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Hanakura
Izakaya / okonomiyaki / teppanyakiJapanese-ownedGrupo HanatokuraFirst okonomiyaki in Madrid
Hanakura is the flagship Madrid izakaya of Grupo Hanatokura, founded by Shizuoka-born Japanese chef Keigo Onoda in 2009. It was the first restaurant in Madrid to serve okonomiyaki and teppanyaki, and remains one of the city's most beloved authentic Japanese casual dining experiences.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Chamberí
- Since
- 2009
- Chef
- Keigo Onoda
Plate № 102
About
Born in Shizuoka, Japan, Keigo Onoda brought a piece of the Tokyo metropolitan izakaya culture to Madrid in 2009 when he opened Hanakura — the first restaurant in Spain to offer okonomiyaki. Hanatokura/Hanakura is itself a chain of izakayas from the Tokyo area, giving the Madrid location a genuine institutional Japanese pedigree. The menu is a celebration of casual Japanese eating: teppanyaki, donburi, gyoza, yakisoba and robata-inspired grills, all executed with the rhythmic efficiency of a practised Japanese kitchen team. Onoda's contribution to Japanese cuisine in Spain was recognised with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en el Trabajo — the first ever awarded to a Japanese national in Spain. His Grupo Hanatokura now operates five restaurants in Madrid including the Ramen Kagura chain.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hanakura sits in Chamberí, one of Madrid's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The first restaurant to introduce okonomiyaki and authentic teppanyaki to Madrid
- Part of a genuine Tokyo-area izakaya chain, Hanatokura, giving it institutional Japanese credentials
- Owner Keigo Onoda received the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en el Trabajo — Spain's highest civilian work honour
- Affordable, lively and deeply traditional — the quintessential Madrid Japanese izakaya experience
Japanese owner Keigo Onoda (Shizuoka, Japan). Grupo Hanatokura. First okonomiyaki in Spain.
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Frequently asked
About Hanakura
- Is Hanakura an authentic izakaya / okonomiyaki / teppanyaki restaurant in Madrid?
- Yes — Hanakura is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya / okonomiyaki / teppanyaki in Madrid: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Hanakura located?
- Hanakura is located at Calle de Murillo, 4, 28010 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain in the Chamberí neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hanakura?
- Hanakura accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Hanakura?
- Hanakura sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya / okonomiyaki / teppanyaki of this format in Madrid.
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