Taberna Okra — Restaurant in O Grove

A Mindful Trip Through the Senses in O Grove

There are meals that feed you, and then there are meals that stop time.

I just left a restaurant in O Grove where something rare happened. I realized, mid-bite, that no one at the table was talking. Not because there was nothing to say—but because we were all entirely present. The food had taken over. The room faded, conversation paused, and every sense zoomed into what was happening on the tongue. That’s when you know you’re not just eating—you’re experiencing.

This wasn’t just “delicious.” This was mindfulness enforced by flavor. The kind of food that compels you to shut up—not out of politeness, but because your brain is so focused on the texture, the temperature, the perfume rising off the plate. It demands your full presence. It doesn’t allow distraction. It’s the gastronomic equivalent of an LSD trip, but legal and served on warm ceramic.

There’s a magic that happens when both the food and the people behind it are exceptional. You don’t even need to say “this is so good.” Your body knows. You just close your eyes and surrender to the moment.

To the owner and the team: thank you. You gave us more than a meal. You gave us a moment...

Me lo habían recomendado y totalmente de acuerdo. Fuimos a cenar y no hay tanta hambre como a la comida, por eso dejé platos sin probar. Tocará volver si o si. Te dan un aperitivo, una carne en escabeche bastante rica solo que luego empieza el Festival. La berenjena con miso está de morirse, el pulpo, distinto a lo que tomamos en galicia, está aún mejor y con talladas nien grandes. Los callos tienen un toque picante sin pasarse y muy sabrosos, se les nota diferentes a los que tomamos por estas tierras pero no está tan pronunciado el toque asiático como en los otro platos. El abanico de cerdo con espuma de patata es un gran plato para terminar de quedarte lleno. Una pieza muy limpia de grasa y la espuma de patata un complemento perfecto que ya me gustaría a mi saber hacerla en casa. Los postres estaban correctos a destacar que los acompañen de helados de te matcha y de sésamo negro, aún así mi postre favorito fue el flan de té matcha. El servicio súper atento y buena carta de vinos. Tiene referencias para todos los gustos y carteras. Volveré que me hablaron de la vieira como Súper top y e bacalao al pilpil se me quedo con ganas pero no tenia...

A Unique and Flavorful Experience The flavors were fantastic—bold and well-balanced, though some of the fermented elements leaned a bit salty. The chicken, however, was a standout, easily the best I’ve ever had. The staff was incredibly helpful and sweet, making the experience even better.

I’m so glad we stopped in to try these unique dishes. Definitely...