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The two restaurants of the Gran Hotel Taoro, in Puerto de la Cruz, are among the 20 October additions to the Spanish selection of the Michelin Guide
Lava y Oka, the two gastronomic spaces of the Gran Hotel Taoro, in Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife), have entered the selection of recommended restaurants of the Michelin Guide Spain during the month of October. Both additions are part of the 20 selected establishments in this latest update of the gastronomic publication, that continues to incorporate new proposals before the next annual gala.
The inclusion represents recognition for two very different culinary concepts that share a location in the historic Tenerife hotel establishment., recently renovated. While Lava explores the possibilities of fire and seasonal produce, Oka is committed to Japanese cuisine and its encounter with Canarian ingredients.
Lava, the kitchen of fire by Erlantz Gorostiza
Lava develops a gastronomic proposal under the creative direction of Blazing Holly, con Esteban Sanchez as resident chef. The Michelin Guide highlights the prominence of flames, embers and smoked foods in a contemporary kitchen that pays special attention to the product.
Its two tasting menus, Picón and Malpaís, They evolve according to market availability and incorporate raw materials such as carabineros from La Santa or peppers from La Orotava..
The restaurant offers an experience close to the work of the chefs, with a large open kitchen, only three tables and a semicircular bar for seven people.
Oka, Japan with a Canarian accent
The second addition is Oka, a proposal of Japanese and fusion cuisine that has the gastronomic direction of Ricardo Sanz and with Emiliano Liska in charge of your daily execution.
Michelin especially highlights its bar omakase, where diners can directly observe the work of the chefs and enjoy preparations that combine Japanese techniques with products from the Islands.
Among the dishes mentioned by the inspectors is a composition of trash, tomato and piparra, that combines the marine product with tomato water, a light spicy touch and piparra oil.
The restaurant offers both a la carte and a tasting menu..
Waiting for the December gala
The entry of Lava and Oka in the Michelin selection does not imply, for now, awarding a star, but its incorporation into the group of restaurants recommended by the inspectors.
The possible new distinctions, including stars and Bib Gourmand, will be known during the gala presentation of the Michelin Guide Spain and Andorra 2027, scheduled for 1 December in Huesca.
With these two additions, The Gran Hotel Taoro places its two main gastronomic proposals in the directory of restaurants recommended by Michelin, expanding the presence of Canarian hotel cuisine in the prestigious publication.
