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Immerse yourself in exotic flavors at the table in the best Asian restaurants in the Algarve

In the Algarve, you travel through several Asian countries after a swim in the sea. Japanese cuisine restaurants, or more broadly, Asian-inspired restaurants, are confirmed as the major trend in the gastronomic offer of Algarve resorts, from Albufeira to Quinta do Lago, where several spaces have opened doors to celebrate summer. With fresh and healthy proposals, and with the care of bringing the best national fish and seafood to the table, they invite you to share after a day at the beach

Mizuumi Sushi Lounge

Mizuumi Sushi Lounge by WELL
It opened in April, next to Lago Lounge, next to the lobby of Conrad Algarve, the name of the restaurant – Mizuumi – is inspired by the translation of the word “lake†into Japanese. It was designed to create a symbiosis between the two spaces, which offer a selection of high-quality sushi and a drinks menu premium. It is a partnership between the resort and WELL Vale do Lobo, one of the region’s leading sushi brands, and is open to guests and customers in general, between 12pm and 10pm. Start with the “Gyosas†(€16), follow by the “Beef Tataki†(€33), a flamed Beef with truffle oil, ponzu, fleur de sel, truffled mayonnaise, fried leek, and a surprising “Black Tiger Crispy†(€31), a black tiger prawn wrapped in almonds and sweet chilli. The offer includes the usual “Hossomaki†, “Niguiri†, “Gunkan†and “Temaki†, as well as “Uramaki†and “Sashimi†. The “Combo Experience†is recommended with the options “Vegan Chef’s Freestyle†(€45), “Sashimi Freestyle†(€95), “Niguiri Experience†(â‚ ¬112) or the “Gunkan Experience†(€108). End with “Odyssey†(€13), a pannacota of green tea, ginger crumble and yuzu gel.
Quinta do Lago Road, Quinta do Lago. Tel. 289350700

Mizu Teppanyaki

Mizu Teppanyaki
The view from the terrace, over the Atlantic Ocean, is stunning, surrounded by decor inspired by Japanese culture and tradition. It mixes a sophisticated and modern style with the highest quality ingredients, made using innovative culinary techniques. Equally unique is the experience at the Teppanyaki bar, with a seating capacity of 10 and a fixed menu consisting of 6 different dishes, a front row seat to enjoy the culinary arts of chef. At the counter Mizu Teppanyaki count on “Sake Kasujiru†, a sake lees soup with salmon and chives, with “Kakin†, made with guinea fowl, leek and Japanese curry sauce with coconut, or with “Tai†, which combines the sea ​​bream with saikyo miso and vegetables (from €88). On the dining room menu, start with “Edamame†(€8), some soybean pods with fleur de sel, or with “Yasai Gyoza†(€17.50), the organic vegetable gyosas with sweet and sour sauce, go through a selection of “Sashimi & Nigiri†(from €9) and finish with the “Gindara No Saiko†, a black cod and saikyo miso (€43 ) or with an exclusive†Wagyu†(€164), with Japanese Wagyu, truffle and tataki, finished at the table over the coals.
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos. Porsches. Phone 282310100

Umami

Umami
It was designed so that dinner begins with the sun disappearing over the horizon, over the waters of the Ria Formosa. It features a menu based on Asian robatayaki cuisine, where quality fish, meat and vegetables are slowly grilled over 100% natural and sustainably sourced Marabú wood. Inspired by the fishermen of the coastal waters of northern Japan, who grill fish in their boats over hot coals and share them with each other using their oars, UMAMI cooks with natural elements to create combinations of fresh flavors and creative. In an elegant space, try the Umami the “Costa Lily Tartar†(€22) with citrus fruits, toasted black sesame paste, fish roe and rice wafers, the “Bao de Bivalves†, (€18, 50), a Bao bread stuffed with bivalves and limegrass emulsion, or the “Ebi & Fermentado Mel†(€18), a shrimp tempura, wasabi and ginger salt. There is a “Chef’s Selection†(from €32), of Sashimi, Niguiri, Gunkan, Maki and Uramaki, made with fresh fish from the market. Inspired by “Robatayakiâ€, you can’t miss the “Veif†(€17), a veal loin, smoked leek and Japanese BBQ sauce, and the “Wagyu A5†(â‚ ¬105) with tsukemono and szechuan sauce.
Reserve, Quinta do Lago. Tel. 304502129

Sensai

Sensai
During the summer months, the chef Arwuth Boribal, from the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort hotel, presents a Thai menu and exclusive cooking classes in Vilamoura, where refinement and authenticity are the protagonists. Upon taking charge of the restaurant Sensaiat the Anantara Vilamoura resort, which is focusing on exotic flavors this summer, the chef brings authentic flavors to the Algarve with an exclusive gastronomic experience that will travel throughout Thailand. Starting with appetizers such as “Chicken Satay†, “Fresh Papaya Salad†and “Pork Larb†– a spicy minced pork salad from the northeast region of Isan. Main course options include “Chicken in Green Curry†, “Creamy Tom Yam Soup with Prawns†, “Roast Duck in Red Curry†, “Tiger Prawns in Tamarind Sauce†and “Pad kra pow†, pork with oyster sauce, chilli, garlic and Thai basil. This trip ends with a duo of traditional Thai desserts, the “Creamy Banana with Coconut Milk†and the “Mango with Creamy Rice†. Average price €50.
Avenida dos Descobrimentos, Vilamoura. Phone 289317000

UDDO

GUSTAVO RAMOS

UDDO
The name of this Japanese-inspired Asian restaurant means “Wood†and was designed by architect and interior designer, Nuno Rodrigues. The open kitchen concept and the imposing marble counter of the bar, refer to the spirit of Izakayas, fitting the chef, António Mano, develop the Japanese Izakaya concept, which results in a fusion between Japanese techniques and fresh local fish. At the “Raw Bar†there are starters created by the chef with fresh products of the day designed for sharing, such as “Usuzukuri de Hamachi†(€36), thin slices of lily with kizami, ikura and truffle accompanied with sauce ponzu, or “Temaki UDDO†(€26), with braised nori seaweed, shari, toro, marinated scallop and caviar. Among the starters, highlights include the “Selection of Gyosas†(€18) with kimchi, tofu, vegetables, steamed chicken and quinoa, and the “Shrimp Tempura†(€ 20), with almond accompanied by Japanese mayonnaise and sweetchili. Also think about sharing, the UDDO has “Nigiriâ€, “Makizushi†and “Gunkan†proposals and in the “Wok & Teppanyaki†proposals the highlight goes to the “Ibérico Pork Bao†(€24) with pork belly , vegetables and barbecue sauce on Bao bread, for the “Donburi Toro†(€32) composed with shari, otoro, edamame, kizami, ikura and oyster leaf, and for the “Wagyui†, (â ‚¬70) with 150g of meat with vegetable and potato teppanyaki. The “Miso and Caramel Millefeuille with Nashi Pear†(€12) is the suggested dessert.
EPIC SANA Algarve, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira. Phone 212468688

Sushi Pearl

Sushi Pearl
The menu varies every day, since in this refined space the philosophy served is “Omakase†which means “to remain in the hands of the chef†for a trip to Japan. In this restaurant, products are imported from the Land of the Rising Sun, such as fresh wasabi, artisanal soybeans, and Japanese rice, which are considered the heart of Sushi to demonstrate the true flavor of “Nigiri†in its simplicity with the choice, harmony and combination of local daily products of the highest quality. The fish used in Sushi Pearl They are from the Algarve coast, but prepared using ancestral techniques. You can find “Choco laminated with Yuzu salt and extra virgin olive oil from Monte Rosa†, located in Moncarapacho, “Algarvian Rabilho tuna belly nigiri, “Grilled Ria Formosa eel nigiri with Tare sauce†, “Ostra from Ria Formosa with ponzu sauce and lime zest†and also the “Sea Snapper from our Coast in Ikejime†(stress-free death) with monkfish liver shavings cooked in sake. Price without drinks €100.
Avenida da República, 48, Faro. Phone 915777879

Karpa Japanese Experience

Karpa Japanese Experience
Dynamic phase signal that crosses the chef Rui Sequeira is this new project, which combines two Japanese worlds: that of the typical Izakaya tavern, presented as “a shelter for thirsty and hungry souls†, and Omakase, where the customer indulges in a tasting menu the one chosen by chef and consists of 12 moments served at the counter, although you can also order à la carte at other tables. The rice arrives from Alcácer do Sal and the fish served is all from the Algarve, bought by Rui Sequeira at the auction and then matured in the restaurant. Dashis, usuzukuris, gunkans, nigiris, “Oyster Temaki from the Ria Formosa†or the “Ika yaki with stuffed squid†… the sky is the limit for what you can taste in this “secret club†in shades of red, with pictures and neons. Average price: €35.
Rua do Motoclube de Faro, 5, Faro. Phone 929373135

Odessa

Odessa
It has three different tasting menus, the “Odessa Fusion†, the “Odessa Special†and the “Odessa Premium†(between €24 and €44) created by chef Yana Malayko. ON THE menu you will find “Chicken Gyozas†(€8), “Vegetable Tempura†(€9) and “Salmon & Teriyaki Bites†(€9), with crispy rice, salmon, leek, avocado & teriyaki. There is also “Lily Carpaccio†(€14) with lily, chilli, micro salad & yuzu sauce, “Shrimp Tempura†(€15) or “Bluefin Tuna Tartar†(€18) where tuna appears with tobiko, avocado, micro salad & miso sauce. There are three “Sashimi†proposals, four “Nigiri†one of them Wagyu, “Hosomaki†, “Uramaki†, “Hot Rolls†, “Temaki†and “Gunkans†. Desserts surprise with “Chocolate Mousse with Hazelnut†(€6), “Apple gyozas with ice cream†(€6) and “Odessa Caviar†(€7) , a special tiramisu.
Rua da Torre Velha, Albufeira. Phone 966453947

Yakuza Algarve

SALVADOR COLACO

Yakuza Algarve
One of the oldest Japanese restaurants in the Algarve, Yakuza Algarve is located in the Pine Cliffs Resort, with direct access from outside the resort and only open for dinner, every day of the week during the summer months. It has three distinct spaces, one indoor, more intimate, and two outdoors where modern and minimalist decor prevails. This year’s new offerings are “Scallops and mushrooms†(€41), sautéed with soy and shiso sauce, “Sasimi new style sea bass†(€32) where the sea bass is served with lemon, olive oil , coriander ginger and ponzu sauce, “Tuna Prego†(€32), a sandwich with bluefin tuna, mayonnaise, egg, jalapenos, mustard and onion and the “Empty Wagyu Japan A5†(€ 140). Also count on “Gyoza†(€10), “Sushi†and traditional “Sashimi†and “Kuro Tara†(€52) composed of Gindara, Alaskan black cod marinated in sweet miso .
Pine Cliffs Resort, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira. Phone 934000359

MöTao

MöTao
It is a “Dinning & Nightlife†space in Vilamoura Marina, with two different environments, one, more private, on the first floor, the second on the terrace, designed for groups and shared dinners. The gastronomic options are divided between the “Asian Menu†, with proposals such as the “Wagyu Carpaccio†(€26) with maminha, sesame sauce, fleur de sel, sriracha mayonnaise and pani puri, or “Pork belly†(€13), a low-temperature grilled pork belly kebab and also “Shrimp har gow†(€18) a dumpling cooked at steam with shrimp filling and XO sauce topping. In the “Sushi Menu†of MöTAO Start with “Edamame†(€), some soy beans with fleur de sel, or “Sunomono†(€7) cucumber slices marinated in vinegar. The “Sashimi†comes in five units and can be tuna, sea bass, salmon, toro, scallop, lily or sea bream (Average price €15) followed by several – options. œGunkan†and “Temakis†and “Niguiri†. Highlights include the “Dragon Maki†(€18) with three fish, spicy mayonnaise and tobiko roe and the “Omakase MöTao Premium†(€28) with eight units of your choice chef.
Vilamoura Marina, Vilamoura. Phone 969649749

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