In Barcelona, you'll find numerous Japanese restaurants decades old.
Here, the best traditional Japanese recipes are served daily.
Let's discover Barcelona's best establishments together.
Japanese restaurants in Barcelona: article summary
Japanese restaurants in Barcelona: Sato I Tanaka
Sato I Tanaka opened its doors in 2017, offering just 15 diners at a time the chance to experience the art form that is sushi. Watch as itamae (sushi chefs) Aki Tanaka and Ryuta Sato raise their perfectly sharpened knives. for effortless slicing of raw fish on elegant marble cutting boards.
Here, the specialty is nigiri: choose from different cuts of tuna, bonito, mackerel, squid, white shrimp, eel, turbot and more, served on beds of rice. An intimate experience with impeccable service and various options to suit all budgets. Reservations must be made around two months in advance.
The facility opens :
- Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. and 8:30 to 11 p.m.
You can get there using :
- Visit metro when leaving at Girona station
Ramen Ya Hiro
This quaint noodle restaurant in theEixample is considered by many to serve the best ramen in town. You'll notice it by the queues that form at its front door. half an hour before opening time.
The appetizing broth simmers gently overnight and is the basic ingredient of their specialty dish. Miso ramen is the most popular choice on the menu, but interesting variants include hiyashi-chuka ramen with vegetarian and vegan options and tsukemen ramen served with cold broth.
The restaurant opens :
- Monday to Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
To get there, I recommend you take the metro and get off at Verdaguer station just a few metres from the restaurant.
Japanese restaurant in Barcelona: Can Kenji
The picturesque Can Kenji is one of Barcelona's warmest Japanese restaurants. With room for just a dozen diners, the atmosphere is intimate and welcoming. Its small menu combines the best of Spanish and Catalan cuisine with homemade Japanese dishes.
Think fresh tuna tataki topped with Cordoba's specialty salmorejo, or grilled monkfish served with sautéed shiitake mushrooms and seasonal vegetables, drizzled with a citrus ponzu sauce. Finally, the green tea tiramisu is a true delight.
You can get there :
- Every day 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 8 to 11 p.m.
The restaurant is close to the Sagrada Familia and you can get there by getting off at Verdaguer station.
Yoi Yoi Gion
Yoi Yoi Gion is a hip, open space with a street food vibe, often hosting Japanese flea markets to complement their small selection of second-hand books and vinyl.
Here, Japanese comfort food takes center stage. Think katsu curry, deliciously crispy takoyaki and the house specialty, udon noodles.
Yoi Yoi Gion opens:
- Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday to Saturday 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
Diagonal metro station takes you almost opposite this establishment.
Japanese restaurant in Barcelona: Daijiro Soba
One of the most recent additions to Barcelona's Japanese culinary scene, Daijiro Soba prides itself on being the only restaurant in Spain to serve hand-pulled buckwheat soba noodles. The space is sparsely decorated with white walls and straight lines, and in the kitchen a particular emphasis is placed on ingredients from Spanish producers.
The set lunch menu changes regularly, but promises specialties such as kinoko soba with seasonal wild mushrooms and soba atatakai tempura served hot and topped with lightly breaded shrimp. There's also a five-course tasting menu at a very reasonable price including hot and cold noodle options.
The facility opens :
- Wednesday 8 to 10:30 p.m.
- Thursday to Saturday 1:30 to 3:45 p.m. and 8 to 10:45 p.m.
- Sunday from 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.
Now you know the main Japanese restaurants in Barcelona. During your stay, if you want to eat Japanese food, don't hesitate to visit one of them. These are culinary gems in the Catalan city.
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