Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar • 1 Mont Kiara

Recently visited here to celebrate my wedding anniversary. It was our first time trying Spanish cuisine, and honestly, the menu was a little intimidating at first. We had no idea what to expect. Thankfully, a waitress approached us, gave a brief introduction, and suggested a few dishes. Without her help, we probably would’ve stared at the menu forever 🙈 We tried: • Tacos de Cangrejo 🌮 – Homemade crab tacos with avocado. Surprisingly satisfying and generously filled with crab meat 🦀 • Paella de Marisco 🥘 – Seafood paella with cuttlefish, prawns, mussels and clams. It reminded me of an elevated version of Chinese claypot rice, with a slight risotto vibe 😆 Very flavourful and well cooked. • Bloody Mary 🍹– Vodka with tomato and celery. As someone who isn’t an alcohol drinker, I expected not to like it. But wow!! it tasted more like a spicy juice than an alcoholic drink. Unexpectedly enjoyable 💯 Overall, it was a great first Spanish dining experience. Prices are on the higher side, but for a special occasion, it was definitely worth it.

Mixed review, writing this for the price point they market at. Portion sizes on starters were small and the croquetas were cooked well with delicate flavour. Our main dish, a meat paella, was under seasoned and felt it needed more flavour. Staff were ok, service could have been a little friendlier though not bad. There's highs and lows throughout the experience, for over 200 per person you can get better flavours and value elsewhere, though an ok option if you have a craving for some Spanish style in your life

A surprise wedding anniversary dinner. The staff were so friendly, food is so nice, authentic Catalan Spanish food. We had squid inked paella. So delicious. What a gem in Mont Kiara. It was our anniversary, they gave us a lovely dessert. Thank you MerCat Barcelona. Will definitely come back.

22.11.2025, 6.45pm: Mostly outdoor seatings and indoors are for reservation only. Outdoor seatings can be stuffy esp after rain with only fan available. Chorizo iberico was unexpectedly bland and dry. Gambas al ajillo was equally bland, no garlicky taste except that you're chewing on the garlic pieces in the oil although prawns were fresh. The comforting food of the night was the seafood squid ink paella which was flavourful and the chef definitely nailed it!

As a Spaniard, I was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant because I miss the food from my country after being away for a while. The croquettes were delicious, as well as the bread with tomato, the tortilla and the other tapas I’ve tried. Both the inside of the restaurant and the terrace are very cozy, great atmosphere. But I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because I was really disappointed with the octopus. On the menu, it’s described as “a la feira style” (a way of cooking and serving octopus from the north of Spain, Galicia), but unfortunately, it had nothing to do with traditional pulpo a la feira 😞. I understand that cooking methods or presentation might be adapted to suit customers from another country and culture. However, as a Galician, I couldn’t hide my disappointment when I saw it wasn’t the kind of octopus we make back home. There were no thinly sliced potatoes as a base (it was more like mashed potato), the octopus seemed grilled instead of boiled (it should be crispy on the outside and tender inside, achieved by a special boiling method), and it wasn’t even served on the traditional round wooden plate with toothpicks, as it is in the feiras (local fairs). In summary, the octopus was very tasty, I just feel it’s not the correct naming, I’d recommend updating the menu description and calling it “grilled octopus” or similar. Labeling it “a la feira style” feels misleading and a bit of a letdown for Galician culture. Had I known, I wouldn’t have ordered it. But as mentioned, apart from the “wording” thing about the octopus plate, the food was delicious, very tasty and good, and also the sangria was perfectly prepared 💯 and the staff was nice and attentive. Great experience overall and I highly recommend the restaurant 👍🏼

Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar is an absolute gem in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur ! Every dish we tried was incredible — the “ ham croquettes” were perfectly crisp and flavorful, the “bao with pork belly” was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the “pork ribs” were cooked to perfection. Honestly, every plate we had was outstanding. The warm, friendly, and professional service made the experience even more enjoyable, creating a welcoming atmosphere that matches the quality of the food. If you’re looking for authentic flavors, great vibes, and top-notch service, this is the place to go!!!

Authentic Spanish cuisine, with a perfect presentation from Chef David. The tapas are very good, but my favourite is the perfect pork cheeks. The taste is amazing.

Love Spanish food, can try Mercat Barcelona @ Mont Kiara. The food is authentic Spanish food, tapas & wine. My favorite are Paella squid ink, iberico ribs and melon with ham. Paella it's take at least 30 mins to cook.