You might think that to taste the delicious variety of Asian cuisine, you need to travel around the world. Well, we tell you that it is not necessary, because in Barcelona there are several restaurants with these specialties to try.
The advantages of the City of Barcelona is that you do not need to travel (and now less with the emergency), to be able to taste these exquisite dishes. We tell you about several alternatives.
6 restaurants to taste Asian cuisine
Makan Makan
An experience through the gastronomy of Southeast Asia. Its dishes honor Chinese, Thai and Indonesian food. One of its dishes is wonton prepared with pork and Sichuan oil; also a beef stew or nasi gorem bowl, Indonesian sautéed rice. They also offer ketan hitam, a glutinous rice delicacy with a soft texture. Carrer de la Lluna, 4, 08001
Thali
Bold and delicious Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Famous for its curry stews, spices, vegetable korma, pakoras or chicken tikka masala. The most requested dish is an individual tray full of Indian delicacies for only 13 euros. Thali is the place to find Indian cuisine with the flavor of South Asia and Indian dishes in the center of Barcelona. Carrer de Calàbria, 164, 08015.
Yoi Yoi Gion
Their specialty is handmade Japanese udon noodles, which are simply spectacular. There is also udon with butamiso and karaage, Japanese-style fried chicken, but in Barcelona. The restaurant’s walls are decorated with original drawings by Yoichi Takahashi, creator of “Oliver and Benji”. Avinguda Diagonal, 383, 08008.
4.Iakni
Asian cuisine restaurant with Lebanese and homemade tradition. The ingredients of their dishes are mostly manufactured there. You can also find hummus, beef kibbe, baba ganoush, as part of their exquisite specialties. In Iakni you can enjoy an authentic Lebanese coffee. Carrer de Vilamarí, 3, 08015
Taitu
You will find healthy Ethiopian cuisine with a wide variety of vegan dishes. It is a cozy place with an atmosphere of African culture and tradition in the middle of handcrafted tables. Popular prices. Experts in the preparation of spicy stews, they ooze vegetables, legumes and veal. The food is served communal tray style and with the paws, to be spread on a “crepe” or injera, a very thin flat bread that is the basis of Ethiopian food. Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 149
6.Kao Dim Sum
Haute cuisine restaurant offering Asian delicacies. Starting with the Asian dumpling, which has different names depending on the country (“gyoza”, “momo”, “siomay”). Other dishes such as fried brisket with beef, zucchini and ginger. At Kao you can also taste delicacies with a Chinese and Catalan flair, such as sautéed beans with bacon, Maresme peas and roasted ribs with sweet and sour sauce. Carrer del Bisbe Sivilla, 48, 08022
