Paella is synonymous with Spanish food and you can find it on the menus of Spanish restaurants in Singapore. Did you know that it originated from the Valencian region in Spain? If you are at FOC, I highly recommend that you order at least one paella dish. Probably one of the better paella places in Singapore.

So what does the FOC stand for? It means fire in Catalan language (Catalonia is a region in Spain of which Barcelona is the capital). Nope, it doesn’t stand for free of charge.

The paellas here are meant for sharing. The Black Mediterranean Squid Ink with Prawns & Squid Paella was pure indulgence. Eating dish was rich and flavourful where you can taste the squid ink in every mouthful. It’s topped with chunks of fresh prawns and squid, and dollops of homemade garlic aioli to give a well-rounded flavour profile. This is available for takeaway and delivery during the CB period.

I must say there was consistency in the rice’s texture where it was cooked al dente. Using a shallow paella pan and cooked over high heat, both dishes managed to get the socarrat. It is the crusty and crispy rice bits at the bottom, akin to the charred bits of your local claypot rice.