Madrid · Izakaya · casual
Shuwa Shuwa
Japanese izakaya / sake barJapanese-ownedFirst sake bar in Spain60+ sake varieties
Shuwa Shuwa holds the distinction of being Spain's first sake bar, run by Japanese owner-chefs and offering more than 60 sake varieties alongside an authentic izakaya menu. Part of the Tokyo-Ya group, pioneers of Japanese food in Spain since 1981.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Chueca / Justicia (Salesas)
- Chef
- Megumi Kitazu
- Owner
- Megumi Kitazu / Mayu
Plate № 94
About
Long before sake became fashionable in European fine dining, Shuwa Shuwa opened as Spain's first dedicated sake bar — a direct expression of the Tokyo-Ya group that has been importing and retailing Japanese food products in Spain since 1981. Japanese chef Megumi Kitazu greets guests with an irasshaimase and leads a kitchen that produces authentic izakaya-style dishes to accompany an extraordinary sake selection of over 60 labels, carefully chosen from breweries across Japan. The evening-only opening hours and the intimate Salesas location give Shuwa Shuwa an after-work drinking culture feel that is distinctly Japanese. For those who want to understand sake — and eat well alongside it — this is Madrid's essential destination.
Neighborhood & visiting
Shuwa Shuwa sits in Chueca / Justicia (Salesas), 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
- Spain's first dedicated sake bar, with 60+ carefully curated sake varieties
- Part of the Tokyo-Ya group, pioneers of Japanese gastronomy in Spain since 1981
- Japanese chef Megumi Kitazu leads the kitchen with authentic izakaya dishes
- Evening-only opening creates a genuine Japanese bar and dining atmosphere in central Madrid
Part of Tokyo-Ya group (Japanese importers, est. 1981). Japan's first sake bar in Spain.
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Frequently asked
About Shuwa Shuwa
- Is Shuwa Shuwa an authentic japanese izakaya / sake bar restaurant in Madrid?
- Yes — Shuwa Shuwa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya / sake bar in Madrid: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Shuwa Shuwa located?
- Shuwa Shuwa is located at Calle Conde de Xiquena, 12, 28004 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain in the Chueca / Justicia (Salesas) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Shuwa Shuwa?
- Shuwa Shuwa accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Shuwa Shuwa?
- Shuwa Shuwa sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya / sake bar of this format in Madrid.
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