Nagoya-shi Aichi, Japan｜Costilla

I cannot wait to return to this wonderful little bar once normal hours resume. Unique place. Spanish food with a Star Wars vibe and quality contemporary British music in the background, yet this “cocktail” of characters works very well. The owner is very accommodating and there’s always a good selection of wines, beers and spirits. Food is good but I go for the friendliness of the team and other customers. Though I’ve only been a handful of times, I’ve always gained new friends at every visit.

First visit for a family celebration. They kindly responded to our request for a surprise plate, asked us about the ingredients that we were not good at, and took care of the course menu. The shrimp, octopus, broccoli, and tomato ahijo was so light that I wanted to drink the last drop. The recommended spare ribs were seasoned with the marinated sauce and were very delicious! This time it was an omakase course, but next time I would like to enjoy wine and dishes that go well with it a la carte.

January 8, 2022 I'm in the middle of the day. I was at a loss because I wanted to eat this and that, but I decided on marinated carrots, grilled mushrooms on an iron plate, French fries, seafood paella, selectable ahijo, and spare ribs. All of them were delicious, but especially the mushroom teppanyaki was rare and delicious that I had never seen in other restaurants. The spare ribs were also soft and juicy, and I wanted to nibble on the bone forever. Then the sangria my friend ordered was beautiful and full of fruit and looked delicious. I'm a driver, so I chose ginger ale, but I was happy because it was dry. On this day, I was busy serving customers and cooking alone, but I was able to spend a very enjoyable time because I was polite and friendly, such as explaining the dishes. I would like to try other menus, so I would like to visit you again. Thank you for the meal.