Elkano 💣 - 5/24/25
I couldn’t snag a reservation at the grill spot I wanted this time, so I finally tried Elkano, a place that’s been on my list for a while. My expectations were sky-high—after all, I’ve visited Kaia Kaipe (from the same culinary family) twice, and both times were absolute perfection. But sadly, this meal left me… disappointed. 😕 Many dishes just didn’t live up to the hype. Out of the three Kokotxas preparations, my favorite was still the al pil pil—classic and reliable. 🧄 The mushrooms that followed? Under-seasoned. They needed more salt to really bring out their natural umami. And honestly, that became the theme of the night: too many dishes felt underseasoned. I get that Spanish seafood isn’t supposed to be as heavy as French cuisine, but proper seasoning is key—otherwise, the flavors just don’t shine. The turbot was another letdown. Where was that crispy, gelatinous skin I was dreaming of? And zero charred, smoky flavor—it tasted like it came straight out of an oven, not a grill. 🔥 The langoustine fared slightly better, but again, no trace of that signature smokiness. As for dessert? Nothing special. Just… fine. Honestly? If you’re craving grilled seafood, there are better spots in town. And to top it off, the somm’s attitude rubbed me the wrong way, which only made the experience worse. 🙄 Have you been to Elkano? Did it live up to the hype for you, or was your experience just as underwhelming? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #FoodieLife #RestaurantReview #SpanishCuisine #SeattleEats
