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Firstly, we decided to try out their paella, which was basically short-grained rice imbued with various spices and meat/seafood cooked on a flat based pan. It's kind of like Chinese Claypot Rice done in a metal pan and spanish style =) It takes about 30 - 45 minutes to prepare and thus I encourage anyone trying out this restaurant to place your order for paella first before ordering any other dishes. We decided on Arroz al Horno, which consisted of spring onion, onion, tomato, Spanish chorizo, pork ribs, potato, capsicum, rice.
Next, we spent quite a long time deciding on the tapas to order and finally we settled on...
Patatas Bravas - Roast Potato with romesco sauce and Alioli Sauce
First impression - ooh... interesting taste.
The romesco sauce (red one) was based on almond, together with various spices such as Spanish pepper. As for the Alioli sauce, I couldn't really taste what it was made of. There's only one way I would describe this dish as... a rather interesting and unique taste it is that it's difficult to describe, and it brings warmth to the pits of your stomach after you've eaten it xD The potatoes' skin add a crisp effect to the sauce which made the dish more enjoyable. Not recommended for people who dislike the after-sensation of eating pepper though. Hmm... and I think the dish would taste better if there were lesser sauce lol.
Next up, it was...
Datiles con Beicon - Dates with Bacon
First impression - Nice! It tastes pretty good!
The slight crispness of the grilled bacon wrapped around a soft date with the texture similar to mashed potatoes complements really well. And when you chew the package slowly, the sweetness of the sauce it was dipped in before grilling and the mild taste of dates comes to the tip of the tongue. Definitely my favourite out of these two tapas. Would love to have it again next time I dine there.
And finally, our paella came to the table. Since we ordered the portion for 2, it wasn't as large as I expected it to be (around 30cm in width?) but it was still more than enough for the three of us.
First impression - Mmmm.... it's really rich in flavours. And it tastes better than it looks!
This dish was rather nice, considering that this is the first time I've tried any other cuisine besides Chinese, Western, Italian and Japanese and is not used to the taste of Spanish food. The amount of chorizo in the dish could have been more, but the pork in the paella was delicious and well-marinated.
After the paella, we decided to try their desserts. And I'm very glad we did.
First up...
Naranjas al vino dulce - Baked Valencia orange with Spanish sweet wine and ice cream
First impression - Oh. My. God. (dies and goes to heaven).
(quote) Arthur: The presentation is fail. (goes to heaven after taking a bite)
Me: LOL.
This... is a definite MUST-HAVE for anyone dining in Serenity. A peeled Valencian orange with treated slices of orange peel accompanies a cold ice cream and a sliced strawberry. The ice-cream... is to die for. Surprisingly, the orange is warm in contrast to the ice cream. How to get the best sensation? Take a bite of the orange together with the ice cream and some of the wine sauce, and I guarantee that you will literally close your eyes in delight. Words cannot give due compliment to this dish.
Next up, we had the classic Spanish dessert... Churros!
There was six churros originally, but we ate 3 of them before remembering to take photos! =OFirst impression - hmm... nice.
After tasting the heavenly dessert, it was difficult for Mr. Churros to grab the mainstage. However, Mr. Churros tastes great too. It was warm when we took a bite, and it was surprising that its crunchy exterior hides a soft interior. Mr. Churros comes dusted with a bit of sugar, and of course, a chocolate dip. It's great for anyone who has a craving for a warm dessert xD Not my favourite type of dessert though. Hee.
As we still had some space left in our stomachs (and Astrea still had one more stomach for desserts *cough*shehasfourstomachs*cough*) We ordered our last dessert for the day.. something which was rather exotic... and that was...
Arroz con leche - Rice with milkFirst impression - Mmm... tastes pretty good.. Are you sure it's rice???
Hmm... according to Astrea, the rice used was glutinous rice of sorts. Unlike the normal rice we eat everyday, this rice was stickier and imbued with the strong taste of milk. The texture is pretty thick and creamy, but not so much that you would get sick of it. The chocolate sauce at the base of the dessert tasted similarly to Ferro Roche! Lols. Oh, and the almond comes dusted in gold powder xD Our Arroz con leche consists of three of it and a sugar thingy on top that was rather sharp to the mouth when eaten. It's good to try this at least once for the experience... but I rather try other desserts xD Oh, and do order this only if you still have an ample amount of space in your stomach. Afterall, it's rice!
Stuff on tables~
Overall, the experience was really enjoyable. The restaurant had a nice ambience and a lit candle on every table. It wasn't too crowded and thus is good for a peaceful dining experience. There was a variety of tables and chairs as well as the arrangement to cater to groups with different number of people and really nice lighting. HOWEVER, we got cheated by a waiter when ordering our plain water... never ever order their "still" or "sparkling" water unless you are feeling really rich. The "still" water of Fiji brand costs $5.85, when you could have "ice" water for free. A lesson learnt in the hard way T_T
On a side note... I would recommend that anyone wanting to try out this restaurant to form at least groups of 3 - 4 in order to fully enjoy the variety of food served there. It is the Spanish culture to dine with groups of friends and it's definitely reflected in this restaurant! It's more economical to bring your friends along to this restaurant xD Be prepared to spend more than $35 if you are planning to enjoy your food!
Adios!
