I’ve never been a fan of octopus until I visited Portugal and Spain. Their rendition of this Great Tentacle yields a sweeter, softer, and smokier taste than the typical Asian renditions (partly due to the naturally smaller and sweeter-tasting species found in their warmer waters).

Since then, I have been craving for an octopus dish that would come close. Done well, it would strike a good balance of softness and chewiness that leaves a sweet flavour. Done badly, it would be limp, tough, and overly chewy. Thankfully, the Pulpo a la Brasa ($24) was done well here. It was fresh, juicy and charred just right. We chose a side of green asparagus which did not disappoint either - it was soft, juicy, and sweet - making it a perfect match to the octopus. The dish also came with a wonderful portion of grilled potatoes (which had a nice char) and a dollop of garlic mayo (which gave the dish a nice garlicky punch).

Probably our favourite dish for the night.