BILBAO shop visit | KUNEL DONBURI BAR

🍚 A Bilbao Japanese Gem: Hits and Misses at the Tiny Donburi Spot 😊 Colleagues have raved about this place for ages, and today, I finally dragged a friend along. Small, cozy, and run by a Japanese owner with one kitchen helper, it’s got that intimate, hole-in-the-wall vibe—four small tables, one large one, and a sign that says dinner starts at 9 PM (though we saw diners there by 8:30). Pro tip: Show up early if you want a spot. 🕒 🍗 The Winners: Chicken and Tempura Steal the Show 🏆 (Fried chicken): Incredible. Juicy, tender, and coated in a crispy, light batter—so good, my friend joked she could polish off five plates. Worth the trip alone. 😋 (Tempura): The batter? Perfect. Light, crisp, and never greasy—even the veggies stayed tender inside. Whoever’s frying here knows their craft— (even a food god) would approve, as my friend put it. 👩🍳 🍳 The Maybe: Donburi That Left Us Wondering 🤔 We tried two rice bowls, and… they were just okay. (Beef donburi) and (Braised pork donburi): Neither wowed. The flavors felt muted, and the rice-to-topping ratio was off. Maybe we picked the wrong ones? We’re already planning a return to test other options. 🌟 Why We’ll Be Back 🔄 With only four dishes sampled (and limited stomach space), there’s still plenty to explore. The fried chicken and tempura set the bar high—we’re betting there are more gems on the menu. Small, unassuming, and with a focus on homestyle Japanese flavors, this spot has potential. We’ll be back to crack the code—and maybe order a second round of that chicken. 😉 #BilbaoEats #JapaneseFood #DonburiLovers #HiddenGems #SpainDining