La Barceloneta is a historically gastronomic neighborhood. Its culinary tradition dates back generations, with its seafood recipes and varied tapas offerings, some of which originate in the neighborhood, being especially famous. But times evolve, and cuisines cross borders and discover new flavors and dishes. This—let’s call it—”culinary cosmopolitanism” has also been present in La Barceloneta, a particularly open neighborhood.
Integration and Authenticity
In this report on “new flavors,” we want to discuss the proposals that we would consider authentic and, as such, respectful of our own. Both, new and traditional , coexist. forming a varied and high-quality offering. Typically, these new establishments are run by experienced, culinary-savvy people who seek and maintain the authenticity of their countries’ cuisine.
World Cuisines
Among the different offerings, we highlight a selection that we believe is representative of these values. Possibly not all of them are here , but they are all here.
Mexican cuisine is well represented by its Mexican owner with a Catalan name, Jordi, at La Curandera (c/ Judici , 12). A pleasant place to enjoy enchiladas , tacos , moles and a varied selection of dishes well accompanied by beer , margarita or michelada .
For barbecue lovers, Argentine and Uruguayan meat is highly recommended , La Malandrina (c/Pepe Rubianes, 3). A restaurant with a barbecue where you can enjoy a good grill, a roast beef , a vacuum or a choripan .
Another very interesting proposal is that of Golmaal (c/Pepe Rubianes, 12). A place run by Manisha and Noel, born here with Indian origins, that brings us an Street Foodoffer combined with Mediterranean freshness . Don’t miss the Naanwich , the best example of this fusion: an artisanal naan bread filled with a combination of proteins, sauces and toppings that bring the essence of India to the Mediterranean palate.
Continuing with oriental cuisines, the Lamai Thai (c/ San Carlos, 12) introduces us to Thai and Indonesian cuisine . A gastronomic proposal to discover authentic tapas from the East and, if you enjoy spicy food , this is your place.
Japanese food is very well represented by the Katsuo (c/Genebra, 20). Its Japanese cuisine with a Western fusion is characterized by the variety and authenticity of its dishes. Nor can you miss the onigiri at Omu (Magatzems, 21). The onigiri is a rice ball stuffed or mixed with other ingredients and wrapped in nori seaweed.
Logically, the Italian gastronomic representation cannot be missing.
For this, we want to highlight 4 authentic and complementaryoptions.
In the Pulcinella (c/ Baluard , 34) you can taste the authentic Neapolitan pasta and pizza (they defend it as the real pizza), cooked with ingredients brought directly from the Campania .
Dog Sardi (c/Pepe Rubianes, 25) offers a very interesting selection of authentic Sardinian cuisine. Typical seafood and fish recipes, Sardinian cheeses, and tapas.
And for dessert and coffee , A fly by fly (c/ Atlántida , 33), focacceria , Italian tapas, pastries, and a café. All very Italian, very authentic.
Ice creams are provided by HomeMade Barceloneta (c/ Maestranza , 49), the best artisanal Italian ice cream you have ever tasted in your life.
Vegan food lovers have their local reference in Oakberry Acai (c/ Baluard , 52) and the FitBar (c/ Sant Miquel, 41). With the Vegan, organic and 100% açaí bolws as the protagonists. Health without sacrificing flavor.
