El Japonés
El Japonés
El Japonés is Grupo Tragaluz's Izakaya tavern on Passatge de la Concepció, sharing an address with sister restaurant El Tragaluz.
Background
About El Japonés
The Story
El Japonés is Grupo Tragaluz's Izakaya-style Japanese tavern, tucked inside the same Passatge de la Concepció building as sister restaurant El Tragaluz. The room takes its cues from a Tokyo tavern: long sharing bars, communal tables, low lighting, brushed wood walls and a DJ booth that comes alive on weekend nights. It's part of a family-owned Barcelona restaurant group whose portfolio also includes Bar Lobo and Tapas Lobito.
The Cuisine
The menu moves across the Japanese repertoire, tepanyaki dumplings and yakitori, sushi and sashimi from the cold bar, tempura, yakisoba and fried rice, and a short list of house uramakis including a Mediterranean roll with tempura prawns, tuna tataki and ponzu. Only gluten-free soy sauce is served across the room.
The Team
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Japonés Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Price around €40 without beverages; standard Japanese, generous portions, efficient service.
Diner Ratings
4.3
1,641 reviews
Diners rate El Japonés 4.3/5 on Google, with reviewers highlighting the Izakaya atmosphere, open kitchen and consistent sushi, tempura and teppanyaki.
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Reservations
How to Book El Japonés
Booking
El Japonés takes reservations through Grupo Tragaluz's booking portal and by phone on +34 934 872 592. Given its popularity and walk-in dining, advance reservations are recommended for prime weekend evening slots.
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Experience
El Japonés Dining Experience
El Japonés pitches itself as a Tokyo-style Izakaya: brushed wood walls, paper sculpture ceilings, low red-and-gold lighting, long sharing tables and a weekend DJ booth. The open kitchen and sushi bar let diners watch nigiri, tempura and teppanyaki being prepared, and the room shifts from a lunch crowd to a livelier evening energy as the night goes on.
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El Japonés Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Situated on Passatge de la Concepció in Barcelona's la Dreta de l'Eixample neighbourhood, El Japonés sits inside the same Tragaluz building as its Grupo Tragaluz sister restaurants. The restaurant benefits from excellent accessibility, with paid parking available nearby and full wheelchair access to seating and facilities.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is Barcelona's most polished stretch of the 19th-century grid, with Passeig de Gràcia's modernist façades, Passatge de la Concepció's boutique pedestrian block, and a concentration of long-running restaurant groups. El Japonés sits on the same short passatge as sister restaurant El Tragaluz.
Nearby Restaurants
Other Grupo Tragaluz restaurants in Barcelona
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Bar Tomate Barcelona
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Mediterranean tapas bar with terrace on Plaça Reial, from Grupo Tragaluz.
Bosco de Lobos
Italian
Italian forest restaurant on Diagonal by Grupo Tragaluz, chef Matteo Spinelli.
Camping Mar
Mediterranean Seafood
Casual rice and seafood at Marina Vela behind the W Hotel, from Grupo Tragaluz.
Cohete
Mediterranean-Pan-Asian
A neighbourhood Mediterranean restaurant in les Corts with a short menu.
Cuines Santa Caterina
Mediterranean
Seasonal Mediterranean cooking served in Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera.
Fiskebar
Seafood
Nordic-inspired seafood bar on Barcelona's Port Vell waterfront by Grupo Tragaluz.
Gallito
Mediterranean
Beachfront Mediterranean restaurant by Grupo Tragaluz on Barceloneta beach.
Gats
Catalan Tapas
Neighbourhood bar with classic tapas, paellas and cocktails on Carrer d'en Xuclà, from Grupo Tragaluz.
Negro-Rojo
Japanese Fusion
Dual-concept dining and nightlife by Grupo Tragaluz on Avinguda Diagonal.
Pez Vela
Mediterranean
Mediterranean kitchen in la Barceloneta with a seasonal, market-led menu.
Tapas Lobito
Tapas
Tapas served in Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera, with a short seasonal menu.
Tragaluz
Mediterranean-Italian
Grupo Tragaluz's iconic skylight restaurant on Passatge de la Concepcio since 1991.
Details
El Japonés Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:00 & 20:00–01:00 |
El Japonés hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Bookings available through grupotragaluz.com/en/reserva/elj-apo-nes/ or by phone.
Good to Know
Social
From eljapones on Instagram
Questions
El Japonés FAQ
How much does dinner cost at El Japonés?
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cites a typical spend of around €40 per person without drinks. Most single dishes land between €5 and €20, and the sushi moriawase sharing platters run €12.50–€25.80.
Do I need a reservation for El Japonés?
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Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend evenings. You can book through grupotragaluz.com/en/reserva/elj-apo-nes/ or call +34 934 872 592.
What kind of Japanese food does El Japonés serve?
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El Japonés works as an Izakaya tavern: tepanyaki dumplings and yakitori, a cold bar of sushi, sashimi and tartares, tempura, yakisoba and fried rice, plus house uramakis including a signature Mediterranean roll with tempura prawns, tuna tataki and ponzu.
Where is El Japonés in Barcelona?
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Passatge de la Concepció, 5, 08008 Barcelona, in la Dreta de l'Eixample. The nearest metro is Provença (L6/L7/S1/S2), a 4-minute walk.
What are El Japonés's opening hours?
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Monday to Wednesday and Sunday: 13:00–17:00 and 20:00–01:00. Thursday to Saturday: open continuously from 13:00 to 01:00.
Is El Japonés related to El Tragaluz?
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Yes. El Japonés is part of Grupo Tragaluz, the family-owned Barcelona restaurant group that also runs El Tragaluz (on the same Passatge de la Concepció), Bar Lobo and Tapas Lobito.
Does El Japonés have gluten-free options?
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The kitchen uses only gluten-free soy sauce across the entire menu, which opens up much of the sushi, sashimi and nigiri selection for gluten-sensitive diners.