MoVida

Food

• Beef Cheek
• Setas
• Paella with Duck Leg
• Cerdo

The Good

The Beef Cheek was undoubtedly the highlight of our meal. Beautifully tender from braising, it carried a lightly charred exterior that balanced the meat’s richness. The silky cauliflower purée underneath complemented the delicious jus without overpowering it. A sensational dish.

The Mediocre

The Setas combined a crunchy potato cylinder with lion’s mane and black oyster mushrooms, egg yolk and sherry vinegar. The textures contrasted nicely, while the vinegar offset the richness. Interesting enough, though not especially memorable.

The Bad

Unfortunately, the Paella with Duck Leg was a poor affair. A meagre layer of rice was aggressively over-salted, overwhelming an otherwise properly cooked duck leg. At these prices, such execution was difficult to forgive.

The Cerdo, a slow-roasted pig’s mask, was overwhelmingly fatty, with skin that lacked the crisp crackling we expected. There was far too little to enjoy for the asking price.

The Verdict

MoVida left us distinctly disappointed despite that superb beef cheek. The Setas was competent, but the oversalted paella and excessively fatty Cerdo were impossible to justify at these prices. A well-established reputation cannot compensate for such uneven cooking. The beef cheek was the only compelling reason to visit, rather than a reason for us to return for another meal.

Would Penguin Eat Again?

No

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