Pinchos @ Chankat

Click here for previous entry on Pinchos (February 10).
When Pinchos first opened early this year, we wondered whether it would hit big or fold up within 12 months. The outcome is clear now: it's a palpable hit!


Jamon Iberico De Bellota. The highest grade of Iberico ham, produced from acorn-eating free-range pigs that roam Spain's oak forests. Rich-tasting, smooth and fatty.



Pinchos de Queso Fundido (gratinated Spanish cheese with piquillo peppers and anchovies). A melt-in-the-mouth, savoury pleasure.



Grilled prawns wrapped with Serrano ham. Land and sea come together in perfect harmony.


Dates and almonds wrapped with pan-fried bacon. A three-layered treat that provides a terrific mix of tastes and textures; the first sensation is that of the succulent, salty bacon, followed by the soft, sweet date, and finally, the nutty, crunchy almond.


Rabbit & seafood paella. A hearty portion that's meant for two but could easily feed four. Bursting with prawns, mussels, squid and rabbit meat.



Valencia Smile (cava, peach brandy, orange) & Pinchos Cava (cava, poncho caballero).






Pinchos,
Changkat Bukit Bintang.
Tel: 2145-8482


Frontera sauvignon blanc and frontera cabernet Merlot.





Oven-baked mushrooms with thyme and garlic. The herb brought out the best in what could have been a rather boring platter.



Catalan pizza with roasted eggplant, capsicum and anchovies (a refreshing change from Italian pizza). Behind it is the grilled chicory with crispy bacon (more of an acquired taste).


Spanish chorizo sausages with mushrooms and potatoes. Pure comfort food.



The new kid on Changkat Bukit Bintang's very busy block. It's anyone's guess whether this will hit big or fold up within a year. The place is still quiet for now, but its Spanish tapas exceeded our expectations. Better than La Bodega's.