Tuna, wagyu beef, and caviar roe: this is the exquisite menu at Tora, a Japanese restaurant owned by AS Roma defender Mario Hermoso, who has invested passion, dedication, and heart into the establishment. The restaurant is located in the Salamanca district, Madrid's most upscale neighborhood.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, beyond the three points, players from AS Roma and Real Madrid may enjoy a meal at Tora, Mario Hermoso's Japanese restaurant, in Spain's capital following their match tonight at the Olympic Stadium. Some Real Madrid players have already visited, and others may soon follow. Hermoso's restaurant is located on Calle Padilla in the heart of Salamanca, Madrid's most exclusive neighborhood. He has invested far more than just money—he has given his heart to this project.

A Neighborhood Boy

Mario Hermoso is a true madrileño: he was born in the La Concepción neighborhood on Madrid's east side, where his parents worked and his grandparents lived. At age 11, he played football locally for the first time before joining Real Madrid's youth academy. This AS Roma defender has always maintained a deep connection to the city. He made his Real Madrid debut under Mourinho's management in 2012, later played for Castilla (2016-17 season), and subsequently returned to the city wearing Atlético Madrid's colors for five years, during which time Atlético built the Wanda Metropolitano stadium not far from where he grew up.

At the Counter

As time passed, this 31-year-old defender developed a genuine passion for cooking, so it was natural that he would invest in the restaurant business, known as "hosteleria" in Spain and particularly prevalent in Madrid. Hermoso partnered with chef Jose Osuna, and together they opened Tora in 2022, which means "tiger" in Japanese. The restaurant is an "omakase" establishment, meaning "I trust you, chef," with a private, elegant, and refined atmosphere. Guests can dine at tables or sit at the "bar," positioned around the chef as he prepares dishes. Tora offers a fixed menu: 10 courses for 49 euros at lunch and 17 courses for 125 euros at dinner. The restaurant has a limited clientele but gained Michelin recognition quickly after opening, maintaining its status in the guide for the past four years.

Hands-On

Hermoso is not a typical player who simply invests money and waits for returns. This AS Roma defender has followed the Tora project closely, participating in every decision. He enjoys the restaurant business and, beyond Tora, has stakes in a burger restaurant management company and previously experimented with a boutique café. However, Tora is his true passion. The project has bound him firmly to the city. Hermoso left Madrid for one year to play for Valladolid, then two more years to play for Espanyol in Barcelona, and he has now been away for two years before joining AS Roma. Yet Madrid remains in his heart. As a child, this left-winger was skilled at dribbling and had a strong, sometimes tough personality. As an adult, he has developed a love for cooking, almost at first sight. Tonight, Hermoso will have the chance to stop Mbappé and could invite him and Ester Expósito to try the tuna and wagyu beef with caviar roe—Tora's most "galactic" menu option.

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