Flavourful and deeply satisfying food. Credit: Mediterrasian Facebook
Tucked away in Plaza Benidorm, just a short stroll from Denia’s bustling streets and coastline, Mediterrasian isn’t your typical local eatery. It’s an invitation to journey through a unique blend of Mediterranean soul and Asian flair—where tradition meets technique, and every dish tells a story of thoughtful fusion.
The restaurant’s warm, modern interior welcomes guests into a relaxed, stylish setting. Clean lines, pale woods, and soft lighting set the tone for both casual lunches under the Mediterranean sun and intimate dinners beneath a starlit sky. Whether you’re visiting for a quick bite or celebrating something special, Mediterrasian has the atmosphere—and the ambition—to turn an ordinary meal into something memorable.
Mediterrasian’s culinary identity is defined by its bold yet balanced fusion. Far from mimicking dishes from Japan, Thailand or Vietnam, the kitchen reimagines these influences through a Mediterranean lens. Think Denia prawns transformed into delicate tartars with Japanese dressings, or traditional rice dishes like arroz a banda infused with the warmth of coconut milk. A perfect harmony between land, sea and imagination.
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The restaurant’s approach is not just about surprise—though you’ll find plenty of that in each plate—but about creating flavourful, deeply satisfying food. Each dish is built on strong culinary foundations: slow-cooked stocks, precise cooking points, and imaginative presentation. There’s no unnecessary complexity—just creativity, craft and care.
Highlights from the menu
From small, cold plates designed to whet the appetite—like the mature tomato salad with anchovies and boquerones, or the smoked beef carpaccio with Comté shavings—to warming dishes that showcase Mediterranean ingredients through Asian techniques, the menu is dynamic and deeply seasonal.
Seafood lovers will find plenty to indulge in: grilled red prawns from Denia crusted in salt, buttery suquet made with the daily market’s catch, or a lush lobster rice stew. Classic dishes like paella Valenciana, fideuà or arroz meloso are joined by modern takes with ibérico pork or locally-sourced vegetables.
And for those drawn to the East, the “Nippon currents” section brings surprising twists: salmon sashimi with cherry tomatoes and spicy sauce; wagyu beef nigiri with quail egg and tempura crumbs; or tempura prawn rolls dressed with kimchi mayo and crisp oak leaf. There are also wok-fried noodles and vegetable stir-fries, teriyaki chicken, and even bao buns with octopus and spicy mayo.
The attention to balance continues in the meat section. Dishes like Alpine beef sirloin with three sauces, crispy-skinned pork ribs in barbecue glaze, or Viennese-style veal escalope reflect a global influence without ever losing sight of the region’s love for honest, robust cooking.
More than just flavour
What sets Mediterrasian apart isn’t just its adventurous menu—it’s the clear sense of purpose behind it. This is a restaurant that champions local produce while embracing global techniques. The kitchen sources seasonal ingredients and adapts the menu often, ensuring that repeat visitors are constantly discovering something new.
Desserts, too, are far from an afterthought. From the crispy two-chocolate slice to the peach cooked in citrus with a refreshing vegetable and fruit consommé, the final course is as imaginative and carefully crafted as the rest.
A taste worth lingering for
At Mediterrasian, you’re not just eating. You’re experiencing a dialogue between cultures, thoughtfully plated and effortlessly delivered. This is not fine dining in the traditional sense—but it is food with finesse, full of soul and creativity, designed to be shared, savoured, and remembered.
Mediterrasian
Plaza Benidorm, 18, Denia
mediterrasian.es
Tel: 965 78 50 83
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