Barcelona is famous for it’s tapas, paella and Catalan cuisine. However, the city also boasts a selection of excellent sushi restaurants – ranging from the Michelin starred Koy Shunka to the trendy Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant Ikibana.
Kibuka
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Kibuka is a popular Japanese-fusion restaurant in Barcelona’s Gràcia district, known for its creative sushi rolls, izakaya-style dishes, and lively, casual atmosphere. With two dine-in locations and a takeaway branch, it blends Japanese tradition with international flavors, offering options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners.
Ikibana
Japanese-Brazilian fusion of scandalous sushi and cocktails. Ikibana has locations, in El Born, Paral·lel and Sarrià. A meeting of experiences, flavors and styles from the East and the West, the Ikibana concept is cosmopolitan, contemporary and unique.
Shunka
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Shunka is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in the Gothic Quarter, where chef Hideki Matsuhisa serves refined omakase-style tasting menus that blend traditional Japanese technique with Mediterranean ingredients in an elegant, minimalist setting. Shunka is considered by many as not only the best Japanese restaurant in Barcelona, but in the whole of Spain!
Hitsumabushi
Hitsumabushi is a small, authentic Japanese restaurant in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. Chef Nobuyuki Kawai, with experience from Tokyo’s Tsukiji market, serves specialties like grilled eel over rice, fresh sashimi, and seasonal dishes. The atmosphere is cozy, and the focus is on quality, simplicity, and traditional flavors.
Fukamura
Fukamura is an intimate omakase sushi bar where Chef Daisuke Fukamura serves a refined 14-course tasting menu to just seven guests per seating. Known for its elegant Edomae-style sushi and minimalist setting, it offers a high-end dining experience with sake pairings and meticulous seasonal dishes by reservation only.
Can Kenji
Can Kenji is a small, popular izakaya in Eixample, offering inventive Japanese-Catalan fusion dishes like toro sashimi, udon, and tapas-style plates. Known for its quality seafood and excellent value, especially at lunch, it’s a local favorite with limited seating, so reservations are highly recommended.
Robata
Robata is a trendy Japanese-fusion restaurant in Eixample, known for its high-quality sushi, creative robata-grilled dishes, and sleek, modern ambiance. Popular for both casual and special occasions, it offers attentive service and well-crafted tasting menus that blend raw and grilled flavors.
Kitsune
Kitsune is a welcoming, casual Japanese sushi bar in Gràcia, celebrated for its inviting ambiance, high-quality sushi, and reasonable prices. Often commended for its warm, attentive service and consistently satisfying dishes, particularly the lunch set menus, it’s a favorite spot among locals.
Sensato
Sensato is a tiny, high-end omakase sushi bar in Gràcia, where Chef Ryuta Sato serves a seasonal tasting menu to just six guests. Known for its refined nigiri and serene atmosphere, it’s considered one of the city’s best sushi experiences, with reservations required well in advance.
Yushu
Yūshū is a refined sushi bar in Sarrià–Sant Gervasi, known for premium nigiri, gunkan, and creative specials made with top-quality ingredients like Balfegó tuna. With an intimate setting and a focus on excellence, it offers a high-quality yet relaxed dining experience.
