Izakaya Tanso
Izakaya Tanso
Izakaya Tanso, also signed as Tanso Sushi Experience, is a Japanese restaurant on Passeig de Sant Joan Bosco in Sarria with an all-you-can-eat sushi and robata menu.
Background
About Izakaya Tanso
The Story
Izakaya Tanso, also signed as Tanso Sushi Experience, is a Japanese restaurant on Passeig de Sant Joan Bosco in Sarria. The name Tanso references charcoal, central to the restaurant's robata and yakiniku grilling. The current format centres on an all-you-can-eat sushi and Japanese small-plate menu, with a separate Mon-Fri lunch menu and a dining area where individual charcoal grills are set into the tables for self-grilled meats.
The Cuisine
The kitchen serves a broad Japanese menu spanning entrantes (edamame, gyoza, karaage, tempura), dimsum, makis, uramakis, nigiri, gunkan, sashimi, tartars, donburi bowls, wok dishes (yakimeshi, yakisoba, udon) and charcoal-grilled meats including black angus, ibérico secreto, pato pekin and teriyaki chicken. All-you-can-eat dinner and weekend service is 25.90 EUR per person (18.90 EUR for children 5-12). A la carte dishes run from 5.90 EUR (temaki, gunkan) to 29.90 EUR (sushi moriawase combo), with most rolls and tapas between 7 and 15 EUR.
The Team
The house kitchen team handles both the sushi counter and the robata/yakiniku grills.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Izakaya Tanso Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Japanese, robata, yakiniku, charcoal grill, good value
Diner Ratings
4.2
1,094 reviews
Diners rate Izakaya Tanso 4.2 out of 5 on Google across more than a thousand reviews, with regulars pointing to the all-you-can-eat format, the yakiniku table grills and the breadth of the sushi and dimsum carta.
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Reservations
How to Book Izakaya Tanso
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book online via the Hiopos booking link on the restaurant website, by phone at +34 937 153 979, or by email at contacto@izakayatanso.com. Walk-ins welcome when space is available.
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Experience
Izakaya Tanso Dining Experience
A Japanese izakaya with a wood-beamed dining room, a central bar with backlit shelving and a separate yakiniku section where individual charcoal grills are set into the tables. The mood is casual and group-friendly, with the grill tables doubling as the restaurant's most distinctive feature.
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Izakaya Tanso Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Passeig de Sant Joan Bosco in Sarria, a quiet residential neighbourhood in the upper part of Barcelona. The dining room pairs a central bar with exposed wood-beamed ceilings and a separate yakiniku area where individual charcoal grills are set into the tables.
Nearby
Sarria is a quiet, upscale residential neighbourhood in the upper part of Barcelona, retaining a village-like character with tree-lined streets and local shops. Located above the Diagonal, the area has its own distinct identity separate from the busier central districts.
Details
Izakaya Tanso Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00, 19:30–23:00 |
Izakaya Tanso hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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From izakayatanso on Instagram
Hay mesas que se ven bonitas… y otras que se viven mejor. Platos que llegan, copas que se sirven, sabores que se mezclan. Un poco de sushi, algo caliente, algo que no pensabas pedir… y acaba siendo tu favorito. En TANSŌ la experiencia está en no elegir solo una cosa. Está en probar, compartir y re
No es solo lo que comes. Es cómo lo vives. La mesa se llena. Las conversaciones fluyen. Los platos van y vienen. Pruebas algo nuevo. Repites tu favorito. Descubres otro que no esperabas. Así es TANSŌ: una experiencia que no se queda en un solo plato, sino en todo lo que pasa alrededor. Porque al
Hay rolls… y luego está este nivel. Crujiente por fuera, cremoso por dentro y coronado con tartar de salmón que lo cambia todo. Cada pieza es un "vale, uno más"… y sin darte cuenta, ya no queda ninguno. En TANSŌ no vienes a pedir un roll. Vienes a descubrir tu favorito… y repetirlo. 🍣🔥 ¿Este ent
A veces compartir está bien… pero hoy no. Hoy el combo es solo para ti. Tu mesa. Tus rolls. Tu ritmo. Ese momento en el que eliges tus favoritos, das el primer bocado y sabes que no tienes que mirar si alguien te va a quitar el último. All You Can Eat también es esto: disfrutarlo a tu manera, si
Un bocado. Y ya no hay vuelta atrás. El temaki es directo, intenso y sin reglas: lo coges, lo muerdes y lo entiendes. Salmón, spicy, california, crujiente… cada uno con su roll, pero todos con el mismo final: quieres otro. En TANSŌ la variedad está para que pruebes, compares y repitas sin pensar
Hay planes… y luego está TANSŌ. Mesa llena, amigos, risas y platos que no paran de llegar. Uno pide rolls. Otro dim sum. Alguien se lanza a los calientes. Y al final, todos prueban de todo. Así es la experiencia All You Can Eat: sin límites, sin prisas y con la excusa perfecta para compartir. Por
Questions
Izakaya Tanso FAQ
How does the all-you-can-eat menu work at Izakaya Tanso?
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Dinners and weekends run as an all-you-can-eat buffet at 25.90 EUR per adult and 18.90 EUR for children aged 5-12 (under 5 eat free). Everyone at the table must choose the same menu format. You can order up to four dishes per person per round, with further rounds available once the previous round is finished. Drinks and desserts are not included, and uneaten dishes are charged separately.
How much does it cost to eat at Izakaya Tanso?
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The evening and weekend all-you-can-eat buffet is 25.90 EUR per adult. A la carte dishes range from 5.90 EUR (temaki, gunkan) up to 29.90 EUR for the largest sushi moriawase combo, with most rolls and tapas between 7 and 15 EUR. Grilled meats run 14.90 to 18.90 EUR.
Do I need reservations at Izakaya Tanso?
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Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. You can book online via the Hiopos link on the restaurant website, by phone at +34 937 153 979, or by email at contacto@izakayatanso.com. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.
What is the yakiniku experience at Izakaya Tanso?
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A section of the dining room is fitted with individual charcoal grills set into the tables, where guests cook cuts such as black angus, ibérico secreto, teriyaki chicken or Japanese sausage themselves. Charcoal grilling is central to the restaurant's cooking techniques, and the name 'Tanso' itself references charcoal.
What are Izakaya Tanso's opening hours?
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Izakaya Tanso is open Monday to Sunday from 13:30 to 16:00 for lunch and from 19:30 to 23:00 for dinner. The lunch menu is only available Monday to Friday; weekends and holidays use the all-you-can-eat buffet carta.
Where is Izakaya Tanso located and how do I get there?
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Izakaya Tanso is at Passeig de Sant Joan Bosco, 47 in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. The closest metro is Maria Cristina (L3), a 5-minute walk, or Sarrià (L12/L6/S1/S2), a 9-minute walk.