Kaigi

The Best Restaurants in Porto, Portugal's Epicurean Gem | Condé Nast Traveler

"Blending Japanese izakaya tradition with the best Portuguese ingredients, the omakase centers on seven courses delivered as ten moments at a central counter for about 20 guests; highlights include an Algarve pink shrimp gunkan shaped like a rabelo with a sauce made from shrimp heads, freshly ground wasabi, yuzu kosho, tempura crush, and squid ink. Bread from Ogi is served later in the tasting so you don’t fill up, wine pairings range from sakes to vinhas velhas, and the dessert—charcoal-grilled mochi stretched under Azores Island cheese cream with a pear soaked in Madeira—balances sweet and salty textures. The warm wooden shelving and noren curtains create an evocative space that nods to both Tokyo and Porto." - Abigail Malbon, Jessica-Belle Greer

"Following something of the philosophy of traditional Japanese izakayas, this restaurant, located on the ground floor of a residential building on the outskirts of the historic centre, revolves entirely around a large, U-shaped sushi counter that can seat 16 diners. What is found here? An intriguing Japanese-Portuguese fusion cuisine, offered in an exclusive nine-course tasting menu based on the best ingredients of the day. The atmosphere is welcoming and the flavours are surprising!" - Michelin Inspector