Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau - Castelo — Restaurant in Lisbon

🇬🇧 During my stay in Portugal, I wanted to try something a bit more unconventional and came across this spot offering stuffed potatoes with a variety of interesting fillings. The concept struck me as truly original – taking a simple ingredient and elevating it into a complete meal thanks to the chefs’ creativity.

What caught my attention right away was the atmosphere and the way the food was prepared and served. You can actually watch the entire process of preparation right in front of you, which gives the experience a nice street-food vibe. The kitchen is open, so you see everything – from the baking of the potatoes to the final filling with different kinds of meat, cheese, vegetables, or sauces. Visually, it looked very appealing, which was one of the reasons I decided to try it.

I ordered one of their recommended options, which cost about 8€. To be honest, I was a little disappointed with the portion size – it was essentially half of a large baked potato with a generous helping of filling. Taste-wise, it wasn’t bad, but I personally wasn’t blown away. The flavor was a bit unusual – a combination of ingredients that didn’t quite work for me. That said, I understand these are typical Portuguese flavors, and it might just be a matter of personal preference. It’s very possible that others will enjoy it much more.

On the positive side, I appreciated the overall vibe of the place – the staff was friendly, the environment clean, and the food preparation quick and well-organized. For tourists who enjoy trying new and unique local dishes, this could definitely be an interesting culinary experience. I also liked the fact that you could record the preparation process – it adds an authentic touch and makes the visit feel more special.

In conclusion, even though the taste wasn’t exactly to my liking, I’m glad I tried it. I would still recommend giving it a shot – you might just discover a new favorite dish. And even if you don’t, it’s still a fun and original taste of the local cuisine. ——————————————————————— 🇨🇿 Chtěla jsem během svého pobytu v Portugalsku ochutnat něco netradičního a narazila jsem na tohle místo, kde nabízejí plněné brambory s různými zajímavými náplněmi. Koncept mi přišel opravdu neotřelý – jednoduchá surovina, která je ale díky kreativitě kuchařů povýšena na plnohodnotné jídlo.

Co mě na místě zaujalo hned na první pohled, bylo prostředí a samotná forma servírování. Přímo před vámi vidíte, jak brambory připravují, což dává celému zážitku příjemný streetfoodový nádech. Kuchyně je otevřená, takže můžete sledovat celý proces přípravy – od pečení brambor až po finální plnění různými druhy masa, sýrů, zeleniny nebo omáček. Vizuálně to působilo velmi lákavě, a to byl také jeden z důvodů, proč jsem se rozhodla ochutnat.

Objednala jsem si jednu z jejich doporučených variant, která mě vyšla na cca 8€. Musím ale přiznat, že porce mě trošku zklamala velikostí – šlo v podstatě o polovinu větší pečené brambory s vrchovatou porcí náplně. Chuťově to nebylo vyloženě špatné, ale přiznám se, že mě osobně to nijak nenadchlo. Chuť byla taková zvláštní – jakási kombinace surovin, která ve mně nevzbudila chuť si to dát znovu. Ale to samozřejmě neznamená, že to musí nechutnat všem.

Pozitivně musím hodnotit celkovou atmosféru podniku – personál byl milý, prostředí čisté, příprava jídla rychlá a organizovaná. Pro turisty, kteří rádi zkouší nové a netradiční místní pokrmy, to určitě může být zajímavý zážitek. Oceňuji také možnost natočit si proces přípravy, protože to má svoje kouzlo a přidává to na autentičnosti.

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