Humo Negro
A rebellious Colombian fine dining restaurant with a Japanese izakaya concept, blending local ingredients with artful grunge aesthetics.
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Humo Negro
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A rebellious Colombian fine dining restaurant with a Japanese izakaya concept, blending local ingredients with artful grunge aesthetics.
"Humo Negro is a culinary experience well worth the money, an unforgettable journey for your taste buds."
Book Omakase in Advance
Secure your spot for the Omakase menu to guarantee an unforgettable culinary journey. Reservations are essential.
Consider Drink Pairings
Enhance your tasting menu with sake, wine, or cocktail pairings for a complete and elevated dining experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Colombian Fusion
Price
$$$
Address
Cra. 5 #56-06, Chapinero, Bogotá, Colombia
Website
humonegrobog.com/Highlights
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Omakase Experience
A meticulously crafted tasting menu blending Colombian tradition with Japanese influences, offering a unique culinary journey.
Artful Ambiance
Immerse yourself in a curated, grunge-inspired ambiance featuring striking art from local and international artists.
Signature Cocktails
Enjoy perfectly crafted cocktails from renowned bartender Manuel Barbosa, with refined pairing options available.
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Book Omakase in Advance
Secure your spot for the Omakase menu to guarantee an unforgettable culinary journey. Reservations are essential.
Consider Drink Pairings
Enhance your tasting menu with sake, wine, or cocktail pairings for a complete and elevated dining experience.
Weekday Visits
Opt for weekdays for a more intimate dining atmosphere without compromising the exceptional quality of the experience.
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Book Omakase in Advance
Secure your spot for the Omakase menu to guarantee an unforgettable culinary journey. Reservations are essential.
Consider Drink Pairings
Enhance your tasting menu with sake, wine, or cocktail pairings for a complete and elevated dining experience.
Weekday Visits
Opt for weekdays for a more intimate dining atmosphere without compromising the exceptional quality of the experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Humo Negro is consistently praised for its exceptional tasting menu, described as a spectacular culinary experience that blends Colombian and Japanese influences. Diners rave about the exquisite food, artistic presentation, and attentive, warm service. While considered expensive, the unique gastronomic journey and memorable ambiance are deemed well worth the cost.
"Amazing dinner at Humo Negro.
We took the tasting menu which was a great way to get to sample a bit of everything. The staff was amazing explaining every course, the ingredients, and how to eat it.
Drinks were great as well.
The place is expensive but this is a culinary experience well worth the money.
I will be back."
E B
"Went for our second visit, ordered from the menu instead of the tasting menu, and it was just as good. A really amazing food experience up there with any in Bogota and really pretty much anywhere. Fish dishes great, the signature oyster dish is famous for a reason... Should be in the running for best in Bogota."
Danny Auron
"Humo Negro in Bogotá is a true culinary gem. The concept is brilliant, dishes inspired by different regions of Colombia, each elevated with their own creative twist that leans toward a fusion fine art cuisine. The flavors are outstanding, but what truly sets this place apart is the service. I don’t think we’ve ever experienced such attentive, genuinely warm hospitality in a restaurant. The waitstaff are not only incredibly polite and friendly, but you can see they take immense pride in what they do.
Our only regret was not choosing their tasting menu, which guides you through perfectly paired dishes and wines from various Colombian regions. We ordered à la carte, which was still delicious, but watching other tables enjoy the tasting menu made us wish we had taken that journey.
The atmosphere is equally memorable, intriguing black decor, well chosen music, and a vibe that feels modern and a bit avantgarde.
If you’re in Bogotá, we highly recommend Humo Negro. It’s an experience you won’t regret!"
Nata V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Omakase menu is a tasting menu that showcases a curated selection of dishes, allowing you to experience the chef's creativity and the best of local ingredients.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially if you wish to experience the Omakase menu, as it is very popular.
The restaurant offers a unique ambiance described as 'fine dining grunge,' with a rebellious and alternative style featuring local and international art.
Yes, Humo Negro offers well-considered drink pairings, including sake, wine, and cocktails, to complement the tasting menu.
Yes, the staff is known to be accommodating of dietary restrictions, offering unique substitutions for the tasting menu.
Many diners describe their experience as a spectacular feast and an incredible experience, making it suitable for memorable celebrations.
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I left for a decade to travel and cook in Japan, the US and Spain, but the Bogotá I know and love drew me back,” chef Jaime Torregrosa tells me later that evening at Humo Negro, the restaurant he opened in 2021. “It’s grungy and a bit Gotham. And Humo Negro is our version of that.
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One of the nicest parts of this strange, wonderful food world is when you finally get to sit down at the restaurant of someone you’ve met in other contexts between blurry after-service parties and half-sober conversations. I’d crossed paths with Jaime Torregrosa before, but eating at Humo Negro, his own space, gave me the chance to step into his realm. The restaurant pulses with personality: walls filled with art from local artists Jaime trades with—he feeds them, they give him pieces.
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Hace rato no me sentaba a la mesa de un restaurante que me conmoviera y me emocionara tanto ¿dónde comen los cocineros más famosos?. pregunté al llegar a la ciudad. Entonces me señalaron un pequeño restaurante en la 5a con 56 que se llama Humo Negro y según todo el mundo: “es una cosa espectacular”.
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Nearby Humo Negro, described as ‘fine dining grunge’, is a Japanese-inspired izakaya by chef Jaime Torregrosa. Think grilled oysters with burnt milk cream, and chawanmushi (egg custard) with Amazonian fish and scallops coloured blue by seaweed. Meet Chef Jaime Torregrosa of Humo Negro.
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