Barcelona · Izakaya · casual
Kak Koy
Robatayaki / sumiyaki grillJapanese-ownedGrupo ShunkaCharcoal grill specialist
Kak Koy is the youngest member of Hideki Matsuhisa's Grupo Shunka, opened in October 2015 as a sumiyaki-style charcoal grill and robatayaki restaurant in the Gothic Quarter. It extends the Shunka culinary family into the world of live-fire Japanese cookery.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Gòtic
- Since
- 2015
- Chef
- Hideki Matsuhisa
Plate № 90
About
Opened in October 2015 as the third pillar of Hideki Matsuhisa's Grupo Shunka empire, Kak Koy occupies a different register from the formality of Koy Shunka or the izakaya tradition of Shunka. Here the focus is on sumiyaki — Japanese charcoal grill cookery — and robatayaki, the ancient technique of cooking over an open fire at the edge of a boat or hearth. Matsuhisa applies to live-fire cooking the same precision and Japanese sensibility that earned him a Michelin star: ingredients are chosen for their affinity with smoke and heat, and the presentation honours Japanese aesthetic principles. Located a short walk from Shunka in the Gothic Quarter, Kak Koy completes the Shunka family's coverage of the main pillars of Japanese cuisine.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kak Koy sits in Gòtic, one of Barcelona's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Barcelona's dedicated sumiyaki-robatayaki restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Hideki Matsuhisa
- Live-fire Japanese charcoal grill technique applied with Michelin-calibre precision
- Part of the prestigious Grupo Shunka — all five restaurants reflect the same Japanese ownership and standards
- Intimate Gothic Quarter setting with the energy of a live fire kitchen
Opened October 2015. Part of Grupo Shunka (Hideki Matsuhisa). Website shared with Koy Shunka group.
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Frequently asked
About Kak Koy
- Is Kak Koy an authentic robatayaki / sumiyaki grill restaurant in Barcelona?
- Yes — Kak Koy is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for robatayaki / sumiyaki grill in Barcelona: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Kak Koy located?
- Kak Koy is located at Carrer de Ripoll, 16, 08002 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain in the Gòtic neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kak Koy?
- Kak Koy does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Barcelona we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kak Koy?
- Kak Koy sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for robatayaki / sumiyaki grill of this format in Barcelona.
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