Best Sushi in Madrid: Naomi Restaurant

Naomi

C / Avila 14
tel: 91 572 2304

This unexpected nook of a restaurant is closer to Kyoto than any other in town. When I walked in I had the sense that the place had recently opened until I saw a sign on the wall celebrating 33 years open in Madrid. The young grandma like host runs the show, takes your order and makes everything seem ordinary. A strange kind of “Oh, you’re here again, welcome!” type of vibe comes off her, even for first timers. The interior is not exciting but it is intimate. You feel like you’re in someone’s living room waiting to be served. The intimacy also comes from the size of the place, with no more than seven or eight tables (plus sushi bar) in the whole restaurant.

Tofu is big here, and the nigiri and maki are simple, straightforward and good. It’s likely that you won’t know what some things are on the menu, which is why this is just the place I recommend you try a variety of things. Definitely come with an open mind, and let grandma recommend some dishes. Expect to pay about 45 – 50 euros here for 2 people.

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By John Kernis