"Ordered:Sangria Pitcher $45): with roséPercebes aka Goose Barnacles half order: $45)Gildon La Pinta, La Nina, y La Santa Maria $20): olive, anchovy, boqueron, gundilla riojano chili pepperPulpo a la Plancha, Espuma de Patata y Amona Mojo Picon $28): slow cooked Galician octopus, potato foam, charcoal essence, and mojo piconSaltado de Arroz con Langosta y Pescado del Dia $51): crunchy rice cooked a la plancha with lobster, langoustines, fish, and other shellfishAya 's take:I was a bit hesitant to come here at first after reading some reviews but my friends insisted so we made a reservation and stopped by for a weekend lunch. The place itself is small seats 5 people inside, 4 people by the door, and a couple of tables outside). We opted to sit all the way inside since it was super humid out. It 's so cute and intimate inside; definitely suitable for dates. The staff is very friendly and attentive. One of my friends is from Spain which helped us a lot with figuring out what some menu items were but the waitresses were also super helpful. We began with a complimentary starter which was bursting with flavor and already set my expectations high. It was shrimp and scallop on a plantain strip in a delicious and warm orange sauce. The Goose Barnacles Percebes) is a Spanish delicacy and is really difficult to find/get in the US. Since it was here, we decided to try it. It kind of reminds me of a mix of clams and snails. If you 're a brave eater, this is for you! I thought I wasn 't a fan of anchovy but turns out if it 's done right, it 's phenomenal. The Gildon La Pinta, La Nina, y La Santa Maria was beautifully presented and I loved the mix of anchovy and bouqueron with peppers and olives. The Pulpo a la Plancha, Espuma de Patata y Amona Mojo Picon $28) is what BLEW ME AWAY. If you take anything from this review, let it be this GET THE OCTOPUS. By far the best I 've ever had. Well cooked not rubbery like other places), smoky, and the charcoal essence was tasted in every bite. Finally, the Saltado de Arroz con Langosta y Pescado del Dia $51). This crunchy rice dish was put together nicely and topped with lobster, langoustines, fish, and other shellfish. The Rosé Sangria was refreshing and light; the chef even gave us a taste of the rosé by itself. Chef Mikel even offered our group shots of Abre Ojos tequila reposado from Spain. One of the best tequilas I 've had! He was super friendly, frequently coming out to talk to us and making sure we were enjoying our lunch. He even gave us Sugus candy from Spain similar to Starburst here). Haizea is by far one of the most unique New York dining experiences I 've had. Chef Mikel is a no bs kinda guy who knows what he 's doing in the kitchen. I highly recommend visiting if you 're in SoHo."
