MIKAN

It’s pure charm. You know instantly that someone here has taste and a sense of humor, starting with the logo of a wine drinking cat on the exterior. Inside, the small dining room and low lighting create an intimate, quaint atmosphere where the visible passion of the owner creates an atmosphere where every dish feels like a personal offering. Once you sit down, the restaurant stops trying to impress you with décor and lets the blend of Asian cuisine do the talking. The meal began with the daikon salad, a fresh, layered introduction to the restaurant’s nuanced flavor palate, with umeboshi’s salty tang, ginger’s lift, sesame’s warmth, and delicate bonito flakes. Then came the prawns, an absolute study in texture and spice. Sweet, fresh prawns paired with a punchy kimchi mayo that provided a nuanced kick. Next, the roast beef salad shows up. Thin slices of very tender beef, silky and rich, cut through by a chili oil that is equal parts heat and flavor. When a beef skeptic I was with becomes a believer, you know you’ve found a winner. The fries with red shiso furikake were crisp, hot, aromatic, and dipped into a chili-oil mayo. They’re playful but executed with seriousness. For dessert, a housemade cheesecake that toys with matcha without losing its cheesecake identity. It all translates to an experience that feels intimate and memorable, with the food front and center. Mikan proves fusion works when someone knows what they’re doing.

We found this restaurant through a food magazine in our hotel. The first page I opened showed a photo of katsu with rice, one of my favorites and it was absolutely delicious! My husband was skeptical at first, but once he tried it, he was pleasantly surprised and very impressed. The highlight for us was the cherry tomato bomb. I don’t know how they cook it, but you definitely have to order it, it tastes amazing!

One of our favourite places we’ve stopped this holidays. We had 24 hrs in Barcelona and had to come back twice. It was so good! Beautiful service! Great menu! Excellent wine list!! Cannot wait to come back again.

Pleasant, but pretty expensive for Barcelona. We spent 60+ EUR each, which is high for this city. And it was a nice, but not special, dinner. Also, we asked for a wine recommendation, then the wine menu was promptly removed and we were brought 3 options of wine to choose from (which we believe were the most expensive). She explained 3 wines, let us choose (not try) 1. We were not told what the price was of the wine, and found out when getting the bill it was 61 EU (one of the most expensive). If one does this, you should inform the customer beforehand. Maybe because we spoke English we were ripped off, overall that wasn’t a pleasant experience and we don’t plan to go again.

It’s a cute & small place with very good services and exquisite food. Their outdoor dining area is quite close to the street so it was a little noisy because of traffic but we really wanted to sit outside so we could enjoy the weather a bit more. They have great vegan and vegetarian options and lovely wine. 🧡 We got two cold (cherry tomatoes, tofu) and three hot dishes (mushrooms, prawns & rice noodles) and we also ordered a bowl of rice to share and soak up all the good sauce with 🤝 (highly recommend) We each got a glass of wine and a bottle of water as well. For their wine menu you’ll only find bottle prices but they’ll let you try the wines from a selection that are open right now to pick😁

Fantastic food here. We got 5 different items and not one missed. The tofu and the katsu might have been the table favorites but you do you.

Not going to lie—on a street filled with restaurants, we only noticed Mikan because of their awesome sign (we like cats, we like wine, so a cat drinking wine=awesome). Stopped by for dinner later that night, and it turned out to be one of the best meals of our vacation. Incredibly flavorful food, excellent wines, and stellar service. I also may have bought a T-shirt with their logo… On a vacation that was filled with a lot of very good food, Mikan was the find of the trip. Already looking forward to our next visit.

Mikan is one of the coolest, cutest and most relevant restaurants for me in Barcelona. The owners are super lovely, the staff are very friendly and know what they are serving; you can tell they're really into it too which is great to see. The dishes are not only beautiful and presented very well but you can also tell a lot of thought and effort goes into the prep and unique North East Asian flavours... The natural wine selection is amazing, if only it was possible to try everything in one night without damaging your liver! A solid 10/10, a spot for any occasion; lunch, date night, outing with friends, special dinner with family, casual. Just great vibes and atmosphere :)