MoVida Bangkok, a Spanish tapas restaurant in Ekkamai — the real deal, with over 20 years of history in Melbourne and a long list of Australian awards. Legendary chef Frank Camorra teams up with Chef Lily McGrath, winner of Young Chef of the Year 2024, on a menu built around the original Spanish culture of "sharing is caring," blended seamlessly with Thai touches.
Must-order dishes: JAMÓN IBÉRICO, a premium 36-month-aged ham that melts in the mouth, served with tomato bread that pairs perfectly. HUEVAS, whipped cod roe with marinated mussels and homemade crispy fried potatoes, incredibly savory. CANGREJO, warm English muffin topped with blue swimmer crab salad and a creamy saffron sauce.
Signature dishes like ANCHOA, salty, rich anchovies with intense umami served with crispy sourdough and a smoked tomato sorbet, and BOMBA, croquettes crispy outside and soft inside, are also must-tries. As for mains, PAELLA DE SEÑORITO and CARRILLERA DE BUEY — beef cheek braised overnight until it melts in your mouth — paired with ESPARRAGOS, a fresh crisp asparagus salad, are equally delicious.
