ββπ¬π§ London's Hidden Gem: Casa Madeira's Seafood Rice π¦πββ
Rainy days call for comfort food, and this forgotten Portuguese gem in Vauxhall totally delivered!!! π Remembered this place from a while back (had a so-so pasta experience), but today's seafood rice adventure was a COMPLETE game-changer!!! π The moment we stepped in, the cozy, family-run vibe hit us immediately - chefs and servers chatting like it's their grandma's kitchen!!! π‘ The place was surprisingly packed for a drizzly Tuesday, proving good food speaks louder than Instagram fame!!! ββπ₯£ Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Rice) - Β£48ββ NOT your typical Spanish dry paella!!! This is a soupy, comfort-food version that feels suspiciously like Chinese home cooking (in the best way possible!!!). The rice soaked up all that delicious shrimp-infused broth - NO artificial msg aftertaste, just pure umami!!! π¦π¦ Packed with plump shrimp, juicy mussels, and tender squid, this portion perfectly fed three hungry girls!!! The seafood flavor was rich but NOT overpowering - exactly what our Chinese palates crave!!! ββπ₯ Garlic King Prawns - βββββββ ABSOLUTE MUST-ORDER!!! These prawns were so fresh they could've jumped off the boat!!! π± The garlic butter sauce was rich but not greasy - we literally mopped up every last drop with bread!!! π₯ (Pro tip: Ask for extra bread!!!) The scallops were good but felt like something we could make at home - save your pounds for the prawns!!! ββπ Pineapple Ice Cream - Surprise Hit!!!ββ Random dessert choice that paid off!!! π The presentation was adorable - tiny pineapple cups filled with creamy, tangy goodness!!! Light enough to cleanse our seafood-heavy palate without feeling heavy!!! π βββ What to Skip:ββ The pasta? Total disappointment - undercooked noodles with bland sauce. Stick to their seafood specialties and you won't regret it!!! ββπ Location:ββ Casa Madeira, 46b Albert Embankment, London Perfectly tucked away in Vauxhall - easy to miss but worth seeking out!!! ββFinal Verdict:ββ This place deserves more love!!! The seafood rice is a MUST-TRY for anyone craving Asian-flavored comfort food with a Portuguese twist!!! π #LondonEats #SeafoodLovers #HiddenGemLDN #RainyDayFood #PortugueseCuisine #VauxhallEats #FoodieAdventures #ComfortFood #LondonFoodie #SeafoodRice
