El T.
Yelp
Hicuri was a surprise find after getting lost trying to find an Irish pub near Gran Via. I took heed of giant RESTAURANTE VEGANO sign outside and vowed to come back with my vegetarian boyfriend. Vegetarian and vegan options in Spain are a bit slim (what can you expect from a country that worships jamon?) so we were stoked to have one within a 10 minute walk from our apartment in the Albayzin.
The restaurant has ample indoor seating and sell a variety of vegan and health food items (all for a very fair price) near the counter. This is where we stocked up on vital wheat gluten, frozen fake meat, rice milk, and herb salt.
The menu consists of typical Spanish dishes with a no-meat twist. You can go a la carte or choose a starter, main dish, dessert, drink and coffee for about 12 euros. We had the:
- Salmorejo: Excellent chilled tomato soup. A little thicker than gazpacho, salmorejo typically has cuts of ham in it. Hicuri's featured a healthy serving of avocado.
- Stir-Fried Seitan: Asian inspired dish with an assortment of fresh veggies and seitan (deliciously homemade!) over rice.
- Veggie Lasagna: Again, great assortment of veggies in this creamy lasagna dish. The pasta was an alternative grain pasta. Mucho delicioso.
- Tiramisu: Was surprised at the texture. This is more a rice pudding flavored like tiramisu than actual tiramisu. Great none-the-less, but be warned this may not fit your tastes.
- Juices: They can blend anything! Just ask.
Overall, a fantastic vegan option in meat-heavy Spain!