Overlooking Meia Praia on Rua Ruy Belo, Est. da Meia
Praia in Lagos, Emocean’s Brazilian fusion dishes are packed full of flavour
and flair, making for a memorable dining experience.
A picturesque location had to come with a dream
concept, which Emocean Restaurant pulls off brilliantly despite only being open
since July.
Emocean exemplifies passion for cooking with their
beautifully curated dishes as well as boasting an impressive and attentive
service. This symbiosis between kitchen and service is what makes Emocean the
perfect place for family and friends to gather.
Emocean Restaurant owner, Sebastian Lang is an
internationally acclaimed F&B Manager and together with his wife, Marina, a
Holistic Health Coach who has grown up in the world of gastronomy, Lagos was
the perfect place to realise their vision of new age gastronomy.
Passion
Emocean has a committed and friendly team who are
passionate about providing their guests with an extraordinary experience where
timeless memories are created.
Their Brazilian kitchen team is headed by an
exceptional Brazilian chef that brings guests an authentic Brazilian
gastronomic experience, in which Sebastian compliments through his European
touch, having 16 years of experience in Hospitality Management.
I was assured that the vibrant menu was curated by the
whole team, in which they only use the best local produce which is reinforced
by having a smaller menu which only focuses on fresh and seasonal dishes. Their
delightful menu is the “best of both worlds” in the way they have made sure
there is something for everyone, with meat, fish and vegan dishes. They also
affirmed that they cater to families and can make any celebration that much
more special as it is always tailored to the guests needs.
Sebastian is passionate about the beauty of
hospitality management which is why the atmosphere and service is to the
highest degree. “In Germany the philosophy we had at the time was “if you want
to have a successful hospitality management, the work environment is really
important, it starts at the bottom all the way to the top and we are a family.”
Sebastian Lang and his wife, Marina, opened Emocean on
the 13th of July, following moving to the Algarve from Germany, sharing that
they “want guests to have a second home and I know it sounds very abstract but
it is the kind of feeling we want to give people here at Emocean. This is also
why we decided on the name Emocean, obviously because of ocean but the food and
cocktails that are made are all filled with emotion and this is the feeling we
want to give to the guest as well.”
Delightful experience
When we arrived, Sebastian and Marina, warmly welcomed
us into their new restaurant, the classic décor and atmosphere set the scene
for what was going to be a delightful culinary experience.
I was ready to see for myself, if their impressive
ethos and attentive service was reflected in the cuisine. I can say that I was
not left disappointed and far from it, what a fantastic experience all round,
with all of the dishes appearing like curated art and where your taste buds are
sure to be impressed.
We were served a complimentary platter with an array
of delicious deep-fried meat and vegan tarr tarr, which were cooked beautifully
and were not oily. This platter of goodness also went really well with the
aioli and spicy mustard served with it.
For starters, my partner had the Beef Carpaccio with a
Cipriani sauce, arugula on homemade toast which he loved. I had a trio of
bruschetta’s, one with crispy prosciutto with honey and brie in rosemary bread,
octopus bruschetta with sour cream as well as mozzarella, pesto and cherry
tomatoes.
Surprising
I was surprised that octopus could work so well with
bruschetta, it was a flavoursome treat. My favourite was however, the perfectly
crispy prosciutto on crunchy bread which was balanced with soft and creamy brie
with a touch of sweet honey, a perfect combination in my opinion. I thought the
overall variation was delicious and the portion sizes were great for casual dining.
My partner had a T-Bone steak with salad and French fries, which was seared and seasoned to perfection and I had one of the most flavoursome fish dishes I have ever tried, Emocean’s red snapper with grilled vegetables and coconut rice was a fusion of heavenly flavours paired with a rich noisette sauce that tasted phenomenal. As you can probably guess, I was left impressed with every bite. To accompany my meal, I had a Moscow mule which was super refreshing with fragrant notes of lime and ginger and I must reveal that they have a detailed cocktail list, which you have got to try for yourself.
For dessert we had a wonderful selection of desserts
which included a homemade chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, cheesecake
and the molten gateau of guava.
Despite every course being delicious, my favourite was
the dessert Molten Gateau of Guava which was topped with curd cream cheese. It
was just so unique and I had never had anything like it before. It completely
blew me away. If you like fruity yet sweet desserts, I urge you to try this
unique dessert but be warned that you are going to have to be a sweet tooth for
this one. Overall, I could not find a single fault, so if you are looking for a
wonderfully memorable casual dining experience which is paired with a relaxed atmosphere,
then please visit Restaurant Emocean, where their offer is sure to exceed your
expectation.
Emocean Restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to
10pm.
For more information, please visit http://restaurant-emocean.com/ or
visit their Instagram @emocean_restaurant. For reservations, please call +351
912 413 729 or email info@restaurant-emocean.com.
Following undertaking her university degree in English with American Literature in the UK, Cristina da Costa Brookes moved back to Portugal to pursue a career in Journalism, where she has worked at The Portugal News for 3 years. Cristina’s passion lies with Arts & Culture as well as sharing all important community-related news.
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