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La Paella offers two wonderful deals: a $12.99 lunch set (available from noon - 5 pm) and an early bird menu ($16.99/person available from 4 pm - 7 pm). The restaurant was suspiciously empty for a Sunday afternoon however, unlike so many times in the past, this was not a sign to flee. A neat taste of traditional Spanish cuisine tucked away from the deluge of Japanese restaurants down the street.
Foodnalysis:
Gazpacho Andaluz - One of two first course options on the lunch set. This tomato-based Spanish soup is served cold. Great for those humid summer days, a so-so choice for fall. The blended soup had a smooth consistency and the cool cucumber-tomato flavor was refreshing.
Mixed Green Salad - The lunch set's other option for a first course. An above-average salad with tangy dressing. Good for those who want to go light before indulging in the paella carb-fest.
Plato de Paella - Choice of meat or seafood. If you like peas, this dish is pea-riffic. Paella typically tends to be pretty pea-heavy, however La Paella's version was a tad much for me. Not the best paella I've eaten, but a fair choice. Large portions -- save room for ice cream!
Green Tea Ice Cream - Interesting menu option in a Spanish restaurant. Perhaps a failed attempt to blend in with the Japanese neighborhood? Pardon the picture (or lack thereof)… sometimes my stomach prevents the camera from getting its turn first. This ice cream is quite different from the typical asian green tea ice team, had a bit of a bitter kick to it. Not bad, just different.
It is also said that La Paella offers excellent tapas, but alas, you will have to see for yourself as I was too cheap to resist a set meal.
Friendly waiter. Yes, that's singular. There was one waiter for the entire restaurant! Granted it was lunch and it was not that crowded, but let's hope they have more help at night. The waiter was fairly attentive, however, and managed to successfully carry several plates at a time during his treks up and down the stairs to the kitchen.
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Well decorated and cozy. A beautiful ceiling of dried roses added a romantic touch (although it did cross my mind that those could probably gather a disgusting amount of dust).
$12.99 + tax + tip. Not bad for a filling lunch!
Decent Spanish lunch set that won't break your cartera. Cartera = wallet in Spanish (that AP class really paid off).
2 comments:
Yum! loving your reviews! are those flowers upside down?
thanks jen! yes, they are upside down :)
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