Ikigai Flor Baja | Restaurante Japonés en Madrid

On our last night in Madrid I asked for a recommendation for "anything fresh but no ham" . We were able to get a reservation that night down from our hotel at Ikigai. The place is charming. Clean and open. Not stuffy, casual and comfortable. Was surprised to note all its accolades, because that wasn't a requirement in our search, but excited by them too. We did the chefs Omakase menu. Perfect amount of food and it didn't take long (1.5 hours or so). The price was appropriate for the freshness and portion sizes. Staff was friendly, transulated each dish to English explanations for us (not necessary but appreciated!)

Wow. That was good. We ordered the omakase and the chef took us on a journey masterfully balancing unlikely flavors in a harmonious and delicious way. I never imagined wanting a chocolate sauce on sushi until I tasted it. Now it is all I can think of. The omakase was also a generous amount of food perfectly timed. The staff was lovely. The sushi chef took the time to describe each dish. This was a top notch dining experience.