Casa Armas

My go-to Paella place has always been Casa Armas. On the first bite, the chicken was rich and flavorful. The taste was clean and simple, yet different. The meat was moist, and the roasted potatoes and garlic cloves went very well with each and every bite I had.

Call me strange, but when it comes to Paella, I think the beauty of it lies in the rice, especially the "crust" (tutong). The Valencia had an impressive collection of Seafood and meats, as well as an assortment of vegetables. I loved how the rice was wonderfully moist, and with all the fresh ingredients mixed into it, every bite was like a different adventure.

Unlike many fancy restaurants where you can’t decide which countless knife to use to stab yourself, Casa Armas has a more festive and casual touch with dishes requiring the use of bare hands and sharing food platters. I like how much open space and light there is in the restaurant which gives a very comfortable and free feeling. The large glass windows also let in a lot of natural sunlight, making lunch and dinner settings very different.