Spanish gastronomy is full of incredible dishes. One of the most famous and powerful is the Asturian fabada.The people of Oviedo and Gijón are fighting over who will do it best, but neither is right.
The last Asturian fabada competition showed that the best place to taste it is neither Gijón nor the capital of the principality. We can find the best restaurant of 2024 in Avilés.
The final of the prestigious competition The best fabada in the world It was held in 2024 and brought together 29 Spanish restaurants. Thanks to a professional jury including a Michelin star, the result was clear: the best place to taste this Asturian delicacy is in Avilés.
Where to eat the best Asturian fabada in the world?
Oviedo and Gijón are two cities in full swing that have managed to revitalize their leisure activities. This means that in Asturias we can find, for example, some of the best tapas bars in the country.
Thanks to the contest The best fabada in the world we know that the best place to try it is the restaurant The Villalègre Canteenin Avilés. He managed to beat 29 participants, including eight other Asturians.
The Avilés restaurant stands out from the rest thanks to the use of local products and Honor traditional cuisine by preparing fabada in a railway pot.
The jury of the event highlighted the quality of all the participants, but indicated that small points made the difference. For example, the maintenance of sausages or maintaining the tradition of growing and selecting your own Fabes.
According to the EFE agency, the owner of The Villalègre Canteen, Pilar Meana, visibly excited, invited everyone to visit Avilés and admitted that She knew how good her fabada was. and this was the third year that they participated in the competition.
The Villalègre Canteen It is located on the road to La Fuente de Avilés. It has a large dining room and a good terrace. In addition to the fabada, you can taste other delicacies such as zamburiñas.
What is the secret of the best fabada in Spain?
Asturian fabada is one of the most emblematic dishes of our gastronomy, but to prepare it well You have to choose the ingredients perfectly.
Remember to choose carefully the Fabes And Don’t skimp on the sausages. According to experts, the pudding is the most important part because it provides that characteristic extra sweetness.
