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2013-07-31
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It was on a lazy and relaxing Sunday evening that my regular dining companion and I decided to head over to District 10 Bar Tapas Restaurant, nestled within The Star Vista. I had, in fact, wanted to sample District 10's sumptuous-looking Spanish-based cuisine for some time, but never found the opportunity to do so.Venturing into the restaurant, we were immediately struck by the apparent lack of attentiveness on the staff's part. We actually had to make our way, unaccompanied, towards a table, on
Venturing into the restaurant, we were immediately struck by the apparent lack of attentiveness on the staff's part. We actually had to make our way, unaccompanied, towards a table, only for staff to register our presence when we were almost at our table of choice. Certainly a far cry from most other sit-down restaurants, where staff would be eagerly awaiting your patronage at the entrance of the restaurant. Perhaps the lacklustre service could be attributed to the odd hours we were there, around 1645hrs.
We promptly settled for a Pizza Margherita with buffalo mozzarella, accompanied by Manchego Cheese and Jamon Croquettes which I could not resist, simply by reading the item description. Being an ardent cheese lover, the opportunity to sample a Spanish cheese I was unfamiliar with was too tempting a proposition to pass up. We also ordered mugs of mildly, yet refreshingly, sweet Iced Tea to go along.
As the croquettes could be served only after the dinner kitchen opened at 1730hrs, we took our time to savour the Pizza Margherita, which swiftly arrived. We were pleased to find it thin yet satisfying, with the crust expertly charred at the edges. It was as good as one could expect of a classic Margherita, with the tomato not excessively flooding the pizza, well-contained by the luscious cheese coating. Generous wedges of buffalo mozzarella sat atop each slice of pizza, together with a sprinkling of garnishing. The wedges of mozzarella were close to perfect, each bite mildly salty and satisfyingly springy.
The pair of croquettes arrived shortly after 1730hrs, sitting pretty in a bed of creamy white sauce which I couldn't quite figure out. Bearnaise, perhaps? Each croquette was well-breaded and filled with ample quantities of the ham and cheese. Simple yet delicious.
It was after finishing the croquettes that we decided to add the Spanish Potato Tortillas to our order. The tortillas duly arrived after just a few minutes. The wedges were well-presented, sprinkled with a pinch of garnishing and drizzled with copious quantities of olive oil. Overall, the tortillas, comprising layers of potato mash, were certainly tasty, although I found the croquettes more satisfying. If you, like me, love rich, greasy, cheesy food, the croquettes would certainly hold greater appeal for you.
Based on my maiden visit to District 10, I would not hesitate to endorse the food there, as it certainly did not fail to live up to my expectations. Service was prompt and fuss-free, save for the initial lack of attentiveness at the entrance. If you are looking for a place to sample bite-sized portions of Spanish-inspired cuisine in a relaxing and soothing setting, District 10 is well worth your consideration!
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