“LATIN AMERICA MEETS JAPAN” AT VILA JOYA SEA
Our beloved Beach Shack
Every year a new culinary concept
“It is one of the smallest and most exclusive restaurants and beach bars in the Algarve. On Xiringuito beach, close to Praia da Galé, Vila Joya SEA is reborn every summer with a new décor and menu. This year there are two menus, one Latin American and one Japanese, which you can enjoy overlooking the Atlantic Ocean!”
— Expresso Online
RESTAURANT, BAR AND ART LOUNGE
Many stories by the SEA
Side by side with Chef Rafael and his extraordinary Japanese delights, we have this year Chef Hiram from Mexico, who will be showcasing the diverse range of ingredients, techniques and flavours found throughout all Latin America and its cuisine.
To Latin America with Chef Hiram González
Chef Hiram draws inspiration from memories of his childhood in Mexico, travels through Latin America and the vast array of ingredients, traditions, and cuisines of this wonderful continent. His cooking is exciting, soulful and genuine. Every dish is an ode to his affection for his heritage and homeland and the many loved ones with whom he discovered the wonders of the Latin American gastronomy.
To Japan with Chef Rafael Oyama
Born and raised in Brazil, but a grandson of Japan, Chef Rafael is a unique amalgamation of cultures and traditions and his cuisine dutifully reflects that fact, providing a unique gastronomic journey. Steeped in Japanese discipline and utilizing the finest fish and seafood from our coast, his cooking prioritizes the elegance of simplicity and celebrates the inherent flavors and textures of every cherished ingredient.
Cocktails from both worlds by Nathan Otten
“Vila Joya’s discerning head barman, Nathan Otten, created a selection of signature cocktails to enhance the flavours of every dish. (…) “It’s about the quality of the ingredients, having the absolute best and treating them with respect, making the flavours shine and presenting them beautifully,” he says. (…) Passionate about his trade and possessing an incredible knowledge of every substance’s provenance, Otten makes a point of telling a story with every cocktail.” — Essential Algarve Magazine
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
MEET THE VILA JOYA SEA TEAM
The culinary cast and crew
The Team
Chef Rafael & Chef Hiram
Many stories by the SEA . . .
Vila Joya SEA - only for YOU!
Exclusivity at the beach?
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Food & Drinks catered for you and your guests
A private Event
Exclusive Rental for up to 33 guests
Corporate Parties