All about Albert Adrià
Catalan pastry chef , Albert Adrià is no stranger on the gastronomic world stage, contributing to the success of 3 Michelin-star restaurant elBulli with his brother Ferran Adria. Albert's signature style marries tradition with innovation. He is also an author and an expert in culinary research and development. He currently heads up Enigma in Barcelona and Cakes & Bubbles in London amongst others.
Sushi Shop x Albert Adrià
Talking about the collaboration, Albert Adrià said Sushi Shop were a delight to work with, taking on board new ideas, all of which is evidence in his creations. The resulting box is a marriage of minute detail, borne in part from Albert's background in pastry, where you can expect delicious flavour combinations and fine ingredients. This is food worthy of covers on luxury magazines but you can eat this in your own home. What's not to love about that? And it's every bit as delicious as it looks.
Albert said, "I am a huge admirer of Japanese cuisine and I always try to preserve its essence and identity. I love how precise and classic it is and this inspired us to create these recipes with the fabulous Sushi Shop team. The tastes are both simple and pure, without being too fussy or overcomplicated. I have added a personal touch with my innovative style – I have one aim and that is: that you like it!"
The Albert Adrià box
The Sushi Shop x Albert Adrià box takes you on a culinary journey of discovery - an immersive voyage of exquisite Asian and western flavours to truly excite and inspire your palate. The stylish box has twenty-one pieces in total and costs £26.90, with enough to feed two more than comfortably.
The box contains:
1 Shiitake Gunkan
2 Shiso Sushi
4 Chicken Kimchi Futomaki
6 Tamago Spring
4 Salmon Hako
4 Spicy Tuna Hako
Explore the Albert Adrià box here.
Temaki LIke Tapas
Ever imagined that sushi could go tapas? In the eyes of Albert Adrià it can and here it is perfectly executed for you to try at home, Temaki Like Tapas. This is DIY sushi on another level. Albert said, "I couldn't resist the idea of playing at creating my own temaki. For this creation, a little in the spirit of tapas, I imagined several components, a Japanese style guacamole, a tartare of spicy tuna, a melange of vegetables and crunchy pickles, a confit of shiitake mushrooms, that everyone can combine as they wish with vinegared rice and crispy nori sheets." Once prepared, this dish is equivalent to about fifteen pieces of sushi and costs £17.50.
About Sushi Shop
Sushi Shop has been around since 1998, founded by two French entrepreneurs. Its success has been meteoric with numerous outlets in France, over 55 internationally with six in London. Quality and consistency are key so whichever Sushi Shop you find yourself, you’ll be eating restaurant standard sushi. The Japanese and Californian-inspired range includes maki, nigiri, spring, sashimi and California rolls along with a number of hot dishes. The high-profile collaborations ensure the brand is continually moving with the times, working with renowned chefs such as Joel Robuchon (2014), Kei Kobayashi (2017), Grégory Marchand (2020) and Mory Sacko (2023). In 2024, Sushi Shop is delighted to add Albert Adrià to its hall of fame.
You've got a year to sample Albert Adrià's box and even if you don't live in London, do yourself a favour and make a detour when you're next in town. You heard it here first and make sure you spread the word by using the hashtag, #SUSHISHOPXALBERTADRIA.
Find out more here.
25 January 2024
By Team GWG
