Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Disfrutar Chef Oriol Castro's Culinary Journey
Chef Oriol Castro, from the top-rated Disfrutar restaurant, went to India to learn about Indian food.
He remembers food as a social event from childhood, and learned how to cook from his mother.
He was taught by a famous chef named Ferran Adrià.
Disfrutar makes amazing food by combining old traditions with new ideas.
Chef Castro likes experimenting with new flavors and techniques, and finds Indian food very interesting, especially the rice and sweet dishes like rasmalai.
He's planning to create dishes inspired by his Indian experience.
Chef Oriol Castro of Disfrutar, the world's best restaurant, visited India for a culinary exchange.
Castro's memories of food are of communal dining experiences, inspired by his mother's cooking.
He credits Ferran Adrià of elBulli for teaching him to be innovative and passionate.
Disfrutar's success stems from emotional cooking, Mediterranean heritage, and constant experimentation.
Castro was inspired by Indian cuisine, particularly rice fermentation and dishes like rasmalai.
- Who
- Chef Oriol Castro, the chef of Disfrutar, and his mentors and colleagues.
- What
- Chef Oriol Castro shared his culinary journey and experiences with Indian cuisine.
- When
- Castro visited India recently as part of a culinary exchange.
- Where
- The Oberoi, New Delhi, and various restaurants in India and Barcelona.
- Why
- Passion, innovation, and a connection to heritage are key ingredients to success.
- Restaurant Name
- Disfrutar
- Chefs
- Oriol Castro, Mateu Casañas, Eduard Xatruch
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Disfrutar Award
- World’s Best Restaurant (2023)
- Menu Style
- Mediterranean, avant-garde
- Signature Technique
- Multi-spherification
- Chef's Mentor
- Ferran Adrià (elBulli)
- Castro's Age
- 51