Nikkei Bar

azahar — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:18:20 +0000

Chef Ernesto Malasaña has been busy. His hip and stylish Bar Antojo has become one of the most popular tapas bars in calle Calatrava, at the north end of the Alameda, and he has extended his scope by opening two new spots in the same street: La Niña Bonita (abacería and wine bar) and Nikkei Bar (Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant).

Nikkei Bar is all rustic-chic with mis-matched chairs and brightly painted tables. The staff are very friendly and welcoming – no attitude here – and the menu is quite adventurous. Try the patatas rotas salad with octopus and the pachamanca with duck confit and potato purée. I will definintely be back to try their wok dishes. Also check out the menú del día – exceptional value at 9.90€.

Calatrava 30
Open: 13.00 – 16.30 / 21.00 – midnight
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesday morning
€ € €

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Nekkei Bar photos

azahar — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:59:47 +0000

edamames

patatas rotas with octopus, green pepper, onion, tomato and basil

octopus and mash roll

“chupe de langostinos” with fish, tofu and poached egg

pachamanca with duck confit and potato purée

sponge cake with pear cream cheese icing and vanilla icecream

menú del día

Emiliano, Daniel, Lorena, Omar & Joel

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Avanti con la Guaracha

azahar — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:35:35 +0000

Just of the Alameda de Hércules, Avanti con la Guaracha feels like walking into a somewhat gentrified hippie joint. The atmosphere and service is very casual, the food well-prepared and well-priced. Tapas from 2.50 – 3€, along with larger raciones and platos. In this case the raciones aren’t just bigger versions of the tapas, but are different dishes. The grilled chipirones (squid) with beets and presa (pork) with pan-fried potatoes were very good. Large sidewalk terrace.

Peris Mencheta, 42
Tel 675 07 24 57
Open:
€ € €

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Avanti con la Guaracha photos

azahar — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:34:26 +0000

gambones a la plancha (grilled king prawns)

tomato with melva

grilled chipirones with beets

tuna ventresca

sardine on toast with avocado

grilled pluma (pork) with potatoes

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La Brunilda

azahar — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:53:29 +0000

In a word, delightful. Chef Diego Caminos (formerly with Zelai) has branched out on his own and, along with his oenologist wife Esperanza and his sister Paula, has created La Brunilda, one of the best new tapas bars in town. On the chalkboard menu you will find an enticing selection of traditional tapas with a twist, without the pretention and high prices that have become the norm at many of the new “gastrobars”. A charming and cosy ambiance in a beautifully renovated 18th century house, with great attentive service and amazing food, including tapas-sized salads (why aren’t more people doing this?). Do yourself a favour and go!

Galera 5
(near Mercado Arenal)
Tel 954 220 481
Open: 13.00 – 16.00 / 20.30 – 23.30
Closed: Sunday evening and Monday
€ € €

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La Brunilda photos

azahar — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:26:37 +0000

the menu

arrugula salad with marinated aubergine, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan

jamón croquettes

lamb lettuce salad with goat cheese, tomato marmalade and yucca chips

salt cod fritters (buñuelos) with pear alioli

free range chicken breast with polenta and parmesan

grilled octopus and potato salad with ricotta

grilled presa with buttery sweet potatoes, beet reduction and idiazabal cheese

grilled chipirone (squid) with eggy migas and roe

brioche torrijas with frozen yoghurt and pistachios

brownie with white chocolate mousse, chocolate icecream and pistachios

Esperanza, chef Diego & Paula

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Chinkoa

azahar — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:30:17 +0000

Still very early days for Chinkoa, which opened just a week ago, and you can see that they are still feeling their way with the menu. But it looks promising. And the place is adorable. Like a wee garden inside, including a “grass” wall and a “tree swing” as a bench at the back table. The garden theme extends to the colourful sidewalk terrace and it’s obvious that the owner and his staff – including a sommelier – are putting their hearts into this new venture. Great attentive service along with tasty tapas and an excellent wine list. I wish them luck and I’ll definitely be back to see how they’re coming along. Daily specials will be coming soon as well as new additions to the menu.

Joaquín Costa, 10
Tel
Open 12.30 – 16.30 / 20.00 – midnight
Closed Sundays
€ € €

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Chinkoa photos

azahar — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:14:16 +0000

the bar

croquetas de puchero

curried “ropa vieja” fajita

carrillada (stewed pig’s cheeks) with grainy mustard potato purée

cheesecake mousse and black forest mousse

Juanjo, Ana, owner Manuel & Javier

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Tarín

azahar — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:17:05 +0000

Tarín (Gastronomía Poética) moved from their original Los Remedios location last December and are now located just behind the Alameda. The bar is boho rustic with a small dining area in the back and a sidewalk terrace across the street. And the food is good. In fact, it’s very good, but I can’t say it justifies the prices. There are very few places in Sevilla that can get away with charging 5 euros for a tapa, and this isn’t one of them. Our grilled entrecôte was tough and the truffle sauce, which accompanied a tender and tasty venison, had no discernable truffle in it. Yes, the tapas are innovative and interesting, but others do it just as well – or better – for less. Nice selection of wines by the glass and reasonably friendly service.

Jesús del Gran Poder, 91
Tel 955 425 170 / 620 880 214
Open: 13.00 – 17.00 / 20.30 – midnight
Closed: Sunday evening and all day Monday
€ € € € €

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Tarín photos

azahar — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:13:00 +0000

the bar

croquetas de merluza (hake croquettes)

grilled octopus in boletus sauce

grilled entrecôte with mustard sauce

grilled venison with truffle sauce

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