Jordi Cruz uses liquid nitrogen to create a mango foam that is frozen at the table and served alongside a rich, creamy foie gras. The sweetness of the mango offsets the fatty richness of the liver in a satisfying way.
Tips from diners
Get your phone ready — the table-side nitro freezing is one of the most Instagrammable moments of the dinner.
A signature starter where the Bloody Mary is presented in a frozen clam shell. It features a concentrated tomato essence infused with vodka and spices, designed to be 'sipped' or spooned out, providing a cleansing and surprisingly intense start to the meal.
Tips from diners
The temperature contrast is the key — it's ice cold and very refreshing.
Slices of Mediterranean bluefin tuna are topped with a rich emulsion of sea urchin and a touch of wasabi-infused oil. It's a dish that emphasizes the purity of the ingredients with a subtle Asian influence.
Tips from diners
The sea urchin provides a creamy texture that works perfectly with the firm tuna. Don't add any extra salt!
The suckling pig is cooked for 24 hours at a low temperature, then the skin is finished to a glass-like crispness. It's served with different textures of green apple to provide a refreshing acidity that cuts through the pork fat.
Tips from diners
The skin is remarkably thin and crunchy. It's the highlight of the dish.
This dessert uses local pine nuts in various forms — as a milk, a frozen mousse, and toasted whole. It's a subtle, not-too-sweet finish that feels clean and satisfying after a long tasting menu.
Tips from diners
The pine nut flavor is very delicate. It's a great example of using nuts in a refreshing way instead of a heavy one.
Located in a centenarian house in the residential Sant Gervasi district, ABaC is the three-Michelin-starred home of celebrity chef Jordi Cruz. The restaurant focuses on highly conceptual, avant-garde Catalan cuisine served in an elegant, neutral-toned dining room that looks out onto peaceful private gardens.
If you arrive early, ask to have a pre-dinner drink in the garden. It is one of the most peaceful spots in the city.
Chef Jordi Cruz is a judge on MasterChef Spain, so the restaurant is very popular with locals. Book well in advance during TV season.
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