Kena Ritual
Kena´s RitualBegin with a cocktail as the sun begins to set. As night falls, move to the restaurant for a Nikkei dinner. End the night back on the rooftop, drink in hand. The night air and the horizon still in view.
Begin with a cocktail as the sun begins to set. As night falls, move to the restaurant for a Nikkei dinner. End the night back on the rooftop, drink in hand. The night air and the horizon still in view.
Kena Restaurant
&Kena Rooftop
A place shaped by Nikkei cuisine, signature cocktails and exceptional views over Marbella, where every moment unfolds naturally from golden sunsets to late evenings above the Mediterranean.
A place shaped by Nikkei cuisine, signature cocktails and exceptional views over Marbella, where every moment unfolds naturally from golden sunsets to late evenings above the Mediterranean.
Kena emerges from the world of Akiro, the world's first Nikkei Hand Roll Bar, whose international presence extends from Madrid, Barcelona, Chicago and Milan to upcoming destinations in Dubai and Zurich.
Kena emerges from the world of Akiro, the world's first Nikkei Hand Roll Bar, whose international presence extends from Madrid, Barcelona, Chicago and Milan to upcoming destinations in Dubai and Zurich.
A new expression of its culinary heritage, Kena carries forward the precision of Japan and the soul of Peru, reimagined in an exceptional setting above in the rooftop.
A new expression of its culinary heritage, Kena carries forward the precision of Japan and the soul of Peru, reimagined in an exceptional setting above in the rooftop.
Luis Arévalo
Born in Iquitos, Peru, he began his culinary career at Sushi Ito in Lima, before moving to Sakura in Santiago de Chile to further his training, learning the techniques and philosophy of Japanese cuisine under the guidance of Chef Koichi Watanabe.
Born in Iquitos, Peru, he began his culinary career at Sushi Ito in Lima, before moving to Sakura in Santiago de Chile to further his training, learning the techniques and philosophy of Japanese cuisine under the guidance of Chef Koichi Watanabe.
After his time in Switzerland, Madrid became a defining stop in his journey.
Madrid Chapter
Luis Arévalo begins a new stage in Madrid, working with the Kabuki Group for four years.
Luis Arévalo begins a new stage in Madrid, working with the Kabuki Group for four years.
2007
He takes over 19 Sushi Bar with the Bambú Group and later contributes to the opening of 99 Sushi Bar in Ponzano and Hermosilla.
He takes over 19 Sushi Bar with the Bambú Group and later contributes to the opening of 99 Sushi Bar in Ponzano and Hermosilla.
2010
He leads the Nikkei 225 restaurant, a key milestone that marks a turning point in his career.
He leads the Nikkei 225, a key milestone that marks a turning point in his career.
2018
He begins directing GAMAN, where he continues to develop his distinctive vision of Nikkei cuisine.
He begins directing GAMAN, where he continues to develop his distinctive vision of Nikkei cuisine.
2021
GAMAN is awarded a Repsol Sun, further consolidating his place within the Spanish culinary scene.
GAMAN is awarded a Repsol Sun, further consolidating his place within the Spanish culinary scene.
2023
He launches Akiro in Madrid, the world's first Nikkei hand roll bar.
He launches Akiro in Madrid, the world's first Nikkei hand roll bar.
Today
Akiro has expanded to Barcelona, Chicago and Milan, bringing his bold and contemporary vision of Nikkei cuisine onto the global stage.
Akiro has expanded to Barcelona, Chicago and Milan, bringing his bold and contemporary vision of Nikkei cuisine onto the global stage.
Kena's Founder Team
Kena's Founder Team
Founded by Lucas León, Faisal Barakat, Luis Dongo and Andro Kulisic, Kena was born from a clear idea: to create a singular destination above Marbella, where refined gastronomy, crafted cocktails, and the beauty of Málaga's coast come together in a unique new way.
Founded by Lucas León, Faisal Barakat, Luis Dongo and Andro Kulisic, Kena was born from a clear idea: to create a singular destination above Marbella, where refined gastronomy, crafted cocktails, and the beauty of Málaga's coast come together in a unique new way.
