Would anyone believe that the taste makes up for the portion? Had Oct from the spot last sat and tot that was barely passable, this one was a whole league above it. The texture of the octopus is slightly different from anything I've had, it wasn't super tender but tender enough, yet supremely meaty. Ignoring the taste it could easily pass off as another protein.
Rightfully, the condiments are mild to let the Oct shine, but personally I would have preferred stronger paprika and abit less olive oil. Pretty good nonetheless
As good as the original at Hong Kong Street, the paprika-kissed octopus was tender, smoky and paired perfectly with smooth, slightly chunky mash doused in olive oil.
Thanks @burpple for the invite and @foc_sentosa for hosting!
Taste: 4/5
Interestingly, this dish struck a better chord than the lacklustre version I recall having at the their HongKong Street flagship. The tender, smoke-kissed octopus here was a step up in terms of flavour and texture, complemented by the smooth bed of spuds underneath, studded with delightful bits of its own and laced with heady olive oil.
Would be better if it was lightly seared
Overall, would definitely recommend this dish. On a side note, the stoneware is pretty as well. With the sunset by the beach as a backdrop, the ambience is amazing
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