A word for the wise

Spanish Tapas originated more than 700 years ago in the province of Cádiz. Legend has it that King Alfonso X stopped for

refreshment at a local tavern on the coast. It was a hot and windy day, so the waiter kindly covered the king’s glass with a thin slice of cured ham to protect it. The king enjoyed the ham and noticed how it complemented the sherry while stopping the alcohol from

going to his head, so he ordered another with the same ‘tapas’ (meaning ‘a cover’ in Spanish).

Shortly after, the king decreed that all taverns serve alcoholic drinks with tapas. Bars sprang up all over Spain, with a variety of tasty treats covering the drinks. The king’s good judgment soon earned him the name ‘el Sabio’ (the wise one). Some say he was

called el Sabio for his many and varied contributions to culture, yet we like to believe his greatest gift was the humble tapas bar.

So in homage to el Sabio we named our first tapas place in 2011 on Duxton Hill.

And now in Sentosa Cove, the legend lives on…

Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax

Sabio’s Paella (Please allow 30-40 minutes cooking time for Paella)

Small Large

Paella de Pescado Squid, Sea Bass, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp

29 49

Paella de Carne Chicken, Capsicum, Beef, Chorizo

29 49

Paella Negra Mixed Seafood in Black Squid Ink Rice

29 49

Paella de Verduras Vegetarian Paella

27 40

Josper Grill Spanish Charcoal Oven

Josper-Fired Padrón Peppers Spain’s famous 1 in 10 peppers hailed from the town of Padrón, blistered until puffy and black in our Charcoal grilled Josper oven

15

Espárrago Grilled Asparagus, Serrano Ham, Soft Egg, Paprika & Sherry Vinaigrette

18

El Cerdo Herb and Honey Marinated Pork Belly served with Sautéed Potatoes

24

El Pulpo Grilled Octopus Leg, “Viola” Mash Potato and Paprika

24

Atún a la Parrilla Grilled Tuna Steak served with Arugula Salad & Tomato Spicy Salsa

26

Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax

Hamburguesa Española Especial

(All burgers are served with a side of Golden Crisp French Fries)

Grilled Pimiento & Manchego Beef Burger Juicy Josper-grilled Beef Patty in a soft bun with Manchego Cheese, grilled Pimiento Peppers, raw Red Onion and spicy Paprika Mayonnaise

18

Guacamole & Queso Manchego Beef Burger Juicy Josper-grilled Beef Patty with Queso Manchego, Arugula and housemade spicy Paprika Mayonnaise

22

Salads

Chorizo Al Vino Ensalada Mixed Salad of Chorizo Vino, Soft Egg & Croutons

18

Ensalada de Espinacas Salad of Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Red Onion, Fresh Tomatoes & Walnuts

21

Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax

Jamón

Jamón Serrano (50 gr.) 16 Jamón Serrano (100 gr.) 28 Dry Cured Serrano Mountain Ham Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (50 gr.) 22 Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (100 gr.) 39 Special Aged Ham from the Black Iberian Pig (acorn-fed only)

Chorizo

Cold Cuts from Spain (50 gr.) Chorizo Ibérico 14 Special Sausage from the Black Ibérian Pig Spicy Pepperoni 14 Cured Pork and Beef Salchichón Trufa 14 Truffle Salami Embutidos Mixtos (150 gr.) A selection of Spanish Sausages

35

Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax

Cold Tapas

Gazpacho Traditional Spanish chilled soup. Perfect all-weather soup

8

Aceitunas Spiced Olives

8

Pan con Tomate Traditional Tomato Bread from Catalonia. Fresh diced Tomatoes with Garlic, Salt, and Spanish Olive Oil over Toast

9

Caviar de Berenjenas Caviar of Eggplant slow-roasted Garlic Toast

12

Carpaccio de Carne Beef Carpaccio – thinly-sliced Beef topped with Arugula Salad and Capers, then finished with Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper and Lemon Zest

16

Ceviche de Gambas Tiger Prawns Ceviche served with Corn Tortilla Chips

18

Pan Con Sardinas Baby Sardines served with Toasted Bread

18

Queso Platter of our Conquistador’s Selection of Spanish Cheese; San Simon, Idiazabal, Manchego, Mahon and Rosemary

21

Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax

Hot Tapas

Patatas Alioli Fried Potatoes with Garlic Mayonnaise

9

Tortilla Española Traditional Potato & Onion Omelette

12

Champiñones al Ajillo One of Spain’s most popular tapas dishes; Garlic Mushrooms

12

Tortilla Española con Chorizo Traditional Spanish Omelette with Chorizo

13

Calamares a la Plancha Spicy Pan-Fried Calamari cooked in Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Butter

14

Alas de Pollo Fritas Crisp Fried Mid-Joint Chicken Wings with a Garlic Aioli

14

Chorizo al Vino Spicy Sausage Pan-Fried in Red Wine

16

Croquetas Select one variety: Queso (Manchego Cheese), Jamòn (Ham) or Hongos Porcini Trufados (Truffled Mushroom)

16

Almejas al Ajillo Clams in Garlic Sauce

16

Albóndigas en Salsa Española con Tomate Known around town as the best meatballs in Singapore 100 % Beef Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce

18

Gambas al Pil Pil Sizzling Prawns in Olive Oil & Garlic

18

Pulpo a la Gallega Octopus cooked in Paprika, Olive Oil & Lemon

18

Vieiras en Salsa de Cava Sea Scallops with White Wine Sauce

22

Subject to 10% service charge and 7% Government Tax

Desserts

Helado de Caramelo Caramel Ice Cream

6

Helado de Vanilla Vanilla Ice Cream

6

Helado de Chocolate Chocolate Ice Cream

6

Churros Traditional Crunchy Fried Spanish Doughnut (Choice of house-made chocolate or caramel sauce)

11

House Signature Dessert 16 Pastel de Mantequilla Salada Caramelo de Lava Salted Caramel Lava Cake (Please allow a wait time of 15 minutes while it cooks to perfection)

= Pedro El Torero’s Choice