Barcelona · Izakaya · casual
Yatai
Japanese street food & izakayaOkonomiyakiTakoyakiTeppanyakiJapanese-ownedEixample Esquerra
Japanese chef Kenzo Koketzu and his brother created Yatai as a celebration of the street-food culture of Japan, with okonomiyaki, takoyaki and taiyaki prepared visibly in the open kitchen. The retro décor — Japanese advertising plates from the 1960s and traditional stool seating — transports guests directly to a Japanese festival stall.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Eixample Esquerra
- Chef
- Kenzo Koketzu
Plate № 125
About
Named after the wheeled food carts ubiquitous at Japanese festivals, Yatai brings the casual, communal spirit of a matsuri to Barcelona's Eixample. Chef Kenzo Koketzu grew up with these traditions and has built a menu around dishes rarely found in Europe: okonomiyaki pancakes, takoyaki octopus balls made to order, donburi rice bowls, and the iconic taiyaki fish-shaped sweet. The interior is decorated with original Japanese advertising plates from the 1960s, creating an atmosphere of affectionate nostalgia. Everything is made fresh and in full view, which is part of the experience.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Barcelona's best takoyaki and okonomiyaki, prepared live
- Taiyaki — fresh, fish-shaped sweet buns with red-bean filling
- Colourful retro interior with authentic Japanese advertising décor
- Japanese chef-owners with a second location in Sitges
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Frequently asked
About Yatai
- Is Yatai an authentic japanese street food & izakaya restaurant in Barcelona?
- Yes — Yatai is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese street food & izakaya in Barcelona: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Yatai located?
- Yatai is located at Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 112, 08011 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain in the Eixample Esquerra neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yatai?
- Yatai 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 Yatai?
- Yatai sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese street food & izakaya of this format in Barcelona.
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