Café Ancora D´Ouro has long been affectionately called “Café Piolho”. In fact, no one knows the reason for such a designation, but the theories are many. One of them is that the cafe was frequented by the students of the university, but the teachers also went there and the coexistence was somewhat ceremonious. Then someone started to say that this was a “foolishness”. Opened since 1909, the café is a meeting point for students; it was a mandatory stop for poets, politicians, activists, among others. It is a cafe that is part of Porto’s history, where you can have a drink, snack and dine, even after hours. Try the francesinha or sarrabulho porridge, from a varied offer.

The flavors of Hawaii are in Porto. FixeBowl is specialized in the “poke bowl”, a dish that has Hawaiian origin and Japanese inspiration, with raw fish, sushi rice, seeds and vegetables in the mix. In a typical Hawaiian environment, all that is missing is the smell of the beach. Among the “poke bowls” there is a choice between eight combinations, created by Pauline and Amanda, the owners, with oriental, Brazilian and Australian influences. The Tropical bowl is the most popular choice, made with a sushi rice base, with salmon, ginger, cucumber, carrot, red onion, leek, mango, tobiko (flying fish eggs) and sesame sauce. You can always make your own “poke”.

In the 1980s, two families from the province of ZheJiang met in Portugal and took the decision of opening Restaurant Li Jin together. Open for over 30 years, this family restaurant is one of the oldest traditional Chinese food establishments. With a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, decorated with oriental motifs, you can try Chinese cuisine from several provinces, on site or by take away. From classics such as crepes, chop soy, noodles or traditional Chinese soups, to specialities such as Pato Li Jin or special rice with prawns. In the end, you can enjoy one of the famous Chinese desserts.