Next Door Spanish Café is a dream of two friends who always wanted to bring a piece of Spain to Singapore. Being situated in a neighbourhood area, chilling and eating traditional tapas and paellas, pairing them with a glass of wine or sangria while listening to some flamenco music will make one feel as if he or she has been transported to Spain on a summer day.
Chef Houssein Hafian, after studying at the culinary school of Gijon and spending a few years in different restaurants and hotels, arrived in Singapore in 2013 to be part of a Spanish restaurant. In 2019 he decided to give a turn to his life and open Next Door Spanish Cafe. Nowadays, Chef Javier Rejas, originally from Valencia, lends a hand in developing traditional recipes with Chef Houssein.
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This one is actually a pub even though the name suggests otherwise. Cozy and intimate vibes coupled with mouth watering dishes such as pulpo a la gallega (grilled octopus, gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) and cochifrito (crispy fried suckling pig) make this the perfect spot in Siglap for a romantic evening with your partner. Apart from these splendid dishes, they also have a boatload of vegan options. Pimiento de Padron is their vegan signature dish which involves peppers beautifully marinated with sea salt. A word of caution though: tread carefully with these peppers. They are extremely hot and fiery, and will surely leave you gulping down gallons of water as you try to alleviate your agony. Put the perfect finishing touches with classic icebreakers in the form of beers, wines, whiskeys or cocktails and call it a night.
