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Tuna is one of the most popular fish in the world, and Spain is one of the territories where the best quality species can be found.
This fish, besides being very tasty (either cooked or raw) is very rich in proteins of high biological value and in Omega-3 fatty acids, which is ideal for those who wish to have a balanced diet.
Due to its importance in the marine ecosystem and its positive impact on the blue sector economy, in December 2016, the United Nations Assembly approved the celebration of World Tuna Day every May 2. The commemoration of this day underlines the importance of sustainable fisheries management and conservation to prevent tuna stocks from declining dangerously.
Given this, it is very important to consume high quality tuna, and taking advantage that we are in season, here are five places to try this delicious fish in Madrid. Take note.
kultO
Since its birth, in 2015, this restaurant has always had a special link with Cadiz and its quality tuna, something that is reflected in its menu. In KultO they offer dishes such as tuna tartar, tuna tacos, tuna Satay a la barsa, tuna Russian salad, tuna with tomato in raw or cooked version, bell pepper with tuna, etc. The whole offer offered by chef José Fuentes is worth the effort.
C. de Ibiza, 4, 28009 Madrid
Barracuda MX
Awarded with a Sol Repsol, Barracuda MX is the most personal project of chef Roberto Ruiz. In this restaurant you can find the best of the essence of the Mexican Pacific, as is the tuna, but prepared with the own techniques of this region. Do you feel like a good tostas of red tuna accompanied by an emulsion of serrano peppers? This is the place for you.
C. de Valenzuela, 7, 28014 Madrid
BiBo
BiBo’s menu is a reflection of all of Dani Garcia’s travels. Each dish is prepared with the best products, and this season at BiBo, wild red tuna from Cadiz has its own section and you can find dishes such as: marinated almadraba tuna sashimi, almadraba bull tuna tartar, chirashi sushi, bipolar tuna tartar and almadraba tuna sirloin. There is quality to choose from.
P.º de la Castellana, 52, 28046 Madrid
Lobito de mar
This restaurant is a marine oasis in the capital, as it has a wide variety of options: two different menus, one offers tapas such as different seafood, and the other offers dishes that honor the roots of the chef, Dani Garcia. Here you can find dishes such as bluefin tuna steak carpaccio with olive oil, tartar with seasoned or natural potato, tuna burger, bluefin tuna meatballs with tomato or tuna counter-meat with fried potatoes. What do you think?
C. de Jorge Juan, 10, 28001 Madrid
Arahy
Cuban chef José Ynglada has been in charge of turning his restaurant Arahy into a temple of bluefin tuna in Madrid. Here you can find dishes that venerate this highly appreciated fish such as: bluefin tuna dices with chipotle and arbequina oil, bluefin tuna tiradito with aji amarillo and ‘sangre de Arahy’, bluefin tuna titaki with black truffle pomade and furikake, and bluefin tuna with tomato and fried chicken egg, among others. It’s a spectacle and you can also order it by delivery.
C. de Alcalá, 58, 28014 Madrid
