Ponja Nikkei
Ponja Nikkei
Ponja Nikkei cooks Nikkei food on Calle del Almirante in Justicia, starting from Peruvian flavours and applying Japanese technique, as the kitchen puts it. The carta is built on small raw-fish and wagyu bites, from scallop with caviar to truffled salmon and A5 wagyu with miso yolks, mostly €4 to €8 a piece, and the spend stays under about €25 per person.
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Background
About Ponja Nikkei
The Story
Ponja Nikkei is a Nikkei restaurant on Calle del Almirante in Justicia. The name and the cooking both come from the Peruvian-Japanese tradition.
The Cuisine
The kitchen starts from the essence of Peruvian cooking, its mix of cultures and history, and works it through Japanese technique, aiming for a combination of Japanese method and Peruvian flavour.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Ponja Nikkei Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Julia Pérez Lozano critic score
Diner Ratings
4.7
3763
TripAdvisor
4.7
307 reviews
Ponja Nikkei ranks #990 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on TripAdvisor (307 reviews).
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How to Book Ponja Nikkei
Booking
Book online at covermanager.com (covermanager).
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Experience
Ponja Nikkei Dining Experience
A small-plates Nikkei room in Justicia, built for ordering bite by bite. Most pieces cost €4 to €8, it's open for lunch and dinner every day, and the entrance, seating and restroom are step-free.
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Ponja Nikkei Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Almirante, 20, 28004, Madrid, Spain
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Calle del Almirante 20, in the Justicia neighbourhood on the Chueca side of central Madrid.
Nearby
Justicia is the quieter, better-dressed half of the Chueca side of town, all narrow streets and small shopfronts. Mercado de San Antón anchors the eating, and around it sit grill rooms, wine bars and places that fill late. It is central without ever feeling like the centre.
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Details
Ponja Nikkei Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
Ponja Nikkei hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Ponja Nikkei FAQ
What kind of food does Ponja Nikkei serve?
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Nikkei cooking, which the kitchen describes as Peruvian flavours built on Japanese technique. It's on Calle del Almirante in Justicia.
Is Ponja Nikkei expensive?
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No, it's budget-friendly, with a typical spend under about €25 per person.
What area of Madrid is Ponja Nikkei in?
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Justicia, on the Chueca side of central Madrid, on Calle del Almirante.
When is Ponja Nikkei open?
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Daily for lunch and dinner, with later closing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
What's on the menu at Ponja Nikkei?
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Small nikkei plates built around raw fish and Wagyu beef, like Hotate & Caviar, Salmón Trufado, O'Toro Hotate & Unagi, and Wagyu A5 Miso Yemas, priced mostly €4–8 per piece. There's also a group menu available as a PDF on the venue's site.
Does Ponja Nikkei have a group menu?
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Yes, a group menu PDF is published on the venue's own site.
Is Ponja Nikkei dog-friendly?
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Yes, it's dog-friendly.