SPANISH DINING Rico, an authentic Spanish restaurant located in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, operated by Green House Foods Co., Ltd., will participate in the New Year Taste Festival at Isetan Shinjuku Store Main Building, 1st basement floor Food Collection from January 2 (Fri) to January 6 (Tue), 2026.
Exclusive Menu Items and Popular Desserts for New Year Celebrations
The event features six exclusive menu items available only at Isetan Shinjuku. The highlight is the Premium Paella Plate featuring Kumamoto Prefecture Akaushi beef "Enjuugyu". This special breed offers perfectly balanced umami-rich lean meat and quality fat. The plate includes thick-cut grilled steak and "Fricandó," a Catalan winter specialty where beef is slowly braised for 8 hours in red wine and sherry. The set also includes premium paella with five types of luxurious seafood - crab, shrimp, squid, and mussels - along with tortilla and tapas. These dishes combine Spanish traditional cuisine with premium Japanese ingredients, creating a festive dining experience perfect for celebrating the New Year at home.
Other offerings include Rico's most popular dish, the Barcelona-Style Seafood Paella cooked in rich seafood broth, and the beloved Basque Cheesecake and Chocolate Basque Cheesecake made with cream cheese that has low acidity and a rich, smooth texture. This five-day event brings together exclusive items available only at Isetan Shinjuku alongside Rico's signature popular menu items for an authentic Spanish culinary experience.
About Kumamoto Prefecture Akaushi "Enjuugyu"
Akaushi (Japanese Brown cattle), one of the four wagyu breeds, combines umami-rich lean meat with moderate fat content, making it healthy and easy to eat. Among these, "Enjuugyu" is a special brand of beef raised using unique breeding methods. It features smooth, flavorful fat and maintains its tenderness even after cooling, allowing diners to fully appreciate the natural taste of the meat.
Event Details
New Year Taste Festival
Period: January 2 (Fri) - January 6 (Tue), 2026
Location: Isetan Shinjuku Store Main Building 1st Basement Floor "Food Collection" (3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM *January 2 hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu Examples:
◇ [Exclusive] Kumamoto Akaushi Premium Paella Plate / ¥2,484 (tax included)
◇ [Exclusive] Iberico Pork Assortment / ¥2,160 (tax included)
◇ [Exclusive] Winter Deluxe Seafood Paella / ¥1,890 (tax included)
◇ [Exclusive] Kumamoto Akaushi Beef Stew "Fricandó" / ¥1,782 (tax included)
◇ [Exclusive] Truffle-Scented Maezawa Beef "Canelones" / ¥1,620 (tax included)
◇ [Exclusive] Miyazaki Prefecture Yellowtail Ceviche / ¥1,382 (tax included)
◇ Barcelona-Style Seafood Paella / ¥1,491 (tax included)
◇ 3-Piece Tapas Set / ¥1,296 (tax included)
◇ Tortilla / ¥864 (tax included)
◇ Potato Salad with Jamón Serrano / ¥540 (tax included)
◇ Basque Cheesecake / ¥3,240 (tax included)
◇ Chocolate Basque Cheesecake / ¥3,500 (tax included)
SPANISH DINING Rico Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Rico operates under the concept "TRADICIONAL e IMPREVISTO" (Traditional and Unexpected), serving authentic Spanish cuisine from various regions in spaces designed to evoke different Spanish cities. From traditional dishes to casual pinchos (finger foods) and tapas (small plates), the restaurant offers a variety of Spanish dishes filled with unexpected delights and enjoyment in an atmosphere reminiscent of the real Spain.
SPANISH DINING Rico
Address: Shinjuku Mitsui Building B1F, 2-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3347-2305
Hours:
[Mon-Sat] LUNCH 11:30 AM-2:30 PM (L.O. 2:00 PM) / CAFÉ 2:30 PM-4:30 PM (L.O. 4:00 PM) / DINNER 5:00 PM-11:00 PM (L.O. 10:00 PM)
[Sun/Holidays] LUNCH 11:30 AM-2:30 PM (L.O. 2:00 PM) / CAFÉ 2:30 PM-4:30 PM (L.O. 4:00 PM) / DINNER 5:00 PM-10:00 PM (L.O. 9:00 PM)
Website: https://rico.tokyo/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwwricotokyo/
Award-Winning Interior Design Inspired by Spanish Cities
The interior design by Aiyuki Inoue features tiles imported from Spain for floors and walls, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Spanish streets with stucco finishes and old castle towns. Each area of the restaurant evokes different Spanish cities like Granada, San Sebastian, and Barcelona, with unique interior concepts that have garnered international attention and won numerous prestigious design awards in New York, London, Milan, and Berlin.
*London International Creative Competition 2015 Finalist
*A' Design Award 2016 Iron Winner
*American Architecture Prize 2016 Bronze Prize
*German Design Award 2018 Winner
