Ikigai Velázquez Restaurant
Chef identity Fish maturation Umami
Ikigai Velázquez
El Viso / Chamartín
$$$
Yong Wu Nagahira's Japanese-Spanish fish maturation
Restaurant
Gaman by Luis Arévalo
The chef who brought Nikkei to Spain, on his own terms
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Guindalera / Salamanca |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| Mon-Thu 13:30-16:00 & 20:30-00:00, Fri-Sat 14:00-16:00 & 20:00-00:00, Sun 14:00-16:00
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026 Luis Arévalo, credited as the pioneer of Nikkei cuisine in Spain, runs this counter-driven room where daily-market product is built into omakase-style Japanese-Peruvian bites. The cooking is precise, ingredient-led and personal rather than fusion-for-show. The reference Nikkei address in Madrid.
Editor's Tip
Luis Arévalo, pioneer of Nikkei cuisine in Spain
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Gaman by Luis Arévalo, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Gaman by Luis Arévalo?
Gaman by Luis Arévalo is located in Guindalera / Salamanca, Madrid, Calle de Ferrer del Río 7, 28028 Madrid.
What are the opening hours of Gaman by Luis Arévalo?
Gaman by Luis Arévalo is open Mon-Thu 13:30-16:00 & 20:30-00:00, Fri-Sat 14:00-16:00 & 20:00-00:00, Sun 14:00-16:00.
What is Gaman by Luis Arévalo best for?
Gaman by Luis Arévalo is especially popular for Nikkei tasting, Counter dining, Chef Led dinner.
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