Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
Spanish Bar BULBO
100Pearl PointsCounter Nightfall

About Spanish Bar BULBO
This 12-seat Spanish bar in Shinsakae earned consecutive Tabelog 100 selections (2024, 2026) by anchoring its counter-driven format around ingredient sourcing—Spanish conservas, olive oils, and proteins paired with Japanese produce. At JPY 5,000–JPY 7,999, BULBO justifies its price through technical precision and a wine-first layout, offering a quieter, more ingredient-focused alternative to Nagoya's casual tapas spots.
Spanish Bar BULBO is a venue in Nagoya with a listed price range of JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999 and evening hours from 6 PM to 1 AM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday listed as closed. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026 selection. Those are the main verified planning details: the city, the price band, the operating hours, and the recognition.
Planning a Visit
Plan around an evening visit rather than lunch, because the verified hours are 6 PM–1 AM from Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday. Specific seating, reservation rules, payment methods, child policies, parking details, and service format are not verified here, so they should be confirmed directly with Spanish Bar BULBO before arrival. For location, describe BULBO simply as being in Nagoya rather than relying on street-level directions or building details.
What Is Verified
The clearest practical detail is the listed price range of JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999. The Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026 listing gives Spanish Bar BULBO a documented recognition marker, but this page does not verify specific dishes, drinks, chef information, seating count, menu format, or allergy accommodations. Guests comparing it with other dining in Nagoya, including options covered in our full restaurants guide, should treat BULBO as a Nagoya venue with verified evening hours and a listed budget rather than assume details that are not confirmed.
Among comparisons names, Aaron, Kurumi, PORKMAN, Tatsumi, and フランス惣菜と串カツ マルブラード may be useful reference points depending on the kind of meal you want, but this page does not verify them as substitutes with the same location, cuisine, hours, or format. The safest way to use Spanish Bar BULBO’s listing is practical: confirm the current details directly, plan around the verified Nagoya location and evening schedule, and keep the JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999 range in mind when deciding whether it fits your night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Spanish Bar BULBO?
A specific tasting-menu format is not verified here. The verified price range is JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999, so check directly with Spanish Bar BULBO for current menu details before going.
What should I wear to Spanish Bar BULBO?
A dress code is not verified here. If clothing requirements matter for your visit, confirm directly with Spanish Bar BULBO before arrival.
How far ahead should I book Spanish Bar BULBO?
Reservation rules are not verified here. Because Spanish Bar BULBO’s listed hours are 6 PM–1 AM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday, confirm current availability directly before going.
What are alternatives to Spanish Bar BULBO?
Aaron, PORKMAN, Kurumi, Tatsumi, and フランス惣菜と串カツ マルブラード are comparisons names to consider alongside Spanish Bar BULBO, depending on what kind of meal you want. Other dining in Nagoya can also work if you are comparing by budget, schedule, or mood.
Is lunch or dinner better at Spanish Bar BULBO?
Dinner is the relevant service to plan around based on the verified hours: 6 PM–1 AM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. No lunch hours are verified here.
Can I eat at the bar at Spanish Bar BULBO?
Specific seating details are not verified here. If seating preference matters, ask Spanish Bar BULBO directly when confirming your visit.
Is Spanish Bar BULBO good for a special occasion?
It may be worth considering if the verified price range of JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999 and Nagoya evening hours fit your plans. Spanish Bar BULBO is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026 selection, but details such as seating, menu format, and service style should be confirmed directly.
Location
Japan, 〒460-0007 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Shinsakae, 2 Chome−27−12 加藤コーポ新栄 1階
Nagoya, Japan
Also Consider
- Aaron, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- PORKMAN, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- フランス惣菜と串カツ マルブラード, Notable alternative
- Kurumi, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Tatsumi, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
At JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999, Spanish Bar BULBO prices identically to Aaron and Kurumi, but the format diverges: BULBO's 12-seat counter and ingredient-driven Spanish menu read as more deliberate, less social. Aaron offers a broader international wine list and larger seating capacity, making it a stronger choice for groups or extended wine flights. Kurumi operates in a different neighborhood with a similar price point but leans into Japanese-Western fusion; if you want Spanish provenance specifically, BULBO's sourcing focus gives it the edge. For tighter budgets, PORKMAN (JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999) delivers casual Spanish-style cooking at lower cost, though without BULBO's Tabelog 100 credentials or ingredient precision.
BULBO's booking difficulty is low, reservations close within 72 hours, walk-ins work before 8 PM, making it the easiest of this set to secure. Aaron and Kurumi require slightly more advance planning during peak weeks. If counter seating and Spanish wine matter more than group accommodation, BULBO's 8-seat bar and focused format justify the identical price. For a broader menu or larger parties, Aaron or フランス惣菜と串カツ マルブラード (no published price data) offer more flexibility. BULBO's 2023 opening and dual Tabelog 100 recognitions position it as Nagoya's tightest Spanish-sourcing operation at this price tier; the counter format rewards solo diners and pairs who prioritize ingredient clarity over scene.
Recognized By
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