If you find yourself on one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful islands and craving Mediterranean–Asian fusion cuisine, head to Noel Azzopardi’s Kaiseki. This basement restaurant sports a cosy, welcoming vibe, and the chef-owner, working alongside youthful Mark Zammit, crafts intriguing dishes such as cauliflower and goat’s cheese risotto with crunchy sunflower kernels, Iberico pork with glazed, tender meat, Japanese fried rice with char-siu and fried egg, and excellent desserts like an exotic mille-feuille with yuzu and white chocolate. Last, but not least, the informal, relaxed vibe adds a final flourish to this enjoyable experience.