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Tori-Key
Yakitori / Japanese grillJapanese-led kitchenMichelin-recommendedSake specialist
Tori-Key is Madrid's most serious yakitori restaurant, run by Japanese chef Hiroshi Kobayashi who brings authentic charcoal grill technique and rare sake selections to a Chamberí counter. The restaurant holds a Michelin Guide recommendation and is one of the city's most distinctive Japanese dining experiences.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Chamberí
- Since
- 2020
- Chef
- Hiroshi Kobayashi
Plate № 127
About
Opened in 2020, Tori-Key has quickly become one of the most celebrated Japanese restaurants in Madrid by doing something unusual: abandoning the sushi format entirely in favour of the ancient Japanese art of yakitori. Chef Hiroshi Kobayashi, Japanese-born and deeply versed in the techniques of charcoal grilling, presents a menu of precisely prepared skewers that extends far beyond chicken — wagyu beef, pork, offal cuts and seasonal vegetables are all treated with equal rigour. The Michelin Guide inspectors highlight both the quality of the grill work and Kobayashi's attentiveness to his guests from behind the counter. A semi-gastro tasting menu at approximately €45 makes this an accessible entry into serious yakitori dining, while a dedicated sake programme curated with a sake sommelier elevates the full experience.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tori-Key sits in Chamberí, one of Madrid's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused yakitori counter this is strongly recommended.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Madrid's definitive yakitori counter with Michelin and Guía Repsol recognition
- Japanese chef Hiroshi Kobayashi's charcoal grill technique goes far beyond typical skewer restaurants
- Rare sake programme curated by an in-house sake sommelier
- Semi-gastro tasting menu at circa €45 offers outstanding value for Michelin-calibre cooking
Founded 2020. Michelin-recommended. Guía Repsol listed. Instagram: @torikey_jp.
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Frequently asked
About Tori-Key
- Is Tori-Key an authentic yakitori / japanese grill restaurant in Madrid?
- Yes — Tori-Key is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori / japanese grill in Madrid: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Tori-Key located?
- Tori-Key is located at Plaza del Descubridor Diego de Ordás, 2, 28003 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain in the Chamberí neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tori-Key?
- Tori-Key accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tori-Key?
- Tori-Key sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori / japanese grill of this format in Madrid.
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