A Spanish bar opened by Kyoto's, or rather Japan's, most powerful cortador (a ham cutter) and his wife may sound somewhat tense, but the couple is very friendly. Although they have high aspirations to convey Spanish food culture, the style of the restaurant is very casual.

It took us about three years to complete the Jamon Iberico, a black pig, which is a symbol of the culinary culture that the Spanish people are proud of. We have been thinking about how we can make people feel more familiar with it, rather than explaining it in a complicated way. If we have an izakaya menu, such as today's sashimi and thick-sliced ham cutlets, people can easily come in," he says with a smile. I hope you will bring your friends who may think Spanish food is still a little far away to visit us.

Representatives Mr. Tsuyoki Yokogawa and Ms. Saki
They met at a Spanish restaurant where he was working and participated in a contest while Tsuyoshi was teaching Saki. After working at a popular standing bar [Suiba], he opened his own restaurant.