Lisbon Food Guide: A Sushi Lover's Guide to Hidden Gems

Lisbon Food Guide: A Sushi Lover's Guide to Hidden Gems

Unveiling Lisbon's Sushi Haven:

From Sea to Plate

As a country known for its long coastline, which delivers fresh fish to Portuguese dining tables, it would only be fitting for sushi to be impeccable in its capital.

We have navigated the streets of Lisbon to help our sushi lovers out and uncover the hidden gems inside the city! Take your pick.

Kabuki, Marquês de Pombal

Located in the extravagant Four Seasons Ritz hotel, you can find Kabuki. A place where Mediterranean hospitality and Japanese respect fill your table. 

  • Robust flavours fill the menu, with our must tries being: Scarlet prawn gyoza and Robata cod-miso;

  • We aren’t the only ones enamoured with Kabuki's food, as in 2015 it was awarded its first Michelin star;

  • Bad at finding gifts? Kabuki has you covered ;) Gift your sushi addict friends a Kabuki experience voucher;

Price: €€€€

Cru, Baixa Chiado

In Cru, the goal is to take you on a gustatory and sensory trip through its traditional dishes filled with hidden gems. Are you in for the ride?

  • Tip: start your meal with the salmon tartar and follow it up with the Rainbow maki and open toro, caviar, and scallop Temaki;

  • To satisfy your sweet tooth cravings, the chef's sponge cake, accompanied by yuzu cream, matcha, and crunchy wasabi is going to work wonders ;)

  • On sunny days enjoy your food on the terrace, or at night get your party boots with the immaculate soundtrack of Cru’s DJ;

Price: €€

Confraria LX, Cais do Sodré

Renowned in the Top20 restaurants in Lisbon by the infamous Time Out magazine, is none other than Confraria! The restaurant makes a critic's job easier by always landing in the top 5.

  • Lose your palate in the fish diversity offered in the combos created by the chef in the Confraria originals section.

  • For our sashimi lovers, Confraria will evoke a sense of belonging. With its fish being notable for melting in your taste buds.

  • Don’t stop your adventure at the main courses and venture onto the dessert menu filled with the sweetest options such as their new Confraria Delight.

Price: €€€

Miss Jappa, Príncipe Real

Miss Jappa whisked Tokyo City across the globe and dumped it right into Lisbon. A place where authenticity is the guest of honour and modernity is the life of the party.

  • The night only ends when the bar closes, so have fun and try their variety of remarkable cocktails, like the Mr.Murray cocktail.

  • For those feeling confident take a chance with the russian roulette. Sending luck to those who catch the chili pepper Gunkan;

  • Whether you test your spice tolerance or not, be sure to take a wander and enjoy the views of Lisbon's most charming neighborhoods after your meal;

Price: €€

Go Juu, São Sebastião

Applauded by the Michelin Guide, Go Juu stands as a pillar of Japanese cuisine in Lisbon. A space where authenticity and honour shape its traditional dishes.

  • Savour lavish dishes crafted by the disciplines of Takashi Yoshitake, a prominent figure in traditional Japanese cuisine in Portugal;

  • Dive into the heart of Japan with the Go Juu’s menu, filled with classic dishes where sauces are put aside and fish takes the stage;

  • PS: Go Juu’s tasteful dishes stole the spotlight so make sure to make a reservation in advance;

Price: €€€€

Yakuza by Oliver, Avenidas

Considered one of Lisbon’s best Japanese restaurants, Yakuza is here to bring exclusive creations to life to surprise you with the best of the fusion between the East and the West.

  • Enjoy the rich Asian flavours moulded by the one and only Olivier da Costa. The Yakuza tartar and Ama ebi gunkan are a must-try;

  • From traditional to futuristic, you can have the best of both worlds with its diverse menu!

  • Hot tip: during the weekdays a lunch menu is available for only 25€;

Price: €€€€

Nómada, Avenidas Novas

Nómada is all about embracing the curiosity to explore dishes that don’t fit the typical menu. Treat your taste buds to a unique Japanese journey.

  • No need to trade Lisbon for Tokyo when the chef brings his global culinary explorations to the menu with 5 eccentric Gunkan fusions, from otoro to crab meat;

  • To keep your palate refreshed, Nómada has you covered with an exquisite wine card that caters to every wallet and taste;

  • Lastly, prepare yourself for a multi-sensory journey into the Japanese culture through the restaurant's interior;

Price: €€€

 

If you want to know more about Lisbon, don't forget to check our Lisbon Food Guide: Italian Restaurants

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