For our last night in Barcelona, we wanted to go out on a food bang, and where better of a place to…read moredo that than an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant? Situated on a side street off of the Gran Via, Furawa is an unassuming space with a split-level dining area and sushi bar. The inside is sparsely decorated, but very clean, and we were immediately greeted and seated by the host (who spoke Spanish, Catalan, and English) at around 8pm on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, but quickly filled up as we ate our meal.
Since we were all hungry, and had a hungry teenage boy in tow, we all opted for the All-You-Can-Eat option, which is €15,80 per person - a great deal, especially compared to the €12,80 4-dish-option. The ordering process is through a small erasable pad (similar to an Etch-a-Sketch), where you write down the numbers of the corresponding menu items that you'd like, as well as the number of portions you want, and they take back the whiteboard each "round," and give it back once you get your food so you can order more. We found that this was an easy and efficient method!
We started off with the Japanese Duck and the Grilled Baby Octopus - the duck was tender, moist, and well-seasoned, exceeding our expectations, and while the Octopus was by no means "Japanese" (it was in a sort of pesto-garlic sauce), it was also quite good, with a nice bite.
Next came the Salmon and Tuna Nigiri - the fish wasn't the most amazing quality, but we liked how they didn't overportion the rice and skimp on the fish. Everything tasted relatively fresh, and the rice is also well-seasoned with rice vinegar. The Salmon Sashimi was also much better than expected - no weird aftertaste, and just rich enough without being overly fatty. We got multiple portions of nigiri and sashimi!
We also ordered an assortment of rolls, including Spicy Tuna and Spicy Salmon rolls, Shrimp Tempura rolls, Masago rolls, Tuna Hand Rolls, and various rolls with Black Rice. Everything tasted pretty standard, though my dad and brother really liked the rolls with deep-fried elements (e.g. tempura, fried onion crisps, etc.), as they added a nice textural contrast. We also enjoyed how the rolls aren't overly seasoned with mayo or cream cheese, and you can taste the fish! I personally liked the Black Rice rolls, which were different than your regular old sushi roll, and had a more complex taste.
After a couple rounds of orders, we were all stuffed, except for my brother, who ordered a Miso Soup and Udon to finish out his meal. He said that the miso soup tasted authentic and not overly salty, and his udon was the perfect combination of sweet and salty - a great savory dish to end the meal!
Overall, Furawa exceeded our expectations for an all-you-can-eat-sushi place. The quality of the fish is decent, and the price is really reasonable, especially if you have big eaters in your party. Service is friendly and fast, the restaurant is clean, and the food is tasty - a good place to get your sushi fix in Barcelona!
