Very special Moments!

As I said 2016 started well and this was one of my first gourmet experience. And what a moment! Since I had interviewed the mother-son chef duo few months back I had wanted to come back and try their cuisine. And here I was with the fashionable chef Raül Balam, son of the world's famous Carme Ruscalleda at Moments.

My expectations were high. I love hotel dining and and I have a very soft corner for the Mandarin Oriental.
The welcoming as well as the ambiance in the restaurant is soothing and elegant.
I took the lunch tasting menu which is lighter and perfect for the afternoon. They cater to your need so here we started with the vegetarian menu.
I wasn't disappointed, as the dishes passed by we were savouring unique textures and taste combined in perfection on the dish, such as pumkin-coffee or chocolate-olives for instance. Raül's cuisine is a combination of fashion, art and flavors on a plate.
MOMENTS Restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona:
PHONE +34 93 151 87 81

Homage to "El Xató" ( The xató is typical catalán and is a sauce made from almonds, hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, vinegar. It accompanies an endive salad).

Thai Cabbage with ceps & juniper.

Pumkin Dimsum.

Vegetable ravioli with spinach, kale & cheese.

Autumn colors, mushrooms,quince and leaves.

Tofu with coffee, pumpkin & coffee!

Cheese platter of the month with its gastronomy play. The card is designed by Carme Ruscalleda, who is also a great artist. The cheese are chosen between Eva Vila from Vila Viniteca- & Raül.
The first game: Santa Marial: Sheep milk catalan cheese served with jam, meringue and ceps vinegar.