Restaurant: Momo Cafe

We've passed by Momo Cafe several times before in Eastwood but we've never really tried this place because it was a little bit unclear what type of food they serve. I really don't get much from Momo (if anyone knows please educated the uneducated here :)). So when my friend told me last week that Momo is quite good we finally decided to give it a try.

The place is very bright, very welcoming and laid back. It is that kind of place where you can sit and chat with your friends or family for hours while enjoying a great meal. Their staff provides excellent service - I don't think there was a ever a time we called for a server and got ignored. They were also able to answer all our questions regarding the items on their menu and everything (food, bill, water, etc.) was served at the appropriate time.

They first gave us a free plate of bread with a serving of cheese pimiento (lower left). The bread was pretty good - crispy crust and soft center. The cheese pimiento is very flavorful and tastes like it's homemade (Mommy, your cheese pimiento tastes the same! It's restaurant quality!). We ordered Herb Pumpkin Cream and Bacon Bits (upper left) for soup. Creaminess and thickness just at the right mark and the bacon bits added that perfect light saltiness to this savory soup.

My husband got the Mrs. Jones Tapa (upper right). I like how their tapa has that melt in your mouth texture and how every bite creates a little party of flavors - saltiness, light sweetness and just a little bit of bite. I got the Creamy Crabby Seafood Casserole and Rice (lower right). The plate was topped with mussels, squid rings and different kinds of fish which were all perfectly cooked. Underneath is the rice where all that creamy crabby goodness is. The texture of the rice is very close to that of paella and although I liked rice overall, I'd think that this would throw off some people with the rice coming across as overcooked or too creamy.

After a very bad dinner last night, Momo Cafe was able to turn things around and was able to provide us an overall good experience - comfortable ambiance, excellent service and good food. I don't think there's no reason not to give this place a thumb's up.