Txispa

In the rustic elegance of a 400-year-old Basque farmhouse, Txispa has quietly emerged as a dark horse on the World's 50 Best list for 2025, landing at No. 85. Chef Tetsuro Maeda, a master of both Japanese precision and Basque grill mastery, serves up a surprise tasting menu that marries the delicate techniques of Tokyo with the bold, smoky flavors of Northern Spain. With only six tables and a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness, scoring a seat requires both foresight and punctuality—but the experience is a sublime fusion that has food pilgrims crossing oceans for a taste.