If you’re looking for a casual Spanish restaurant near Yokohama Station, STAND LIZARRAN is a great place to try.
Located directly connected to Yokohama Station in THE YOKOHAMA FRONT, this casual Spanish bar is an easy place to stop by for a drink, a light meal, or a selection of small dishes to share.
On my visit, I enjoyed a four-piece pintxos platter, fresh fish carpaccio, the taco of the day, and Patatas Bravas. We started with draft beer and later switched to sangria.
It was a fun way to enjoy a variety of Spanish-style dishes without having to order a large meal.
A Casual Spanish Restaurant Near Yokohama Station
STAND LIZARRAN is located on the second floor of THE YOKOHAMA FRONT, a large complex directly connected to Yokohama Station.
Its convenient location makes it a good choice if you want to enjoy Spanish food without traveling far from the station.
The atmosphere is casual and lively, making it suitable for a quick drink after work, a casual dinner, or sharing several dishes with friends.
One of the highlights is the selection of small dishes and tapas-style food, which makes it easy to try several different flavors in one visit.
Four Kinds of Pintxos on One Plate
We started with the four-piece pintxos platter.
All four pintxos were served together on one plate, making it a great way to sample different flavors.
The selection that day included:
- Horse mackerel with olives and a hint of mint
- Red squid with polenta
- Shrimp and edamame with pimentón and seaweed purée
- Pork jowl pincho moruno with pineapple
The ingredients and flavors were quite different from one another, so it was fun to try all four.
What Are Pintxos?
If you’ve never heard of pintxos, they are small dishes traditionally associated with northern Spain, especially the Basque Country.
Pintxos are often served on top of a small piece of bread, although modern versions come in many different styles.
Like tapas, they are perfect for sharing and enjoying with drinks.
One of the fun things about Spanish bar culture is ordering several small dishes rather than having one large main course. You can try a little of everything while enjoying beer, wine, or sangria.
The four-piece platter at STAND LIZARRAN was a good introduction to this style of dining.
Fresh Fish Carpaccio
We also ordered the fresh fish carpaccio.
The light and refreshing dish was a nice contrast to some of the richer dishes on the table.
With several small dishes to share, having something fresh and light alongside fried potatoes and other tapas-style food worked particularly well.
The Taco of the Day Was Shrimp
The taco of the day was another dish we tried.
On our visit, it was a shrimp taco.
While tacos are not traditionally Spanish cuisine, STAND LIZARRAN has a casual menu that goes beyond classic Spanish dishes. The shrimp taco was an easy-to-eat dish that worked well with the drinks.
Don’t Miss the Patatas Bravas
Another dish I recommend trying when visiting a Spanish restaurant is Patatas Bravas.
Patatas Bravas is one of the classic dishes you will often find in Spanish bars.
It consists of fried potatoes served with a flavorful sauce, commonly known as bravas sauce. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft inside, making them an excellent snack to enjoy with a drink.
It’s a simple dish, but that’s part of its appeal.
At STAND LIZARRAN, the Patatas Bravas were a great match for our drinks and worked especially well as a dish to share.
From Draft Beer to Sangria
We started the evening with draft beer.
There’s something especially satisfying about beginning a meal of Spanish-style small dishes with a cold beer.
Later, I switched to sangria, one of Spain’s best-known drinks.
Sangria is traditionally made with wine and fruit, and its fruity flavor makes it an easy drink to enjoy alongside a variety of dishes.
After trying the beer, switching to sangria also gave the meal a different feel and made it seem a little more like a night out in Spain.
A Fun Way to Enjoy Spanish Food in Yokohama
What I liked about STAND LIZARRAN was how easy it was to enjoy a variety of dishes.
Instead of ordering one large main course, we could share several smaller dishes, including pintxos, carpaccio, a shrimp taco, and Patatas Bravas.
This style of dining is particularly enjoyable if you want to try different flavors or are visiting with friends.
The pintxos platter was probably the highlight for me. Having four different types served together made it easy to compare the ingredients and flavors in one dish.
Final Thoughts: STAND LIZARRAN Near Yokohama Station
STAND LIZARRAN is a convenient option if you’re looking for Spanish food and drinks near Yokohama Station.
On this visit, we enjoyed a four-piece pintxos platter, fresh fish carpaccio, a shrimp taco, and Patatas Bravas. We started with draft beer and finished with sangria.
If you’re interested in trying Spanish-style small dishes, pintxos and Patatas Bravas are two dishes worth ordering.
And because STAND LIZARRAN is directly connected to Yokohama Station, it’s an easy place to visit when you’re exploring Yokohama or simply looking for somewhere casual to enjoy food and drinks near the station.
For me, it was a relaxed and enjoyable way to experience a little taste of Spanish bar culture right in the heart of Yokohama.
