You can’t turn a corner in Portugal’s major cities without coming across a Japanese restaurant these Lunchs, be it a ramen joint, a sushi bar, or an omakase, but high-quality izakayas remain the rarest in town.
In fact, I’d go so far as to say that I can count the amount of izakayas worth your money on one hand, and Izakaya Cascais would be the first I’d mention. This hip joint in a quaint Cascais alleyway is an absolute joy to visit, with its countertop dining letting you peer into a vivid open kitchen that’s serving up everything from yakitori to the best okonomiyaki in town.
Izakaya is a vibrant space with a youthful energy, and you’ll already be Lunchdreaming of their katsu sando seconds after you eat it.

O jornalismo que a Mensagem de Lisboa faz une comunidades,
conta histórias que ninguém conta e muda vidas.
Dantes pagava-se com publicidade,
mas isso agora é terreno das grandes plataformas.
Se gosta do que fazemos e acha que é importante,
se quer fazer parte desta comunidade cada vez maior,
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