Iasai Food bar & more

This modern Pan-Asian concept, located right in the heart of the historic city centre and led by the head Chef Michal Takács, continues the successful legacy of its legendary sister restaurant Fou Zoo, which was one of the pioneers of modern experiential gastronomy in Slovakia. The skills, creativity and experience developed there have been seamlessly transferred to the Iasai concept, where they remain very much alive today. At the heart of Iasai is a sushi bar, positioned in the centre of the restaurant, allowing guests to observe and admire the craftsmanship of the sushi masters firsthand. Among our favourites was the modern nigiri, featuring an unconventional Asian-European combination of bluefin tuna, foie gras and fig. The fusion of Asian and European flavours continues also in the gyoza dumplings, which pair shiitake mushrooms with blue Gorgonzola cheese. The pork belly cup with saikyo miso paste and gochujang offered a completely new perspective, while kumquat pickled in yuzu served with bao buns evoked an Asian reinterpretation of the European roast pork classic with dumplings, as we know it. To finish, dessert is a must: house-made choux craquelin, filled with tonka bean cream and tangy apricot jam, generously coated in white roasted chocolate. The restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy a nice meal with friends and family. With further refinement of the service, it has the potential to rank among the very best in the city.