I was at Plaj the other night and was very disappointed by the food. The dishes all seemed to have numerous very strong flavors that did not meld at all. For example, dumplings were covered with an intense lingonberry sauce, onions stewed in cardamon and some greasy lardons. That the dumplings were chewy did not help. The salad had a very acidic vinaigrette and was topped with finely diced breadcrumbs that added a gritty unwashed texture to the dish. The presentation of dishes was very nice and it was clear that lots of effort had been made -- but none of the things we had really worked.
The service and setting were nice, but for the money, Rich Table or Absinthe are much better bets in the area.
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