Street view of La Tasqueta del Mercat with Ruzafa Market in the background

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La Tasqueta del Mercat

Valencia


Asian-influenced tapas are delicious at this bustling modern eatery near the market. Options are available à la carte or through a series of sampler menus. Some are simply tasty, others are very good indeed: we particularly liked the aubergines in soy sauce. Service gets a little ragged when it's busy.


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