Kazutoshi Komuta
Japanese itamae co-leading the Sato i Tanaka counter in la Dreta de l'Eixample alongside Aki Tanaka — a Repsol Sol omakase restaurant.
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Kazutoshi Komuta is a Japanese itamae who co-leads the Sato i Tanaka counter in Barcelona's Eixample alongside Aki Tanaka — a 16-seat omakase restaurant carrying one Repsol Sol, directed by Kenji Ueno of the Can Kenji and Aiueno group.
Biography
Early years
Komuta trained in Japan in the Edomae sushi tradition before joining the Ueno group in Barcelona.
Career
Komuta took over alongside Aki Tanaka at Sato i Tanaka after founding co-chef Ryuta Sato left to open his own restaurant Sensato. The pair now lead the 16-seat counter on Carrer del Bruc in la Dreta de l'Eixample, preparing, explaining, and serving each course directly to guests in the Japanese tradition. The restaurant — owned and directed by Kenji Ueno and Neus Busquets (also of Can Kenji and Aiueno) — earned its first Repsol Sol in 2021, reconfirmed in 2025.
Philosophy
Komuta's work at Sato i Tanaka follows the Edomae register: rice temperature, careful knifework, and product over ornament. The omakase format keeps the chef in continuous dialogue with the diner, with each dish presented with its own story and technique.
Restaurants
On Guidavera
1Accolades
- ·1 Repsol Sol at Sato i Tanaka
- ·Itamae at one of Barcelona's hardest-to-book sushi counters
- ·Part of the Ueno restaurant group (Can Kenji, Aiueno)
Frequently asked
Does Kazutoshi Komuta have a Michelin star?
No — Sato i Tanaka carries one Repsol Sol.
Where can I eat Kazutoshi Komuta's cuisine in Barcelona?
Sato i Tanaka on Carrer del Bruc in la Dreta de l'Eixample — a 16-seat omakase counter he leads alongside Aki Tanaka.