Madrid · Izakaya · casual
Txatei
Traditional Japanese home cookingJapanese-ownedOsaka-styleAffordable authentic
Txatei is one of Madrid's most authentically Japanese neighbourhood restaurants, founded in 2011 by Osaka-born chef Hisato Mori. The menu ranges from nimono and tempura to nigiri and Osaka specialties, all cooked with the everyday honesty of a Japanese home kitchen.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Salamanca
- Since
- 2011
- Chef
- Hisato Mori
Plate № 120
About
Hisato Mori left Osaka and cooked his way through Madrid's restaurant scene before opening Txatei in 2011 — a restaurant that captures the warm, generous spirit of Japanese home cooking rather than the formal precision of haute cuisine. The menu reflects the everyday food Mori grew up with: simmered nimono, crisp tempura, hand-shaped nigiri, okonomiyaki and takoyaki that can be ordered by special arrangement. Located in a residential pocket of Salamanca, Txatei has earned a devoted following among Madrid's Japanese expat community and food-savvy locals alike, drawn by prices that remain accessible without compromising on quality. ComerJapones hailed it as an authentically priced, authentically Japanese discovery.
Neighborhood & visiting
Txatei sits in Salamanca, 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Owned and cooked by an Osaka-born Japanese chef since 2011
- Rare Madrid destination for everyday Japanese home cooking: nimono, okonomiyaki and takoyaki
- Beloved by Madrid's Japanese expat community as a taste of home
- Exceptional value for genuinely traditional Japanese cuisine
Japanese owner-chef from Osaka. Founded 2011.
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Frequently asked
About Txatei
- Is Txatei an authentic traditional japanese home cooking restaurant in Madrid?
- Yes — Txatei is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese home cooking in Madrid: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Txatei located?
- Txatei is located at Calle de Don Ramón de la Cruz, 49, 28001 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain in the Salamanca neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Txatei?
- Txatei does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Madrid we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Txatei?
- Txatei sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese home cooking of this format in Madrid.
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