Everyone loves a good tapas and it just got more accessible with Restaurant Espoir! They have launched a new halal tapas buffet offering familiar tapas dishes with local flavours.
Restaurant Espoir Tapas Buffet Menu
The buffet runs from Fridays (6.30pm), Saturdays (11.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pm) and Sundays (11am, 1.30pm).
It’s priced at $98++ for adults and $15++ for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
There are a total of 19 items avilable, including two paellas and two desserts. Options include Spanish classics like Patatas Bravas, Tortillas de Patatas and Gazpacho.
The protein is largely shellfish-focused with Clams Escabeche (pickled surf clams) and Calamres Fritos (fried squid). They also offer Ostra Fritos (fried oysters) and Costillas de Cordero, slow braised lamb.
Beverages are available at an additional charge, with non-alcoholic renditions of Sangria ($49) and Torres Natureo ($68).
Something fun Restaurant Espoir does is an interactive game segment in every seating. Games include guessing a song, or estimating the correct weight of a steak.
Patrons get to win free items like dessert or even a free steak!
Tapas
For starters, there was artichoke hummus and corn hummus with a platter of bread. We liked the tanginess of the artichoke but felt the corn version didn’t stand out to us.
The Bikini Sandwich had a nice cheese pull from the truffle mozzarella.
It had a crispy outside and meatiness from the beef pastrami, though we think it could do with a stronger or saltier bite.
The standout dish for us was the Patatas Bravas, with the potatoes being soft and fluffy!
The orange sambal ijo and curry bravas sauce was unique, adding a nice umami and kick to cut through the potatoes.
However, the Tortillas de Patatas felt too dense and needed a stronger flavour. We liked the aioli/sauce on the top though!
For seafood, we had the Pulpo Bebe and Gambas Al Ajillo.
The Pulpo Bebe was stewed in a balsamic reduction, creating a sweet and flavourful sauce that coated the baby octopus.
It didn’t remind us of Spanish food but we liked the sauce, especially with bread.
The Gambas Al Ajillo felt flat for us. The prawns were bouncy but underseasoned, and we wished for more oil to dip bread into. But we liked the salty umami bite from the added capers and hae bee hiam, which was unique!
Paella
The two paellas were served tableside directly from the pans which was a nice touch.
The Paella de Marisco was packed with squid, clams and mussels. It featured a laksa broth but we couldn’t taste the flavour; it would be better with a stronger laksa taste.
We preferred the Paella con Pollo, featuring chicken thigh and a salted egg chicken crackling. The rice had a crispy bottom which was impressive!
It had a richness from chicken broth and added crunch from the chicken skin, though some might find the rice too soft.
Churros
The Churros were a good close to the meal. It came with pandan and classic churros, which were crispy and sweet.
The chocolate coffee and toffee sauce were also addictive!
Halal Tapas In Singapore
For the diverse selection, Restaurant Espoir provides a compelling buffet experience! The infusion of local flavours makes their dishes stand out while also keeping to the familiar Spanish dishes.
Check out more halal eats in Singapore:
- OUD Restaurant: Halal Woodfire Grill Restaurant In Bugis With 24-Hour Fries & Grilled Octopus
- Mutiara Seafood: Halal-Certified Seafood Concept By Jumbo Seafood With Special Grill Menu
- Charr’d: Halal Steakhouse In Changi Road Serving A5 Kuroge Wagyu Beef From Japan
Restaurant Espoir
70 Amoy Street (ACS House), Singapore 069889
Tues-Fri: 11:30am to 10pm
Saturday: 10am to 10pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
*This article is based on a media-tasting event, but all opinions expressed about the food are entirely our own.
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