Kurai
Kurai
Kurai serves Japanese cuisine on Carrer de Tarragona near Plaça d'Espanya, arranged around a sushi bar and a robata charcoal grill. The carta runs from nigiri and sashimi through hot starters, maki, wok, and tempura, with larger plates including Kagoshima A5 wagyu, king crab, cigala, and a full omakase.
Background
About Kurai
The Story
Kurai is the Japanese restaurant of Eboca Restaurants, the Catalonia Hotels & Resorts dining group, on Carrer de Tarragona near Plaça d'Espanya. The dining room is designed in a contemporary Japanese register, with dark woods and large windows, and the carta fuses Western and Asian ingredients around a sushi bar and robata grill.
The Cuisine
Kurai's menu pairs nigiri, sashimi, and maki with hot dishes from the wok and the robata charcoal grill, including Kagoshima A5 wagyu, king crab, and cigala. The restaurant publishes an Omakase Kurai at 65€, an à la carte tasting menu at 55€ per person (minimum two diners, full table), and a weekday executive lunch at 23€. Prices for individual dishes run from 3,50€ for a single nigiri to 60€ for A5 wagyu.
The Team
Kurai is operated by Eboca Restaurants, the in-house dining group of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, which runs roughly two dozen venues across Catalonia, Madrid, and the Balearic Islands.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Kurai Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Aggregated across multiple platforms
Diner Ratings
4.2
6,252 reviews
Yelp
4.6
14 reviews
Kurai draws broad diner approval, with 4.2/5 on Google across more than 6,200 reviews and 4.6/5 on Yelp. Professional reviewers at Macarfi score the food 7.4/10, service 7.3/10, and décor 7.0/10.
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Reservations
How to Book Kurai
Booking
Kurai serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. Online booking is available through CoverManager, linked from the restaurant's own website, and weekend evenings tend to fill up first.
Experience
Kurai Dining Experience
Kurai's dining room runs in a contemporary Japanese register, with dark woods setting the tone and large windows opening toward the Plaça d'Espanya side of the block. The room is arranged around a sushi bar and robata grill, with a private space available for smaller celebrations.
Navigate
Kurai Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Kurai is situated at Carrer de Tarragona 99 in the Sants-Montjuïc district, a short walk from Plaça d'Espanya. The surrounding area mixes residential Sants with the transport and cultural hub around Fira de Barcelona and Montjuïc.
Nearby
Carrer de Tarragona sits between Sants and Eixample just below Plaça d'Espanya, a corridor of offices, residential blocks, and the Fira de Barcelona convention complex. Transport is strong, with the Espanya metro interchange, FGC commuter lines, and a Renfe station all within walking distance, and Montjuïc's museums and gardens rise across the plaça to the south.
Details
Kurai Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
Kurai hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Reservations recommended. Book via covermanager.com or through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From kuraijapones on Instagram
😏 ¡En #Kurai estamos de estreno! 🥢 Nueva carta y nuevos placeres para compartir contigo. 📲 Descúbrela en nuestros destacados y ficha tu nuevo plato favorito. #japonesbarcelona #bcnfoodie #restaurantbarcelona #plaçaespanya #nuevacarta
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💥 ¿Preparado para el golpe de sabor definitivo? 🍐 Pera, piñones y atún rojo en un 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐫 que encaja demasiado bien. 🤷🏽♀️ Solo te pedimos que lo pruebes... ¡Y lo ames! #bcnfoodies #plaçaespanya #restaurantejapones #asiancuisine #tartardeatún
🥢 Los detalles, el ambiente... en Kurai todo suma. 🍣 Aunque, sin duda, es nuestra gastronomía la que te conquistará. #japonesbarcelona #plaçaespanya #restaurantejapones #sushibarcelona
🍣 Para los adictos al sushi: 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢. 🍱 Un variado de nigiris que te hará suspirar hasta en siete ocasiones. 👀 ¿Cuál crees que será tu favorito? #japonesbarcelona #bcnfoodies #cocinaoriental #plaçaespanya #nigirimori
🐙 ¡Cómo nos gusta el 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗼! 🔥 Exterior dorado, interior jugoso y todo el sabor que puedas imaginar. 🥢 Porque en #Kurai la calidad te atrapará con sus tentáculos. #bcnfoodie #cocinaoriental #plaçaespanya #restaurantejapones #pulpo
Questions
Kurai FAQ
What are Kurai's opening hours?
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Kurai serves lunch and dinner every day of the week, 13:00–16:00 and 20:00–23:00, as published on the restaurant's own site.
Does Kurai offer a tasting menu?
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Yes. Kurai publishes an à la carte tasting menu at 55€ per person (minimum two diners, full table) covering an aperitif, shared sushi and robata courses, and dessert, plus an Omakase Kurai of 40 sushi pieces at 65€.
What does a typical dinner cost at Kurai?
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À la carte main dishes run roughly 15€ to 45€, with Kagoshima A5 wagyu at 60€. The weekday executive lunch is 23€ per person and the tasting menu 55€ per person.
How do I reach Kurai by metro?
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Kurai is at Carrer de Tarragona 99. The closest metro is Espanya (L1 and L3), about one minute on foot, with Rocafort (L1) and Tarragona (L3) both about five minutes away.
Does Kurai take online reservations?
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Yes. Reservations are handled through CoverManager, linked from the restaurant's website at ebocarestaurants.com/restaurantes/kurai.
Is Kurai part of a wider restaurant group?
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Kurai is operated by Eboca Restaurants, the dining group of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, which runs around two dozen restaurants across Catalonia, Madrid, and the Balearic Islands.