Are you a sushi lover? Are you passionate about discovering new flavors? If so, Barcelona is a city that will not disappoint you. With a vibrant gastronomic scene, the Catalan capital is home to a wide selection of Japanese cuisine restaurants offering everything from the purest Asian tradition to the most innovative creations. Whether you prefer a classic nigiri or dare to try signature rolls with a modern twist, the city has something for everyone.
In this blog, we will take you on a tour of the best sushi restaurants in Barcelona; those places where the quality of the fish, the precision of the cuts and the creativity of the flavors combine to offer an unforgettable gastronomic experience. From places with an intimate and cozy atmosphere, to avant-garde spaces where sushi is a work of art, Barcelona has everything to delight the most demanding palates.
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Koy Shunka, dive into Michelin star cuisine
One of the most coveted restaurants in Barcelona for sushi and haute cuisine lovers is Koy Shunka, awarded with a Michelin star. This restaurant, led by chef Hideki Matsuhisa, is known for its innovative approach that fuses Japanese tradition with Mediterranean ingredients of the highest quality.
Located in the heart of Barcelona, Koy Shunka offers a unique dining experience where sushi is the star, but each dish reflects the precision, elegance and creativity that characterizes Matsuhisa’s cuisine. The attention to detail is not only in the dishes, but also in the atmosphere: an elegant and modern space, where diners can watch the chefs in action thanks to the open kitchen.
The restaurant offers different tasting menus that allow diners to enjoy a wide range of flavors and textures, from impeccable cuts of fresh fish to reinterpretations of classic Japanese dishes. Some of the dishes you will find are lobster tataki, Koy Shunka makis, cuttlefish nigiri, or wagyu beef casserole, Japanese style.
Nakashita, inside the Born district
Nakashita restaurant, located in Barcelona’s Born district, is known for its Brazilian-Japanese fusion proposal, which combines the delicacy and precision of Japanese sushi with the creativity and freshness of Brazilian flavors.
In this intimate and cozy space, diners can enjoy a varied menu, which highlights, for example, the Sweet Nigiri, with fresh flambé cheese, guava candy, caramelized foie, with unagi sauce and sesame; the scallop maki; or the special crab tempura futomaki, among many other proposals.
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Discover Nomo’s Teppan Yaki
Nomo restaurant is another of the references in Barcelona’s gastronomic scene when it comes to sushi and contemporary Japanese cuisine. This restaurant has expanded with several locations in the neighborhoods of Gràcia, l’Eixample, Sant Gervasi – Galvany and Sarrià, allowing sushi lovers to enjoy its proposal in different corners of the city.
We want to highlight, especially, its cuisine in Teppan Yaki, a Japanese gastronomy classic, where you will find reinvented proposals of Tako yaki, its crispy wild boar broth cannelloni with potato mochi, or its beef tataki.
Surprise yourself with Montser Sushi
Monster Sushi has caught the attention of sushi lovers in Barcelona for its fun and modern proposal. This restaurant, which follows the style of a traditional Japanese tavern, with a colorful and casual aesthetic, offers a variety of sushi that fuses fresh ingredients and surprising flavors.
Monster Sushi‘s menu stands out for its innovative makis, uramakis full of flavor and unusual combinations that surprise those looking for something beyond traditional sushi. Some of its star dishes are the Bad Boy, a roll where the protagonist is sautéed beef tenderloin; the Frisky, with shrimp tempura and eel; or the Sexy Tuna, where tuna is accompanied by strawberry and cream cheese.
Suguru, a small gastronomic corner in Gracia
If your mouth is watering with the proposals we have already introduced you to, you should not miss Suguru, in the Gracia area, a small, cozy and rustic destination, which stands out not only for the quality of its dishes, which combine freshness and Japanese tradition, but also for the intimate and relaxed atmosphere it offers.
With its simple décor, Suguru creates a warm space where diners can enjoy a wide variety of sushi, sashimi and Japanese dishes prepared with care, such as its seafood yakimeshi; its yellowtail fish nigiris; or its Crispy Toro roll, with tuna belly.
UnDécimo Sagrada Familia, one of the most viral buffets in Barcelona
Last but not least, we want you to discover one of the most viral sushi buffets in Barcelona, the restaurant UnDécimo Sagrada Familia. With an excellent quality-price ratio, this restaurant allows diners to enjoy a wide variety of sushi and other Japanese dishes without limit, all served through a digital system that streamlines orders. Their truffled rolls, salmon gunkan or flambéed nigiris stand out.
Fall in love with the most authentic flavors of Barcelona’s sushi restaurants! Get to Barcelona with Shuttle2Sun‘s low-cost and sustainable shared transfer services and private transfer services from Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station. Remember that you can book your transfer up to 24 hours in advance.