Yokaloka
Yokaloka
Yokaloka's sushi and ramen bar sits inside the Mercado de Antón Martín, at Calle de Santa Isabel 5, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, which calls it perhaps the closest thing in Madrid to Japanese street food. Behind the informality there's careful cooking: juicy sushi, ramen with a deep broth and balanced heat, house gyoza and chirashi bowls, in a space that leans into Japanese pop culture. The group's other address, Yokaloka Matute on Plaza de Matute, is a Japanese taberna and sake bar with its own carta.
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From yokalokamercado on Instagram
Hay algo bonito en quedarse. En una barra, frente a una copa de sake, viendo cómo unas manos convierten el producto del mercado en algo que merece la pena recordar. El sushi, el calor de la cocina, las luces tenues y ese instante en el que todo lo demás deja de importar. Quizá Japón no esté tan lej
El pasado miércoles vivimos una noche muy especial en Yokaloka Mercado. La música, la danza y la tradición japonesa se encontraron alrededor de una figura llena de simbolismo: Shōjō, el espíritu del sake, la felicidad y la prosperidad. A través de su danza descubrimos una tradición que habla de ce
¿Sabías que las izakaya nacieron hace siglos en Japón? 🇯🇵 Su origen se remonta al periodo Edo, cuando las antiguas tiendas de sake empezaron a servir pequeños platos para acompañar la bebida. Y así, poco a poco, nació una forma de entender la gastronomía que nos encanta: comer, beber, compartir y di
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About Yokaloka
The Story
Yokaloka runs two Japanese addresses a few minutes apart: this sushi and ramen counter in the Mercado de Antón Martín, and Yokaloka Matute, a taberna japonesa and sake bar on Plaza de Matute in the Barrio de las Letras. The market counter holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol's 2025 round, which praises its care for the product, its flavour and its fast, friendly service.
The Cuisine
Japanese street food: tonkotsu ramen made from a pork broth simmered for 12 hours, sushi sets, nigiri and maki, sashimi, chirashi and gyudon bowls, and small plates like takoyaki and house chicken gyoza. There are vegan dishes, including a miso ramen and a vegan sushi set, and gluten-free noodles and sushi on request.
What to Order
The ramen list runs from tonkotsu shio and shoyu to a house kimchi ramen and the Wafu Yoka, built on a broth of fresh bonito and kombu; extras include a soft hanjuku egg and kaedama, an extra serving of noodles. The house chicken gyoza is the signature small plate. On the sushi side, the Yokaloka set brings nine pieces of nigiri and maki, and house specials include flamed Norwegian salmon nigiri, smoked eel, escolar with truffle and spicy tuna uramaki; the chirashi tekka especial adds a soft egg and black truffle. Desserts are mochi, green tea truffles and dorayaki.
Hours and Booking
Yokaloka Mercado opens Monday to Saturday for lunch (from 13:00) and dinner (from 19:30), until 23:30 Monday to Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday, and closes on Sunday. Tables can be booked online or by phone.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Yokaloka Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.5
3136
TripAdvisor
4.3
565
Yokaloka ranks #336 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor.
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How to Book Yokaloka
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
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Experience
Yokaloka Dining Experience
A market-stall setting with a Japanese pop-culture look, informal and fast, with quick, friendly service. It works for families, with a baby-changing table, and it's step-free. Takeaway and delivery are available.
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Yokaloka Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Santa Isabel, 5, 28012, Madrid, Spain
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Inside the Mercado de Antón Martín, at Calle de Santa Isabel 5 (stall Bajo 23), near Antón Martín metro on the Lavapiés side of central Madrid.
Nearby
Lavapiés is a steeply layered corner of central Madrid, a tight grid of narrow streets where the cooking comes from everywhere at once. The rooms are small, the prices are honest, and the good ones fill with regulars rather than reservations. Museo Reina Sofía and CaixaForum Madrid sit uphill from it, El Rastro at the bottom.
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Yokaloka Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00 & 19:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–17:00 & 19:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Yokaloka hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Available online
Good to Know
Questions
Yokaloka FAQ
Is Yokaloka open on Sundays?
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No. Sunday is its closed day. Monday to Thursday it runs lunch 13:00 to 16:30 and dinner 19:30 to 23:30, with both services later on Friday and Saturday.
Does Yokaloka have a Guía Repsol distinction?
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Yes, a Solete in the Guía Repsol. A Solete is separate from the guide's Soles, and no Soles are recorded for Yokaloka.
Where is Yokaloka?
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Inside the Mercado de Antón Martín, at Calle de Santa Isabel 5, near Antón Martín metro in central Madrid.
What's on the menu at Yokaloka?
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Ramen (tonkotsu shio or shoyu, kimchi, miso and the bonito-based Wafu Yoka), sushi sets, nigiri, maki and temaki, sashimi, chirashi and gyudon bowls, takoyaki and house chicken gyoza, with mochi and dorayaki for dessert.
Does Yokaloka have more than one location?
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Yes. This is Yokaloka Mercado, the sushi and ramen counter in the Mercado de Antón Martín; Yokaloka Matute, on Plaza de Matute, is a taberna japonesa and sake bar with its own carta.
How do you book at Yokaloka?
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Online through the restaurant's website or by phone. It also does takeaway and delivery.