Kamikaze, the new Asian streetfood from Chueca
A stage is closed. The most prolific group of Madrid gastronomy, larrumba , decide to say goodbye to whatever it was Dray Martina , which has been renovated and converted into a street of japanese street food . For this, the premises have undergone a profound remodeling, giving a 180 degree turn and completely changing the concept.
Inspired by an izakaya in the purest Japanese style, Kamikaze has been differentiated into two spaces: A bar that presides over the entrance with stools and high tables to have a cocktail or wait while they sit us down and the living room Properly said.
Enter a world of manga, anime and neon in Kamikaze
This consists of two parts, one we would say more traditional with umbrellas on the roof and a cherry tree presiding over the room , and the most rogue, a joint dining room where colored neons, manga and anime rule on the walls and vintage televisions playing cheap local tapes. All this in charge of Álvaro Oliver, from the Foxium Arquitectura studio.
And what are we going to tell you, that the concept is very cool. But let's get to what really matters: food and drink.
WHAT TO DRINK IN KAMIKAZE
We start with the drink which, as in the other restaurants of the group, is the work of Carlos Moreno, bartender from Larrumba.
Attractive presentations, suggestive names and scandalous flavors. If you like citrus, ask for the Kamikaze , based on vodka, yuzu and ginger jelly, lime juice and ginger beer. cool and naughty.
Another hit is Rising Sun , like “a caipirinha with slanted eyes and a warm heart” based on sake, lime juice, bitter almond sugar and mint, served in a glass shaped like half a pineapple. Did you know that pineapple is a symbol of hospitality in Japan?
Kamikaze Ramen
WHAT TO EAT IN KAMIKAZE
Continuing with the gastronomic proposal , we have to say that you will leave there amazed.
With umami as a flag , have created a letter with Japanese snacks ideal for sharing.
The essential starters are Upside down fried dumpling , in which the filling (cow steak tartare and fried quail egg) is served on the dough; the spring lollipops and the Mini Chinese pork belly sandwiches with hoisin sauce.
Kamikaze Upside Down Fried Dumpling
Ideally, continue with any of your Donburi (rice bowls), futomakis or main as traditional Japanese ramen that is prepared with a mildly cooked broth or the Beef Entrail Sukiyaki , which are served with a stove to prepare it yourself and play at the table.
Finally, they have chosen desserts 'for people without a scale'. What makes you more, a yuzu foot or some Apple and cinnamon gyozas ? We are left, without a doubt, with Doraemon's favorite dessert, a Dorayaki stuffed with nutella, whipped cream and sesame . Long live the calories!
WHY GO
Because you, experienced foodie, have to visit and try everything new that opens and because they have hit the nail on the head, from the decoration to the choice of staff (Giuiseppe, the director is a crack), passing, of course, through the concept of food: good pretty and cheap. And because, as we told you, the cocktails are crazy.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Soon they will include combos, that is, daily menu options in which they will combine several dishes from the menu for a delicious meal. They also plan to introduce weekend brunch Havana style.
Welcome to the delicious madness of Kamikaze
Address: Calle Argensola, 7, Madrid See map
Telephone: 91 575 75 53
Schedule: Every day from 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Half price: 20-25 euros.