Waraku

Before opening Waraku, chef Masaki Takimura worked at the most respected Japanese restaurants in Madrid, including Miyama Flor Baja and Robata, building experience across the full spectrum of traditional Japanese cookery. His own restaurant in Argüelles stands out not just for its culinary quality — Tripadvisor ranked it 82nd among all Madrid restaurants — but for a rare and thoughtful commitment to being 100% gluten-free, making it one of very few Japanese restaurants where those with coeliac disease can eat with complete confidence. The menu honours Japanese tradition: precise nigiri, crisp tempura, seasonal sashimi and cooked dishes prepared with the discipline of someone who has spent their career learning from Japan's best.