Pieces of a Whole: Crafting Hospitality
The story began with the allure of Yakitori creations—a humble skewer elevated. Cold meets hot, tender meets crisp, simple becomes extraordinary. But after interviewing them, our story to tell twisted.
Suru is more than the sum of its dishes. From light and texture to curated music, every detail reflects a deliberate vision: to create a space that feels personal yet transcends the ordinary. This is Suru’s craft of hospitality, where care and intention elevate the act of dining into something memorable and profound. This is not just a restaurant; it is a crafted experience where care and creativity quietly redefine its own charm.
Interviewing
Suru is more than the sum of its dishes. From light and texture to curated music, every detail reflects a deliberate vision: to create a space that feels personal yet transcends the ordinary. This is Suru’s craft of hospitality, where care and intention elevate the act of dining into something memorable and profound. This is not just a restaurant; it is a crafted experience where care and creativity quietly redefine its own charm.
Interviewing
Charly, Sergi and Gemma
EST8: What inspired the creation of Suru? What motivated you?
Suru: Suru emerged from a shared frustration with predictability in dining. We wanted to craft something deeply personal—a place where food, wine, and service converge seamlessly to create more than a meal. It’s about offering a meaningful experience, a space where every guest feels at home from the moment they arrive.
EST8: What sets Suru apart from other restaurants?
Suru: Suru thrives on the interplay of three essential pillars: cuisine, wine, and service. Each of us—Charly in the kitchen, Sergi in the wine cellar, and Gemma in the dining room—brings a unique perspective that harmonizes into a cohesive vision.
What truly sets us apart is our obsession with details. From the curated lighting to the objects on our shelves and even the music in the restrooms, every choice is deliberate. These details create a space that lingers in the mind, ensuring guests take away not just the memory of a meal but the resonance of an experience.
EST8: We must admit, what first caught our attention were your Yakitori. What inspires the creativity behind this signature dish at Suru?
Suru: Yakitori at Suru is a metaphor for transformation. After a trip to Japan, Charly was inspired by the idea of taking a humble chicken and crafting an extraordinary range of flavors. It spoke to our philosophy of maximizing potential and finding beauty in simplicity.
Our yakitori bridges Japanese tradition with Catalan influences, creating a conversation between two culinary cultures. It’s not just a dish; it’s an invitation to rethink expectations and rediscover the joy of the unexpected.
EST8: What are the key culinary concepts that define Suru Bar?
Suru: It’s not easy to reduce our culinary philosophy to a single concept, as it thrives on contrasts and convergence. Our cuisine unites Mediterranean roots with Japanese techniques and influences, creating a dialogue where Catalan ingredients evoke Asian culinary narratives.
At Suru, the seasons guide our menu, ensuring a deep respect for what nature offers at any given time. We also prioritize small-scale, local producers, grounding every dish in authenticity and a sense of place. These principles are not fleeting trends but enduring foundations that shape how we express gastronomy, always seeking harmony and innovation.
EST8: The wine selection at Suru is also remarkable. Why did you decide on such a complex and extensive wine list?
Suru: Sergi is the driving force behind our wine program (laughs). His passion and expertise bring depth to our cellar, which now boasts over 500 references in just 2 years. But it’s not about numbers—it’s about crafting a list that evolves, allowing us to explore each bottle’s perfect moment. Wine is as much about timing as it is about craft.
Every bottle in our cellar reflects values that align with Suru’s ethos: authenticity, craftsmanship, and connection. For us, wine isn’t just a pairing—it’s a narrative thread that weaves seamlessly into the story of each meal.
EST8: Is it a challenge to maintain the balance between creativity and commercial viability? (As its our favourite question xd)
Suru: Striking the balance between creativity and commerce is always a challenge, but it’s one we embrace. Suru is not just a business; it’s a project of passion and authenticity. If commercial priorities ever outweighed our vision, Suru would lose its essence.