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Can Kenji
Japanese Restaurant€€€€
La Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona
"Must try the tuna tataki."(25 Tips)
"slightly chewy and sea urchin was a bit “liquid"(10 Tips)
"All tatakis are excellent, and nigiris very well prepared."(8 Tips)
"The Can Kenji burger with foie gras is very tasty."(3 Tips)
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Marcos ADecember 23, 2018Book in advance. Mixture of a Japanese tavern and Western cuisine. The grilled porcini risotto onigiri and the Can Kenji burger w/ foie are incredible, but everything is top-notch. Uncomfy seats.Upvote3Downvote
Francesco MariniSeptember 2, 2019Amazing food. The tuna tataki is perfect, the green tea and Bailey’s tiramisù is fantastic and everyone is extremely nice. Eat at the kitchen counter for an even more authentic izakaya experience.
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Julia OsoMarch 29, 2015One of the better sushi experiences in Barcelona. Staff is super nice, pricing is reasonable. They had a special tuna type on offer that day & recommended we tried it: everything with it was amazing.
UpvoteDownvote- Constance | @croostifoodiNovember 29, 2018Good nigiris, although toro was slightly chewy and sea urchin was a bit “liquid”. Matcha tiramisu is good. Need to try their cooked dishes to make a strong opinion. Rather simple venue, nice service.
UpvoteDownvote - LaTazaJuly 27, 2019Small, rustic, simple, and excellent food. All tatakis are excellent, and nigiris very well prepared. Tiramisu of green tea and baileys: awesome, you should taste it!UpvoteDownvote
- 10things • city guides by local expertsJanuary 22, 2016Can Kenji is yet another top spot to get your Japanese fix. Chef Kenji combines his traditional Japanese roots with Western techniques and products to make a creative menu. This combination of.. Read more
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Cristina OlmoJanuary 12, 2018Tuna tataki a must. Duck amazing, perfect sushi and incredible green tea tiramisu... excellent quality-price.
UpvoteDownvote- Urbane International Real EstateMarch 24, 2018It's well known we like anything sea urchin so here ask for the uni tamaki. It's not on the menu but it's soooo good.
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Come early or make sure you reserve. The sushi menu option has an unbeatable price / quality ratio. Staff superfriendly, one of my favourite places in BCN.UpvoteDownvote- Urbane International Real EstateMarch 24, 2018The eel is tender "melt-in-the-mouth" food with exquisite raw squid and of course sea urchin.
UpvoteDownvote - Escott HayashidiazDecember 7, 2015The Can Kenji burger with foie gras is very tasty. Also try teir salmorejo tataki, a nice blend of Japanese and Spanish cuisines.UpvoteDownvote
Костя ТарасовMay 20, 2017Terrific, authentic Japanese food. Everything was beyond delicious. Best price/quality ratio in the city. Reserve ahead.UpvoteDownvote
AlistairJanuary 22, 2014Make a reservation in advance. For a small place it can get full quickly. The choice of food and atmosphere feels like you're in Japan.Upvote2Downvote- This place is on another level compared to many restaurants. I simply adore the sushi menu, but they have much much more to offer!Upvote1Downvote
Sara BlackshireAugust 30, 2013Great food and service. We tried things recommended by other people on foursquare, all delicious! reserve a table, because it is tiny and very busy!UpvoteDownvote
Lívia NeffaNovember 20, 2015good, but not excellent. i don't understand why this restaurant has such a high rating on foursquare, really!
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ValeriaMay 15, 2013MY FAV JAP OF ALL TIMES. Love it all. Try the tuna tataki and of course the shiitake and shrimp meatballs with miso soup!Upvote1Downvote
Enric AlsinaMarch 24, 2012Espectacular! Everything's delicious! Onigiri de Risotto de Sureny (porcini)..mmmm! I'll be back! #Japan #NotOnlySushi
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Roberto ArganeseMarch 13, 2015Great food, Japanese as it should be! Try the Tataki with Tuna and Guacamole! Or the rice triangleUpvoteDownvote
Paulo MatosSeptember 9, 2014Best of the best!!! Grilled monkfish with vegetables and ponzu sauce Rape a la plancha con verduras y salsa ponzuUpvoteDownvote- Urbane International Real EstateMarch 24, 2018Quality sashimi, salmon that is smooth and fresh. Enjoy!
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Andrew B.June 3, 2014Excellent Japanese-Catalan fusion restaurant. Somewhat small and often full, so you may want to book in advance.UpvoteDownvote
Vanda PickupDecember 10, 2014Excellent Japanese food, good value for money lunch menu.
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Carmelo ZappullaOctober 17, 2014Tuna tataki, spicy fish salad, anchovies tempura and Udon with Clamps! Great plates!!!Upvote2Downvote
Antoine PrieurNovember 9, 2014Everything is good! Do not leave without trying the green tea tiramisu. Foodgasm guaranteed!UpvoteDownvote
Dorit KaplicerMarch 22, 2016Original and tasty Japanese 'tapas'. Best value for money in BCNUpvoteDownvote- Roberto ArganeseMarch 13, 2015Amazing Japanese food, simple but yet original! Not to forget great service!UpvoteDownvote
Maciej MołdachJuly 9, 2015Great tuna, although the place didn't wow me as much as I expected from the fabulous reviews.UpvoteDownvote
Cobey FlynnOctober 2, 2013Authentic Japanese. Get the tasting menu for lunch. It is excellent!UpvoteDownvote
- Best to make a reservation, this place fills up quickly around lunchtime.UpvoteDownvote
Jökull Sólberg AuðunssonJuly 18, 2014Three course tasting menu. Probably one of the better meals I've had.Upvote1Downvote
I like this place so much that I don't want anyone to know it 😜UpvoteDownvote
Patryk PeszkoSeptember 2, 2011One of the best Japanese restaurants in town. Highly recommended. Try onigiri :)UpvoteDownvote
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+34 934 76 18 23
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Outdoor Seating
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"Japanese owned, this place has authentic japanese food. You can get high quality sushi at reasonable prices. Try the california mini rolls, Nigiri and of course the tempura."
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"It is a real Japanese, what is pretty dificult to find these days in Barcelona. At night, they offer a tasting menu for 28€. The nigiris here are perfection, I thought I was back in Japan."
Alèxia Solé - 7.1
"Great place! Around 11 euro for non-eatable quantity of very good, tasty sushi:)"
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