Gaman
Gaman
Gaman is chef Luis Arévalo's nikkei restaurant on Calle Ferrer del Río, in the Salamanca district, opened in 2018 in the same premises where he launched Kena four years earlier. Born in Iquitos and trained in Japanese technique, Arévalo is widely seen as a pioneer of nikkei cooking in Spain, and Gaman is his freer, more relaxed version of it: ceviches, tiraditos, sushi, gyozas and sanguchitos, or a menu in the chef's hands.
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Sin duda alguna ha sido una muy buena temporada y en @gaman_madrid este mediodía ofreceremos nuestro último servicio antes de tomarnos unas más que merecidas vacaciones. Volveremos el martes día 25. ¡Os estaremos esperando!
TEISHOKU Una forma diferente de descubrir nuestra cocina durante el mediodía. Una selección de platos pensada para disfrutar con calma, disponible exclusivamente los viernes, de 14:00 a 16:00 h. 📍 C. de Ferrer del Río, 7 · Madrid #CocinaNikkei #GamanMadrid #SushiMadrid #AltaGastronomia #LuisAre
El producto siempre marca el camino. Cada pieza que llega a nuestra cocina ha sido seleccionada para conservar su esencia y convertirse en el punto de partida de cada elaboración. La técnica acompaña pero es la materia prima la que define el resultado. Esa es nuestra forma de entender la cocina ni
Hoy es viernes y eso solo significa una cosa: Teishoku. Nuestra selección del mediodía comienza con un gazpacho de sandía y yuzu, y un ebi katsu sando de aperitivos, continúa con una selección de nigiris y un tonkatsu con curry y arroz como plato principal. Para terminar, un postre casero de maracu
Gyozas de pato. La cocina nikkei es el resultado del encuentro entre dos culturas que aprendieron a hablar el mismo lenguaje: el del sabor. En Gaman, esa herencia viaja desde Perú y Japón hasta Madrid para dar forma a una propuesta donde tradición, producto y creatividad conviven en cada plato. T
Un día más para disfrutar de nuestro menú Tabehoudai. Durante el mes de agosto, ampliamos su disponibilidad para que puedas disfrutarlo de lunes a jueves, tanto en comidas como en cenas. Un recorrido para descubrir cómo entendemos la cocina Nikkei. Solo durante agosto, el Tabehoudai también estar
Background
About Gaman
The Story
'Gaman' is a Japanese word from Zen Buddhism meaning to endure the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity, and the restaurant is chef Luis Arévalo's comeback project. In 2018 he returned to the premises where, in 2014, he had opened Kena, to show a freer, more personal and relaxed side of his nikkei cooking, the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian food born of Japanese migration to Peru in the late 19th century.
The Cuisine
Nikkei: Japanese technique applied to product with Peruvian flavours, in a more cosmopolitan, global form. The carta covers gyozas, sanguchitos, sashimi, usuzukuri, ceviches, tartares, tiraditos and sushi of every kind, or you can leave it to the chef with a tasting menu. Wines, sakes and pisco-based cocktails go with it.
Carta or Chef's Menu
Order from the carta to share (a ceviche or tiradito, a few nigiri or makis, gyozas and a sanguchito), or put yourself in Arévalo's hands with a tasting menu that moves between the two cuisines. The approach is product first, treated with traditional Japanese technique, and it's a more relaxed room than the chef's earlier restaurants.
Practicalities
Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday (13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to midnight Monday to Thursday, 14:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to midnight Friday and Saturday) and Sunday lunch from 14:00 to 16:00. Book online through CoverManager or call 914 68 36 23; there are gift vouchers and event bookings too.
The Chef
Luis Arévalo
The Team
Luis Arévalo was born in Iquitos, Peru. He started at Sushi Ito in Lima, trained in Japanese technique under chef Koichi Watanabe at Sakura in Santiago de Chile, worked at the Staubbach hotel in the Swiss Alps, then spent four years with Madrid's Kabuki group. He ran 19 Sushi Bar for Grupo Bambú from 2007, helped open the 99 Sushi Bars on Ponzano and Hermosilla, led Nikkei 225 from 2010 and opened Kena in 2014.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Gaman Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.0
127 reviews
4.5
1842
Gaman ranks #427 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (127 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Gaman
Booking
Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).
Experience
Gaman Dining Experience
Cosy and relaxed rather than formal, with the attention on the counter and the plates. It suits a dinner for two or a small group sharing.
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Gaman Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Ferrer del Río, 7, 28028, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Ferrer del Río 7, in the Salamanca district east of Avenida de los Toreros; Diego de León (L4/L5/L6) is the nearest metro station.
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Details
Gaman Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00, 20:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 14:00–16:00, 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00–16:00, 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00–16:00 |
Gaman hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Gaman FAQ
What kind of food does Gaman serve?
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Nikkei, the Japanese-Peruvian cuisine: ceviches, tiraditos, sushi, sashimi, gyozas and sanguchitos, à la carte or as a chef's tasting menu.
Who is the chef at Gaman?
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Luis Arévalo, born in Iquitos, Peru, and widely regarded as a pioneer of nikkei cooking in Spain (Nikkei 225, Kena). He opened Gaman in 2018.
What does 'Gaman' mean?
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It's a Japanese word from Zen Buddhism meaning to bear the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity.
Where is Gaman?
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Calle de Ferrer del Río 7, in the Salamanca district near Diego de León metro, in the same premises where Arévalo once ran Kena.
When is Gaman open?
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Monday to Thursday 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to midnight; Friday and Saturday 14:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to midnight; Sunday lunch only, 14:00 to 16:00.
How much does it cost to eat at Gaman?
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Expect around €51 to €100 per person.
Can you book Gaman online?
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Yes, through CoverManager from the restaurant's website, or by phone on 914 68 36 23.