Esquina Tapas Bar

Esquina Tapas Bar is a tapas restaurant Chinatown located in Singapore.

7 / 10
191
ratings
  • Phone

    +65 6222 1616

  • Website

    esquina.com.sg

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  • Type

    Tapas Restaurant

Address

16 Jiak Chuan Rd 089267 Singapore

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 83


Keywords:

tapas seafood iberico pork foie gras tartare trendy bone marrow chocolate mousse sangria good for dates burrata cheese popcorn casual salads meats beef ham chefs pickles beetroot
Nat M

These guys know their stuff. The food is good, no doubt. Not as good as some of the other restaurants in the area but you won't be disappointed. I recommend the Mini Spanish Breakfast & paella .

melody ju

Must try the Spanish Breakfast , Uni bisque and Tiramisu ! The other dishes were also great. Everything was freshly made in front of us at the bar ,very relax ambiance . Love! Read more

Y

Unique flavours that are experimental but not too over the top. The meat cuts are cooked to perfection and just melt in your mouth. Book ahead if you want to sit inside.

Robin Hwang

Must try the salt baked beetroot , w burrata & truffle honey , mini Spanish breakfast , and popcorn milk chocolate mousse ! The short ribs and scallops were just okay. Arrive post 930 to avoid the wait.

Soren Jensen

Was introduced to this place by a friend and I have returned on a regular basis ever since. If you have passion for quality food and details in preparation, this is the place to go.

Giulia Prati

Some of the best tapas I’ve had! Loved the croquetas , paella , and ceviche . There was also a charred lettuce dish with flavors that blew us away!

Trina

I'm not a fan of the lines & not knowing if I'm gonna get a seat. But I like the vibe and I like the food. The oysters , the beef , the tartare , the fun and creative dishes are a pleasure to return for

Maria Kaline

Sit a the bar and see the chefs work their magic. All is prepared freshly and the tapas we tried were super delicious. If you are a vegetarian , go for the roasted baby romaine lettuce! A+

Sean McCarthy

Lamb and cauliflower dishes were our winners. expensive but great spot to sit and watch the chef . although i think ive had just as much fun for lower cost at tapas bar at binomio around the corner

Camille Burdin

Such a great friendly service ! - and in the area it is not a given. Ask nicely and you can have a yummy manchego platter. The tartare is small but pleasantly sophisticated. Nice intimate terrasse!

Jeff Woo

I've been here 4 times & have tried 21 dishes. LOVED: 1) Salt & Pepper Squid , Black Ink Aioli 2) Roasted Padron Pepper . FAILED: Roast Lamb Rump, Black Olive Polenta . See Top 10 dishes on Foodmento: Read more

Pooja Shah Talera

Vegetarian options are not extensive. Gazpacho & beet salad is fantastic. I would go back for the Sangria & Sangria ice cream . BEST EVER

Cheen The Curious

Iberico ham ($32 for 80gm, foreground) & pan con tomate )grated tomatoes on toast , $7 for 2 pcs). Common food items you’d find in Spain, nothing outstanding here

Sun B

Love love love this place!I been several times,Great staff and all the foods are amazing!Reservations recommended for counter seating ;)

Cheen The Curious

Grilled octopus ($36). Served with corn sauce in chorizo oil. Easy to share. Smoky & flavourful but not outstanding

Ben Mayson

Fantastic! Grab a seat next to the open kitchen . Great food plus entertainment. Recommend the cauliflower , the beetroot , the octopus and the suckling pig .

Cheen The Curious

Tsarskaya oysters ($8 per pc, or $38 for 6pcs when there’s a special). Enjoyed these as starters, with their unique Spanish sauces

Eileen Lin

Portions are alittle small but the tapas beef tartare is really good ! Try the roasted cauliflower with ham n cheese , thumbs up !

Fadi Abbas

I am in love with this place even though they did not serve paella tonight .. try anything .. just order more than a dish and eat ...satisfaction guaranteed ...

Cheen The Curious

Pork jowl served with chipotle mayo & pickled pear ($18). Yummy. Another easy dish for sharing

jianhui emma kwee

A dining experience unlike e ordinary...for a wholesome eating experience do sit INSIDE(better ambience) to witness e world class chefs prep ur fab meal. Dining ere Will leave a hole in ur pocket tho!

Cheen The Curious

Grilled lettuce ($16) offered a refreshing crunch and coolness, contrasting with the other grilled items

SJG

Very nice tapas . Note though that portions are tiny and prices quite steep. They also have a ridiculous way of continuously repeating the "still or sparkling" question. Recommended none the less

James Yeang

This place is awesome. Dare I say best food I've ever tasted in this country . (I'm a frequent traveller here not a local). Sensational tapas

Genevieve Ho

Great atmosphere, sit by the bar . Special menu - crayfish iberico pork meatballs w squid ink foam

Cheen The Curious

Caramelised foie gras terrine ($26). Unimpressed. Couldn’t smell/taste the foie gras . Served on top of puff pastry , & sprinkled with chopped leeks

Sharon Liew

Go for lunch ! Easier to get a seat. Madagascar prawn gambas , scallop cerviche highly recommended! Everything else is great too.. Including chef andrew! =) overall gd svc, nice setting and gd food!

Cheen The Curious

Croqueta ($10 for 2pcs). Filled with chorizo bits. Easy snack to share

Cheen The Curious

Prawns cooked in garlic & chilli oil ($32 for 4 pcs). Served with toasted sourdough bread

Sharon Liew

Yet another satisfying meal!!! This time top score to a mini sized seafood paella individually cooked on skillet and Baked bone marrow . Done in a way that's tasty and not foul. Fries v fresh!

Debbie Min

Awesome awesome food across the board but seating less than desirable ... V uncomfy chairs and mostly outside (inside is set up like diner stools) ...

Mohan Belani

This place is amazing. Baby squid was great. Try the sea bass . Comes with paella , one of the best I've had

Yae Bin Kim

The best tapas bar experience in Singapore. Chef Carlos's pieces are exceptional

Camsmac

I tried the grilled romaine with truffle honey and black olives and I have been amazed! Everything is well done and it is really good!

Tareq Muhmood

Modern and delicious tapas in a bar setting. Great service and enjoyed watching the chefs in action.

Nicole Tay

My favourites were the chocolate mousse and the bone marrow butter bread .

Robert B.

Expect a 1 hour wait. BBQ Mackerel roasted almond romesco & aioli , Iberico pork & foie gras slider , smoked pulled shoulder & pickled cucumber , Mahou Negra, black olive sorbet w strawberry gazpacho

Vernise Choong

No reservations , wait while having a drink outside, we got our orders delayed and needed to remind them, try the Iberico Bellota, Oysters & Vietnamese dressing , Iberico pork & foie gras burger . YUMs!

Time Out Singapore

Must tries include scallop ceviche marinated in yuzu lime and topped with cilantro , tomato and radish ($17), and tuna tartare ($17.50) sprinkled with cilantro and chives , served with guacamole ! Read more

Tyler Simmons

The uni, burrata , truffle toast is just incredible.

Mouthfool

A world of tapas ...from surprise to surprise, Esquina delivers superb european and asian small plates . A must try!

Cheen The Curious

Fave tapas : beetroot salad , pork belly , sea urchin bisque, crispy squid ,... Aiyoh! Everything is delish!

L

You should order the carabinero prawns whenever you see it on their menu.

Alexander Lobov

The food is really quite good & the space looks super cool but brace yourself for buckets of pretension from waitstaff and extremely uncomfortable seating.

Chloe Khor

Good paella , but slightly too salty for my liking .. generous portion of sea urchin on the paella

Mario Barraja

Are you European ? Or Spaniard ? Or Spanish or Latino and missing home ? Look no further: Dear as high class prosti but so goood !!!

Niko Pro

48 SGD for 2 x slidders. Not the best value but good atmosphere and great staff

David

Everything very good but seafood dishes really shine. Try the marrow with escargot for maximum indulgence.

Aubrey Kurlansky

Grilled lettuce ;) yes you read it right with truffle honey and black olive - aaaarrggghh amazing

Vincent Tan

Salad of baby gem & asparagus is superb

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