Yamadori
Yamadori
Yamadori is a pioneer Japanese restaurant on Carrer d'Aribau in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, serving traditional Japanese cuisine since 1977. One of the first Japanese restaurants in Barcelona. Part of the Yamashita Group alongside Yashima, Yu, and Teppan-Yaki.
Background
About Yamadori
The Story
Yamadori has been serving traditional Japanese cuisine in Barcelona since 1977, making it one of the pioneers of Japanese gastronomy in the city. It is part of the Yamashita Group, which also operates Yashima, Yu, and Teppan-Yaki. Over nearly five decades on Carrer d'Aribau it has retained its original two-floor layout, sushi bar on the ground floor, dining room upstairs, and built a loyal local clientele through consistent, discreet Japanese cooking.
The Cuisine
The kitchen serves a broad traditional Japanese carta covering sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, tempura, udon, soba, yakisoba, teriyaki, and donburi. Signature dishes include the Yamadori Maki (14.95 EUR, with cucumber, mango, salmon and prawn), Sushi Moriawase (21.25 EUR), Tempura Moriawase (16.95 EUR), and yakisoba. A weekday 'Daily Menu' lunch set starts at 13.95 EUR. Around 35 EUR per person à la carte.
The Team
The chef and team behind Yamadori have not been publicly identified. The restaurant is part of the Yamashita Group, which has operated multiple Japanese restaurants in Barcelona since the 1970s.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Yamadori Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Pioneer since 1977, loyal clientele, traditional Japanese, yakisoba
Diner Ratings
4.5
1,199 reviews
Yelp
4.4
22 reviews
Professional recognition includes Macarfi food 7.2/10. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google (1,199 reviews) and 4.4/5 on Yelp (22 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Yamadori
Booking
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Book by phone at +34 930 325 675. Private tatami room available for groups. Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays.
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Experience
Yamadori Dining Experience
A two-floor restaurant with a sushi bar on the ground floor where diners can watch the chefs at work. Upper floor dining room and a private tatami room for groups. Discreet, understated traditional Japanese aesthetic that has been preserved since 1977. Casual dress code. Suitable for friends, couples, families, solo dining, and groups.
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Yamadori Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Located on Carrer d'Aribau in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. A two-floor restaurant with a sushi bar on the ground floor and a dining room on the upper floor. Features a private tatami room for groups. Part of the Yamashita Group which also operates Yashima, Yu, and Teppan-Yaki.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample is the older left side of Barcelona's Eixample grid, a residential neighbourhood with a mix of traditional shops, restaurants, and the Hospital Clinic. The area has a quieter, more local feel than the right side of the Eixample.
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Details
Yamadori Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Yamadori hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Yamadori FAQ
How long has Yamadori been serving Japanese food in Barcelona?
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Yamadori has been serving traditional Japanese cuisine in Barcelona since 1977, making it one of the first Japanese restaurants in the city. For nearly 50 years, it has built a loyal clientele through consistent, authentic Japanese cooking.
What type of Japanese food does Yamadori serve?
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Yamadori serves traditional Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, tempura, udon, soba, yakisoba, teriyaki, and donburi. Signature dishes include Yamadori Maki (14.95 EUR), Sushi Moriawase (21.25 EUR), and Tempura Moriawase (16.95 EUR).
How much does it cost to eat at Yamadori Barcelona?
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Expect to spend around 35 EUR per person at Yamadori. Individual dishes range from 14.95 EUR for their signature Yamadori Maki to 21.25 EUR for the Sushi Moriawase platter.
What are the opening hours at Yamadori restaurant?
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Yamadori is open Monday through Saturday for lunch (13:00-15:30) and dinner (20:30-23:30). The restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Is Yamadori part of a restaurant group?
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Yes, Yamadori is part of the Yamashita Group, which also operates three other Japanese restaurants in Barcelona: Yashima, Yu, and Teppan-Yaki. The group has been established in Barcelona's Japanese dining scene since 1977.
What makes Yamadori special compared to other Japanese restaurants in Barcelona?
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Yamadori is one of the first Japanese restaurants in Barcelona, open since 1977, and has preserved its original two-floor layout with a sushi bar on the ground floor where diners can watch chefs work, a dining room upstairs, and a private tatami room for groups.