Las dos Manos de Kiko Martins

The food was simply outstanding – a real explosion of flavor. Not only was everything delicious, but also beautifully presented. You can tell that every detail is carefully thought out. The staff were quite young and perhaps a bit inexperienced, but very attentive, friendly, and full of charm. They even had a few jokes and witty remarks that made us smile. A special highlight was when the owner personally came to our table, asked for our feedback, and explained the concept behind the restaurant. All in all, a fantastic evening. Highly recommended!

The best restaurant in Lisbon? I think so. I loved the decor. The service and precision of the delivery also perfection. Sit at the bar and watch them prepare your food. A truly amazing experience. Won’t be long before it gets its Michelin star.

We had an amazing dinner at this unique restaurant! Such a fun combination of Japanese and Mexican foods! Wait staff was professional and helpful as we sampled various dishes. Highly recommend!

Amazing experience. Came in with some food, allergies and they were so accommodating and sweet to us. Cannot say anything better about this place. All of the food was delicious. The owner was so personable and he came by the table to check on us multiple times

Amazing experience! The food is amazing! We took the aguachille de salmon, Tuna Tostada and Churro. The flavors are very unique and with a twist

Like most of Kiko Martins’ restaurants, Las Dos Manos tries too hard to impress. Every dish feels overloaded with random ingredients, turning what could be a great idea into total confusion. Sometimes simplicity is what truly shines, like an oyster, which he ruins by draining its natural juice just to drown it in lemon syrup, marshmallow, and whatever else. The “Violet Prawn and Celery Aguachile” was awful, it felt like a recycled version of a dish from Cevicheria (one of the worst there, by the way). The “Salmon and Algarve Prawn Tostada” was forgettable, and nothing on the Mexican side stood out, except, ironically, the guacamole from the couvert, which ended up being the highlight. The Japanese side did better: the “Beef and White Asparagus Negimaki” was tasty, though it took ages to arrive. The service also slipped as the place got busier. Overall, definitely not worth the price, Kiko delivered more of the same, and not in a good way.

My wife and I stopped by a couple of nights ago on a whim. Something about the cuisine being ‘where Mexican meets Japanese’ drew us right in. The atmosphere was impressive as soon as we walked in and we were seated in front of one of the chefs. Our host explained the menu to us in detail and we were able to communicate with chef as to which dishes he readied for service, which helped us make our dinner selections that much easier. We started with the ‘chips and guacamole’ which were anything but the usual fare. Served with a house chili sauce and a cilantro cottage cheese dip with salt flower. Very delicious. Our next dish was the skipper Jack and shrimp aquafresca, which if I had to describe was a blend of ceviche and sashimi with a sweet yam purée underneath. Again, simply delicious. Our main entrees were the tempura shrimp quesadillas and the pork belly yakitori. All dishes were prepared so neatly and quietly in front of us and they did not disappoint. We shared each dish with the quesadillas were cheesy with the fried shrimp served on top instead of inside to preserve the crunch, topped with fresh Mexican cheese, cilantro micro greens, slice baby white corn, red onion and crema. Each bite was delicious, crunchy shrimp and cheesy fresh tortillas. The pork belly was the best bite of my entire trip to Lisbon. Served on skewers in a stone yakitori grill box with garlics fried rice, eggplant and shiitake mushrooms underneath. I don’t know what the skewers were dusted with but again they were the star of the show in my opinion. Did I mention chef asked how we enjoyed each course in between his meticulous cleaning of his work station after every completed dish he made. The drinks were amazing both with and without alcohol. The music was a vibe and were even surprised early on by a small but delicious tuna tartar taco for each of us. I think each one of the hosts talked to us that night to not only check on us but to explain their favorite dishes and the preparation processes. If we have the opportunity to visit Lisbon again this restaurant will be a must stop again to see how the menu has changed and what new delicious creations await. Thank you for the wonderful time! Obrigado!

Good food and good ambience. Good cocktails. Service is very friendly and they are attentive and explain the menu.