Six Japanese plans without sushi in Barcelona
1.**THE KATSUDON OF A MICA FROM JAPAN**
There is **a large legion of lovers of this Japanese tavern** that represents all the virtues of this type of establishment: that is, simplicity, homemade food and family atmosphere . Their katsudon bowls (said soon and wrongly, white rice mixed with pork and egg) are so overwhelming that they force you to repeat the visit to try the rest of their menu, like the tempting gyozas. Between the small size, the menu hanging from the ceiling , the Japanese schedule (they close at ten at night), the authenticity of their elaborations and the obligatory dessert tea castle (biscuit of a hypnotic green color), sometimes one forgets that one is in the middle of L'Eixample. _(Aragó 104) _
Katsudon
two. IKI'S TEPPANYAKI
One of the most satisfying gastronomic experiences possible is that of the "hot table", in which the diner sits in front of the cook -face to face- to attend that very Japanese show to see how they treat the raw material before your expectant eyes. In the intimate and cozy Iki's Room Chef presents a Tierras del Mar menu consisting of eight dishes, in which we especially love the red prawn on a crust of salt and green tea, the smoked duck, the grilled tuna belly and the moment in which the individual bags of marinated sea bream are opened so that we can Let's soak up its smell of sake and lemon.
The selection of wines, from a large wine cellar, is up to the task, and it is in the desserts where Iki brings out his Japanese personality with a Mediterranean accent. You can reserve a place at the round table that surrounds the teppanyaki from two to a maximum of ten people. The menu changes according to the season, but what always remains is the feeling of exclusivity that comes from interacting with a chef and seeing his technique and talent in real time. For not so special occasions, In Iki they have a menu of the day at a good price and some excellent yakisoba . _(Aribau 174) _
teppanyaki
3.**MIKASA RAMEN**
Sometime recently it seemed ramen was going to be the next big gastronomic thing. It did not happen (or maybe it is about to happen, or it has already happened and we are not aware of it), but we do not care: they are delicious whether or not they are a trend (damn word that unwittingly enslaves us), and the ones served here, like the rest of the noodle dishes (yakisoba, udon soup) or the hearty oyakodon, are delicious.
In the Mikasa they serve traditional dishes that escape from the postal concept and the tourist menu; they are a true reflection of what people in Japan eat in their daily lives. A place of battle away from folklore for a daily menu that should be part of our routine. _(Deputation 140) _
With Japanese food and embers
4.**CARLOTA AKANEYA'S BARBECUE**
Japan is fundamentally fish, vegetables and rice, yes, but that is precisely why this Japanese meat-specialized barbecue is so tempting. Each table has its own individual grill where the diner can choose the point of their pieces. They also have noodle dishes, gyoza and the amazing seafood and grilled rice, but the meat is the star. They are magic words combined without possible error: grill, kobe, sirloin, entrails, waigu… Salivating already? Well, reservations are essential. _(Painter Fortuny 32) _
Japanese barbecues
5.THE OKONOMIYAKI OF THE TEPPAN RIVER
Japanese pizza? Fancy omelette? If you don't know them, you have to try them now: okonomiyakis cooked at the moment on a steaming griddle that are addictive and that it is necessary to try elaborations with different ingredients. A small, simple and affordable place for everyone. _(Minerva 6) _
Cooking Okomomiyaki
6.**THE SWEETS OF TAKASHI OCHIAI**
At this point they are already a Barcelona institution that has spent two decades accustoming palates to the delicate elaborations of Japanese sweets, although they also prepare Western chocolates and cakes, always with a creative touch. Among the presence of the ubiquitous green tea, the essential croissants stand out , considered one of the best in the city. Now, a croissant is not very Japanese, but at this point, are we going to get purists? (Urgell 110).
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Japanese sweets to finish off a menu without sushi