Masaki Takimura
Yokohama-born chef leading Miyama, a Japanese restaurant in Madrid's Palacio neighbourhood.
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Masaki Takimura, born in Yokohama, Japan, worked at Robata in Madrid before taking over the kitchen at Miyama's Flor Baja location, where he now cooks alongside restaurant manager Eduardo Cañete. He also leads the kitchen at Waraku, a Japanese restaurant in Madrid's Argüelles neighbourhood known for its gluten-free menu of gyozas, tempura, ramen and sushi. Miyama itself has run on Calle Flor Baja since 2004, serving modern Japanese food from sushi and tempura to traditional stews like sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
Biography
Early years
Masaki Takimura was born in Yokohama, Japan.
Career
He worked at Japanese restaurants in Madrid including Robata before taking over the kitchen at Miyama's Flor Baja location, where he now cooks alongside restaurant manager Eduardo Cañete. He also leads the kitchen at Waraku, a Japanese restaurant in the Argüelles neighbourhood known for its gluten-free menu.
Philosophy
At Miyama, Takimura cooks modern Japanese food, from sushi, sashimi and tempura to traditional stews like sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. At Waraku, he builds a gluten-free menu of gyozas, tempura, ramen and sushi for diners with celiac needs.
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1Frequently asked
Who is the chef at Miyama in Madrid?
Masaki Takimura, a chef born in Yokohama, Japan, leads the kitchen at Miyama's Flor Baja location in Madrid.
Does Masaki Takimura work anywhere else in Madrid?
Yes, he also leads the kitchen at Waraku, a Japanese restaurant in Madrid's Argüelles neighbourhood known for its gluten-free menu.
Where did Masaki Takimura work before Miyama?
He worked at Japanese restaurants in Madrid including Robata before taking over the kitchen at Miyama's Flor Baja location.
What kind of food does Masaki Takimura cook at Miyama?
Modern Japanese food, from sushi, sashimi and tempura to traditional stews like sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
Is Waraku's menu gluten-free?
Waraku, led by chef Masaki Takimura, is known for its gluten-free Japanese menu of gyozas, tempura, ramen and sushi.
Where is Miyama's Flor Baja restaurant located?
On Calle Flor Baja in the Palacio quarter of Madrid's Centro district, open since 2004.