Hakuna Matata Veggie
Hakuna Matata Veggie
Hakuna Matata Veggie is a fully plant-based restaurant on Calle Galileo, in Chamberí, run by Javi and Yasmine, who opened it in Tetuán in January 2018 and moved here in February 2020. The cooking is homemade, traditional and international, and much of the carta plays with familiar dishes: shiitake chopitos, Andalusian-style 'calamares', a tuna-style tartare, a vegan cachopo asturiano, a 'plantrecote' and stewed 'carrilleras'. There's a terrace, and groups and dogs are welcome.
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Background
About Hakuna Matata Veggie
The Story
The Hakuna was Javi's dream from his days at hospitality school in 2008. He and Yasmine met in 2012 and opened the restaurant in January 2018 in Tetuán, in a modest space that people were slow to try but came back to for the home cooking and care. At the end of February 2020 they moved to Calle Galileo in Chamberí, where Cris, their maître, joined the project, just before the pandemic hit.
The Cuisine
The food is 100% vegetal, spanning traditional, homemade and international dishes, so classic tastes made entirely without animal products.
'I Swear These Aren't Fish'
The carta has a sense of humour. The section 'Te juro que esto no son peces' brings shiitake chopitos with aioli, ensaladilla with vegetable prawns al ajillo, Andalusian-style 'calamares' with wasabi mayonnaise and a tuna-style tartare. The one that follows, '…y que esto tampoco son animales', runs to a lion's-mane mushroom fillet, a 'plantrecote' of soy and konjac, a cachopo asturiano stuffed with piquillo and cashew blue cheese (€18.90), and 'carrilleras' stewed in Rioja.
Starters, Rice and Burgers
To start: the chef's croquetas (€11.90), confit artichokes with boletus on hazelnut romesco, an artisan vegan cheese board, tempura aubergine with cane honey and hummus, a Moroccan pastela of Heura and almonds, handmade bravas with padrón peppers, morcilla with goat-style cheese, and plantain tostones with avocado and 'prawn'. There are Caesar, avocado-tartare and Greek salads, a lentil-and-shiitake burger and a Heura smash burger, and rice and pasta from an artichoke-and-mushroom fideuà to a boletus risotto and mushroom-truffle ravioli.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Hakuna Matata Veggie Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.6
2110
TripAdvisor
4.5
120 reviews
Hakuna Matata Veggie ranks #517 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (120 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Hakuna Matata Veggie
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
Experience
Hakuna Matata Veggie Dining Experience
Hakuna Matata Veggie builds its room around a 'live and let live' idea, relaxed and welcoming rather than precious about its fully plant-based menu. Traditional, homemade and international dishes come entirely without animal products, and there's a terrace, room for groups and families, and a dog-friendly welcome on Calle Galileo.
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Hakuna Matata Veggie Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Galileo, 12, 28015, Madrid, Spain
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On Calle Galileo in the Arapiles area of Chamberí, in central-north Madrid.
Nearby
Arapiles is unshowy, residential and genuinely local, sitting just above the noise of the centre. The eating covers historic vermut counters and kitchens doing careful, seasonal work at fair prices. Malasaña is downhill, and Templo de Debod is the walk west.
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Details
Hakuna Matata Veggie Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–17:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
Hakuna Matata Veggie hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Hakuna Matata Veggie FAQ
Is Hakuna Matata Veggie fully vegan?
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Yes, the menu is 100% plant-based, covering traditional, homemade and international dishes made without any animal products.
Where is Hakuna Matata Veggie?
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On Calle Galileo in the Arapiles area of Chamberí, in central-north Madrid.
Does Hakuna Matata Veggie have a terrace?
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Yes, there's a terrace, and it's set up for groups and families, with a dog-friendly policy.
When is Hakuna Matata Veggie open?
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Daily, for lunch and dinner, with slightly later closing on Friday and Saturday.
How much does it cost to eat at Hakuna Matata Veggie?
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Around €20 to €30 per person. Mains like the Plantrecote or the vegan Cachopo Asturiano run €18 to €19, with starters from around €10.
How do you book a table at Hakuna Matata Veggie?
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Online, through the restaurant's own website.
Is Hakuna Matata Veggie dog-friendly?
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Yes, it's dog-friendly.
Is Hakuna Matata Veggie good for groups and families?
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Yes, it's good for groups and families.
What style of vegan food does Hakuna Matata Veggie serve?
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Traditional, homemade and international dishes, all made without any animal products.
Who runs Hakuna Matata Veggie?
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Javi and Yasmine, who opened it in Tetuán in January 2018 and moved to Calle Galileo in Chamberí in February 2020, with Cris as maître.