Spain Tei
Kawagoe
Restaurant in Kawagoe, Japan
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Price
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 160-seat Spanish house restaurant in Kawagoe, recognized on Tabelog's 2026 Spanish 100 list. Dinner runs JPY 5,000–5,999 with paella and traditional plates, plus a wine-focused bar program. Cash-only, ample parking, BYO permitted; worth the trip from Tokyo if you value space and Spanish cooking over central location.
About Spain Tei
Spain Tei in Kawagoe has a verified dinner price range of JPY 5,000–5,999 and a lunch price range of JPY 2,000–2,999. It is listed for Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026, giving it a clear point of recognition for diners comparing options in and around Kawagoe. With casual dress and both midday and evening hours on most days, it is an approachable choice for visitors planning a meal in the city.
The venue operates Tuesday through Sunday with lunch service from 11:30 AM–4 PM and dinner from 5–10 PM, it is closed on Mondays. Beyond those verified basics, details such as seating layout, reservation rules, parking, payment methods, specific menu items should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you go.
The Spanish-Cuisine Recognition
Spain Tei’s clearest verified distinction is its place on the Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026 list. That makes it a notable Kawagoe option for diners looking at Spanish-cuisine recognition, while still leaving room to check current menus and service details before making plans.
Because the confirmed information does not specify individual dishes, drinks, room style, or service format, this guide avoids making claims about signature orders or the atmosphere inside. Treat Spain Tei as a casual Kawagoe restaurant with verified lunch and dinner hours, a stated price range, confirmed Spanish-cuisine recognition.
Planning a Visit
For planning, the most reliable details are the opening schedule and price bands: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30 AM–4 PM and 5–10 PM, with Monday closed; JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch and JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner. Dress code is casual.
Compared with other named dining options such as Ogakiku, PIZZERIA ROCCO, Ganja Honten, Hasenuma, Kawagoe Bakery Rakuraku, Spain Tei stands out here for the verified Spanish-cuisine listing rather than for any unconfirmed claims about format, scale, or specific dishes. If you are building a Kawagoe dining itinerary, it is best to compare current availability and menus directly before choosing.
Spain Tei suits diners who want a casual Kawagoe meal and are comfortable planning around the verified hours and price ranges. For anything more specific, including reservations, payment, seating, accessibility, dietary needs, or current menu details, confirm with the venue directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Chome-11-4 Imanari, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-1105, Japan
- Website
- spaintei.com
- Phone
- +81 49-241-3535
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spain Tei presents itself as a Spanish-style bar and restaurant in Nishi Kawagoe, centering on paella and traditional Spanish dishes. The listing frames the experience around an evening enjoyed with wine, positioning the place as a casual, wine-forward spot for diners seeking Spanish flavors rather than a formal dining destination. It's promoted on Tabelog with menus, maps and user photos and reviews, and the venue is noted as non-smoking with online reservations available. The copy keeps the focus on food and wine rather than on décor or elaborate amenities.
Best For
This venue is best approached as an evening destination, particularly for diners who want a meal built around paella and Spanish classics paired with wine. The description explicitly markets a memorable evening, so dinner is the clear focus; online reservations are mentioned, which helps for planning nights out. The Tabelog presence with user reviews and photos also makes it useful for guests deciding where to go, and the non-smoking policy is helpful for diners who prefer smoke-free environments.
Ordering Tips
Order from the menu's highlighted items—paella and traditional Spanish dishes are called out in the description, so paella is an obvious choice to sample. Complement food with wine, as the venue promotes wine alongside its dishes. The listing notes online reservations and a no-smoking policy; consult the Tabelog entry for menus, maps, reviews and photos before you go to confirm dishes and portion sizes. Stick to what's presented in the menu and use the reservation option for evening visits.
Planning details
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hasenuma, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Ganja Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- PIZZERIA ROCCO, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Ogakiku, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Kawagoe Bakery Rakuraku, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Spain Tei anchors the Spanish category in Kawagoe at JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner, matching Ogakiku in price but delivering a broader menu and warehouse-scale seating. For a quieter, more intimate Spanish meal, Tokyo's tapas bars edge ahead on atmosphere, but Spain Tei's 160-seat capacity and 30-car parking lot solve the logistics that plague metropolitan dining. Walk-ins work for pairs, reservations suit groups of four or more, the BYO policy lets wine collectors dodge Tokyo's markup.
PIZZERIA ROCCO offers Italian in a similar casual suburban format for JPY 3,000–3,999, making it the better-value choice if cuisine flexibility matters more than Tabelog recognition. Budget diners should pivot to Ganja Honten (JPY 1,000–1,999) or Hasenuma (under JPY 1,000) for Japanese comfort food at a fraction of the cost. Spain Tei's Tabelog 100 nod and paella focus justify the spend for Spanish-cooking enthusiasts and group celebrations, but the dimly lit, multi-level warehouse interior sacrifices intimacy for capacity. Book Spain Tei if you prioritize parking, wine depth, recognized Spanish technique; choose PIZZERIA ROCCO for Italian at a lower ticket; pick Ganja Honten or Hasenuma if budget trumps cuisine category.
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Compare Spain Tei
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Spain Tei | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 | Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026 · #79 |
| Hasenuma | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Ganja Honten | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | No published awards |
| PIZZERIA ROCCO | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
| Ogakiku | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 | No published awards |
| Kawagoe Bakery Rakuraku | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Spain Tei?
Both are verified options. Lunch is listed at ¥2,000–¥2,999, while dinner is listed at ¥5,000–¥5,999. Spain Tei is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM–4 PM and 5–10 PM, is closed on Mondays.
What should a first-timer know about Spain Tei?
Spain Tei is in Kawagoe, has a casual dress code, has verified lunch and dinner hours from Tuesday through Sunday. Specific details such as reservations, seating, payment, current menu items should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Spain Tei in Kawagoe?
Other named options to compare include Hasenuma, PIZZERIA ROCCO, Kawagoe Bakery Rakuraku, Ogakiku, Ganja Honten, along with other dining in Kawagoe. Check current details directly when choosing between them.
Is Spain Tei good for a special occasion?
The verified information supports Spain Tei as a casual Kawagoe restaurant with lunch and dinner service on most days. For special-occasion needs such as reservations, private seating, dietary requests, or payment details, confirm directly with the venue.
Is Spain Tei worth the price?
Spain Tei’s verified price ranges are ¥2,000–¥2,999 for lunch and ¥5,000–¥5,999 for dinner. It is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026, which may be a useful signal if you are looking at Spanish-cuisine recognition in Kawagoe.
