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Spanish evolution: Migas restaurant open today in Nali Patio

The Spanish evolution of Nali Patio continues with the restaurant portion of Migas open today on the top floor. Migas joins The Taste of Spain retail shop (ground floor) and Spanish restaurants Niajo (third floor) and Carmen (next door). Former Legation Quarter restaurant Agua is slated to open on the fourth floor this fall.

Migas offers a mix of exposed concrete and pipes, colorful chairs and communal tables, and an open kitchen that would be even better with tinted glass. The menu is inspired by Spain but includes touches of other cuisines: I attended a tasting of 12 items plus wine for RMB250 on Saturday night and the most intriguing item was the “Italian” rice that included cinnamon and apple.

The tasting included everything from gorgonzola croquettes to black rice to  roast suckling pig to Catalan cream, and the food quality scored high on this night. I have also heard good things about the food available on the rooftop–a superb space with a 360-degree view–that opened a few weeks ago.

The project is managed by Eduardo Gutierrez.

(Hat tip to B&M)

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  1. Anothercupoftea September 3rd, 2010 10:00 am

    Apparently the whole Nali complex is owned by a Spanish man, the same owner as that of Carmen… would explain the glut of spanish resaurants there.

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