Tabelog ratingSpanish Boqueria (スペイン料理BOQUERIA) offers a focused, chef-driven take on Spanish cuisine, built around the exceptional produce of Hokkaido. The experience is centered on a tasting menu that highlights bold flavours and precise technique, particularly with charcoal-grilled meats and several styles of paella.
Guests consistently praise the paellas, with the squid-ink (ika-sumi) and sea urchin (uni) versions being frequent standouts. The perfectly cooked meat dishes, such as the charcoal-roasted Obihiro beef shoulder, also draw high marks, as do the house-made bread and Basque cheesecake. Many reviewers highlight the thoughtful service, noting the friendly front-of-house staff who explain each dish and provide excellent wine pairing recommendations.
A few diners find the service pace deliberately slow, so allow ample time for the meal. While the food is considered great value, some note that wine, particularly by the glass, can feel expensive and drive up the final bill. The entrance is up a narrow, steep staircase, which may be a challenge for some visitors.
Reviewers typically spend between ¥10,000 and ¥15,000 per person for dinner. The standard course, which many paid around ¥6,600 for, is widely considered excellent value. A la carte examples include squid-ink paella for around ¥3,630 and Obihiro beef for ¥4,400. With wine, a meal for two often totals ¥18,000–¥22,000.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended, as the small restaurant is often fully booked. Counter seats must be reserved by phone.
- Getting There: The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Namboku Line, or a 2-minute walk from the Nishi 8-chome streetcar stop.
- Seating: There are 19 seats, including a small counter and tables. The entrance is up a steep, narrow staircase to the second floor.
- Payment: Credit cards are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not. A seating fee of ¥330 per person applies.
- Families: The restaurant asks that parties with children contact them by phone to inquire.
- Good to Know: The restaurant is non-smoking and has no parking. Guests are asked to refrain from wearing strong perfumes or fragrances.
