Akase

Cuisine

Japanese

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://www.akaserestaurante.com/

Description

At Akase, where the restaurant describes what it offers as 'market-inspired cuisine with a Japanese soul', the focus is on ingredients sourced from in and around Cádiz in order to create surprising Japanese cuisine that is guaranteed to please guests’ palates. Chef Jaime Mena’s cuisine, with its emphasis on show cooking for a maximum of 8 covers per service, is showcased on a single tasting menu ('Daimyo') that starts with several dishes local to Cádiz but prepared with Japanese cooking techniques (cuttlefish cut into usuzukuri, blue crab marinated in sake, cured Cádiz whiting, etc.). When it'

Review score

4.3

Review count

50

Review summary

Akase in Jerez offers a Japanese-Andalusian fusion experience focusing on local Cadiz Bay ingredients. Reviews highlight an elegant, intimate atmosphere and generally attentive service, with many praising the creative tasting menu and high-quality produce. However, negative feedback points to inconsistent execution, citing rough textures in specific dishes like carabinero gyoza and insufficient portion sizes leaving diners hungry. Beverage options are limited, with reports of missing beer or red wine. Due to its small size (four tables), reservations are difficult, and some guests reported poor management regarding group bookings. The experience varies significantly based on the chef's daily performance.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined fusion cuisine and small portions, with advance booking essential and low expectations for beverage variety.

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