Yes, there were oranges. Lots of them!
But what I’ll remember most about my trip to Valencia (aside from the sunshine and excellent company) is the 5-course lunch I had at the Seu Xerea “lounge restaurant.” It was easily the best 12 Euros I have ever spent. Delicious, fresh, high-quality, creative dishes fusing Mediterranean and Asian flavors. I also discovered a fabulous Spanish beer in the process. That’s my idea of a perfect meal…and the perfect prelude to a siesta.
First course:
Seared octopus with creamy polenta, sesame seeds, and chives
Second course:
Mixed greens with seared chicken breast, mung bean sprouts, radish, sesame vinaigrette, and citrus aioli
Third course:
Green Thai fish curry with snow peas, mung bean sprouts, chives, coconut milk, and sea salt
Fourth course:
Asian “fideos,” i.e., lo mein with grilled calamari, shitake mushrooms, carrots, and bell peppers.
Fifth course:
Strawberry soup with basil ice cream and sesame garnish
And to wash it all down:
An ice-cold Alahambra Reserva 1925, a delicious full-flavored amber lager
Muchas gracias, Valencia! I will never forget you.
Wow, beautiful food, looks very delicious.
Well now, I _must_ visit Valencia. Food looks so good!
Yes, you should! It’s a fun place 🙂 Although dinner only seems to happen between 8:00 and 10:00 pm…so plan accordingly!
When you said “12 Euros,” you actually meant 120, right? There’s no way you had those 5 courses and a beer for $15…
Nope…12 Euros. The beer was an extra 3 Euros. Seriously. And seriously good!
Excuse me… I need a moment to myself.
Hi,
I’d be interested to know when you ate as the cheapest menu is now 20 Euros for lunch and 30 Euros for dinner?
It is great food though!
Hi, thanks for writing in. I think you must have had the set menu lunch at the main restaurant, not the “lounge” next door. It can be easy to miss. Ask the hostess at the main restaurant to point you in the right direction. The set menu is definitely only 12 Euro! I was just there in May.