Cruix, Restaurant in Barcelona, Spain
Cruix is a restaurant in Barcelona, Spain, found near the city center. It centers on a menu of croquettes, with fillings that change often and a simple, modern setting.
The restaurant grew from a small croquette project that started as a delivery idea before moving into a fixed room in the Eixample area. Its approach has stayed close to that early focus on making one food very carefully.
The croquette here is treated as a street food turned bistro dish, and locals order it the way others order tapas, a few plates at once with drinks. You can watch the cooks shape and lower batches into hot oil behind the counter.
Bring a small appetite or plan to share, since the portions are made for tasting several varieties in one sitting. The space is small, so arriving early or booking ahead helps avoid waiting.
One filling sometimes borrows from Catalan escudella, the traditional winter stew, turned into a crisp shell. The menu also includes a sweet version finished with a dessert-style coating for the end of the meal.
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