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Vegan, Vegetarian

• 2025
• 2022

Dinner at Seiva Restaurante

on 18 May 2025

by João Wengorovius

The level of deliciousness and creativity I’ve been enjoying in plant-based restaurants that have opened in recent years, never ceases to amaze me.
Last week, it was at Seiva in Leça da Palmeira, near Porto, and the chef was @davidfjesus
Having worked under some of the world’s most awarded and respected chefs, such as @dabizdiverxo , @qiqedacosta or @restaurantfrantzen David has built a solid foundation before opening his own restaurant, Seiva.
Nothing... More

The level of deliciousness and creativity I’ve been enjoying in plant-based restaurants that have opened in recent years, never ceases to amaze me.
Last week, it was at Seiva in Leça da Palmeira, near Porto, and the chef was @davidfjesus
Having worked under some of the world’s most awarded and respected chefs, such as @dabizdiverxo , @qiqedacosta or @restaurantfrantzen David has built a solid foundation before opening his own restaurant, Seiva.
Nothing was superfluous, too ‘effortful’, or of some show-offy technique.
Well thought-out, well-balanced combinations, such as the “corn and truffle dumplings with miso and laksa, spring onion, dashi and zucchini flower” and the “strawberry gazpacho with edamame and hoisin sauce”, right at the start of the menu.
Moments of comforting creaminess (complemented by a crunch of fried almonds at the bottom of the dish), in a perfect, slightly sweet Onions Shawanmushi, (I know there’s been a Shawanmushi ‘fever’ for a few years now that has invaded tasting menus everywhere, but this one was so good I can’t help but mention it, and this version doesn’t contain eggs, the texture is achieved with cashews, agar agar, miso, onion broth, and dashi), alternated with two plates of asparagus, some white (“Grilled white asparagus, coffee oil and Huancaina sauce”, where the spiciness of the ají amarillo comes through beautifully) and green ones (“Asparagus and seaweed “Brás” with green olive foam”, a subtle touch of spiciness and bitterness), revealing not only a mastery of technique but also a lot of intuition and good taste.
There’s more to it, but you’ll find it if go there. Less

Dinner at Seiva Restaurante

on 21 Aug 2022

by Flavors &Senses

Seiva

O nome serve de homenagem familiar enquanto deixa antever a inspiração e conceito do restaurante.

Começou plant based, com pratos do mercado que permitiam agradar a gregos e troianos, mas a crença, a perseverança, e uma inspiração sem limites rapidamente fez com que todos abraçássemos a sua cozinha vegan.

A passagem de @davidfjesus por algumas das mais criativas e sedutoras cozinhas do mundo reflecte-se no seu raro conhecimento técnico e teórico, colocando nos seus... More

Seiva

O nome serve de homenagem familiar enquanto deixa antever a inspiração e conceito do restaurante.

Começou plant based, com pratos do mercado que permitiam agradar a gregos e troianos, mas a crença, a perseverança, e uma inspiração sem limites rapidamente fez com que todos abraçássemos a sua cozinha vegan.

A passagem de @davidfjesus por algumas das mais criativas e sedutoras cozinhas do mundo reflecte-se no seu raro conhecimento técnico e teórico, colocando nos seus pratos sabores surpreendentes, repletos de especiarias, pastas e emoções que nos transportam para outras latitudes.

Um restaurante que fazia falta à cidade e um chef que é uma lufada de criatividade e emoção.

A mais Seivas!
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Seiva

The name serves as a family tribute while letting you foresee the inspiration and concept behind the restaurant.

It started as plant based, with market dishes that allowed them to please Greeks and Trojans. But belief, perseverance and limitless inspiration quickly made us all embrace their vegan cuisine.

@davidfjesus passage through some of the most creative and seductive cuisines in the world is reflected in his rare technical capacity and knowledge, placing on his dishes surprising flavors, full of spices, pastes and emotions that transport us to other latitudes.

A restaurant that was missing in the city and a chef who is a breath of creativity and emotion.

To more Seiva’s!

@seiva.restaurante #veganfood #seivarestaurante #portocovo Less