Spanish Seafood Paella in San Jose--La Catalana
๐ La Catalana The evening features live jazz performances, which can be quite loud making conversation difficult. They offer wine tastings to help you decide which one to order. This place is known for its seafood paella, and they serve a variety of dishes made with potato ingredients called Tapes, which are quite ordinary. ๐ Fideuร Negre $27/person ๐๐๐๐ moist and chewy, with a layer of crispy rice at the bottom and a well-balanced saltiness. It includes squid rings in the dish, and is topped with plump prawns. It's considered tastier than the one at Cascal in Mountain View. ๐ Pulpo $20 ๐๐๐ The octopus leg is tender and served over a bed of cheesy mashed potatoes. ๐ Brandada de Bacallร $16 ๐๐ Cream cheese topped with codfish puree, which might be a bit heavy for some palates. ๐ Champiรฑones al ajillo $13 ๐ The stewed mushrooms have a medicinal taste. ๐ Tortilla de Patatas $15 โ made of eggs and potatoes, it lacks flavor and would benefit from some ketchup. ๐ Morcilla $20 โ Similar to Korean blood sausage, it's not recommended. 3720 N 1st St Ste A, San Jose, CA 95134 #San Jose#La Catalana#Spanish Seafood Paella#food diary
