Ramen Kotsu x Kotsu
Shoyu. small, authentic ramen-ya, Hokkaido style, in Chamberí · 1,264 reviews on Google
A small, Japanese-owned ramen-ya that often draws enthusiastic comparisons to the real thing. A small minority raises questions about hygiene and consistency, but it's the exception to the pattern.
Run by Japanese owners with a strong Hokkaido identity, named by customers who've lived in Japan as Madrid's best ramen.
The house
What people say
Comments inspired by 1,264 reviews, summarized with AI
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Best ramen I've had in Europe so far — the pork belly melted and the broth nailed the balance of salt, umami and acidity.
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You can taste the Japanese hand behind the seasoning, very close to what I had in Japan.
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Its reputation for the best pork tonkotsu in Madrid is earned, and the chashu is the main reason why.
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I noticed Japanese diners eating there — that tells me enough.
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I went for the vegetarian ramen with veggie gyoza on the side and left without missing meat at all.
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I always get extra meat.
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I got back from Japan craving ramen, and two sips of this broth took care of it.
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Shio, shoyu, miso. We had all three and none fell short.
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Dark chocolate mochi to finish, just the way I like my chocolate.
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Looking at the bowl I thought it wouldn't be enough. I left stuffed.
Hours & location
- Sunday1:30–4:30 PM, 8:30–11:30 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday1:30–4:30 PM, 8:30–11:30 PM
- Thursday1:30–4:30 PM, 8:30–11:30 PM
- Friday1:30–4:30 PM, 8:30–11:30 PM
- Saturday1:30–4:30 PM, 8:30–11:30 PM
Hours from Google, checked Sep 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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