Madrid · Ramen · casual
Ramen Kagura
Japanese artisan ramenJapanese-ownedFirst Japanese ramen chain in Spain25 locations
Ramen Kagura was Spain's first 100% Japanese artisan ramen restaurant, founded in 2014 by Shizuoka-born entrepreneur Keigo Onoda. The original Opera flagship on Calle Las Fuentes launched a now 25-location Spanish ramen empire with Japanese culinary direction.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Centro / Sol
- Since
- 2014
- Chef
- Akimasa Kawata
- Owner
- Keigo Onoda
Plate № 152
About
When Keigo Onoda opened Ramen Kagura near the Madrid Opera House in 2014, he brought what the city had never had: Japanese-founded, Japanese-directed artisan ramen. Born in Shizuoka, Onoda worked with partner Akimasa Kawata — also Japanese and a trained Tokyo chef — to create broths and noodles from scratch rather than using the industrial shortcuts common in lesser ramen shops. The success was immediate and lasting: Ramen Kagura now has 25 locations across Spain, making it the country's most significant Japanese ramen brand by any measure. The original flagship on Calle Las Fuentes remains the benchmark, offering tonkotsu, miso, shoyu and tantanmen ramen served daily for lunch and dinner. For founder Keigo Onoda, the recognition of his work came full circle with the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en el Trabajo, Spain's highest civilian honour.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ramen Kagura sits in Centro / Sol, one of Madrid's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The original Japanese artisan ramen restaurant in Spain, founded 2014 — every other came after
- Genuine Japanese-founded and Japanese-directed, with broths made from scratch daily
- 25 locations across Spain, yet the original Opera flagship maintains the founding standards
- Open daily for lunch and dinner — one of Madrid's most accessible authentic Japanese experiences
Flagship of 25-location Spanish ramen chain. Japanese CEO Keigo Onoda (Shizuoka). Part of Grupo Hanatokura.
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Frequently asked
About Ramen Kagura
- Is Ramen Kagura an authentic japanese artisan ramen restaurant in Madrid?
- Yes — Ramen Kagura is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese artisan ramen in Madrid: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Ramen Kagura located?
- Ramen Kagura is located at Calle de las Fuentes, 1, 28013 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain in the Centro / Sol neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ramen Kagura?
- Ramen Kagura does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Madrid we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ramen Kagura?
- Ramen Kagura sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese artisan ramen of this format in Madrid.
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