Creamy leek and sweet lobster are encased in a golden-fried exterior that shatters when you bite through. The piquillo pepper adds a subtle sweet note and color contrast. This is Spanish tapas bar comfort food refined.
Tips from diners
Order 2-3 croquetas per person — they're rich and the lobster flavor is so concentrated that a few bites per croqueta is enough.
Crispy on the outside yet light in the middle, each churro stick is dipped in thick, dark chocolate that's rich without being cloying. This is Spanish dessert done right — simple but crave-worthy.
Tips from diners
Order this at the end of your meal — the contrast between crispy churro and warm chocolate is the ideal closer to spicy tapas.
This is Spanish ham at its finest — aged 36 months for deep, marbled flavor. Served with pan Catalan (Catalan bread), the salty richness of the jamon is balanced by the bread's mild crispness. It's what Spanish hamlovers crave.
Tips from diners
Enjoy the jamon slowly with your hands — tear the bread and lay the ham on it, letting the flavors meld.
The flan has a remarkably smooth texture and deep sweetness from the caramel. Spiced pestinos (small pastries) add textural contrast and a hint of cinnamon warmth. It's a classic Spanish dessert that shows technique.
Tips from diners
The flan is set with precision — it jiggles just slightly, indicating it's cooked to the ideal temperature.
De-shelled spanner crab sits on a warm, buttery crumpet topped with a silky saffron emulsion. The citrusy tang of finger lime lifts the crab's sweetness. This is contemporary Spanish cooking that respects the ingredient.
Tips from diners
This tapa showcases technique and ingredient quality — order early before the kitchen runs out of fresh crab.
MoVida brings Melbourne's iconic Spanish tapas culture to Raffles City. Founded by Spanish chef Frank Camorra and Andy McMahon, the restaurant recreates the spirit of Spanish bodegas with refined tapas. The cave-like interior with curved ceilings creates an intimate, underground feel.
Daily set lunch 12pm-3pm: 2 Tapas + 1 Main for $29, 4 Tapas + 1 Main for $35, 5 Tapas + 1 Main for $40. Excellent value.
The cave-like interior with low, curved ceilings creates an underground cellar feel — ideal for dates or celebrations.
MoVida is designed for grazing and sharing — order 3-4 tapas per person for a full experience. The menu has 30+ types.
Located in Raffles City, closest MRT is City Hall. City Hall offers easy access and there are other restaurants nearby if your group splits.
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