Morikaen
Morikaen
Morikaen is a Japanese restaurant on Calle de Hilarión Eslava in the Gaztambide barrio of Chamberí, close to Moncloa and Argüelles. The menu leans on numbered sets (miso soup, ramen, katsu curry, gyoza, sushi and maki) at €15.95 to €19.95, plus sushi trays from €28 to the €57 Morikaen tray. Lunch runs Tuesday to Sunday; dinner Wednesday to Saturday.
Background
About Morikaen
The Story
Morikaen pitches itself on the art of Japanese cooking: tradition, precision and flavour, with selected ingredients, premium rice, and fish and meat bought fresh. It's a neighbourhood room in Gaztambide, between Moncloa and Argüelles, with lunch most days and dinner from Wednesday.
The Cuisine
Japanese, from sushi and sashimi to ramen, udon, katsu curry, yakisoba, tempura and gyoza. Much of the menu is built as numbered sets, such as miso soup, oyakodon and gyoza, or goma salad, katsukare and a Japanese roll.
Sets and trays
The sets run €15.95 to €19.95, from pork katsu or ginger pork with rice, kobachi and tsukemono to combinations of sashimi, sushi and maki with a ramen or yakisoba. For sharing, the sushi trays start at €28 and go up to the €57 Bandeja Morikaen, with salmon, escolar, tuna and sea bass nigiri, maki, uramaki and escolar with truffle.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Morikaen Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
2637
TripAdvisor
4.1
283 reviews
Morikaen ranks #745 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (283 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Morikaen
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Experience
Morikaen Dining Experience
A straightforward neighbourhood Japanese, set up for a quick set lunch as much as a shared dinner. It's step-free at the entrance, with accessible seating and an accessible restroom, and it works for families and groups.
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Morikaen Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Hilarión Eslava, 17, 28015 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Hilarión Eslava 17, 28015, in the Gaztambide barrio of Madrid's Chamberí district, a few minutes' walk from Moncloa and Argüelles metro.
Nearby
Gaztambide is a quiet residential grid that has quietly become interesting to eat in. The rooms are small and independent, and several are doing genuinely inventive cooking without any fuss about it. Faro de Moncloa and Malasaña frame it on either side.
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Details
Morikaen Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–16:30 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–16:30 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:30–16:30 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30–16:30 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30–16:30 |
Morikaen hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Morikaen FAQ
What kind of food does Morikaen serve?
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Japanese: sushi and sashimi, ramen and udon, katsu curry, yakisoba, tempura and gyoza, much of it served as numbered set menus.
When is Morikaen open?
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Lunch runs 12:30 to 16:30 from Tuesday to Sunday, and dinner 20:30 to midnight from Wednesday to Saturday. It's closed on Mondays and on Tuesday and Sunday evenings.
Where is Morikaen?
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Calle de Hilarión Eslava 17, 28015, in the Gaztambide barrio of Chamberí, a few minutes from Moncloa and Argüelles metro.
How much does Morikaen cost?
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Set menus run €15.95 to €19.95, and sushi trays for sharing go from €28 to €57. A full dinner lands around €26–50 per person.
Is Morikaen wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, there's a step-free entrance, an accessible restroom and accessible seating.
Is Morikaen good for families?
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Yes, it works for families and groups, and there are vegetarian options like the yasai ramen.