Kippu
Kippu
Kippu is a Japanese restaurant on Calle General Pardiñas in the Lista barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district, run by chef-owner Qifeng Lin, known as Dani. The cooking is author-style sushi, from special nigiris to gunkans, backed by a wide sake list. Formerly Kiboka, it's built around the idea of a night out in a busy Japanese street; the name means 'ticket' in Japanese.
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From kippumadrid on Instagram
¿Ya conoces nuestro tataki toro? Es una ventresca de atún que servimos con guacamole, yuzu, cebolla confitada, tomate y salsa wasabi. 📌 Ven a vernos al corazón del barrio de Salamanca, en c/ General Pardiñas, 70. Madrid. 🚄 Estaciones de metro más cercanas: Núñez de Balboa y Lista. . #atunrojo
🍣 Además de los gunkans, nuestra especialidad son los nigiris especiales, que son más elaborados que los normales y puedes pedir en una selección de seis variedades: salmón, atún, atún toro, hamachi, pez mantequilla y solomillo. 👉 Reserva en nuestra web o por teléfono y obtendrás un 30% de descuen
Un erro de cálculo lo tiene cualquiera... . #restaurantesmadrid #comerenmadrid #barriodesalamanca #restaurantejapones #sushimadrid
@kippumadrid ES UN VIAJE A JAPÓN SIN SALIR DE MADRID 🇯🇵 Increible versión sofisticada de la street food japonesa con influencias chinas en el corazón de Madrid. Podéis disfrutar de un 30 % por ciento de descuento en todos sus platos de la carta en el propio local. También podéis probar sus diferent
El tempura roll es uno de los platos que más triunfan en Kippu. Lo pide casi todo el mundo desde nuestros inicios. 🌈 🍣 Es un maki de salmón tempurizado con tartar de salmón spicy y salsa de anguila. 👉 Recuerda que si reservas por la web o por teléfono tendrás un 30% de descuento en carta. . #r
POV: si te dice "yo pago", no le lleves la contraria. Porque oveja que bala, bocado que pierde. . #restaurantesmadrid #comerenmadrid #restaurantemadrid #barriodesalamanca #madridsushi
Background
About Kippu
The Story
Kippu is the project of chef-owner Qifeng Lin, known to everyone as Dani. He's of Chinese origin but spent his career in Japanese restaurants in China and Spain, and now nods to his roots through dishes like matsu lubina, ebi chili and yakimeshi pato. The restaurant, formerly Kiboka, plays on the idea of a night in a busy Japanese street, and its name means 'ticket' in Japanese.
The Cuisine
It's author-style Japanese, built on sushi and special nigiris, salmon, tuna, tuna belly, hamachi, escolar and beef among them, with signatures like gunkans topped with quail egg, foie, truffle and eel sauce. The sake list is long, running from sparkling and dry to aged koshu and cloudy nigori.
From Kiboka to Kippu
The restaurant opened as Kiboka and changed its name to Kippu in spring 2021, with the menu signed by Qifeng Lin. The idea is dinner in a busy back alley 10,000 kilometres away: Japanese street food made more sophisticated, with Chinese influences from the chef's homeland in dishes like matsu sea bass, ebi chili and duck yakimeshi.
What to Order
Go for a selection of special nigiris (salmon, tuna, toro, hamachi, escolar, beef), the gunkan moriawase with quail egg, foie, truffle and eel sauce, the tuna tartare and a sakura uramaki, with kimchi yaki udon from the hot side. The sake list runs from sparkling and dry to aged koshu and cloudy nigori, and there are cocktails.
Practicalities
Open Monday to Thursday 13:00 to 16:30 and 20:00 to midnight, and Friday to Sunday straight through from 13:00 to midnight. Book by phone on 910 66 70 44 or by email at reserva@kippu.es. It's wheelchair accessible and good for groups.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Kippu Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.5/10, service 6.5/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.8
7994
TripAdvisor
4.4
Kippu ranks #439 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Kippu
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
Kippu Dining Experience
Kippu, formerly Kiboka, is themed as a trip to the Far East, a lively Japanese street brought indoors. Chef-owner Qifeng Lin, known as Dani, built the room around a night out in a busy Japanese district, backing author-style sushi and nigiris with a long sake list running from sparkling and dry to aged koshu. It works well for groups.
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Kippu Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle General Pardiñas, 70, 28006, Madrid, Spain
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Kippu sits on Calle General Pardiñas in the Lista barrio, part of Madrid's Salamanca district.
Nearby
Lista is quiet, residential Salamanca, where the restaurants trade on produce and consistency rather than novelty. The eating is seasonal, careful and priced for people who come back. Parque del Buen Retiro and Puerta de Alcalá are the walk south.
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Details
Kippu Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–00:00 |
Kippu hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
Kippu FAQ
Who is the chef at Kippu?
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Chef-owner Qifeng Lin, known as Dani. He's of Chinese origin but built his career in Japanese kitchens in China and Spain.
What kind of food does Kippu serve?
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Author-style Japanese cooking, centred on sushi and special nigiris, with signatures like gunkans topped with quail egg, foie, truffle and eel sauce, and a wide sake list running from sparkling to aged koshu and cloudy nigori.
Where is Kippu, and when is it open?
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On Calle General Pardiñas in the Lista barrio of Salamanca, near Lista metro (L4). Daily for lunch and dinner, with longer hours Friday to Sunday.
What does the name Kippu mean?
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'Ticket' in Japanese. It opened as Kiboka and became Kippu in spring 2021, built around the idea of a night out on a busy Japanese street.
Do you need a reservation at Kippu?
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Booking is recommended, by phone on 910 66 70 44 or by email at reserva@kippu.es.
How much does it cost, and is it accessible?
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Around €30 to €50 per person. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, and it's good for groups.