Where to order paella in Metro Manila 2024

Sure, La Picara offers the classics like paella negra, but their inventive creations certainly stand out. Try the Ibérico paella for a taste of East-meets-West flair, made with pork Ibérico, egg yolk, and miso. Meanwhile, the ever-popular truffle and mushroom paella is made even more indulgent with beautiful burrata begging to be sliced open to reveal its silky centre.

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Some days, nothing hits the spot quite like some lovingly-made home-cooked dishes, even if they come from someone else’s kitchen. Homecook Poch Camahort is Metro Manila’s best-kept secret when it comes to traditional and tasty Spanish dishes. His paella selection may be remarkably lean, but each dish is infallible and guaranteed to delight. To inquire about his latest offering and place your orders, contact Cocinero Poch at +63 917 540 9980.

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While this vibrant Spanish restaurant may put bites and vino at the forefront of its brand, you’d be remiss to miss out on the decadent paella from Bueno Tapas & Wine. The chef personally recommends the paella de cochinillo con truffa with generous pieces of tender yet crunchy pork belly on a layer of truffle paella; and the arroz meloso de rabo de buey, a hearty non-traditional dish that presents a beautiful melt-in-your-mouth oxtail atop a creamy risotto base.

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Although these three hermana concepts do overlap, each restaurant imbues that Bistronomia flair to their own interpretations of Spanish eats. Las Flores’ paella pulpo with golden saffron aioli is perfect for fans of the meaty mollusc. From the young and funky Tomatito, try the paella Ibérica, a mouthwatering marriage of pork shoulder, ham, butifarra, shimeji mushrooms, and truffle aioli. Finally, pick up the paella Mariscos from Rambla if you’re looking to tuck into a classic seafood-rich paella, made with prawns, clams, and mussels.

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Terry’s Bistro is a time-tested dining destination, gracing the stomachs and kitchens of discerning foodies for over a decade. Of all the appetising paella they offer, the eponymous JC de Terry spotlights the black paella with squid ink and seafood, as well as the super paella parellada with a jumble of meat, seafood, and sausages as his favourites.

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As another famed gastronomic institution, Cirkulo has served quality Spanish comfort food since 1995. Though the menu has evolved over time, fan favourites like the signature paella Cirkulo—a festive frenzy of duck, pork, and chorizo with saffron, sweet peppers, and asparagus —continue to take centre stage. Considered to be one of their greatest hits, the paella montaña with portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic, asparagus, and truffle oil is another must-try.

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For days when you’re on the hunt for a toothsome paella but haven’t got anyone to share it with, head to Pablo Bistro. Their thin house paellas, which come in four familiar, comforting iterations, are designed to be enjoyed by one hungry diner—or better yet, bring some friends and have a taste of all the delicious variations.

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