“HIGH ASIA MEETS JAPAN” AT VILA JOYA SEA

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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 yearly changing food concept.”
— Expresso Online

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A beautiful culinary challenge: this season, Chef Rafael and Chef Sabin combining extraordinary Japanese delights with the amazing range of specialties from the secret cuisine of High Asia. The team creates a unique garden of flavors – from the mountains to the sea.

From the „roof of the world“ to the Atlantic

In addition to the artful Japanese cuisine from our Chef Rafael, our Chef Sabin is celebrating his debut at our beach restaurant Vila Joya Sea. You may already know him, as he has cooked for you at our Michelin-starred restaurant.

Chef Sabin has put together a refined, light menu for you. It combines our Mediterranean haute cuisine with the delicate flavors of High Asia. This year, you can see, taste, and discover the secret flavors of the „roof of the world“ almost right on the Atlantic Ocean – a truly unique experience. You will soon find Chef Sabin’s recommendations here…

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. Chef Rafael’s recommendations will follow shortly…

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