Barcelona · Izakaya · casual
Una Mica de Japó
Japanese izakaya & home cookingClassic tabernaJapanese-led kitchenEixample EsquerraAffordable
Japanese chef Shinya Kurashina runs Una Mica de Japó as a true neighbourhood taberna, serving honest, home-style Japanese dishes — katsu curry, onigiri, korokke — at prices accessible to all. Time Out Barcelona calls it a 'clàssica taberna japonesa de Barcelona.'
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Eixample Esquerra (Nova Esquerra)
- Chef
- Shinya Kurashina
Plate № 124
About
Una Mica de Japó translates as 'a little bit of Japan', and that is exactly what Shinya Kurashina delivers from his compact kitchen on Carrer d'Aragó. The menu reads like a Japanese home cook's greatest hits — comforting katsu curry, sticky onigiri, crispy korokke potato croquettes — prepared with care and without pretension. The restaurant has become a reference point for Barcelona's Japanese community precisely because it doesn't try to impress but simply feeds people well. Yokogao Magazine lists it among the city's top ten most authentic Japanese restaurants.
Neighborhood & visiting
Una Mica de Japó sits in Eixample Esquerra (Nova Esquerra), 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Honest Japanese home cooking at neighbourhood prices
- Japanese chef with deep roots in Barcelona's Japanese community
- Consistently cited as one of Barcelona's most authentic Japanese spots
- Cosy taberna atmosphere far from tourist-trap sushi chains
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Frequently asked
About Una Mica de Japó
- Is Una Mica de Japó an authentic japanese izakaya & home cooking restaurant in Barcelona?
- Yes — Una Mica de Japó is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya & home cooking in Barcelona: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Una Mica de Japó located?
- Una Mica de Japó is located at Carrer d'Aragó, 104, 08015 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain in the Eixample Esquerra (Nova Esquerra) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Una Mica de Japó?
- Una Mica de Japó 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 Una Mica de Japó?
- Una Mica de Japó sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya & home cooking of this format in Barcelona.
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