“Tapas (tapas)†refers to a small amount of food that is simply eaten with alcohol before a meal as part of
Spanish food culture. “Gambas al haiyoâ€,
a well-known shrimp dish, is a typical example. There are a wide variety of cooking methods and types, such as bread, olives,
croquettes, and sausages that are easy to eat. Nowadays, it's easy to find restaurants in Japan where you can enjoy Spanish tapas. A taste that invites beer. Here are 5 best tapas restaurants that go well with beer.
1.
Gwanghwamun 'El Cubito', the natural taste of Spain
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Image source: Shikigami Content Team
'El Cubito' in Gwanghwamun offers authentic Spanish cuisine prepared by local chefs. You
can find tapas that contain the rich and fresh flavors of the ingredients. “Fried eggplant†with special honey and goat
cheese made from “el cubito†spices, and “fried squidâ€
seasoned with paprika powder along with lime mayo are popular. You can also enjoy meal menus such as paella.
â–²Location: B1F, 68 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays
11:30 – 15:00, 17:30-22:00, Saturday 11:30
– 22:00, Sunday 12:00 – 21:00
â–²Price:
Fried eggplant 9,000 won, egg chorizo 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Chicken and Belly Fat): It was great to be able to enjoy Spanish food in a relaxed and clean atmosphere! The atmosphere is so nice to eat wine
2.
'Little Spain' in Yeonhui-dong, great for dates
Image source: Little Spain's official Instagram
Image source: Little Spain's official Instagram
“Little Spain†is a Spanish restaurant located in a residential area in Yeonhui-dong. Run by a Spanish Korean chef, it's a place where you can
enjoy the natural flavors of Spanish cuisine. The signature menu is “Spinach
Potato Gnocchi,†a Western-style homemade dish. Spicy shrimp cream sauce is served with chewy gnocchi
made from spinach and potatoes. Paella, which can be ordered for one person, is also a popular menu.
â–²Location: 37 Yeonhui-ro 25-gil,
Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day, break time 15:00 — 17:30
â–²Price: Spinach potato gnocchi 22,000 won, Gambas al Hayo 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Free Cat Woman): Spanish cuisine eaten with garlic, ripe tomatoes, and olive oil on toasted bread! I can't think of a name, but it was really delicious~
3.
European style antique Spanish restaurant, 'Moz Tapas Lounge'
Image source: Mostafa Lounge's official Instagram
Image source: Mostafa Lounge's official Instagram
“Moz Tapas Lounge†is a Spanish restaurant located in Sharosu-gil. It's a
great place for a date with European-style antique lighting and interior. The signature menu is “Gambas Picante,†which combines raw shrimp grilled in olive oil, broccoli, mushrooms, and spicy chorizo. You can enjoy it to the fullest with the bread that comes with it. Please note that business hours have recently changed.
â–²Location: 36, Nambusunhwan-ro 226-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 —
23:30 every day, break time 14:30 — 17:00
â–²Price: Beef Quesadilla 11,000 won, Chorizo
Stuffed Mushroom Stew 13,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Eleven): I went there for lunch after hearing about the change in business hours, and even when I went for lunch, the atmosphere was still good, and it was nice to eat paella for lunch~
4.
'Mi Madre', a cozy Spanish family home
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Image source: Shikigami Content Team
The cozy red space and
background music make you feel like you've come to Spain. The signature menu is the “Tapas Sampler,†where you can enjoy a variety of
tapas such as croquettes, meatballs, stir-fried shrimp with garlic, and jamon. Note that “sangria,†which has a fresh and sweet flavor that is prepared with two types of red and white wine that goes well with tapas, is also popular.
â–²Location: 224-1 Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 17:00 — 22:30 on weekdays, 11:30 — 22:30 on weekends, closed on Tuesdays
â–²Price: Croquette 8,000 won, tapas sampler 31,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Daehwan): The singing and props made me feel like I had come to Spain a lot.
The flavor of the food was a bit weak, but the more I tasted it, the more I fell in love with it.
5.
Spanish home-style tapas, 'El Tapeo' in Bongcheon-dong
Image source: Eltapeo's official Instagram
Image source: Eltapeo's official Instagram
“El Tapeo†is a Spanish restaurant popular for its pre-meal bread eaten with tomato and
garlic sauce. Unfamiliar menus can be checked with photos along with detailed explanations. The signature
menu is “casuela de patatas à lo pobre,†which is known as a common Spanish food. You can enjoy cooking eggs, jamon, and potatoes
as main ingredients without any reluctance.
â–²Location: 580 Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours : Weekdays 17:00 — 01:00; Saturday (Sunday) Sunday 11:30 — 01:00 (24:00);
weekend break time 15:00 — 17:30
â–²Price: Casuela de Patatas al
Lo Pobre 13,000 won
â–²Review (I'm worried about red): A place located right in front of Jean Boulangerie. They say they use bread from that place. The bread before the meal was delicious. In particular, the white garlic-flavored sauce is the best.
