The 6 Best Japanese Restaurants In Madrid
One of the main attractions of Madrid is the wide gastronomic offer. In the Spanish capital we can find Mexican, Italian, Japanese food establishments… We focus on the latter as it is one of the ones with the most followers in Spain. Therefore, if you want to know the best Japanese restaurants in Madrid, keep reading.
1. Doki Doki, one of the best Japanese restaurants in Madrid
Located a few steps from the Puerta de Alcalá is this restaurant, run by Miguel de Vega. It stands out for the warmth it transmits, for the fact of being able to see the sushi master prepare the different delicacies offered by the establishment and for the treatment received by the service.
However, the great attraction of Doki Doki is its varied, original and exquisite menu, which includes oxtail gyozas , spicy tuna tartare or chicken teriyaki . But the main course is sushi . This is offered in many flavors, so it can be tried from salmon sushi to wagyu meat .
2. 47 Ronin
This Japanese restaurant can boast of being included in the Michelin Guide 2018 for treating Japanese cuisine in a creative way or for resorting to current techniques and adapting the different Japanese recipes to Spanish products. To see it first-hand, you must pay a price that ranges between 40 and 110 euros.
Likewise, 47 Ronin, run by chef Borja Gracia, allows diners to eat à la carte, which includes numerous dishes that can be shared; or enjoy the lunch menu or a tasting menu. The latter promises to be a 15-stop trip through Japan with which to experience unique sensations.
3. Miyama Castellana
Located in the central Paseo de la Castellana, Miyama bets on contemporary Japanese cuisine in a minimalist and cozy environment. In this way, diners can choose dishes from a wide range of recipes that range from traditional stews to surprising creations by chef Junji Odaka.
Among all its gastronomic offer, the blue fish makis, the spicy tuna special with crunchy tempura, the bull nigiri , sea bass, chicharro or red shrimp should be highlighted above all. All this made from a quality raw material that preserves a pure and balanced flavor.
4. 99 Sushi Bar
There are several 99 Sushi Bar establishments scattered around Madrid (Ponzano, Hermosilla, Padre Damián and La Morajela), so there is no excuse to see first-hand why it was awarded the 2014 “Salsa de Chile” award as Best Kitchen Restaurant Foreigner
On the other hand, at 99 Sushi Bar you can taste both classic dishes of traditional Japanese cuisine as well as other more innovative and avant-garde ones. Whatever the choice, we can accompany it with one of the many wines from its excellent and careful menu.
5. Kabuki Wellington
It is another of the best Japanese restaurants in Madrid because its cuisine is a meeting point between Japanese and Mediterranean culture, this being its hallmark. This mixture translates, at the same time, into simple and elegant elaborations created from quality raw materials.
In addition to sushi or sashimi , in Kabuki Wellington you can order delicious desserts, such as mango ice cream with candied figs, autumn fruits with almonds, red fruit and passion fruit and orange mochis, chocolate tamarind tofu and spicy toffee, or even the classics Churros with chocolate.
6. Yokaloka
Another of the best Japanese restaurants in Madrid. The difference with respect to the rest is that in addition to being able to taste the delicious Japanese cuisine that it offers, it gives the possibility of learning how to prepare the dishes. In this way, the menu is adapted to the needs and circumstances of the different diners.
Focusing on its menu, we can find a great selection of nigiri (scallop, salmon roe, octopus…) and sushi (salmon, tuna, eel…). There are also options for those who are vegan: tofu salad, avocado or cucumber maki , etc.
