影片
更多
2013-11-01
335 浏览
Whenever I go to Macau, I opt for Portuguese because the food is authentic there. This time I went to a new tapas restaurant called Casa de Tapas in Taipa, Macau. Casa de tapas is set in a traditional Macanese shophouse in Taipa Village. If I was not guided to the restaurant, I might need some time figure my way there.I felt kind of homey when I walked into the three floored restaurant, where there is a social room (the bar) at the right on the ground floor, walking up the spiral staircase broug
I felt kind of homey when I walked into the three floored restaurant, where there is a social room (the bar) at the right on the ground floor, walking up the spiral staircase brought me to a living room (the tapas bar) and a bedroom with a beautiful terrace (dining room) on the top floor. I love the modern furnishing and restored ambiance at the Casa de Tapas. I wish I live in a shophouse in Macau.In today's tasting event, not only can I savour multiple authentic and delicious tapas, I can learn to mark several tapas from Casa de Tapas's Tapas demonstrations! The whole demonstration will be posted on my blog.
Sangria
Our jug of Sangria was strong and fruity. You can play around with sangria by adding different fruits and alcohol to create your own!
Tartar de Gambe Blanca en Aceite de Olive - Prawn TartarThe prawns were very sweet, bouncy and refreshing with a touch of sourness from the lemon and aroma from the spices. Who can believe this easily prepared dish can be so yummy!
Pulpo a la Gallega - Octopus, Potato, PaprikaI was invited to help making the next course but I did not know I was going to handle octopus!!! Casa de Tapas sourced this 12 kg octopus from Catalunya, look how enormous it was!
No joke, the octopus carried the BEST texture that I have ever tasted! The octopus was luxury, silky smooth, young and chewy. Along with the soft and slightly salted potato, this plate was heavenly delicious!!!Croquetas Variadas - Assorted croquettes
I did not know it was an assorted croquette with four flavoured but I guess I tried the Jamón ibérico croquettes as mine was creamy and savoury with crispy crust. The croquette was nice. Get this!
Pincho Moruno - Lamb SkewsI secretly had a whole lamb brochette myself as it was too good! (We were supposed to share ) The marinated lamb sirloin was extremely juicy and tender and aromatic with a smokey note. The potato crunch was also nice!
Langostino al ajillo - Garlic tiger prawnsThe 'Ajillo' style prawn means grilled prawns with lots of garlic and sweet paprika. The prawn was very sweet in taste and tasted even better with the roasted garlic purée and the white wine jelly and sea salt. The texture was very silky and chewy which tasted more like sashimi than cooked.
Crema de con Pulpo Yuvas - Almond and Octopus SoupThe Ajobianco almond soup is a popular cold soup in Spanish made of bread, crushed almonds, garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar, served with white grapes and grilled cheese. The white soup was beautiful, especially with the octopus, bread and grape garnishing. Despite the beautiful look, the soup also tasted delicious and refreshing as well.
Vegetable StewA colourful vegetarian dish with chopped vegetables and salad at the center. Great to clean the palate between savoury dishes.
Paella de Marisco - Traditional Spanish Paella RiceThe classic seafood paella was served with mussels, shrimps, clams, garlic and vegetables. The rice grains was fat and juice. The tomato based paella was savoury but the broth was a bit watery to me.
Cochinillo Confitao - Suckling PigThe sous-vide suckling pig with sautéed apples and fresh lettuce bouquet was decent with crispy skin and smokey edge. The meat was tender but a bit too lean for my liking.
Chocolate TruffleThe chocolate truffle as everyone says looked like a Star War spaceship. The chocolate truffle was rich and chocolaty.
Casa de Tapas does offer solid Spanish food in competitive price with comfy environment in Macau. If it is compare to the recent Spanish restaurants that I had in Hong Kong, Casa de Tapas is the best overall. Next time if you are in Macau and want to try something other than Portuguese or Chinese, come to Casa de Tapas!
题外话/补充资料：
The Bill
Sangria - MOP70
Prawn Tartar - MOP120
Octopus, Potato, Paprika - MOP90
Spanish Style Potatoes - MOP55
Assorted croquettes - MOP75
Lamb Skews - MOP85
Garlic tiger prawns - MOP88
Squid - MOP75
Zucchini and shrimp cream - MOP80
Almond and Octopus Soup - MOP75
Cold Vegetable Soup - MOP65
Egg, Vegetables and Ibérico ham - MOP155
Roasted Vegetables and Tuna Salad - MOP120
Oxtail and Legumes Vinaigrette - MOP158
Traditional Spanish Paella Rice - MOP358 for 2 & MOP720 for 4
Suckling Pig - MOP238
Chocolate Truffle - MOP45
Cheese, Almond, Honey - MOP75
(以上食记乃用户个人意见 , 并不代表OpenRice之观点。)
张贴
