Kibuka Goya

Gràcia’s character is organised around squares and streets that retain the scale of the former town, absorbed into Barcelona at the end of the nineteenth century. Around Goya, Verdi and Gran de Gràcia, neighbourhood restaurants sit beside independent shops and cultural venues; the area is lively but is not the same as the central circuit of major landmarks. For dinner, visitors can link a walk between squares with sushi, although the room and surrounding streets may be busy at peak times.

Kibuka Goya, at number 9 Carrer de Goya, was the first restaurant in the Kibuka group. The business describes its offer as Japanese cooking with Western influence and highlights sushi cut to order and a broad selection of original maki. It is not a formal omakase counter: the format lends itself to sharing and combines rolls with other Japanese preparations. The official page listed group menus at €26 and €32 per person, with telephone reservations required for parties of eight to twelve; smaller parties are seated on a walk-in basis.

Google reviews for this branch include praise for attentive staff, menu variety, generous portions and a welcoming room. Some diners find particular flavours good but not exceptional; that range gives a more useful picture than a promise of “the best sushi”: it is a busy contemporary Japanese restaurant designed for sharing and familiar favourites. The lunch menu may help manage the budget, but check its availability and price on the website on the day, as menus can change.

The branch is at Carrer de Goya, 9, 08012 Barcelona; the official telephone number is +34 932 37 89 94. The kitchen lists continuous service from 1 p.m., closing later on Fridays and Saturdays. The business only accepts telephone bookings for groups of 8–12 and does not guarantee advance seating for smaller parties. We found no official notice of private parking; walking or using the metro and bus is usually the easier way to reach this area, after checking the route from your starting point. At night, as in other urban areas with busy terraces, keep bags and phones secure and use well-travelled streets when heading back.