Chef Fernando Junior
Chef At Home in Lamego
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"We can't cook if we don't like people"
I'am an experienced chef with over 5 years of experience in fine dining restaurants. Specialized in Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine, with strong leadership and team management skills. Committed to excellence in food preparation and customer satisfaction.
With the aim of providing good memories through gastronomy, bringing the art of serving the memorable memory of a great moment!

More about me
For me, cooking is...
The art of serving! The art of learning and improving. Cooking is memory and life!
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook at home, where passion begins and then with life. I didn't just learn because I wanted to, I learned because I was destined to!
A cooking secret...
I cook as if it were for myself, but remembering the tastes of others. I try to provide unforgettable memories and memorable moments through taste.
My menus
Artisan Portuguese bread
Whipped butter with sea salt
Citrus-marinated olives
Selection of premium Portuguese cheeses
Traditional codfish fritters with roasted garlic aioli
Garlic prawns with olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs
Peixinhos da horta (crispy Portuguese vegetable tempura)
Chef's style tropical salad
Bacalhau à Brás Shredded codfish with slow-cooked onions, crispy potatoes and eggs — one of Portugal’s most iconic dishes
Vegetarian option: • Mushroom & vegetable Brás, Portuguese-style
Grilled Sea Bass with Garden Vegetables and Asparagus Purée Delicately grilled sea bass served with a colorful array of seasonal vegetables and a silky asparagus purée
Tiger Prawn Risotto Creamy carnaroli rice, infused with seafood stock, finished with butter, herbs, and tender tiger prawns
Prime Rib Steak to Share Thick, juicy ribeye, grilled and ready for a celebratory feast
Roasted Rack of Lamb Elegant Portuguese-style lamb carré, served with seasonal vegetables
Pork Cheek Slow-Cooked in Port Wine Melt-in-your-mouth pork cheek braised for hours in velvety Port wine, served with parsnip purée. Deep, soulful flavors
Traditional Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken Juicy chicken with a spicy-sweet Piri-Piri glaze – a Portuguese favorite
Grilled Ribeye with Herb Butter Perfectly grilled beef with a fragrant herb butter finish – luxurious yet familiar
Sous-Vide Cod Loin with Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes Premium cod loin cooked sous-vide for perfect tenderness, served with creamy mashed potatoes made using the cod’s own olive oil – a rich, flavorful and elegant Portuguese delicacy
.Chocolate & Almond Mousse with Sea Salt Crystals Velvety mousse of dark chocolate and toasted almonds, lightly seasoned with black salt to enhance depth
.Japanese Mochi ice cream
Summer Lemon Tiramisu
Portuguese Custard Cream Our take on the beloved pastel de nata — smooth egg custard with a crisp caramelized top and buttery base. Tradition never tasted so good
Basque Cheesecake Dark Chocolate Ice Cream – an irresistible combination
Dubai Style Pastel de Nata – served with homemade vanilla ice cream
Caramel Flan (Pudim de Caramelo) Smooth caramel custard, a traditional Portuguese dessert with a silky finish
Optional: Wine, Cheese & Cocktail Tasting – a premium sharing experience to elevate your girls’ night
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Grilled tiger prawns chef style
-Clams “à Bulhão Pato” – A Portuguese Classic Tender clams gently sautéed in garlic, olive oil, coriander, and white wine. Served with rustic bread for dipping — a beloved national favorite
Melon Tartare with Duck Ham and Mint
Pear and Red Fruit Carpaccio with Walnuts – freshness, color and crunchiness
Smoked Potato with Homemade Yogurt Sauce – light and aromatic touch
-Rustic Mussel Pot Steamed country-style mussels infused with fresh herbs and a splash of white wine, evoking the flavors of the Atlantic
-Tiger prawns simmered in a velvety, mildly spiced African-Portuguese sauce, served with toasted rustic bread — bold, aromatic, unforgettable
Caramelized peach with goat cheese and balsamic oil
Tiger Prawn Risotto Creamy carnaroli rice, infused with seafood stock, finished with butter, herbs, and tender tiger prawns
Sous-Vide Cod Loin with Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes Premium cod loin cooked sous-vide for perfect tenderness, served with creamy mashed potatoes made using the cod’s own olive oil – a rich, flavorful and elegant Portuguese delicacy
Filet Mignon in Oyster Sauce with Japanese Rice Toast Prime beef tenderloin cooked to your liking, finished in a delicate oyster sauce, and paired with crisped rice toast — East meets West with elegance
Grilled Ribeye with Herb Butter Perfectly grilled beef with a fragrant herb butter finish – luxurious yet familiar
Octopus with Black Rice Sauce Tender octopus leg served over a rich black rice sauce — a nod to traditional Iberian cuisine with a touch of modernity
Pork Cheek Slow-Cooked in Port Wine Melt-in-your-mouth pork cheek braised for hours in velvety Port wine, served with parsnip purée. Deep, soulful flavors
Premium Beef – on a bed of sautéed asparagus, cooked to perfection
Seafood Rice – abundance and freshness in every spoonful
Monkfish rice with shrimp
Vegetarian Option: Mushroom & Vegetable Brás – Portuguese-style Shredded mushrooms and vegetables with onions, potatoes, and eggs – hearty and full of flavor
Vegetarian – Mushroom Risotto Creamy Portuguese-style mushroom risotto, finished with crispy leek topping – rich, flavorful, and perfectly indulgent
.Chocolate & Almond Mousse with Sea Salt Crystals Velvety mousse of dark chocolate and toasted almonds, lightly seasoned with black salt to enhance depth
.Japanese Mochi ice cream
Summer lemon tiramisu
.Portuguese Custard Cream Our take on the beloved pastel de nata — smooth egg custard with a crisp caramelized top and buttery base. Tradition never tasted so good
Dubai Style Pastel de Nata – served with homemade vanilla ice cream
Basque Cheesecake Dark Chocolate Ice Cream – an irresistible combination
Chef Tiramisú classic
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24-month-old black pork ham served with olive bread
Selection of breads
Tomato & Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Glaze Locally-sourced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a touch of sweet balsamic. A simple, vibrant dish that evokes summer in Porto
Padrón Peppers with Sea Salt Slightly charred and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, perfect for snacking while sipping a glass of vinho verde
Seafood Rice (Arroz de Marisco) A rich and aromatic rice dish with shrimp, clams, mussels, and squid, cooked in a flavorful tomato and saffron broth. Hearty, comforting, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors
Roast Chicken with Herbs & Garlic Juicy roast chicken marinated with garlic, herbs, and a splash of Port wine. Served with crispy potatoes and seasonal vegetables. A perfect balance of simplicity and flavor, loved by all
Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction Tender beef served with a velvety red wine sauce, accompanied by roasted root vegetables. A meaty option that pairs perfectly with Porto’s famous wines
-Grilled Sea Bass with Garden Vegetables and Asparagus Purée Delicately grilled sea bass served with a colorful array of seasonal vegetables and a silky asparagus purée
-Tiger prawns simmered in a velvety, mildly spiced African-Portuguese sauce, served with toasted rustic bread — bold, aromatic, unforgettable
Pastéis de Nata Traditional Portuguese custard tarts, lightly caramelized on top, with a dusting of cinnamon. The iconic sweet of Portugal, simple and unforgettable
Chocolates with Port Wine Handcrafted chocolates filled with a rich, velvety Port wine ganache. A perfect pairing with a glass of Porto’s finest
.Chocolate & Almond Mousse with Sea Salt Crystals Velvety mousse of dark chocolate and toasted almonds, lightly seasoned with black salt to enhance depth
Summer Lemon Tiramisu
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Tuna Tartare Hand-cut bluefin with white miso, cured egg yolk, and crispy nori chips
Crispy Tempura (Shrimp & Seasonal Vegetables)
Spicy Tuna Donburi
Chicken Gyoza with Garlic, Ginger and Soy-Sesame Sauce
Vegetable Gyoza with Shiitake, Cabbage and Sesame
Sushi Omakase -Nigiri Tasting (6 pieces) Warm vinegared rice with seasonal fish, fresh wasabi. Includes toro, ebi, eel, ikura, artisanal tamago, and a chef’s surprise
Tiger Prawn Tempura with Matcha Salt Light and crispy, served with classic tentsuyu dipping sauce
Grilled Duck with Orange Teriyaki Glaze Charcoal-seared duck breast with a delicate citrus reduction
Wagyu tataki com ponzu trufado
Carpaccio of Toro with Truffle and Citrus Ponzu
Signature Sushi Roll (Chef’s Selection)
Handmade Mochi filled with White Chocolate and Matcha A delicate, balanced finish to the meal
Cheese cake de matcha
Black Sesame Ice Cream with Sweet Rice Tuile Unexpected, aromatic, and refined
Extras (For an Elevated Experience) • Premium Sake Pairing – Junmai Daiginjo and Japanese sparkling sake selection
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Selection of breads
Caramelized peach with goat cheese and balsamic oil
Mediterranean salad
Amuse-Bouche Cured Trout from the Douro & Tomato Water Lightly cured river trout, served chilled with heirloom tomato water and fresh herbs — a nod to the Douro river and the region’s summer gardens
-Clams “à Bulhão Pato” – A Portuguese Classic Tender clams gently sautéed in garlic, olive oil, coriander, and white wine. Served with rustic bread for dipping — a beloved national favorite
Line-Caught Sea Bass with Summer Vegetable Xerém Robalo grilled on the skin, paired with cornmeal xerém infused with lemon thyme and summer vegetables from local farms. Finished with shellfish jus
Mirandesa Veal Medallion with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Douro Wine Jus DOP veal from Miranda do Douro, seared and slow-roasted, served with confit cherry tomatoes, roasted onions, and a reduction of red wine from the Upper Douro
.Chocolate & Almond Mousse with Sea Salt Crystals Velvety mousse of dark chocolate and toasted almonds, lightly seasoned with black salt to enhance depth
.Portuguese Custard Cream Our take on the beloved pastel de nata — smooth egg custard with a crisp caramelized top and buttery base. Tradition never tasted so good
Cheesecake de pistache
.Japanese Mochi ice cream
Summer Lemon Tiramisu
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Chef couvert
24-month-old black pork ham served with olive bread
Selection of breads
Sangria do chef - Maracujá -welcomdrik
Chef-style Mediterranean gambao (large shrimp) salads
-Clams “à Bulhão Pato” – A Portuguese Classic Tender clams gently sautéed in garlic, olive oil, coriander, and white wine. Served with rustic bread for dipping — a beloved national favorite
-Garlic Shrimp Succulent shrimp pan-seared with garlic, chili, and olive oil — a timeless Iberian favorite, simple and indulgent
Grilled tiger prawns chef style
Octopus à la Plancha Charred Mediterranean octopus with smoked paprika aioli, confit potato, and black garlic emulsion
Lobster Risotto with Saffron & Vermouth Carnaroli rice, finished with shellfish bisque and Amalfi lemon zest
-Tiger prawns simmered in a velvety, mildly spiced African-Portuguese sauce, served with toasted rustic bread — bold, aromatic, unforgettable
*Octopus with Black Rice Sauce Tender octopus leg served over a rich black rice sauce — a nod to traditional Iberian cuisine with a touch of modernity
*Pork Cheek Slow-Cooked in Port Wine Melt-in-your-mouth pork cheek braised for hours in velvety Port wine, served with parsnip purée. Deep, soulful flavors
Petit Fours A selection of handmade Mediterranean sweets: Orange-almond nougat, lavender truffle, and olive oil sablé
Chocolate and almond mousse with a light touch of black salt
Cheesecake de pistache
.Portuguese Custard Cream Our take on the beloved pastel de nata — smooth egg custard with a crisp caramelized top and buttery base. Tradition never tasted so good
Summer Lemon Tiramisu
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