Alapar - Restaurante Japonés-Mediterráneo

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"This unpretentious, under-the-radar fine-dining joint uses only locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that blend Catalan and Japanese flavors. The result is a taste explosion that you never want to end. The montadito (a buttery brioche loaded with squid and Iberian pancetta) is so good you’ll probably order it twice, and the chocolate mochi sprinkled with sea salt and served with olive oil ice-cream—a spin on the classic Catalan dessert of bread, chocolate, salt, and olive oil—is one of the hottest desserts this side of the French border." - isabelle kliger

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"This unpretentious, under-the-radar fine-dining joint uses only locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that blend Catalan and Japanese flavors. The result is a taste explosion that you never want to end. The montadito (a buttery brioche loaded with squid and Iberian pancetta) is so good you’ll probably order it twice, and the chocolate mochi sprinkled with sea salt and served with olive oil ice-cream—a spin on the classic Catalan dessert of bread, chocolate, salt, and olive oil—is one of the hottest desserts this side of the French border." - Isabelle Kliger

"An informal dining space occupying the former premises of the Pakta restaurant, The cuisine here, which takes its inspiration from classic Japanese inns (izakayas), can be enjoyed either at table or at the bar counter, where guests can choose between the à la carte (montaditos, nigiris, oysters etc) or the Izakaya Mediterranean Selection tasting menu. On these, dishes (such as the “yakishimo” of red mullet suquet with foie gras; the “fricandó” of tuna; and the charcoal-grilled chocolate “mochi” with olive oil ice-cream) combine the flavours of the Mediterranean with those of Asia." - Michelin Inspector

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"A small, unassuming-looking space in an even less noteworthy street, this isn't a place you'd walk into by accident–which is probably a good thing since it’s almost always fully booked. Alapar calls itself a Mediterranean-Japanese Izakaya (or Japanese tavern). That means you can expect lots of Japanese-style dishes–like sashimi, nigiris, and gyozas, but all made using top-notch locally sourced Mediterranean produce. Highlights include the “montadito”—a Spanish word referring to a small, open sandwich—of squid tartare and Iberian pancetta, the gyoza with Catalan butifarra sausage and fava beans, and the “suquet,” or Catalan fish stew, of red mullet and foie gras." - Isabelle Kliger, Gemma Askham

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"Fancy trying the best Iberian ham in the world? Or maybe a slice of award-winning white truffle Peccorino cheese? Yes, this is a real foodie mecca. Not only do they have some of the best gourmet products in the world, they also have a huge range of wines to wash them down with. The best thing is that most of the products they sell are local or Spanish specialities, so it’s an amazing way to get to know more about our gastronomic culture here in Spain and Catalonia. We recommend popping down for one of their free tasting sessions!" - Little Buddha