Carlota Akaneya
Carlota Akaneya
Carlota Akaneya is Barcelona's original hibachi restaurant at Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 32, el Raval. Wood-panelled room, backlit paper screens, binchotan charcoal grill (sumibiyaki), fixed tasting menus for 2 people built around A5 Japanese wagyū, Kobe Beef and Matsusaka Beef.
Background
About Carlota Akaneya
The Story
Carlota Akaneya opened in August 2011 on Carrer del Pintor Fortuny in el Raval as Barcelona's first authentic hibachi restaurant, bringing Japanese sumibiyaki (white binchotan charcoal grill) cooking to a city that had no prior equivalent. Since 2020 it has been the first and only restaurant in Barcelona to serve certified Kobe Beef and Crown Melon, and in 2022 it became the second restaurant outside Japan to offer Matsusaka Beef from Ito Ranch. The name pairs a Spanish given name with a Japanese place-name, reflecting the kitchen's hybrid identity. Google's 4.7 from 3,320 reviews over a decade confirms a restaurant that has grown well beyond its novelty status.
The Cuisine
Japanese sumibiyaki (binchotan charcoal grill) focused on Japanese wagyū, A5 Kobe Beef, A5 Matsusaka Beef and Ito Ranch Matsusaka Beef. The kitchen offers three fixed tasting menus for 2 people: Akaneya €89 (wagyū and Kobe beef), Matsusaka €129 (A5 Matsusaka beef), and Matsusaka-Ito Ranch €195 (the premium Ito Ranch A5 beef with whole Crown Melon). Each menu moves through starters (duck-broth udon, beef gyoza), a hotpot, multiple sumibiyaki cuts of the day, a nigiri course, and desserts built around Crown Melon and yuzu.
The Team
Carlota Akaneya is run by a kitchen team dedicated to the sumibiyaki format, no individual chef is publicly profiled. The restaurant's identity is its binchotan grill, its direct sourcing of certified Japanese wagyū, and the hybrid Japanese-Catalan concept that has made it one of el Raval's most sustained performers since 2011.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Carlota Akaneya Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Recommended. 'Barcelona's first hibachi (Japanese BBQ) restaurant is a cosy, wood-panelled place, hidden from the street and illuminated with backlit paper screens.'
Japanese hibachi in el Raval. Tasting menu format only. Charming, wood-panelled room.
Diner Ratings
4.7
3,320 reviews
Yelp
4.2
13 reviews
GastroRanking
8.8
4,930 aggregated
Carlota Akaneya is consistently rated highly across professional and diner sources for its sumibiyaki tasting format. Diners give it 4.7/5 on Google from over 3,300 reviews.
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Reservations
How to Book Carlota Akaneya
Booking
Carlota Akaneya serves only fixed tasting menus designed for 2 people (Akaneya €89, Matsusaka €129, Matsusaka-Ito Ranch €195). Open every evening (Mon–Fri dinner only) with Saturday and Sunday lunch service added. Reservations required; book via akaneyajapan.com or call +34 933 027 768. Dietary modifications available with advance notice.
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Experience
Carlota Akaneya Dining Experience
Barcelona's first hibachi restaurant, a cosy, wood-panelled room in el Raval, hidden from Carrer del Pintor Fortuny and illuminated with backlit paper screens. Review mining: casual, intimate, elegant; service polished, attentive, warm; hard to book; doesn't rush you. The architecture of the space, narrow, warm, Japanese materials in a Raval building, makes it one of the most atmospheric rooms in Barcelona's Japanese restaurant category.
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Carlota Akaneya Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Carlota Akaneya is at Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 32, in el Raval, a street that runs from the Rambla into the neighbourhood's interior, parallel to the MACBA. The nearest metro is Liceu (L3, approximately 300m walk) or Catalunya (L1, L2, L3, approximately 400m walk).
Nearby
El Raval is Barcelona's most culturally complex neighbourhood, the area west of the Rambla, shaped by its working-class and immigrant history, the MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art), and a wave of restaurant openings that has made it one of the city's most interesting dining corridors. Carrer del Pintor Fortuny is one of the neighbourhood's key streets, running from the Rambla to the MACBA area. Carlota Akaneya's presence on Pintor Fortuny since 2011 precedes much of the neighbourhood's recent culinary development.
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Details
Carlota Akaneya Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 19:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–14:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–14:30 & 19:00–23:00 |
Carlota Akaneya hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Reservations required. Two evening seatings. Book via the official website or call the restaurant directly.
Good to Know
Social
From carlotaakaneya on Instagram
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ La millor carn del món era completament desconeguda a Europa fins que Akaneya va començar a servir-la als seus restaurants. 世界で最高の肉は、アカネヤが自分のレストランで提供し始めるまで、ヨーロッパでは全く知られていませんでした。
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ La nostra inimitable Matsusaka Beef neix a la granja més exclusiva del Japó: Ito Ranch. 私たちの唯一無二の松阪牛は、日本で最も高級な伊藤牧場で生まれます。
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A Akaneya servim autèntica Kobe Beef, amb el certificat i la llicència oficial que en garanteixen l'origen i l'excel·lència. Akaneyaでは、本物の神戸牛を提供しており、産地と品質を保証する公式の認定書とライセンスがあります。
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kinoko nabe - Hotpot de bolets amb salsa Mentsuyu きのこ鍋
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A Akaneya, l'excel·lència no és l'objectiu. És el punt de partida. Akaneyaでは、卓越は目的ではありません。出発点です。
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Croqueta de mekyabetsu. 袋井のコロッケ
Questions
Carlota Akaneya FAQ
What type of menu does Carlota Akaneya offer?
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Carlota Akaneya serves fixed tasting menus for 2 people, built around binchotan-charcoal (sumibiyaki) grilling of A5 Japanese wagyū, Kobe Beef, and Matsusaka Beef. Each menu includes duck-broth udon, beef gyoza, a hotpot, multiple sumibiyaki beef cuts, a nigiri course, and Crown Melon and yuzu desserts.
Is Carlota Akaneya Barcelona's first hibachi restaurant?
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Yes, Carlota Akaneya opened in August 2011 as Barcelona's first authentic hibachi restaurant, using traditional white binchotan charcoal for sumibiyaki grilling.
Does Carlota Akaneya have a location in Madrid?
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No, Carlota Akaneya is located only in Barcelona at Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 32, in the el Raval neighborhood. There is no Madrid location.
What do reviews say about Carlota Akaneya?
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Diners rate Carlota Akaneya 4.7 out of 5 on Google from over 3,300 reviews, praising the binchotan grill format, the quality of the wagyū and Kobe beef, and the warm, attentive service in a cosy paper-screen room.
What is the atmosphere like at Carlota Akaneya?
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Carlota Akaneya features a cosy, wood-panelled room hidden from the street and illuminated with backlit paper screens. The restaurant is described as casual, intimate, and elegant.
How much does the tasting menu cost at Carlota Akaneya?
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Carlota Akaneya offers three fixed tasting menus for 2 people: the Akaneya menu is €89 per person (Japanese wagyū and Kobe Beef), the Matsusaka menu is €129 (A5 Matsusaka Beef), and the Matsusaka-Ito Ranch menu is €195 (premium Ito Ranch A5 with whole Crown Melon). Drinks are not included.