The Hidden Gem - Moussandra



The unassuming signboard



The rustic deco which reminded me of ancient castles



Sangria !!


Half a jug of sangria comes at RM 45; enough to fill up 3 glasses. The sangria was sweet unlike those sourish ones which I have tasted elsewhere.





Assorted mushrooms with herbs - tapas



  I never know how to cook mushroom this way. We started our dinner with 3 types of tapas which went well with our baguette.

Fresh scallops with blue cheese

 Best eaten while hot.. The juicy scallop with blue cheese literally melted in my mouth.



Escargots with garlic and bread


This dish was a tad salty and the shells had all been taken off. I'd prefer the adventure of sucking out the snails from their shells.



Lamb shank

  Tender meat with can be ripped off easily with a fork. Must have been slow-cooked for hours. My right kind of stew.



Paella Valenciana



 Paellas always reminded me of my trip to Barcelona where I was first introduced to this dish way back in summer 1996. The La Rambla, Sagrada Familia, the cheeky Spanish lads, the glorious sun and everything nice!!

Couldn't really taste the saffron in the rice though. Bit filling and best to share among 2-3 friends unless you are a big eater.

Moussandra is tucked away behind a wall on the ground floor of Fahrenheit 88 which was why we couldn't find it and had to call the restaurant to get one of its staff to pick us up. It was like a journey into the unknown dark dungeons of an ancient castle (oh well, it felt like it anyway)..

The restaurant was very quiet even with other diners around.. Perfect for some catching up with BFFs..

Moussandra- Mediterranean and Tapas Restaurant

Sub Lot B-8, Ground Floor, Jalan Bukit Bintang,

Fahrenheit 88 (formerly known as KL Plaza),

55100 Kuala Lumpur

03-2144-0775