IZAKAYA Tasca Japonesa

If a total immersion in popular Japanese cuisine sounds appealing, this small, modest and informal 'tasca'-style eatery (with space for just 16 guests) will fit the bill, thanks to its pure Japanese cuisine featuring including powerful and intense flavours. Chef Sergio Ortega enjoys explaining each dish to his customers as well as relating interesting anecdotes from his many trips to Japan (mainly Tokyo). He offers a single surprise tasting menu (from among 12 different ones, depending on time of day and day of the week) with more of a focus on hot dishes (ramen, gyoza, edemame, stews, etc.) than on rice and raw fish. Before serving each course, he claps his hands twice to the cry of 'ofrenda', a traditional ritual in which gifts are offered to the gods, spirits or divine mortals, known as 'kami' (in this case, the 'gods' in question are the guests!).