For Starters

Amidst the boom of Spanish gastronomy in Bangkok, Alegria, an upscale tapas bar-cum-restaurant, opened its doors at the K Village shopping mall.

Alegria

The kitchen of the 50-seater is led by executive chef David Aparicio Martin, a native of Bilbao. Aparicio brings with him an impressive career profile that spans over two decades and includes several Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe.

Alegria’s cuisine combines Spain’s time-honoured culinary tradition with a contemporary global twist.

Best-selling starters include red prawn tart with ikura and grilled orange mayo, ensaladilla de txangurro crab salad in crispy chilli cone, black-ink squid croquettes with lemon aioli, and jamón Iberico with fresh tomatoes on ciabatta bread.

Highly recommended main dishes include slow-cooked beef cheek served on truffle mashed potato with beef stew reduction; arroz negro with…