot sakes later we left $1400 pesos poorer, but very pleased with our meal and the staff. 15% gratuity is included in the check, and we left a bit more for Jorge, our waiter. I would definitely go back for a special occassion dinner.

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12-01-2005	#14 (permalink)
Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,819	Great!! I'm staying there and eating there(okay...maybe just once) during the Holidaze.

12-01-2005	#15 (permalink)
psa24 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 768	What was the atmosphere, crowd, music, etc..like? Any pictures? I'm dying to see pictures of this place.