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KOYUKI €€
Japanese
( Carrer de Còrsega 242; mains €14; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat, dinner Sun; Diagonal)
This unas-
suming basement Japanese diner is one of those rough-edged diamonds that it pays to re-
visit. Sit at a long table and order from the cheesy menu complete with pictures courtesy
of the Japanese owner - you won't be disappointed. The variety of
sashimi moriawase
is
generous and constantly fresh. The
tempura udon
is a hearty noodle option.
EL RINCÓN MAYA €
Mexican
( 93 451 39 46; Carrer de València 183; mains €5-10; lunch & dinner Tue-Sat, dinner Mon; Pas-
seig de Gràcia)
The setting is warm, modest and simple. The pocket-sized serves of nachos,
guacamole and fajitas all burst with flavour. You'll also discover lesser-known items like
tacos de pibil
(pork tacos) and
tinga,
little pasta pockets of chicken. There are also more
substantial dishes for €9.50. The owner-chef spent much of his life in the restaurant busi-
ness in Mexico City.
AMALTEA €
Vegetarian
(
www.amalteaygovinda.com
;
Carrer de la Diputació 164; mains €5; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat;
Urgell)
The ceiling fresco of blue sky sets the scene in this popular vegetarian eatery. The
weekday set lunch (€10.50) offers a series of dishes that change frequently with the sea-
sons. At night, the set two-course dinner (€15) offers good value. The place is something
of an alternative lifestyle centre, with yoga, t'ai chi and belly-dancing classes.
ESCRIBÀ €
Desserts
( 93 454 75 35;
www.escriba.es
; Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 546; pastries from €2; 8am-3pm &
5-9pm Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm Sat, Sun & holidays; Urgell)
Antoni Escribà carries forward a family
tradition (since 1906) of melting
barcelonins'
hearts with remarkable pastries and crimin-
al chocolate creations. Escribà has another branch in a Modernista setting at La Rambla de
Sant Josep 83.
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