Ramen in
Madrid.

The essential list

5 bowls worth the journey.

1. 01

   Illustrated

   Chuka Ramen Bar

   Order: The current house ramen

   Chuka built its reputation around a compact counter, handmade character and bowls that move between Japanese ramen and broader East Asian technique. It is a Madrid original rather than a transplanted chain.

   Order this

   The current house ramen

   Why it matters

   Chuka built its reputation around a compact counter, handmade character and bowls that move between Japanese ramen and broader East Asian technique. It is a Madrid original rather than a transplanted chain.

   Before you go: The menu changes; read the current board instead of arriving for an old social-media special.

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2. 02

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   Ramen Kagura Ópera

   Order: Tonkotsu ramen

   Kagura helped make dedicated ramen bars familiar in Madrid. The Ópera address is a practical first look at its rich pork-broth style and house noodles, but branch details matter because the group now has several locations.

   Order this

   Tonkotsu ramen

   Why it matters

   Kagura helped make dedicated ramen bars familiar in Madrid. The Ópera address is a practical first look at its rich pork-broth style and house noodles, but branch details matter because the group now has several locations.

   Before you go: Use the exact Ópera branch in Maps and check the queue before peak dinner time.

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3. 03

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   Yokaloka

   Order: The day's ramen or Japanese special

   Yoka Kamada's small kitchen inside Mercado de Antón Martín became an important early reference for everyday Japanese food in Madrid. Ramen is part of a wider, personal menu rather than a chain formula.

   Order this

   The day's ramen or Japanese special

   Why it matters

   Yoka Kamada's small kitchen inside Mercado de Antón Martín became an important early reference for everyday Japanese food in Madrid. Ramen is part of a wider, personal menu rather than a chain formula.

   Before you go: Treat this as a market lunch and confirm the day's menu before crossing town specifically for ramen.

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4. 04

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   Ramen Komainu Chamberí

   Order: The current house ramen

   Aska Okumura and Gonzalo Ibáñez first built Komainu around ramen kits before opening a physical Madrid counter in 2022. The project grew from Okumura's homesickness for the street ramen of Tokyo rather than from a ready-made franchise formula.

   Order this

   The current house ramen

   Why it matters

   Aska Okumura and Gonzalo Ibáñez first built Komainu around ramen kits before opening a physical Madrid counter in 2022. The project grew from Okumura's homesickness for the street ramen of Tokyo rather than from a ready-made franchise formula.

   Before you go: Use the Chamberí address and check the current bowl before visiting; the project has evolved since its delivery-kit beginnings.

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5. 05

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   Kuraya

   Order: Tsukemen or the current chicken ramen

   Kuraya sits close to its older sister restaurant, Ramen Kagura, but gives the group room to explore dipping noodles, chicken broth and a broader izakaya-style menu. It is the more useful stop when you want to compare a second expression of the Kagura family.

   Order this

   Tsukemen or the current chicken ramen

   Why it matters

   Kuraya sits close to its older sister restaurant, Ramen Kagura, but gives the group room to explore dipping noodles, chicken broth and a broader izakaya-style menu. It is the more useful stop when you want to compare a second expression of the Kagura family.

   Before you go: Confirm the exact Kuraya branch and current ramen list; do not assume it serves the same bowls as Kagura Ópera.

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