Estilo Spanish Tapas Bar & Charcoal Grill @ Publika

Estilo is the choice of our meet up place for dinner. The three of us have not been hanging for a long time and finally we can all agree on a certain date, day, time and venue. I'm really a huge fan of Spanish Tapas and when I heard about this place, I decide to give it a try and since Publika isn't exactly too far from my office. Fyi, Estilo has just opened last month and it is the sister outlet of El Meson which is located on Jalan Telawi in Bangsar.

The ambiance is pretty much cosy with a play of colours, high tables, and some normal dining tables with alfresco dining option available. I like the colourful lamps and the cute Estilo sangria jug. There is a choice of red sangria (Estilo Sangria) and a white one (Apple Sangria) at RM28/glass and RM75 for a jug which serves almost 8 small glasses. They also serve beer (RM19-32 per pint) and wines by the glass from RM21 onwards.

 Piquillos Rellenos (RM18)

Sweet Spanish peppers stuffed with minced beed and served with a cheese sauce. The peppers are not spicy but sweet instead and paired very well with the minced beef. It's also nice to be eaten on the baguette slices which is complimentary by the restaurant.

 

 Complimentary home-made sauces that goes with the meat dishes that we ordered. From left - Green Chilli & Herbs, Peri-peri sauce, BBQ sauce and Chilli Oil.

 

Corderos Asado (RM38)

This is the slow-grilled Suckling lamb which is sliced and served with brocolli and peas and a cheese sauce. It also comes with a side which Sue Lynn chose a truffle mash to go with the meat. It is indeed recommended as the meat is tender, flavourful and not gamey at all.

All of us having fun catching up and of course indulging in our tapas!

Warm Salad of Baby Squid grilled with charcoal with a bed of diced potatoes (RM24). Very nicely presented, the squids are still springy but I would have preferred more greens.

Queso De Cabra Crujiente (RM16)

A slab of goat cheese covered with a thin layer of Filo pastry which is oven-baked and served with pumpkin jam and caramelised shallots. A nice dish if you like the strong tasting goat cheese.

Chorizo (RM16)

Spanish Spicy Sausage with Potato Confit. Since they do not serve pork here, this is a rather nice chicken version of chorizo. The olive oil sauce goes really well with bread!

 

Paella Estilo (RM52 for small & RM98 for large)

You would need to give at least 30mins for the preparation time of the paella. The paella served here is not too wet but with a slightly dry crust at the bottom of the pan (which reminds me of claypot chicken rice) and a well balanced flavour of the rice and ingredients. The one we ordered comes with grilled chicken, chicken chorizo and green beans. The small paella is good for two if you plan to take this as a main.

It's great to catch up with Sue Lynn a.k.a Bangsarbabe and listen to all her nice travel stories and indulgence! It's a nice place for hang out and tapas but I felt something missing if there is no pork in my tapas place. My favourite tapas bar is still Pinchos.

Estilo 
Spanish Tapas Bar
(just two doors away from The Social)

Lot 34, Level G2, The Square, Publika,
aris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: +603-6207-9883