Clare
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We started waiting outside the restaurant around 7:20 PM (10 minutes before opening) and good thing we did because a small line started forming soon enough, and it seemed that much of the tables were booked in advance.
We ordered the following for a party of 3:
- Sea Bass Ceviche
- Iberian Ham Croquettes
- Pork cheeks donut
- Oxtail
- Fake risotto
Note: many of the reviews mentioned the oxtail donut, but when we went it seems that they had changed the donut to be made of pork and instead had a separate menu item for oxtail (not donut version).
Ceviche - really interesting and not what I expected. It came in a large dish and the fish pieces were suspended in a cold, light foam that seemed to be made of an egg mixture although I can’t be sure. The flavor profile was tangy and sour, which could be a bit polarizing. If you like sour things, go for it, if you don’t, maybe stay away.
Croquettes - honestly really good. The interior was creamy and thick and the ham flavor cut through well. It also came on a little piggy plate which was very cute.
Pork donut - extremely creative presentation (came in a box stylized like the dunkin’ donuts logo) and looked convincingly like a sweet donut. the outer layer was crispy and inside was flavorful pulled pork. Very enjoyable and easy to share if you slice it into sections.
Oxtail - it came in three pieces which was perfect for us. The meat was fall-off the bone tender and the marinade was well-done and not overpowering. If you like oxtail this is wonderfully done.
Fake risotto - this dish felt like an illusion, in a good way. The rice grains were bouncy and soft, not the typical grains you’d see in an Italian risotto (maybe this is why they called it “fake”?) and the sauce looked bland since it was pale but was actually extremely umami. The first bite I had, my eyes opened wide and I was like WOW! The orange pieces framing the dish looked like sweet potato but it took a while for me to realize they were actually a sort of mushroom. All in all it was a very overthrow-expectations kind of dish and I wholeheartedly recommend.
Extremely fun and creative presentations and delicious tapas, make a reservation or go early!