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Ikigai Velázquez
Contemporary Japanese omakaseJapanese maternal heritageJapan-trainedSalamanca flagship
Ikigai Velázquez opened in May 2022 as the Salamanca flagship of chef Yong Wu Nagahira, who brings his Japanese maternal heritage and formal Japanese culinary training to an omakase menu in one of Madrid's most prestigious neighbourhoods.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Salamanca
- Since
- 2022
- Chef
- Yong Wu Nagahira
Plate № 44
About
When chef Yong Wu Nagahira opened a second Ikigai location in the heart of Salamanca in 2022, he chose Madrid's most prestigious restaurant neighbourhood — a fitting setting for a cuisine that demands premium ingredients and patient, skilled preparation. The omakase format mirrors that of Ikigai Gran Vía but in a larger, more formal setting designed for the Salamanca clientele. Nagahira's Japanese maternal heritage and his apprenticeship under Japanese master Masaya Ohama give the kitchen a genuine lineage in Japanese culinary tradition, rather than mere aesthetic borrowing. Repsol-recommended, this is one of the most elegant and considered Japanese dining experiences in Madrid's most fashionable restaurant district.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ikigai Velázquez sits in Salamanca, one of Madrid's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Situated in Salamanca — Madrid's most prestigious dining neighbourhood — with matching culinary ambition
- Chef of Japanese maternal heritage and formal Japanese training brings authentic omakase philosophy
- Repsol-recommended with a personal, thoughtful interpretation of Japanese cuisine
- Opened 2022 as the expanded flagship of one of Madrid's most distinctive Japanese concepts
Borderline inclusion: half-Japanese chef (Japanese mother). Second Ikigai location, opened May 2022.
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Frequently asked
About Ikigai Velázquez
- Is Ikigai Velázquez an authentic contemporary japanese omakase restaurant in Madrid?
- Yes — Ikigai Velázquez is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for contemporary japanese omakase in Madrid: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Ikigai Velázquez located?
- Ikigai Velázquez is located at Calle Velázquez, 136, 28006 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain in the Salamanca neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ikigai Velázquez?
- Ikigai Velázquez accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Ikigai Velázquez?
- Ikigai Velázquez sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for contemporary japanese omakase of this format in Madrid.
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