Ibai

Basque grill in the City

Sake Pairing Menu

Promotional period: 9-28 February

Dish: Croque Ibai

Sake: Tamagawa Red Label Sake

Pairing: The Croque Ibai is our take on a 'Croque Monsieur' - a pan toasted sandwich on Crystal Bread (super airy bread from Barcelona, famously used in Pan con Tomate - it crisps up really nicely), filled with Boudin Noir from the South West of France, Carabinero prawns, and Ossau Oraty cheese (a Ewe's milk cheese from the Pyrenees). The sandwich is pan fried until crispy and then finished with a drizzle of raw mountain honey from the Pyrenees and a sprinkle of Espelette Pepper. It's our most popular starter and is tricky to pair wine with due to the sweetness of the honey and spice of the Espelette. The Tamagawa Red Label Sake compliments the complex and rich flavours with its own powerful umami explosion on the palate, and adds yet another dimension.

Restaurant Details

ADDRESS

90 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BN

WEBSITE: ibai.london

TELEPHONE: 020 4597 3821