Entering the address in my trusty GPS, we made our way to NE Glisan Street for some Cuban food. Our first glance at Pambiche revealed a brightly multi-coloured building complete with actual street seating. When I mean street seating, I mean that the tables flanked the sidewalk. That's correct, people walking by would have to stroll right through the restaurant. How cool is that? A very good attempt to emulate the atmosphere and authentic Cuban dining experience. We decided to share Jamon Croquetas to start. Like the name suggests, it was a combination of
One dish that caught my eye was the Rabo Encendido, which is oxtail stewed in a spicy red wine sauce. It was served with white rice and corn fritters. Being oh-so-tender, the oxtail practically melted in my mouth. The red wine sauce was a perfect compliment to the fatty meat. The crunchy corn fritters acted as a nice treat on the side. Viv opted for the Lengua en Salsa which
Whatever the case, we enjoyed our meal at Pambiche. You just can't beat sitting outside right next to idling cars! Kidding aside, the ambiance was excellent and the weather cooperated. Chalk this up as another unique experience.
The Good:
- Great outdoor seating arrangments
- Large selection of Cuban specialties
- Service was friendly (despite what others have said)
The Bad:
- A tad pricey
- Meat is a bit sparse
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Jenkins and I went to Pambiche on a friend's recommendation back in February. The weather wasn't as cooperative for us but we really enjoyed the food there! It was very different from what we've had before...if only there was something similar in Vancouver.
Viv opted for the Lengua en Salsa which is a plate of tender pork in a creole sauce with raisins and almonds.
Lengua == Tongue. Make your own conclusion! ;)
Now, checking their takeout menu, most of their dishes during lunchtime are under US $10 so it doesn't sound that bad. Dinnertime, well, that might be a tough one...
Gigi... WHERE have you not eaten? It seems like where ever I go, you've been there already!!! LOL...
It's tongue? Actually, now we know why there was one piece of tongue in the dish. Otherwise the rest was pork. I guess one piece of tongue qualifies it as a tongue dish?
haha...I think it just means we both have great taste in restaurants! ;)
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