Washoku
Washoku
Washoku is a Japanese sushi counter inside the Mercado de Vallehermoso, in the Arapiles part of Chamberí. It's run by its owner, Osamu Nakanishi, makes sushi to order, and freezes its fish to -28°C in line with Spain's anisakis rules. It's coeliac-friendly too, using 100% rice vinegar with gluten-free tamari on request, and the stall doubles as a shop for Japanese pantry goods.
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From washokusushi on Instagram
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Hay días en los que no hace falta pensarlo tanto. Te apetece sushi. Te apetece algo caliente. Te apetece una Sapporo. Te apetece comer bien. Entonces ven a Washoku. 🍣🇯🇵 📍 Mercado de Vallehermoso No somos solo sushi. #washokusushi #comidajaponesa #mercadodevallehermoso #sushi
Washoku no significa sushi. Es equilibrio. Es temporada. Es producto. Es una forma de entender la comida. Arroz, sopa, verduras, pescado, fermentos, fritos, caldos. Japón es mucho más grande que un nigiri. Y por eso nos llamamos Washoku. #Washoku #CocinaJaponesa #SushiMadrid #MercadoDeVallehermoso #
Background
About Washoku
The Story
Washoku is run and staffed by its owner, Osamu Nakanishi, from a stall in the Mercado de Vallehermoso. Alongside the counter and takeaway, it keeps a small shop of Japanese pantry goods, from sushi rice and nori to miso, mirin, ramen and Japanese curry.
The Cuisine
The focus is traditional Japanese cooking built on seasonality, quality and presentation, with sushi made to order. Fish is frozen to -28°C in line with anisakis regulations, and the sushi is coeliac-friendly, using 100% rice vinegar with gluten-free tamari available on request.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Washoku Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 5.5/10, service 6.0/10, typical spend 30€
Diner Ratings
4.6
250
TripAdvisor
4.2
22
Washoku ranks #669 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Washoku
Booking
Reservations by phone at 609 81 96 65.
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Experience
Washoku Dining Experience
This is a market-hall counter rather than a formal restaurant, run and staffed by its owner, Osamu Nakanishi, inside the Mercado de Vallehermoso. It runs casual and quick, with sushi made to order and a traditional, minimalist approach, and the stall doubles as a small shop of Japanese pantry goods.
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Washoku Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Vallehermoso, 36, 28015, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's a stall in the Mercado de Vallehermoso on Calle Vallehermoso, in the Arapiles neighbourhood of Chamberí.
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
Washoku Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Washoku hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
Washoku FAQ
What kind of food does Washoku serve?
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Traditional Japanese sushi, made to order, from a stall in the Mercado de Vallehermoso.
What area of Madrid is Washoku in?
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Arapiles, in the Chamberí district, inside the Mercado de Vallehermoso on Calle Vallehermoso.
Is Washoku coeliac-friendly?
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Yes. It uses 100% rice vinegar, offers gluten-free tamari on request, and freezes its fish to -28°C per anisakis rules.
Is Washoku expensive?
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No, it's under €25 per person.
What does 'washoku' mean?
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Washoku is the Japanese term for traditional Japanese cooking, built on seasonality, quality and presentation. This stall takes the name for its made-to-order sushi counter.
What's on the menu at Washoku?
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Traditional Japanese dishes made to order: gyoza, okonomiyaki and takoyaki, maki rolls, nigiri and sashimi, plus Japanese pantry goods to take home.
Where exactly is Washoku located?
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It's a sushi counter inside the Mercado de Vallehermoso, in the Arapiles part of Chamberi.
Can you buy Japanese groceries at Washoku?
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Yes, the stall doubles as a shop for Japanese pantry goods like sushi rice, nori, miso, mirin, ramen and Japanese curry.
Who runs Washoku?
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It's run and staffed by its owner, Osamu Nakanishi.
Is the fish at Washoku sourced safely?
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Yes, fish is frozen to -28°C in line with Spain's anisakis regulations.