DokiDoki
DokiDoki
DokiDoki is a Japanese restaurant on Calle Villalar, in Recoletos by the Puerta de Alcalá, open since 2015. Its name is the Japanese sound of a racing heart. The kitchen works classic Japanese technique with creative touches, from gyozas of wagyu oxtail to nigiri of sea bass with black garlic, served at a sushi bar and tables built from thousands of wooden slats.
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Background
About DokiDoki
The Story
DokiDoki opened on Calle Villalar in early 2015. 'Doki doki' is the onomatopoeia Japanese speakers use for the beat of a heart when something excites you, which is the effect the founders were after. It was set up by chef Miguel de Vega, who came to Japanese cooking from front-of-house in a Japanese restaurant and trained with Martín Berasategui and Diego Guerrero, and who designed the room to his own specifications.
The Cuisine
Japanese cooking with classic technique and creative touches, built on product and clean flavours. Early signatures included anchovy tempura with eel sauce and red-pepper coulis, scallop skewers with ponzu and orange, three kinds of gyoza (curried vegetable, wagyu oxtail and pork cheek with demi-glace) and a long list of nigiri such as wild sea bass with black garlic, hamachi with umeboshi and toro with black truffle, alongside sashimi platters, makis and a wagyu tataki.
The Sushi Bar
The room was made to measure: some 12,500 strips of wood make up the tables and the sushi bar, where the sushi chefs work in front of the counter seats. The nigiri list is long and the best way to see what the kitchen does, pairing fish with things like black garlic, umeboshi, truffle or shiitake and eel sauce. Makis of toro tartare with chives and tempura round things out.
Booking and Format
It's open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, Sunday for lunch, and closed Mondays. Tables are booked through TheFork or by phone on 917 79 36 49. The menu format has changed in recent years, so ask what tasting options are running when you book.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
DokiDoki Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.2/10, service 6.9/10, typical spend 50€
Diner Ratings
4.5
926
TheFork
4.65
TripAdvisor
4.5
912
DokiDoki ranks #417 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.65/5 on TheFork and 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book DokiDoki
Experience
DokiDoki Dining Experience
Minimal and warm, with wood everywhere and a lively, fashionable crowd. Service is attentive, cocktails are part of the evening, and the sushi bar is the seat to ask for.
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DokiDoki Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Villalar, 4, Madrid, 28001, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Villalar 4, a short side street in Recoletos between Calle de Alcalá and Calle Serrano, close to the Puerta de Alcalá; Retiro (L2) is the nearest metro station.
Nearby
Recoletos runs along the grand boulevards between Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá, where the buildings are stately and the pavements are wide. The eating leans formal and expense-account, with classic dining rooms sitting beside newer, sharper kitchens. It shades into Salamanca as you go east, and the prices follow.
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Details
DokiDoki Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00 |
DokiDoki hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
DokiDoki FAQ
What kind of food does DokiDoki serve?
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Modern, creative Japanese cooking, with cocktails alongside and some vegetarian-friendly options. Sashimi platters, wagyu nigiri, sushi rolls and tempura are among the plates.
What does 'DokiDoki' mean?
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It's the Japanese onomatopoeia for a heartbeat racing with excitement.
Who founded DokiDoki?
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Chef Miguel de Vega, who trained with Martín Berasategui and Diego Guerrero, opened it in 2015.
What area of Madrid is DokiDoki in?
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Recoletos, on Calle Villalar near the Puerta de Alcalá, on the Salamanca side of central Madrid.
Is DokiDoki expensive, and what's the room like?
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It's at the higher end, around €51 to €100 per person. The room is trendy and modern, more a lively dinner than a quiet one, with warm, attentive service.
When is DokiDoki open?
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Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch only, and closed Monday.
Does DokiDoki have vegetarian options and cocktails?
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Yes to both.
How do I book DokiDoki?
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Through TheFork or by phone on 917 79 36 49.