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Uemura
Traditional Japanese sushi and washokuJapanese paternal heritageWashoku World Challenge 2023 winnerJapanese Ministry of Agriculture Ambassador
Uemura is led by Naumi Carvajal Uemura, a chef of Japanese paternal heritage who made history as the first Spaniard to win Japan's Washoku World Challenge in 2023. She is a Japanese Ministry of Agriculture ambassador and a Global Sushi Challenge finalist.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Prosperidad / Ciudad Jardín
- Chef
- Naumi Carvajal Uemura
Plate № 57
About
Naumi Carvajal Uemura carries her Japanese father's surname and his culinary culture: born in Madrid but deeply connected to Japanese food through her paternal heritage, she pursued traditional Japanese cookery with a dedication that led her to the highest competitive stage. In 2023 she became the first Spaniard ever to win the Washoku World Challenge, a global cooking competition sanctioned by the Japanese government to promote traditional Japanese cuisine. The recognition cemented a career that had already included a third-place finish at the Asian Culinary Awards, a Global Sushi Challenge final and appointment as a Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Food Supporter and Ambassador. At her restaurant in Prosperidad, she runs both a kitchen and a Japanese cooking school, making Uemura a centre of Japanese culinary culture in Madrid that extends well beyond a single meal.
Neighborhood & visiting
Uemura sits in Prosperidad / Ciudad Jardín, 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
- Chef Naumi Uemura is the first Spaniard ever to win Japan's prestigious Washoku World Challenge (2023)
- Official Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Food Ambassador for Spain
- Japanese cooking school attached to the restaurant — learn and eat under the same roof
- Japanese paternal heritage combined with the highest competitive credentials in traditional Japanese cuisine
Borderline inclusion: half-Japanese (Japanese father, Spanish mother). Exceptional traditional Japanese culinary credentials: Washoku World Challenge 2023 winner, MAFF Ambassador.
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Frequently asked
About Uemura
- Is Uemura an authentic traditional japanese sushi and washoku restaurant in Madrid?
- Yes — Uemura is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese sushi and washoku in Madrid: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Uemura located?
- Uemura is located at Calle Sánchez Pacheco, 84, 28002 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain in the Prosperidad / Ciudad Jardín neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Uemura?
- Uemura accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Uemura?
- Uemura sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese sushi and washoku of this format in Madrid.
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