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Let’s start our culinary journey with some pinchos or Spanish bar snacks which are traditional in northern Spain, especially in the Basque country. Related to tapas, they’re called pinchos because many of them have a pincho (Spanish for spike), usually a toothpick through them. We began with a trio of pinchos: Montadito de Ternera con Queso Azul y Cebolla Caramelizada - ternderloin, blue cheese, and caramelized onion (25k), Brocheta de Guacamole y Gambas Ajillo garlic shrimps and guacamole (25k), and Huevo Sobre Anchoas con Cebolla y Perejil - eggs over anchovies with onion and parsley (17.5k). We also had Esparagos Envueltos en Hojaldre con Ali Oli - baked asparagus wrapped in puff pastry with ali oli (17.5k). All are scrumptious starters.
risotto-style dish. The fabulous Chuletas de Cordero con Ali Oli - Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Garlic Mayonnaise (85k) is simply an outstanding dish. Paella is an iconic Spanish rice dish, native to Valencia. The Paella de Marisco - Seafood Paella (295k) is a perfect way of sharing. It’s like a party in a 24-cm diameter pan! The preparation takes about 30 minutes, but well worth the wait; a magnificent melange of rice, herbs, spices, and seafood. Of course, you’ve got to try the superb Spanish wine and fruit concoction, Sangria (250k by the jug) here! And the Mojito (75k by glass, 450k by the jug) is also noteworthy. Tapas Movida also prides itself of having an extensive collection of all-Spanish wine, with no less than 38 brands available. Make room for the Postres or desserts: the Peras Escalfadas - Poached Pears and the Platano Caramelizado - Caramelized Banana (both 40k, respectively) are both sweet picks. Yes, they do have the Churros con Chocolate – Spanish Fried doughnut strips. But they’re actually more of a breakfast treat. Speaking of which, Tapas Movida is open daily at 9 am should you feel like having a Spanish-style breakfast.
Every Monday at 12.30 pm, you can learn to dance Flamenco here. But if you just feel like Alongside tapas, you’ll also find raciones, which watching, Monday evening is the time to catch are often just a larger portion of the tapas, a Flamenco performance. While on Friday and big enough for two or three to share, but not Saturday nights, an acoustic band will be playing. necessarily. And be sure to show your support for the Spanish national team’s EURO 2012 campaign We chose Calamares en su Tinta con Arroz here, this summer. ¡Vamonos! Blanco - Squid with Rice (35k), a delectable (Budi Iskandar)
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apas is a variety of snacks or appetizers, a true celebration of the Spanish culture and social way of life. Tapas Movida is reminiscent of a beautiful Mediterranean restaurant and bar. Dark wood elegantly dominates the interior. The patio area, with its tile-laden seats, is especially gorgeous. There are only a handful of tapas eateries in Jakarta, but Spanish Executive Chef Manuel Verdaguer makes sure you’ll have an authentic Spanish epicurean experience at Tapas Movida. Since opening in mid-2011, the flavorsome paellas and host of tapas never fail to lure diners back time and time again.