YOGO THE BUNKER AND ITS UNFORGETTABLE TAKE ON JAPANESE DINING

Though hidden in Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras, Yugo The Bunker is one of the Madrid spots preceding its own reputation. Awarded a Michelin star, consistent recognition, and a loyal crowd who know exactly what they’re coming for. The concept is divided into The Izakaya upstairs, The Bunker downstairs offering two different visions for Japanese cuisine.

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The Izakaya invites light atmosphere and informal dining — quick bites, good drinks, and references to contemporary Japanese culture. The Bunker is the opposite: quieter, darker, and designed for the full tasting menu experience. The space mimics a Japanese shelter with the intention to remove any distractions and fully enjoy the moment.

The Bunker’s menu options allow the guests to either revisits the house signatures, thanks to Clásicos del Bunker or explore the seasonally tweaked and more experimental Evolution. No matter the menu choice, they both rely on product above everything else — sourced sustainably and traceably from the Ebro Delta, Alaska, Japan and Portugal.

At its core, Yugo The Bunker is built around respect: for Japanese culture, for its way of dining, and for the product that makes it possible. The two floors, the two menus — they are different expressions of that same commitment. It is just up to you to decide in what way you want to immerse in the Madrid’s “it” destination for Japanese cuisine.`