Restaurant Review: Bodega on Main

 

By Drunken Noms
Special to the Post

 

We ordered the Jambon Iberico de Bellota which was described as“the finest ham in world”. It was the highlight of the entire meal. Like the other occasions I’ve eaten Iberico ham, it was delicious.

I hoped the Champinones at Bodega would be delicious, but was disappointed. It featured sauteed mixed mushrooms, with garlic, sherry, and finely grated aged manchego melted atop. The garlic and sherry sauce tasted off because of the stale red pepper flakes.

I wasn’t a fan of the Patatas Bravas, which featured twice fried potatoes in a “zesty” sauce. The potatoes had a beautifully crunchy exterior and soft pillowy center. The sauce reminded me of a salad dressing. I prefer this dish with more of a tomato-based sauce.

The portion size for the Paella Mixta was massive. It consisted of saffron rice with mussels, clams, prawns, octopus, chicken, chorizo, and pork. All the seafood and meat were properly prepared. The rice was wetter than I preferred. It had the essence of the sea and a hint of saffron, but it felt like it was missing something.

For dessert, I selected the Churros served with hot dipping chocolate. It wasn’t served with dulce de leche as advertised. Nicely fried with a crispy interior and soft airy interior, they were paired well with the sweeter chocolate.

We also had the Arroz Con Leche, or rice pudding, served with dulce de leche. I enjoyed it. The rice was soft; the pudding, creamy. The predominant flavours were vanilla and cinnamon, with additional sweetness from the dulce de leche.

Bodega on Main is the least favourite of the Spanish tapas restaurants that I’ve visited in Vancouver. With the exception of the desserts and the Iberico ham (which is not made in house), most of the dishes were off or felt like they were missing something. But, the restaurant has potential. I would consider returning again, but will more research on what to order.

 

Bodega on Main

1014 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

 

Drunken Noms is composed of two bloggers 'Drunken Master' and 'Food Wench'.  – www.drunkennoms.com

 

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