The pleasure of 100% homemade
trikki is the project of Yuliet McQuitty – from New Orleans - and Rodolfo Rodriguez -Venezuelan chef-. They themselves define their premises as a “artisan restaurant” , since everything is 100% fresh, even the Mayonnaise . Also the decoration “is homemade ” and it is the work of Rodolfo, who being musician, he wanted to add his touch, recycling a battery and using all the boxes of it to create some high tables of the entrance and some fun lamps for the ceiling.
The facade, with its wooden shutters, is that of a typical New Orleans house, and represents a declaration of intent. "Here comes to savor the real and homemade dishes of Cajun gastronomy in a relaxed atmosphere”, explains Rodolfo.
A small aside for the less erudite: Cajun cuisine is that of the descendants of displaced French-Canadian , expelled from Acadia after the incorporation of the French territories in Canada to the British Crown, which is mostly in the State of Louisiana . The "holy trinity" of this gastronomy are green pepper, spring onion and celery. These three ingredients, along with the remoulade (a traditional French sauce made with mayonnaise and white mustard), are the base of almost everything.
Authentic Cajun Gumbo
The leitmotif of all Cajun dishes is the Spice , so Yuliet usually advises clients on proposals more related to your palates. In fact, if you don't like spicy food, it is very likely that this is not your restaurant, but Yuliet and Rodolfo have very clear ideas about it: “We do not want to soften the recipes We want them to be authentic. We know that we're not going to like everyone and we are aware that it is the price to pay for being faithful to our concept ”.
In addition to the famous Fried Green Tomatoes (fried green tomatoes coated in Cajun spices, accompanied with homemade remoulade sauce), at Trikki we can taste the Nola Onion Mum (onion flower battered in Cajun spices accompanied by a trident of homemade sauce), the Jambalaya (traditional Nola rice with chicken, Creole sausage and prawns), the Gumbo (traditional New Orleans stew accompanied by rice, prawns, chicken and Creole sausage) or the poboys, some very typical sandwiches from that area of the United States, among other recipes.
Trikki's Delicious Black Roast Poboy
Trikki's star poboy is the soft shell crab (Crabs battered in cajun spices, lettuce, tomato and remoulade sauce) . Its peculiarity is that it is 100% edible, shells included , since the crab used to prepare this snack is found in the shell change period.
Another essential poboy in the house is the Forrest Gump , with prawns coated in Cajun spices, red onion, pickles, Russian salad and topped with homemade cajun mayonnaise.
WHY GO
Because Trikki is a little piece of New Orleans in Madrid -dare we say it is the only one so authentic - and this is endorsed by its clients, the majority, connoisseurs and cajun food lovers either because they have traveled to the State of Louisiana, or simply because they are from there.
The rations are North American, so it is a highly recommended site for go with friends and discover with them different dishes.
The rations are American, so come without breakfast...
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
As a nod to his origins, Rodolfo has added to the menu some peruvian dishes, like ceviche, which is prepared at the moment, and Venezuelans, like the arepas, the homemade tequeños, the poboy the black (shredded black roast with melted cheese accompanied by guacamole, cheese and fried banana) or the venezuelan hamburger (200 grams of beef accompanied by cheese, tomato, onion rings, avocado, egg and fried straw potatoes).
One of the spiciest dishes on the menu is the black and fish , which contains white and black pepper, cayenne and smoked cayenne. Because of his laborious preparation , this dish is made on request and you have to notify at the time of booking.
IN DATA
Address: Santa Engracia Street 109
Telephone: 911105815
Schedule: From Tuesday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 01:30 a.m.; Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 01:30 a.m.; Sundays from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Average ticket: €15; 20 euros with a glass