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Asiana

Address: Travesía de San Mateo 4, Chueca, Madrid, 28004 | Map It
Phone: 91/310-4020; 91/310-0965

Price range: $$$$
Cuisine: Eclectic
Location: Chueca and Malasaña

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

Young chef Renedo and his Japanese colleague Takashi surprise even the most jaded palates in this unique setting—Renedo's mother's Asian antiques furniture store, which used to be a ham-drying shed. They bring to their job a contagious enthusiasm for cooking and experimentation as well as painstaking attention to detail. Sit among a Vietnamese bed, a life-size Buddha, and other merchandise for sale while enjoying the perfectly balanced and eclectic 10-dish fixed menu. Takashi smartly combines East Asian cooking traditions (mostly Japanese and Korean) with the Spanish base he learned from his long stint at Madrid's El Chaflán. The sommelier is also Japanese, and one of the best in the city.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun., Mon., and Aug. No lunch

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by ny10033 from New York City on 11/30/08
We enjoyed an absolutely extraordinary testing menu, as memorable a meal as we can ever recall.

We requested a no-smoking environment, and were offered a solitary table on the upstairs floor, which we gratefully accepted (as some other meals in Madrid were severely compromised by nearby cigars). We therefore not only enjoyed a spectacular meal, but also perfect service ... just for the two of us. Absolutely lovely.