Cafe and Bar R

One diner trying the paella for the first time remembered its rich, broth-infused flavour. For dinner, it could be the centrepiece of a meal built around a few small plates. The same diner’s favourites included avocado fritters, tako potato and plain broccoli. The menu also lists shrimp and mushroom ajillo, anchovy cabbage and pickled green papaya. Choose a few dishes to share, with paella as the main event.

At lunch, the menu offers choices for both a substantial meal and something lighter. Grilled salmon comes with tartar sauce, salad and rice. One diner paired this lunch plate with iced coffee, while another described the salmon as a well-balanced meal that wasn’t too heavy. Meat options include pork ginger with salad and rice, and a rice bowl topped with pork stewed with herbs and tomato. A diner who tried the pork stew at lunch specifically noted how tender the meat was. For curry, there’s R Curry with mushrooms and minced meat, or chicken and coconut green curry.

From late afternoon into the evening, meals can be paired with beer or wine. The evening small plates include Spanish jamón serrano and Spanish omelette, and wine is available by the glass in red or white. In Shibuya, Cafe and Bar R offers different ways to dine, whether you’re stopping by for a lunchtime plate or taking your time over paella and small dishes in the evening. Several diners have reported that smoking is allowed inside, so bear this in mind if you’re sensitive to smoke.