Yatai is hands-down one of the most popular Japanese non-sushi restaurants in Barcelona. Chef Kenzo Koketzu, his brother, and a Catalan illustrator opened Yatai together in 2012 as a fun and casual spot for Japanese street food, an izakaya, if you will. The open kitchen dishes out familiar items such as Takoyaki, Tonkatsu, and Okonomiyaki and might just give you a small extra plate of something for you to try.
There’s a good lunch deal, with miso soup, a main with a side, and a drink. But you can also order from the menu if you prefer: a big bowl of Japanese curry or Donburi, or why not many different dishes to share. They have no less than five different kinds of Okonomiyaki!
Yatai is perfect for a quick lunch but is also fun in the evening with friends or your partner. On weekdays there’s a cute kids’ menu, served in Doraemon bowls. The food is authentic Japanese comfort food, and you’ll want to go back to try more things from the menu; everything looks enticing! Read my review of Yatai here.
Yatai Barcelona, Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 112, 08011 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).
