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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’ (a cover). 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…
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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’ (a cover).
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…
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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
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Josper Grill
Spanish Charcoal Oven Espárrago Grilled Asparagus, Serrano Ham, Soft Egg, Paprika & Sherry Vinaigrette
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El Cerdo 23 Herb Marinated Pork Belly served with Sautéed Potatoes
El Pulpo 24 Grilled Octopus Leg, “Viola” Mash Potato and Paprika
Atún a la Parrilla
26 Grilled Tuna Steak served with Arugula Salad & Tomato Spicy Salsa
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Spanish Charcoal Oven (Please allow 30-40 minutes cooking time)
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
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
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Eggplant Caviar Beef Burger Juicy Josper-grilled Beef Patty, smokey Eggplant Caviar topped with melted Manchego, Tomato and housemade Garlic Mayonnaise
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Guacamole & Queso Manchego Beef Burger Juicy Josper-grilled Beef Patty with Queso Manchego, Arugula and housemade spicy Paprika Mayonnaise
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Josper Grill
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Cold Tapas
Gazpacho 8 Traditional Spanish chilled soup. Perfect all-weather soup
Aceitunas Spiced Olives
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Pan con Tomate 8 Traditional Tomato Bread from Catalonia. Fresh diced Tomatoes with Garlic, Salt, and Spanish Olive Oil over Toast
Caviar de Berenjenas 12 Caviar of Eggplant slow-roasted Garlic Toast
Ceviche de Gambas Tiger Prawns Ceviche served with Corn Tortilla Chips
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Pan Con Sardinas 18 Baby Sardines served with Toasted Bread
Queso 21 Huge Platter of our Conquistador’s Selection of Spanish Cheese; San Simon, Idiazabal, Manchego, Mahon and Rosemary
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Hot Tapas
Patatas Alioli 9 Fried Potatoes with Garlic Mayonnaise
Tortilla Española 12 Traditional Potato & Onion Omelette
Croquetas de Queso 12
Manchego Cheese Croquettes
Champiñones al Ajillo 12 One of Spain’s most popular tapas dishes; Garlic Mushrooms
Tortilla Española con Chorizo 13 Traditional Spanish Omelette with Chorizo
Croquetas de Jamón 14 Ham Croquettes
Croquetas de Gambas 14
Shrimp Croquettes
Croquetas de Hongos Porcini Trufados 14 Truffled Mushroom Croquettes
Calamares a la Plancha 14 Pan-Fried Calamari cooked in Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Butter
Chorizo al Vino 14 Spicy Sausage Pan-Fried in Red Wine
Albóndigas en Salsa Española con Tomate 14 Known around town as the best meatballs in Singapore 100 % Beef Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce
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Hot Tapas
Alas de Pollo Fritas 14 Crisp Fried Chicken Wings with a Garlic Aioli
Almejas al Ajillo 15 Clams in Garlic Sauce
Gambas al Pil Pil 18 Sizzling Prawns in Olive Oil & Garlic
Pulpo a la Gallega 18 Octopus cooked in Paprika, Olive Oil & Lemon
Vieiras en Salsa de Cava 22 Sea Scallops with White Wine Sauce
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Jamón Ham
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) Embutidos Mixtos (150 gr.) 29 A Selection of Spanish Sausages
Chorizo Cold Cuts from Spain
Chorizo Ibérico 14 Special Sausage from the Black Ibérian Pig Spicy Pepperoni 14 Cured Pork and Beef Salchichón Trufa 14 Truffle Salami
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Desserts
Helado de Caramelo 6 Caramel Ice Cream
Helado de Vanilla 6 Vanilla Ice Cream
Helado de Chocolate 6 Chocolate Ice Cream
Churros 11 Traditional Crunchy Fried Spanish Doughnut ( choice of house-made chocolate or caramel sauce )
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
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Wine List
Cava
Noche Y Dia Brut Nature Cataluña Glass 12 Bottle 58
Champagne
Delamotte Brut Champagne Glass 18 Bottle 98
White
El Pescaito Blanco, Sauvignon Blanc Valencia Glass 12 Bottle 48
Puerto de Alicante Blanco, Chardonnay Alicante Glass 14 Bottle 58
Comenge Verdejo Ribera del Duero Glass 15 Bottle 78 Rosé
Viñas del Vero Luces Somontano Glass 16 Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah Bottle 68
Red
El Pescaito Tinto, Cabernet Sauvignon Valencia Glass 12 Bottle 48
Puerto de Alicante Tinto, Shiraz Alicante Glass 14 Bottle 58
Hacienda Lopez de Haro Crianza Rioja Glass 18 Bottle 78
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Wine List White Angosto Blanco Valencia 80 El Perro Verde Rueda 98 Paco Y Lola Rias-Baixas 98 Finca de Los Arandinos Viero Rioja 118 Red
Barbazul Tierre de Cadiz 88 Beronia Crianza Rioja 88 Matsu El Picaro Toro 88 Nita Gratallops, Priorat 118
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Sabio’s Sangria
Based on popular wine punches circling Europe at the time, Sangria boasts an assortment of fruit stewed in a claret base mixed with soda
water and sugar. Its rich flavour and light body made it an instant hit, especially during summer months, as its chilled, refreshing taste is the perfect remedy to the heat.
Soon it was served at parties of all sizes – from small restaurant gatherings to extravagant aristocratic lawn parties.
Its popularity grew throughout Spain until it made its international debut at the 1964 World's Fair in New York.
Even though its market has expanded, the spirit of Sangria lives on in its making. Its beauty is in its flexibility. Combinations and quantities of
fruit and wine can be refined until a blend reaches perfection.
At Sabio we have entered into the long history of Sangria with our own perfected recipe.
Red Sangria Glass 12
1 Litre Jug 49
White Sangria Glass 12
1 Litre Jug 49
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Beer Draught ½ Pint Pint Stella Artois (Belgium) 9 14 Bottled Beers
Estrella de Galicia (Spain)
13 Hoegaarden (Belgium) F Flavour
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Summer Fruit-Infused Beer A refreshing Stella Artois with your choice of: 12 Pomelo Grapefruit, Tropical Passionfruit, Raspberry Rhapsody or Fragrant Lychee
Other Beverages Soft Drinks
Evian (still) 8.50 Badoit (sparkling)
9.50 Coke, Coke Light, Tonic, Soda, Sprite, Ginger Ale
5 Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Lime Juice 6
Coffee & Tea
Espresso, Long Black 5 Cappuccino, Latte, Macchiato 6 Double Espresso 8 (Decaf option available upon request) English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Mint, Chamomile
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Lipton Red Tea 5
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Spirits & Liquors
Gin Gls Btl
Beefeater 14 150 Hendrick’s 16 210 Vodka
Absolut 14 150 Grey Goose 16 210 Rum
Havana Club 3yo
14 150
Bacardi White
15 150 Tequila
Olmeca Reposado
14 150 Altos Blanco
16 180 Brandy St Remy V.S.O.P
14 150 Martell V.S.O.P
18 260 Whisky
Ballantine’s Finest
14 150 Johnnie Walker Black Label 12yo
16 200 Macallan 12yo
20 299 Bourbon
Jack Daniel’s 15 180
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Spirits & Liquors
Aperitif
Martini Bianco 12 Martini Extra Dry 12 Martini Rosso
12 Aperol 12 Campari
14 Liqeuers
Amaretto 14 Bailey’s Irish Cream 14 Kahlua 14 Midori 14 Grand Marnier 15
` Jägermeister 15 Spanish Sherry Cream Isabella 13 Amontillado Tio Diego 17 Oloroso Solera 25
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Gin & Tonic
Wine Cocktails
Secret Garden 16 Dry Bitter Orange
Summer Thyme 16 Green Apple Campagna
Citrus Serenade 16 Pomelo Grapefruit
Sabio’s Mimosa sa s Pass
12 Cava, Dry Bitter Orange, Tropical Passionfruit, Orange Juice
Tropical Delight 14 Sauvignon Blanc, Tropical Passionfruit
Summer Solstice 14 Sauvignon Blanc, Pomelo Grapefruit
Summer Berries
14 Cabernet Sauvignon, Raspberry Rhapsody
Little Red Dot 14 Cabernet Sauvignon, European Strawberry Aperol Spritz
16 Aperol, Cava
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Cocktails
Peach Cooler 16 Rum, Peach Garden, Soda
Tequila Sunrise 16 Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
Cosmopolitan 16 Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
Margarita 18 Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
Mojito 18 Rum, Lime, Menta Cubano, Soda
Passionfruit Mojito 18 Rum, Lime, Menta Cubano, Tropical Passionfruit, Soda
Negroni 18 Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Old Fashioned 18 Bourbon, Bitters, Sugar
Long Island Iced Tea 20 Gin, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Cola
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Mocktails
Shirley Temple
10 Sparkling Lemonade, Lime Juice, Grenadine Ginger Pine
10 Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Ginger Ale Fizzy Apple
10 Apple Juice, Ginger Ale Fruit Punch
10 Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Virgin Mojito
10 Lime, Menta Cubano, Soda Virgin Passionfruit Mojito
10 Lime, Menta Cubano, Tropical Passionfruit, Soda
