For my parents' wedding anniversary, we decided to spend two nights in Figures, Spain, so that we could celebrate the date at our favourite restaurant, L'ou Dor. (LINK). It was a lovely occasion, and it's wonderful feeling when the waitresses remember us and the manageress comes and says a little "buenas tardes".
However, we've been to the restaurant more than a dozen times, and we decided that it was time we tried something new. Father searched up for other restaurants in Figures, and I was shocked to discover that L'ou D'or was ranked the 59th on Travelodge - 58 restaurants BETTER than L'ou D'or?! Impossible. Therefore, just to try it out, the next day we luncheoned at the top restaurant in Figures.
The outside appearance was nothing to rave about. In all honesty, it looked a bit like a coffee shop rather than a top restaurant. Whereas L'ou D;'or was in the town's backstreets, we had to travel slightly out of town to get to 9 Suprem. Thankfully, its location had its advantages as there was free parking everywhere.
I was also advised that one books a table in advance, and in hindsight I strongly recommend this, but us being us, we didn't and just turned up #yolo. But seriously, the first time we went there (yup, there was another occasion too!), we arrived just before they started serving for lunch, which was probably the only way we could have gotten a table since a few minutes later, the restaurant was packed. It was a pleasant surprise to note that 9 Suprem's customers were mostly locals. It just emphasises the fact that they weren't a typical "tourist" restaurant that charge extortionate prices for food which is obviously bought from the Carrefour down the road.
Despite the menu being in Catalan, (thus making it harder for me to translate since I only speak Spanish), our very kind water translated it for us. The next day, when we returned for a second time, he did this without hesitation, which was very nice of him.
I can't remember the exact names of each of the dishes, notably because they were in Catalan, but I had a salad with melted Camembert, followed by grilled chicken kebabs and then....the best tiramisu you'll ever taste. No joke, I had the exact same the next day and I do not regret it in the slightest. It was light, creamy and home-made. It was heaven in a jar, honestly.
I think the best part about the meal was that it was only *drum roll*, 10 euros each. 10 euros?! I know, I know. This included the amuse-bouche of olives and bread, as well as water and the house wine (a choice between red and rosé). God only knows how they're making a profit. It's hard to believe that the top restaurant in Figures is so cheap! If you ever have the chance to visit, please do, and order the tiramisu. And bring me back some too. Mhmm...
However, we've been to the restaurant more than a dozen times, and we decided that it was time we tried something new. Father searched up for other restaurants in Figures, and I was shocked to discover that L'ou D'or was ranked the 59th on Travelodge - 58 restaurants BETTER than L'ou D'or?! Impossible. Therefore, just to try it out, the next day we luncheoned at the top restaurant in Figures.
The outside appearance was nothing to rave about. In all honesty, it looked a bit like a coffee shop rather than a top restaurant. Whereas L'ou D;'or was in the town's backstreets, we had to travel slightly out of town to get to 9 Suprem. Thankfully, its location had its advantages as there was free parking everywhere.
I was also advised that one books a table in advance, and in hindsight I strongly recommend this, but us being us, we didn't and just turned up #yolo. But seriously, the first time we went there (yup, there was another occasion too!), we arrived just before they started serving for lunch, which was probably the only way we could have gotten a table since a few minutes later, the restaurant was packed. It was a pleasant surprise to note that 9 Suprem's customers were mostly locals. It just emphasises the fact that they weren't a typical "tourist" restaurant that charge extortionate prices for food which is obviously bought from the Carrefour down the road.
Despite the menu being in Catalan, (thus making it harder for me to translate since I only speak Spanish), our very kind water translated it for us. The next day, when we returned for a second time, he did this without hesitation, which was very nice of him.
I can't remember the exact names of each of the dishes, notably because they were in Catalan, but I had a salad with melted Camembert, followed by grilled chicken kebabs and then....the best tiramisu you'll ever taste. No joke, I had the exact same the next day and I do not regret it in the slightest. It was light, creamy and home-made. It was heaven in a jar, honestly.
I think the best part about the meal was that it was only *drum roll*, 10 euros each. 10 euros?! I know, I know. This included the amuse-bouche of olives and bread, as well as water and the house wine (a choice between red and rosé). God only knows how they're making a profit. It's hard to believe that the top restaurant in Figures is so cheap! If you ever have the chance to visit, please do, and order the tiramisu. And bring me back some too. Mhmm...
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