Three months have already passed since the Expo was held. I am sure that many of you have already visited some of the pavilions and are now turning your attention to gourmet food.
I would like to introduce three restaurants that I visited and was impressed by.
Recommended for
- I want to know which restaurants are “not to be missed” at the Expo.
- They are looking for “satisfaction” more than the price.
- It’s the Expo, and we want to have a memorable meal.
No. 3: Spanish Pavilion Restaurant
17 States + 2 Cities Traveled by Pinchos. A Spanish Small Plates Course of Surprises and Discoveries
Recommended for
- For those who want to take the time to taste Spanish food culture in a course meal.
- For those who want to enjoy a variety of flavors, especially pintxos, a little at a time.
- For those who want to have a “proper meal” in a relaxed atmosphere.
The restaurants in the Spain Pavilion are more than just a “tapas experience.
You can enjoy a unique “Spanish gourmet journey” by sampling the cuisine of all 19 regions (17 autonomous regions + 2 autonomous cities) at once with pintxos.
We recommend the 5,500 yen special course.
The Iberian pork brochetta, white asparagus, bacalao, padron peppers, and other dishes are pleasing to the eye and authentic in taste.
“What’s next?”
“What’s next?
For those who wish to enjoy a more casual meal, there is also a select course priced at 3,850 yen.
Two types of pinchos, two appetizers, and a main dish can be selected, so two people can share the entire course.
Both the taste and volume are more satisfying than the price.
Points to avoid congestion
It opens at 11:00, but it is smoother if you start lining up around 10:00.
It gets crowded from 11:00 to 12:00, so early action is recommended.
It is also nice to know that the restaurant can be used independently of the exhibition.
→Click here for more information about the Spanish Pavilion Restaurant.
No. 2: Hungarian Pavilion Restaurant
Foie gras, guayash, paprika chicken…an undiscovered gastronomic treasure trove!
Recommended for
- For those who want to enjoy authentic European cuisine
- For those who want to enjoy an “extraordinary” experience with beautifully presented dishes.
- Want to experience duck foie gras and local cuisine?
Although open irregularly from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a line begins to form around 10:00 a.m. at this popular restaurant.
You can enjoy a course meal from appetizer to dessert in the quiet and luxurious restaurant.
Particularly impressive was the Duck Foie Gras, Raisins, Apple Jelly, and Brioche.
The balance of sweetness, saltiness, and fruitiness is exquisite, and the delicacy is different from that of the foie gras at the French pavilion.
For soup, you can choose from a rich and filling guayash or a gentle cream of leek soup.
The main dishes, such as Hortobázh crepes and paprika chicken galuska, are all very satisfying and “Hungarian” in nature.
The waitstaff also served us well and made our meal pleasant.
points of concern
Desserts are slightly higher priced. Some may feel there is a difference between the content and the price.
– Note that the restaurant opens late, so if you go in the morning, the morning will be empty.
→Click here for more information about the Hungarian Pavilion Restaurant.
No. 1: Saudi Pavilion Restaurant
Food, space, service…everything is an “experience” at the Expo’s top restaurant.
Recommended for
- For those who want to enjoy a special experience at the Expo.
- For those who want to enjoy Saudi Arabian cuisine in full course
- Those who want to focus on both gastronomy and spatial presentation.
I never thought I could experience such an extraordinary experience in a restaurant at the Expo –
It was the “Saudi Experience” course meal at the Saudi Pavilion that made me think so.
It is a very popular restaurant with long lines from morning, and even if you get in line as soon as the doors open at 9:00, you may not be able to get in.
In fact, the turnover is slow, so you need to be prepared to spend at least the entire morning there.
But it is definitely worth it.
Arabian experience in the “Zashiki” style**, where food is laid out on the floor and eaten sitting on cushions.
In addition to the authentic spice-scented cuisine, the staff provided detailed explanations of the dishes, making it truly a cross-cultural experience to be savored with all five senses.
The full-course price is a hefty 15,000 yen, but the food, space, and customer service all make this a restaurant worthy of being called
**”This is the Expo “**.
It is not necessary to order a course meal, but it is possible to order a single dish.
The course is of course tempting, but you will definitely end up leaving a lot of food behind, so even if it is not spectacular, I recommend ordering a la carte.
point of attention
The volume of dishes is just too much! One course is more than enough for two people.
・Mixed orders of single items and courses are not allowed, so if you are going to order a course, you should do so on an empty stomach.
・Please plan in advance that you will not be able to visit other pavilions in the morning.
→ For more information on the Saudi Arabia Pavilion, click here.
summary
The restaurants at the Expo are all over the map in terms of price and quality.
But all three of the restaurants we visited this time gave us a sense of satisfaction that made us want to go back!
But all three of the restaurants at this year’s Expo left me with a sense of satisfaction that made me want to go back.
The Saudi Pavilion in particular was an “immersive experience” that went beyond dining.
It was a unique place where one could immerse oneself in a different culture while enjoying the food.
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