Barcelona · Teppanyaki · a la carte
Yashima
Teppanyaki & sushiJapanese-ownedPioneerTatami roomsSushi counterLes Corts
Founded in 1989 by Yoshizumi Yamashita — whose family opened Barcelona's very first Japanese restaurant in 1978 — Yashima is an institution offering teppanyaki, a sushi counter, tatami rooms and kaiseki menus under continued family stewardship.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Les Corts
- Since
- 1989
- Owner
- Yamashita family
Plate № 83
About
The Yamashita family's story in Barcelona began in 1978 when Yoshizumi Yamashita opened Yamadori, the city's first Japanese restaurant. Yashima followed in 1989 and is now run by the second generation of the family, maintaining a four-space format: regular dining, private tatami rooms, a live teppanyaki counter, and a sushi bar. The restaurant has been a formative experience for generations of Spanish diners discovering Japanese cuisine, and remains one of the most complete Japanese dining rooms in Spain. Its longevity and family continuity make it a rare institution.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yashima sits in Les Corts, 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 teppanyaki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Over 35 years of family-run Japanese excellence
- Four dining formats including tatami rooms and live teppanyaki
- The Yamashita family — pioneers of Japanese cuisine in Barcelona since 1978
- Kaiseki tasting menus alongside à-la-carte sushi and teppanyaki
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Frequently asked
About Yashima
- Is Yashima an authentic teppanyaki & sushi restaurant in Barcelona?
- Yes — Yashima is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for teppanyaki & sushi in Barcelona: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused teppanyaki format.
- Where is Yashima located?
- Yashima is located at Av. de Josep Tarradellas, 145, 08029 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain in the Les Corts neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yashima?
- Yashima does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular teppanyaki restaurants in Barcelona we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yashima?
- Yashima sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for teppanyaki & sushi of this format in Barcelona.
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