The Best Japanese Restaurants in Madrid

Ebisu by Kobos in Madrid offers an intimate omakase experience rooted in Edo-style sushi. The chef draws on his time in Japan to showcase fresh ingredients and careful technique. Their approach combines Japanese tradition with local produce for a simple yet refined meal.

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David P. Leja

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This was our second visit here and we keep our personal opinion that this is the best sushi we know of in Spain. Since our last visit, we’ve had some new stuff, and missed some dishes from our last visit, being the most important one, the ankimo, which was one of the stars of our last visit. The shari has in our opinion improved since the last time, and overall we had another fantastic night here, with great nigiris and another great wine pairing. So, some of the favorites of the night were: * Aji & shyoga nigiri (mackerel & ginger). * Tako (octopus). * Chawanmushi with katsuobushi, dashi and eggs. * Sea bream nigiri with hiroshima salt. * Akaza ebi nigiri (scampi). * Kaziki maguro nigiri. * Mama’s sandwich 2.0 with Oscietra Caviar. * Chu toro (semi-fatty tuna) nigiri. * O-toro and uni (fatty tuna and sea urchin) nigiri. * Unagi (fresh water eel)nigiri. The one thing we liked a little better on our last visit was to end with the Futomaki Endo, as a kind of a dessert, but again, we liked every single dish of this visit. And, this remains our favorite unagi on earth! To end this post, our opinion is that the itamae José, will improve more and more on each visit and has the potential to become one of the best sushiyas in Europe over the years, but let the time talk and just observe over the years.

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Nanako offers a fresh take on Japanese cuisine while weaving in a bit of Brazilian flair, reflecting the background of its owner. The menu can be personalized through the omakase option, giving diners a chance to experience different flavor combinations and watch the chef work behind the counter. Tucked away in Madrid’s Chamberí neighborhood, it provides a relaxed location for an enjoyable dining outing.

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Paula Móvil

Journalist & PR

A nice surprise in the Chamberí neighborhood Nanako is a Japanese restaurant but it allows itself to play with Latin flavors. Its owner is Brazilian, so expect some of his favorite flavors from home to appear on the menu. The omakase menu (55€) is without a doubt the best option. Try to get a seat near at the counter to see all the action or at any of the tall tables in the front part of the restaurant. Some of the highlights of the menu were the charred salmon nigiri with burnt onion. Or the Brazilian style beef robata with farofa. Loved the tuna tiradito also!

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Sushi Bar Hannah in Madrid serves Japanese cuisine with options like omakase, kaiseki, and a la carte. They use seasonal seafood and carefully chosen ingredients, including herbs and vegetables from Japan, and follow traditional methods such as using a copper pot for crisp tempura. Guests can watch each nigiri prepared individually, offering a glimpse into the chef’s careful technique.

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David P. Leja

@thegastrojourney

Japanese restaurant offering Omakase, Kaiseki and a la carte. This is our second visit to this restaurant, and our impression is that the place definitely has improved over the last couple of months. We usually opt for Nigiri Omakase’s in a place like this, but our impression from the last visit is that we preferred the non-nigiri dishes, so this time we opted for a mix between the nigiri omakase and the kaiseki, and we think this is the best option here. Focusing on what we had, some of our favorites were: * Akami, chu-toro, egg yolk and caviar. * Crab, uni, wasabi flowers and tosazu. * Grilled red mullet and sudachi. * Sea bream belly nigiri. * Iwashi nigiri. * Chu-toro nigiri. * Akami nigiri. * Lobster chawanmushi. * O-toro nigiri. * Suzuki and katsuobushi gohan. We loved the first three appetizers, all delicious, and we really liked the light tempura around the red mullet. A very nice meal and we look forward coming back when we go to Madrid again.

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Taberna Riscal is a relaxed, modern spot in Madrid that blends Japanese influences with local tavern flavors. The menu features small plates served alongside Japanese beer and sake. It’s a welcoming place to explore something different in a cozy setting.

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Paula Móvil

Journalist & PR

Japanese tavern rooted in the flavors of Madrid. Lovely modern and cozy tavern evoking flavors of Japan but going beyond the izakaya offerings by adding flavors from the typical taverns of Madrid. Only Japanese beer is sold, great sake is offered and small tapas are the norm. Amazing katsu sando, calamari sandwich, juicy croquettes and gyozas, as well as fun baos.

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