Our story

A little bit of Zen, a little bit of Amigos.

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The ZENAMIGOS shopfront, with Nepali prayer flags over the door

Every idea begins with a dream: to create something of your own that brings people together.

With roots in Nepal and a life shaped in Barcelona, we learned our craft in gastronomic kitchens and Michelin-starred restaurants, where dedication, creativity and detail are everything.

ZENAMIGOS is where it all comes together: creative brunch, carefully prepared sushi and good coffee, with flavours from many cultures and a warm welcome.

Four plates of sushi rolls lined up on the pass in our kitchen
A cook in a ZENAMIGOS apron carrying a Classic Benny and a karaage waffle

The meaning behind our name

Zen comes from dhyāna, the Sanskrit word for meditation, with its roots in Nepal. It travelled through Asia to become Chan in China and Zen in Japan.

For us, it’s a reminder to slow down and find a moment of calm in a busy day.

The journey of the word Zen

  1. 01 · Nepal

    dhyāna

    Sanskrit for meditation, with ancient roots in Nepal.

  2. 02 · China

    Chan

    The practice travels through Asia and takes a new name.

  3. 03 · Japan

    Zen

    Mindfulness, simplicity, being present in the moment.

  4. 04 · Barcelona

    Zen + Amigos

    A moment of calm, shared with friends.

Our wall painting of the Himalayas: snowy peaks, a stupa with prayer flags, a porter on the path and a rope bridge
On our wall: the Himalayas, a stupa with prayer flags and a rope bridge on the way.
A table for two under a painted lake, with the sign “Los buenos amigos son difíciles de encontrar, pero imposibles de olvidar”
“Good friends are hard to find, but impossible to forget.” The sign on our wall.

Amigosthe Spanish word for friends, represents warmth, happiness, and togetherness. Because some of life’s best moments happen when we share them with others.

Together, these ideas inspire ZENAMIGOS: a place where flavours meet, cultures come together, and good food becomes part of a good moment.

From our dream to your table

What began as a dream became a place we could finally share with you. Bringing together our experience, passion, and love for hospitality, we created ZENAMIGOS as our own expression of what good food and good company should feel like.

Our wish is simple: to make you feel welcome, help you discover something you love, and give you a little reason to slow down in the middle of a busy day.

Welcome to ZENAMIGOS.

A table set under the cherry blossom mural, with a Reservado sign