Asian Cuisine in Costa Blanca: A Journey Through the East
Asian cuisine offers a burst of flavors in Costa Blanca. In Alicante, Kaito is famous for its fresh sushi (like salmon nigiri and avocado maki), while in Torrevieja, Bamboo stands out for its pad thai with shrimp and peanuts. In Orihuela Costa, Siam offers a varied menu with dishes like green Thai curry or tonkotsu ramen (pork noodle soup). For spicy food lovers, in Elche, Wok Garden serves Sichuan dishes like mapo tofu (spicy tofu with meat).
Must-Try Dishes
- Assorted sushi: In Guardamar del Segura, with fresh tuna and salmon.
- Pad thai: In San Pedro del Pinatar, with peanuts and lime.
- Green Thai curry: In Los Alcázares, with coconut milk and chicken.
- Tonkotsu ramen: In Orihuela Costa, with marinated egg and chashu.
- Mapo tofu: In Elche, spicy with pork.
Where to Enjoy It?
In Alicante, Kaito has a minimalist atmosphere and sushi bar. In Torrevieja, Bamboo is ideal for group dinners. And if you’re looking for something more authentic, Siam in Orihuela Costa offers Thai cooking workshops on Saturdays.
Tips for Choosing
- Order the sushi of the day (fresher).
- Try the pad thai with shrimp (more authentic).
- If you like spicy food, ask for medium-high spice level in dishes like mapo tofu.
- Pair them with green tea or an Asian beer (like Singha).
- In summer, cold dishes (like sashimi) are ideal.