La Bikineria

La Bikineria by Joan Gurguí has brought its highly coveted pressed sandwiches to Time Out Market Barcelona, elevating this local staple to cult culinary status. The secret to its success—a journey that started in 2018 at Mercat del Ninot and expanded with a flagship restaurant on Passeig de Sant Joan—lies in the split-second precision of their pressing technique. This method achieves the ultimate golden, crispy crunch, completely avoiding the soggy, sad outcome of everyday home sandwich makers. Gurguí is a firm believer that any sandwich can become a sublime creation if every single detail is meticulously curated and packed with high-quality, chef-driven fillings.

The Market menu features both regular and double-sized versions of their most iconic recipes. The undisputed crowd-pleaser is the Bikini A l'ast, which features wood-fired roast chicken (complete with crispy skin), Gouda cheese, and a smooth roasted-apple alioli. The lineup also packs a punch with options like the Pastrami with Cheddar and honey mustard, the Carbonara with Pecorino and gelled egg yolk, the Clàssic with Emmental, and a Veggie version with eggplant and pesto. To round off the meal, they serve up a critically acclaimed sweet bikini loaded with Nutella and fresh raspberries.