Djapa

Great Brazilian-Japanese restaurant in trendy location, the atmosphere is unique with walls painted by some Brazilian and Japanese artists. The bar downstairs is open on the street, perfect for social drinks or afterwork with colleagues while food is served upstairs in a cosy and well decorated room, perfect for a date or work lunch/dinner because not too noisy. They have beautiful cocktails made with Japanese Whisky and unique ingredients such as raw cocoa seeds, flower and yuzu. For the food, there are so many good options! Better to share everything. I particularly liked the Hokkaido scallops, just seared right and the flavour was perfect with the apple. Then we shared the Bobo de Camarao which was also very tasty and had a funky presentation. The pumpkin was mashed with pineapple and cachaca, a Brazilian sugar liqueur. We then had the Robata tasting which came with different meat skewers and sauces, a perfect mix of different cuts of beef, chicken and chorizo, again well cooked and full of flavour. I really liked the sweet potato side with blood orange and yuzu sauce. For dessert we had the Coco tapioca, a coconut cream with tapioca pearls and peach marmelade, again a really good mix of flavour with a hint of basil. Overall, a great culinary experience with amazing presentation, a well balanced mix betwee the two cuisine that gives unique flavours, and an particulary attentive service. I will definitely go again and would highly recommend to try!