Sushi has its origins in Japan and, according to history, somewhere in the XNUMXth century BC in Southeast Asia, rice served to preserve salty fish through its fermentation. Later, it was discarded and only the fish was consumed. So, some time later, sushi, as it is known today.
Sushi took a while to reach Portugal, but quickly went viral. Japanese cuisine, which is known for taking mainly from the sea the products for its preparation, such as seaweed, fish and seafood, is collecting more and more fans.
And today, in the Algarve, there is almost no place where there is no sushi restaurant. Put those you don't know on your list!
O Daiya Cocktail & Sushi, in Tavira, known for its beautiful terrace, promises an unforgettable experience for those who dine there.
The good atmosphere, the good music and the cocktails are some of the key elements that characterize this restaurant. Daiya is known for its fresh dishes and beverage selection.
If you have allergies or a restricted diet, Daiya's kitchen “guarantees a vegan and vegetarian preparation of the dishes, always keeping a huge variety of aromas. Many lactose-free dishes allow you to have a healthy diet while enjoying your meals».
Parking at this restaurant is also an asset, you don't have to worry about that.
You can make your reservation through the website's reservation system, via [email protected] or by mobile phone +351 939631499.
It's in Well Praia Verde who can have one of the most amazing experiences. You can have dinner on a pergola, on the sand of Praia Verde, with the sea in the background.
Is there anything better than having your favorite food, standing barefoot on the beach, with the sound of the sea? The sushi is very well presented, with dry ice, which makes that cinematic smoke that we all love.
At the Well, you can spend the day on the beach in a pergola-style bed and, at the end of the day, your beach bed is transformed into a dining table and equipped to enjoy your sushi combo in the best of scenarios.
Know all about the Well here or through the contact + 351 913 670 177.
O Ammar and Sea in Olhão, it was already known for its snacks and now there's another reason to visit it: sushi!
With a renovated and very welcoming decor, its walls feature images of fishermen and boats, while the chairs and furniture are in warm tones, all referring to the sea and the craft of fishing. The hosts have as their motto «a new space in Olhão that will bring the best flavors of the sea to you. It is a case of saying… Ammar i mar, there is going and coming back».
Discover the menu of Ammar and Sea and make your reservation by contacting +351 289 097 027 or [email protected].
Em Faro: pearl sushi mark for the difference. If you are looking for a gastronomic experience outside of the conventional sushi, I invite you to visit this restaurant.
After several trips to absorb Japanese culture, they came to the conclusion that the best dishes are the simplest. The transformation of products makes the food lose its essence, therefore, the simpler, the more flavor a dish can have.
It was with the kitchen Nikkei, a Japanese cuisine outside of Japan, who realized that they can achieve the same flavors and essence in the dishes, using seasonal and regional products.
Since 2019, they have focused on presenting dishes with Japanese, Peruvian and Algarve origins. One best sellers from Pearl is the Niguiri Ria Formosa (horse mackerel with oil and garlic paste).
Sushi Pearl is only open for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday. Make your reservation via +351 915777879.
It is also in Faro who can find the oldest sushi in town. O sushi ya was the first sushi restaurant to open in Faro and are over 30 years old.
At the moment, it already has another restaurant in Almancil.
At lunch, they practice the "All you can eat" buffet, which runs from 12:30 pm to 14:30 pm, while at dinner, you can choose your fusion sushi combo à la carte.
Sushi Ya is sought after not only by residents, but also by tourists. As the most famous sushi restaurant in town, it is one of the first to be recommended.
Chef Luis Candeias says that “over the years, we have increased quality, as a result of our demand to serve better”.
Make your reservation by calling +351 289 821 196.
O Kappa sushi, in Almancil, leaves the question hanging: ready to board? It is known for serving sushi in boat-shaped dishes. If you order a combination of 50 pieces or more, the sushi is presented in a huge boat that always causes a euphoria and is the subject of numerous photographs by customers, as soon as it is placed on the table.
Sushi Kappa wants to maximize the experience of eating sushi, so it teaches you how to taste: «start with white meat fish, then red meat and go from the lighter to the fatter ones».
Ceviche, spring rolls, temaki and shrimp Tempura there is also no shortage of paper.
Reservations through +351 289 396 012 or +351 914 781 555.
Sushi Yama, located in Almancil and «characterized for being a distinguished, sophisticated space with a focus on Japanese haute cuisine».
The restaurant was founded in 2005 and, since then, Chef Gerson Alves «presents a menu that explores the delicious fusion between eastern and western culture, with fresh ingredients», bringing «the best flavors of both cultures».
During the pandemic and confinement, Sushi Yama reinvented itself and created a online sushi shop, where you can order anything you want for your home. Today, even after the restaurants reopen, the online store is still in operation.
To liven up the nights and provide its customers with a different dinner, live music is also part of this restaurant. Keep track of dates and all events through the social networks of space.
For reservations: +351 289 040 399 or +351 932 191 780.
In Vilamoura, the Tuttapanna's longhouse is renovated and with a much larger space than the previous one.
Decorated in a vibe super tropical, where palm trees, toucans, wicker notes, etc., make a difference, we are surprised by the type of cuisine that this restaurant offers. With three types of cuisine, Italian, Japanese and Western, Tuttapanna is known for its quality sushi. However, Italian dishes are also very popular.
Are you going to be a curiosity? Chef Anderson Sousa is of Indian descent and the word “Maloca” means cabin – a symbol of union and conviviality. In the past, Amazonian indigenous people used the maloca to practice their rituals, celebrate important dates and moments.
The space is very inviting, I'm sure you won't regret it!
If you would like to make a reservation, you can do so on +351 289 047 140.
We are in Vilamoura and that's why I couldn't fail to mention the sky valley.
«Travel in unparalleled flavors, in an unforgettable experience of refinement». In this restaurant, you have the best of both worlds: top quality sushi and a space full of refinement.
Sky Valley only opens in high season (May to October) and whenever it reopens, it comes with new things. The decor is super thought out to detail and looks very summery with the swimming pool in the center of the restaurant. The beautiful view of Vilamoura Marina is also inviting to drink a cocktail and enjoy the sunset, to later enjoy the unique pieces of sushi.
«The Sky Valley Vilamoura is also a leisure space, with a wide range of cocktails, and where music and dancing will not be lacking, animating any early evening this summer».
In this restaurant you can have the experience Don Perignon Experience – Omakase like nowhere else, composed of four moments and all of them accompanied by a different Don Pérignon, depending on what the piece/dish asks for.
Reserve a table via +351 900 936 679.
Chef Olivier da Costa has his first space Yakuza in the Algarve, inserted in the Pine Cliffs Resort. Access can be done from outside the resort and is only open for dinner during the summer.
In the restaurant, «with three distinct spaces – one interior, more intimate, and two outdoors – modern and minimalist decor prevails in gray, black and white tones. The space is sober and elegant, with a refined atmosphere, but relaxed and informal».
This restaurant offers customers exclusive creations that result from the fusion of East and West. The menu was inspired by the Japanese arts, «with emphasis on the real sushi with the fusion of Mediterranean flavors and aromas».
If you want to get to know some of Chef Olivier's iconic dishes, you can do it here, such as the Kobe Rump steak, the Bife Olivier or the Linguini with Black Truffle.
If you're curious, you can book by calling +351 934 000 359.
Note 1: This article offers only a few suggestions and is not intended to be exhaustive. Of course, there will be many other restaurants that are not mentioned here. If you want, send us information you deem useful to the email: [email protected]
Note 2: All expenses incurred in restaurants, hotels and other establishments suggested in these articles are paid by the Sul Informação. In addition, what we present are suggestions and not advertising paid by the aforementioned establishments.
Author: Mariana Vilaça is blogger de lifestyles, instagramer of success and is part of the team of Sul Informação, where he is responsible for the Advertising and Marketing Department
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