Jay's Japanese
Jay's Japanese
Jay's Japanese is a contemporary Japanese restaurant at Carrer de Tuset, 19, Sant Gervasi - Galvany, inside Gatsby Barcelona's Art Deco dining room, led by chef Felipe Kimura. Nigiris are flambéed at the table, with a late-night kitchen that runs until 02:30-03:00. Email: info@gatsbybarcelona.com.
Background
About Jay's Japanese
The Story
Jay's Japanese is a contemporary Japanese restaurant inside Gatsby Barcelona, a 1920s Art Deco venue on Carrer de Tuset in Sant Gervasi - Galvany. The space has been designed around glamour: golden tones, mirrors, marble surfaces, and modernist lamps, with a dress code that reflects the ambience. The concept was built on Tokyo izakaya culture and the sophisticated dining identity of cities like London and New York, a kitchen that reinterprets classic Japanese flavours with modern technique and careful presentation. The
The Cuisine
Contemporary Japanese kitchen, ' The menu draws on sashimi (salmon, bluefin tuna, hamachi), nigiris flambéed at the table (tuna belly, caramelised eel, scallop), creative maki rolls, and hot dishes including tataki and wagyu. A full cocktail programme complements the food. Average spend €60 per person.
The Team
Chef Felipe Kimura leads the kitchen at Jay's Japanese, presenting cuts such as Wagyu A5 and sashimi selections that reflect the restaurant's emphasis on product quality and precision. The restaurant is part of the Gatsby Barcelona operation on Carrer de Tuset, a glamorous venue that has established itself as one of Sant Gervasi - Galvany's most distinctive dining spaces.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Jay's Japanese Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Contemporary Japanese restaurant inside Gatsby Barcelona, Sant Gervasi - Galvany. Art Deco decor, dress code, cocktails, late-night kitchen. Average spend €60.
Diner Ratings
4.6
455 reviews
Professional recognition includes Macarfi food 7.5/10. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on Google (455 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Jay's Japanese
Booking
Jay's Japanese is open Tuesday through Thursday for dinner (20:00–02:30) and Friday and Saturday (20:00–03:00). Closed Monday and Sunday. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekends. Book online at jaysjapones.myrestoo.net or call +34 937 00 44 53.
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Experience
Jay's Japanese Dining Experience
A contemporary Japanese restaurant inside Gatsby Barcelona, an Art Deco dining room on Carrer de Tuset in Sant Gervasi - Galvany, with golden tones, mirrors, marble, and modernist lamps. Review feel: elegant, modern, stylish, trendy, intimate; great cocktails; beautiful plating; open kitchen; polished and attentive service; hard to book; late-night kitchen with music. Small terrace (5.4m²). Dress code applies. A destination for the Sant Gervasi crowd and visitors who seek a glamorous Japanese experience in the zona alta.
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Jay's Japanese Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Jay's Japanese is at Carrer de Tuset, 19 in Sant Gervasi - Galvany, inside Gatsby Barcelona, on Tuset street, one of the neighbourhood's most recognised restaurant and bar strips running between Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer de Paris. The nearest public transport is FGC Provença (approximately 350m walk).
Nearby
Sant Gervasi - Galvany is the lower part of the Sant Gervasi district, an affluent residential area stretching from the upper Eixample grid to the lower slopes of Collserola. Carrer de Tuset is one of the neighbourhood's most recognised restaurant and cocktail bar strips, running between Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer de Paris. The zona alta restaurant scene in this corridor serves a professional, affluent local audience with limited tourist presence, restaurants here tend to be destination-driven rather than footfall-dependent.
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Details
Jay's Japanese Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 20:00–02:30 |
| Wednesday | 20:00–02:30 |
| Thursday | 20:00–02:30 |
| Friday | 20:00–03:00 |
| Saturday | 20:00–03:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Jay's Japanese hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended. Book at jaysjapones.myrestoo.net or call +34 937 00 44 53.
Good to Know
Social
From jaysbarcelona on Instagram
En @jaysbarcelona , la calidad empieza en el origen: pescado seleccionado con precisión y cortes cuidados al detalle. Sushi de frescura impecable que respeta la esencia de cada ingrediente. ¿A qué esperas para probarlo? #sushi #sushilovers #jaysjapanese #jaysbarcelona —- At Jay's Japanese, qual
En @jaysbarcelona , el nigiri es una expresión de precisión y pureza. La calidez del arroz frente a la frescura del pescado. El corte exacto que realza textura y sabor. El equilibrio que dura solo unos segundos perfectos. Cada selección sigue el ritmo de la temporada. Cada pieza se moldea con inte
La excelencia comienza en el origen. Nuestro chef Felipe Kimura presenta una extraordinaria pieza de Wagyu, seleccionada por su marmoleado excepcional y su carácter inconfundible. Respeto por el producto, precisión en la técnica y pasión por el detalle. En @jaysbarcelona , cada experiencia comienz
Nuestro salmonete en tres texturas es una auténtica obra de arte culinaria. Delicado, sorprendente y lleno de matices, se acompaña de una salsa acevichada que realza cada bocado. Un plato estrella de la casa que resume la esencia de @jaysbarcelona : técnica, producto y emoción en perfecta armonía.
Para una cena contigo. Para una noche en pareja. Jay's es ese sitio donde cada bocado convierte el momento en algo especial.✨🤍 Reserva tu mesa en www.jaysjapanese.com — For a dinner with yourself. For a night as a couple. Jay's is that place where every bite turns the moment into something specia
Nuestra Lubina: un pescado delicadamente soasado, acompañado de tempura de algas crujiente y realzado con una salsa miso-yuzu que equilibra intensidad y frescura. 🌿🐟 Un plato que combina técnicas tradicionales japonesas con una presentación contemporánea, pensado para los paladares más exigentes.
Questions
Jay's Japanese FAQ
Where exactly is Jay's Japanese located in Barcelona?
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Jay's Japanese is located at Carrer de Tuset, 19 in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighborhood, inside Gatsby Barcelona.
What type of Japanese restaurant is Jay's Japanese?
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Jay's Japanese is a contemporary Japanese restaurant serving sashimi, nigiris flambéed at the table, creative maki rolls, and hot dishes including tataki and wagyu.
How much does it cost to eat at Jay's Japanese Barcelona?
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The average spend at Jay's Japanese is approximately €60 per person without drinks. The restaurant offers à la carte contemporary Japanese cuisine with individual dishes typically ranging from €15-45.
What are the opening hours for Jay's Japanese?
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Jay's Japanese is open Tuesday through Thursday from 20:00-02:30 and Friday through Saturday from 20:00-03:00. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
How do I make a reservation at Jay's Japanese Barcelona?
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You can book online at jaysjapones.myrestoo.net or call +34 937 00 44 53. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekends.
What makes Jay's Japanese different from other Japanese restaurants in Barcelona?
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Jay's Japanese stands out for its unique combination of contemporary Japanese cuisine served in a glamorous 1920s Art Deco setting inside Gatsby Barcelona, led by chef Felipe Kimura, with nigiris flambéed at the table, a full cocktail programme, and a late-night kitchen that stays open until 02:30-03:00.