"It pains me to leave this review as I have enjoyed other Isabella eateries. I am a huge fan of Kapnos, so had similarly high expectations. It is a amazing how a wayward choice can destroy a meal. We ordered the cauliflower as a side, and it was very tasty. However, this review is pained by the chicken bomba rice. As you many know, arroz, is the Spanish word for rice. Clearly, the bomba rice is the restaurant's take on paella. I have lived in Spain and had great paella in many places. To be clear, I was not expecting authenticity--I was fine with a creative interpretation or twist. However, this went completely wrong. The chicken atop the rice was deep friend and heavily battered, covered in a chili sauce. The chicken was greasy, and unpleasant. It was certainly a major detractor from the otherwise decent rice. Even if the chicken had been seasoned and fried (without a heavy batter, it may have been acceptable). The rice was a little oily, so adding greasy friend chicken on top made it unpalatable. The chili sauce on the chicken was akin to something you would expect in a fast food mall food court. I ultimately picked the chicken out, and we both endured the rice, while complaining. It should have been sent back. I made the waiter aware of my concerns, though no replacement was offered. Quite frankly, I found the dish disrespectful to the spirit of Spanish food, and seemed like the stereotypical worst of American excess and indulgence. Ultimately, the dish seemed lazy and uninspired. I was embarrassed for the restaurant for serving such a sad plate. I know you're better than that dish, or at least I hope you are."
