‘Paladar’ has collected the prices of the establishments that are at the top of the 50 Best list

In the early hours of this Thursday (6), the awards ceremony for the 50 best restaurants in the world took place in Las Vegas (USA). Considered the “Oscar” of gastronomy, the ranking brings together the 50 best restaurants in the world, elected by a specialized jury, made up of professionals from the restaurant sector, sector journalists and opinion makers.

Of the top ten restaurants in the ranking, led by Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar, three are in Spain and one in the Basque Country. Restaurants in Copenhagen, Paris, Bangkok, New York and Mexico City also top the list. And, in the top ten, there are two representatives from Latin America: one from Lima, Peru, and the other from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Brazilian restaurants on the list, A Casa do Porco (SP) and Oteque (RJ), ranked 27th and 37th, respectively.

For those planning a trip or dreaming of visiting one of these destinations, ‘Paladar’ offers a preview of what it’s like and how much it costs to eat at the top ten restaurants on the list. Remembering that the prices and conversions mentioned below are from June 5th and 6th. And since the tables in these restaurants become even busier after the publication of the ranking, it is advisable to book in advance.

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1. Enjoy (Barcelona, ​​Spain)

Commanded by the trio of chefs formed by Oriol Castro, Eduard surprises and delicious in equal measure. The restaurant offers two versions of the tasting menu: the seasonal one and the classic one, which brings together menu hits such as the donut with cream cheese and caviar. Each menu costs 290 euros (approximately R$ 1,670) per person.

2. Asador Etxebarri (Atxondo, Basque Country)

At the helm of the restaurant, which occupies second place in the 50 Best ranking, is chef Victor Arguinzoniz. Located in a quiet village in the Basque Country, the restaurant specializes in product cuisine, where exceptional quality ingredients are brought out to maximum power. From appetizers to desserts, almost everything is grilled. And one of the specialties is the succulent beef chop. In addition to the à la carte options, the restaurant offers a tasting menu consisting of 14 dishes, which costs 280 euros (approximately R$1,615) per person.

3. Table by Bruno Verjus (Paris, France)

Located in the French capital, the restaurant room, which occupies third place in the 50 Best ranking, has as its main attraction the wave-shaped counter, which embraces the open kitchen – the territory of chef Bruno Verjus. One of the specialties on the menu, which changes depending on the seasonality of the ingredients, is the unusual Peruvian chocolate tart with caper and caviar infusion. The tasting costs 400 euros (approximately R$2,295) per person.

4. Diverxo (Madrid, Spain)

The restaurant, which occupies the fourth position in the 50 Best ranking, is managed by chef Dabiz Muñoz. Creative and unpredictable, as they usually define it, it presents avant-garde cuisine, with Asian influences, which promises to offer an unforgettable experience to its customers. Called “la cocina de los cerdos voladores” (the cuisine of flying pigs, in loose translation), the seasonal tasting menu costs 450 euros (around R$2,595, per person), per person.

5. Maido (Lima, Peru)

In addition to occupying fifth place in the list of the best in the world, the restaurant located in the Peruvian capital is the current champion of the Latin American edition of 50 Best. Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura, known as Micha, also winner of the Chef’s Choice Award (assigned by the 50 best chefs voted), promotes the meeting between seasonal Peruvian ingredients and Japanese cuisine techniques in his tasting menu, which includes proposals such as nigiris a lo poor (thin slices of Angus beef and quail egg with ponzu sauce), costs 969.00 soles (approximately R$ 1,378) per person.

6. Atomix (New York, United States)

Consisting of two rooms, a cocktail bar and a 14-seat counter, the restaurant which occupies sixth place in the 50 Best ranking specializes in Korean cuisine. Korean chef Junghyun Park evokes his culinary heritage to develop his innovative dishes with a touch of sophistication. The 12-course menu costs 395 dollars (approximately R$ 2,079) per person.

7. Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico)

In his restaurant, ranked seventh among the best in the world, chef Jorge Vallejo presents an original menu based on the classics of Mexican cuisine. Among the orders, which vary depending on the availability of ingredients, the pibil duck tamale with soft corn cream stands out. The tasting costs 4,100 Mexican pesos (approximately R$1,230) per person.

8. Alchemist (Copenhagen, Denmark)

One of the strong points of the restaurant’s dining room, which ranks eighth in the 50 Best ranking, is the domed ceiling, which projects the most diverse places, works of art and craftsmanship during the meal, under the directed by chef Rasmus Munk. From his cuisine, with classic bases and innovative techniques, emerge dishes that, to say the least, make you think. This is the case of the tongue kiss (or tongue kiss, in the free translation): the tomato gazpacho with rhubarb, strawberry and edible flowers has the shape of a human tongue. The experience, which lasts four to six hours, costs 4,900 Danish kroner (about R$3,800) per person.

9. Gaggan (Bangkok, Thailand)

Indian chef Gaggan Anand, who runs the ninth best restaurant in the world according to 50 Best, presents cuisine based on his homeland, with French, Japanese and, of course, Thai influences. And Anand’s good humor is reflected in the menu, which includes everything from suggestions for eating with your hands to those that allow you to lick the plate, without any ceremony. The menu costs 16,000 Thai baht (about R$2,306) per person.

10. Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

In addition to reaching tenth place in the 50 Best ranking, Pablo Rivero also won the award for best sommelier. Like many restaurants in Buenos Aires, the house specialty is grilled barbecue, but the difference lies in the high quality of the ingredients, which range from livestock to organic, home-grown vegetables. Among the à la carte menu suggestions, highlights include morcilla (6665 pesos, or R$38.95), meat empanada ($5450, or R$31.85) and cuts to share, such as strip asado ($76660, or R$447.99).

Source: Terra

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