Hands down the freshest fish and most creative rolls in all of Spain. The chef goes to Japan every year to train and stay on trend. We never skip a trip when we are in the area.

Traditional tuna fishing  or almadraba is a method of fishing for and capturing blue-fin tuna during its annual migration from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean. This method is also sustainable, as it does not alter the tuna's natural routes nor change their habits or life cycle and does not interfere with their habitat, their growth or later reproduction.

The origins of blue-fin tuna fishing go back to the Phoenicians, who established fish factories to process fish, especially blue fin tuna, all along the South Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. Under the Roman Empire, the importance of tuna fishing increased to the point where part of the production reached all parts of the Empire in the form of salted fish and, especially, garum, a condiment made from the remains of tuna fish which came to be regarded as a delicacy.

Hence, the abundance of Roman ruins of fishing operations you find by the beaches of Los Canos, Bolonia and Barbate.

Fast forward 3000 years. Cadiz has a contract with Japan and most of the blue fin tuna caught in the region is shipped immediately to Japan, with only a few major restaurants in Barbate offer this fish, and only during season.

More the reason you will love this tiny little sushi joint in the Market of San Francisco in Vejer. They serve almadraba tuna all year round. Get the tiny rolls without any spicy sauce or other adornment. Just add a drop of soy sauce and enjoy the delicate taste of this famed fish.

ADDRESS

Mercado San Francisco, Vejer, Spain

CONTACT

626 44 52 61

SECOND LOCATION

C/ Esparte, Barbate, Spain

624 634 188

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