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Scapar

Kaiseki / fusion omakase1 Michelin StarJapanese-Catalan fusionCounter dining

Scapar is chef Koichi Kuwabara's own restaurant after years as head of creative cuisine at the acclaimed Dos Palillos. It earned a Michelin star for its fusion of Japanese kaiseki ritual with Catalan and Spanish ingredients. Note: listed as temporarily closed on the Michelin Guide.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Sant Gervasi
Since
2024
Chef
Koichi Kuwabara
Scapar — authentic kaiseki / fusion omakase restaurant in Barcelona, Sant Gervasi
Plate № 10
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About
Koichi Kuwabara spent years as the creative force behind Dos Palillos, one of Barcelona's most respected Japanese-inflected restaurants, before opening Scapar in 2024 as a minimalist kaiseki counter where he is the undisputed star. The name itself means 'to escape' — a declaration of intent from a chef who wanted freedom to express his vision rather than execute someone else's. The omakase menu fuses the ritual structure of Japanese kaiseki cooking with the characteristic flavours of Catalonia and Spain, occasionally incorporating a French accent that reflects Kuwabara's broader European experience. Michelin awarded a star immediately and noted that Kuwabara 'writes his name in Japanese calligraphy on the envelope containing the menu.' The restaurant is currently listed as temporarily closed on the Michelin Guide; guests should verify operational status before visiting.
Neighborhood & visiting

Scapar sits in Sant Gervasi, 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. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • 1 Michelin star for a Japanese chef's personal kaiseki vision fusing Japan, Catalonia and Spain
  • Chef Koichi Kuwabara's long-awaited solo project after leading the kitchen at acclaimed Dos Palillos
  • Personal kaiseki omakase counter where every detail — including hand-calligraphed menu envelopes — is Japanese
  • Among the most distinctive creative restaurant concepts currently operating in Barcelona

1 Michelin star (2026 guide). CURRENTLY LISTED AS TEMPORARILY CLOSED on Michelin Guide. Verify status before visiting. Chef Koichi Kuwabara (Japanese, former Dos Palillos).

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Frequently asked

About Scapar

Is Scapar an authentic kaiseki / fusion omakase restaurant in Barcelona?
Yes — Scapar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki / fusion omakase in Barcelona: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Scapar located?
Scapar is located at Carrer del Rector Ubach, 53, Local 4, 08021 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain in the Sant Gervasi neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Scapar?
Scapar does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular kaiseki restaurants in Barcelona we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Scapar?
Scapar sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki / fusion omakase of this format in Barcelona.
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