Una Mica de Japó
Una Mica de Japó
Una Mica de Japó is a tiny family-run izakaya on Carrer d'Aragó in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample, serving Japanese home cooking inspired by owner Michiko-san's hometown of Fujiyoshida. The kitchen focuses on a daily bento box, donburi, gyoza, korokke and kushikatsu, no sushi.
Background
About Una Mica de Japó
The Story
Una Mica de Japó (Catalan for 'a little bit of Japan') opened in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample as a family-run izakaya devoted to Japanese home cooking. The owner Michiko-san serves dishes inspired by her hometown of Fujiyoshida, at the foot of Mount Fuji, with her family running both the dining room and the kitchen. The restaurant has built a quiet reputation among Barcelona's Japanese community and local food writers as one of the most authentic, no-frills Japanese kitchens in the city.
The Cuisine
The kitchen serves Japanese home cooking and izakaya tapas, deliberately no sushi. The signature is the daily bento box, a tray of small dishes that changes with the kitchen's mood and the market. Other staples include gyoza, korokke (potato croquettes), kushikatsu (breaded skewers), tori teriyaki don, katsudon, salted mackerel, grilled sardines with rice and beef sukiyaki. Desserts include matcha cake and castella sponge.
The Team
Michiko-san leads the small family team, with Shinya cooking and other family members helping in the dining room. The operation is intentionally compact and unhurried, more neighbourhood kitchen than restaurant.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Una Mica de Japó Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Praised as one of the best representatives of authentic Japanese home cooking in the city
Listed in the Spanish-language Japanese-gastronomy reference site
Aggregated across multiple platforms
Diner Ratings
4.6
1,403 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.5
201 reviews
Yelp
4.2
29 reviews
Diners rate it 4.6/5 on Google (1,403 reviews), 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (201 reviews) and 4.2/5 on Yelp (29 reviews). Time Out gives it 4/5 and ComerJapones lists it as a recommended Japanese kitchen in Barcelona.
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Reservations
How to Book Una Mica de Japó
Booking
Una Mica de Japó does not accept reservations. The dining room is tiny, with around eight tall tables surrounded by stools and four bar seats, so arriving at the start of service is the safest way to find a place. Cash is preferred.
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Experience
Una Mica de Japó Dining Experience
A tiny, casual room of around eight tall tables with stools and a few bar seats, with menus hand-written on signs hanging from the ceiling. The mood is unfussy and family-run, closer to a neighbourhood izakaya in Japan than a polished Barcelona restaurant.
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Una Mica de Japó Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Una Mica de Japó sits on the corner of Carrer d'Aragó and Carrer del Comte Borrell in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample. The unassuming storefront opens onto a small dining room with menus written on signs hanging from the ceiling, a few tall tables and a short bar. The Hospital Clínic and Urgell metro stations are both within easy walking distance.
Nearby
La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample is a residential neighbourhood in Barcelona's Eixample district, framed by Carrer d'Aragó, Avinguda de Roma and the Hospital Clínic. The grid of late-19th-century blocks is dotted with neighbourhood bakeries, bars and small ethnic restaurants serving the local population, with a quieter feel than the tourist-heavy stretches of Eixample Dret.
Details
Una Mica de Japó Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 18:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 18:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30 & 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Una Mica de Japó hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Walk-in only, the restaurant does not take reservations. Arrive early as the dining room is very small.
Good to Know
Questions
Una Mica de Japó FAQ
Where is Una Mica de Japó located?
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Una Mica de Japó is at Carrer d'Aragó 104, on the corner of Carrer del Comte Borrell, in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample, Barcelona. The Hospital Clínic (L5) and Urgell (L1) metro stations are both within easy walking distance.
What kind of Japanese food does Una Mica de Japó serve?
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It is a Japanese izakaya focused on home cooking from owner Michiko-san's hometown of Fujiyoshida, at the foot of Mount Fuji. The kitchen specialises in donburi, bento boxes and classic Japanese tapas such as gyoza, korokke, kushikatsu, katsudon and tori teriyaki don. There is no sushi.
Does Una Mica de Japó take reservations?
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No, the restaurant is walk-in only. The dining room is small, with about eight tall tables and a few bar seats, so arriving at the start of service is the best way to be seated.
What are Una Mica de Japó's opening hours?
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The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch from 13:00 to roughly 16:30 and for dinner from 18:30 to 22:00. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
How much does it cost to eat at Una Mica de Japó?
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Most diners spend roughly €20-40 per person. The daily bento, donburi rice bowls and izakaya tapas put it in the moderate price range, with a price level of 2.
Is Una Mica de Japó good for solo dining?
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Yes. The handful of bar seats and the casual, family-run feel make it a comfortable option for solo diners, particularly at lunchtime when the daily bento is a popular choice.
Is Una Mica de Japó suitable for groups or children?
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The dining room is tiny, so it is not ideal for large groups. There is no dedicated children's menu, but the casual home-style food is family-friendly.