“Neko” recently landed at the Villa Devoto Foodie circuit with a high quality sushi bar. The pieces are prepared in view of the diner and every detail matters.
Since its opening in Villa Crespo in 2019, Neko, which means cat in Japanese, has been building an identity inside the Buenos Aires scene with its modern Nikkei kitchen: High quality ingredients, precise technique, creativity, care design and an indisputable price-quality ratio. After passing through Belgrano, where they added a broader format restaurant, the project led by Lucas Ferrari and Antonella Baldi He now arrives in Villa Devoto with a proposal designed in detail: A premium sushi bar, intimate and sophisticated, where the product and the environment dialogue in harmony.
The experience revolves around a bar for 12 guests, who can see in real time the preparation of each piece, feel the aromas, dialogue with the sushiman and immerse themselves in a warm service.
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The Great Neko Hall, Restaurant in Villa Devoto
The hall, designed by the Art Walls Architecture study, exhibits a sober aesthetic inspired by classical Japanese architecture, reinterpreted in contemporary key. The curved bar is covered in two striking marbles (imperial Rome and dark emperor brown) and looks solid wooden scales that refer to the skin of the fish. The form is not accidental: it generates dynamism and facilitates the interaction between visitors and chefs. A modern circular door with bronze handle, floors and walls in travertine, and dim lighting finish building a cozy space and care, designed to value the visual and provide a comprehensive service, where aesthetics and kitchen invite you to stay. Three tables are added to the bar. The atmosphere is really pleasant.
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What to try in Neko
The letter is asked: there is Handrolls, Rolls and Nigiristhe latter with the Noritacos are the undisputed favorites of the menu. The flambado Wagyu meat nigiri, drops of Lima and Chalaca; The nigiri of scallops with flambado truffle oil, salt in scales and lime, and the Garlic Option of white fishing with garlic and almond crispy, and sesame oil. Among the Noritacos – a modern version of crispy taquitos made with Nori Tempurized algae – the Shiromi, White Fishing Filling, Alioli de Rocoto Ahumado and Umami flavor is suggested; The anticuchero with a yakiniku shrimp, rocoto sauce, lime and avocado, and that of scallops with thai butter and spicy passion fruit. They also offer veggie pieces.
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They have a section of hot tickets (Empanadas of corn dough with seafood filling, tenderloin gyozas and croquettes of yellow aji aji bechamel with cured trout trout), as well as a section of tiraditos and ceviches (such as the rocoto variant, with trout, prawns, vieyras and creamy tiger milk to the rocoto, with a pleasant itching when word). It is to highlight that everything is fresh and tasty.
For the sweet end there are very well -reversed classics. An obligatory, without a doubt, is the three milky cake made with extremely soft Japanese crumb cake, and flambed meringue above. Another possibility is Pavlova: merengue, creamy white and passion fruit, Curd and Diplomata de Maracuyá and inside cubes of fresh Ananá.
The pairing is with Wines And the letter includes foaming, white, pink, orange and redwith the alternative of drinking per cup (consult the labels available) and light beer Japanese style.
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Like plus, at noon they offer several sets that combine different recipes from the letter, with the option of adding an alcohol without alcohol and the dessert of the day or Nespresso coffee, at a special price.
Nigiris party in Neko
On Wednesday there is surprise: adapt the night schedule to offer an Omakase experience called the Nigiris party. It is a proposal for 10 people in the bar, which takes place on a tour of 19 to 9 pm. During the evening, 15 pieces selected by the Itamae are tasted, accompanied by a series of five wines under the guidance of a sommelier. In the end, diners can repeat their favorite nigiris. Only with prior reserve, through WhatsApp +54 9 11 2617-9955.
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Neko opens on Tuesday to Sundays from 12 to 16 and from 20 to 00 h. Freshness and care in details are transferred to your delivery service, available the same days.
Address: Mercedes 3490, Villa Devoto
Source: Ambito
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