This afternoon, February 16, the Tarragona Exhibition and Congress Center hosted the eagerly awaited 2026 Repsol Suns gala, an award given by the guide to the best in Spanish cuisine, which has awarded, among others, a restaurant in Seville with a Sun.
A few meters from the Cathedral, hidden in Santa Cruz, Kinu shines as a haven of calm and Japanese precision. From Calle Miguel Mañara, it has achieved what few have:elevating the concept of omakase in Seville and materializing it in a Sol from the guide.
A Repsol Sun, as defined by the guide, “is one that you would recommend to a friend and to which you are already thinking of returning many times. The premise is the quality of the product and the intention to produce honest and consistent cuisine that will continue to grow. It has attentive and professional service, as well as an interesting wine cellar. It is worth traveling miles or stopping to visit it in the middle of a trip.”
Thus, it seems that Seville continues to try to project itself internationally —as evidenced by the mention of La casa del tigre in The New York Times, the inclusion of more recommended venues in the guides, and the newly awarded star— with this new Sol.
Kinu, omakase in its purest form
Editorial credit: José María Casco / @puntodevistasevilla
This embassy of Japanese orthodoxy ranks among the top international restaurants in Seville.
The heart of Kinu beats at its bar for six diners. Here, the omakase concept (“put yourself in the chef’s hands”) is executed with silent choreography by the Itamae.
So close to the bustling Avenida de la Constitución, Kinu confers the importance, precision, and taste that the ingredients require in a completely ceremonial experience.
The peaceful surroundings, the subdued lighting (sufficient, however, to enjoy an evening in which diners can distinguish the dishes) and the absence of intense aromas are much appreciated.
Kinu is just that, a restaurant that exudes respect and sensitivity for Japanese cuisine, delving into technique and offering an authentic experience.
The new Repsol Suns in Andalusia
The gala—the eighth held by the guide after those in San Sebastián, Alicante, Cartagena, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife—brought other news from Andalusia. On the one hand, the restaurant Vandelvira in Baeza (Jaén) received its second Repsol Sun.
On the other hand, the new Suns that expand the Andalusian firmament are as follows:
- Kinu (Seville)
- Back (Marbella)
- Mesón sabor andaluz (Alcalá del Valle, Cádiz)
- Blossom (Malaga)
- La Carboná (Jerez de la Frontera)
- Mare (Cadiz)
- Promesa (Malaga)
- Tragatá Málaga (Málaga)