Valentia | Living Bakkali

🍴 Middle Eastern-Inspired Gem Near Aragon: Warm Vibes & Solid Bites This Aragon-area spot feels like a cozy autumn escape, with rich red-brown decor that’s calm and inviting. Whether you’re here for a date or a group meal (they’ve got private booths too), the vibe sets the stage for a nice evening. The food? A mix of hits, misses, and fun surprises. 🌟 The Standouts Bravas con Estilo Propio 🥔 Our favorite dish. Tiny, baby potatoes with their skins on, crispy on the outside, fluffy inside. Simple, salty, and addictive—we polished the plate in minutes. A must-order starter. Entrecote Vaca Madurada 🥩 Perfectly cooked steak, tender and juicy with a “punto” (medium-rare) center. Served with crispy fried potatoes and small peppers, it’s a classic done right—no frills, just great meat. Living Cheesecake 🍰 A creamy, soft Basque-style cheesecake with a Lotus biscuit crust. It’s rich, slightly sweet, and silkier than most—more like a mousse than a dense cake. Worth saving room for. Corneto Pop 🦢 Foie gras in a crispy cone, mixed with orange zest and popcorn. Sweet on top, salty-savory from the foie gras below—textures (crunchy cone, creamy liver, popping corn) collide in the best way. Unexpectedly fun. 😊 Decent but Not Remarkable Bao Buns: The steak tartar bao (with slow-cooked egg yolk) edges out the Iberico pork version. Both are tasty, but the tartar feels fresher, with no hint of raw meatiness. Costilla Duroc 🐷 Slow-cooked ribs in basic BBQ sauce. They’re tender, but we’ve had better (shoutout to Hollywood’s ribs for comparison). 😐 The Misses Croquetas 🧀 Both flavors (including shrimp) are underwhelming—the shrimp version is overly salty. Skip them. Corneto Iberico 🐷 Iberico pork with Peking duck sauce—too salty, with the sauce overpowering the meat. Torrija de Croi 🍰 Buttery croissant with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with melted butter. It’s sweet and 松软 (fluffy), but at €8.20, it’s overpriced for what it is. 📍 Details Hours: 13:00–02:30 (kitchen closes at 23:30; stick around for shisha or cocktails after). Price: €25–30 per person. Vibe: Warm, Middle Eastern-inspired decor, with friendly service (props to the server who styled our dessert!). This spot has enough hits to justify a visit—especially for the potatoes, steak, and cheesecake. It’s a solid choice for groups or dates, with a relaxed energy that keeps things pleasant. 📍 Carrer de Xile, 9, 46021 València #ValenciaEats #MiddleEasternFusion #DateNightSpots