SO GOOD. Sushi was so fresh. We got seaweed salad, 2 ramens, 2 sushi sets, a sushi bowl, and 2…read moreextra fancy sushi. Literally hidden gem it was in the basement of a local market.

This was definitely one of the best sushi places I've ever been to. I would say top three in my…read moreentire life.

The Ramen here is amazing! First, the texture of the Ramen is really good…read more I got the vegetarian miso and I like the broth although it's on the salty side but if you sip it and then accompany it with a bite of the Ramen, it makes it a good combination. Then the takoyaki was our favorite because of a great balance of texture and amazing umami flavor!

This place is a hit for my family who were craving Asian food on our third week of Europe. We…read morewent during opening time of dinner around 8:30 pm and the place filled up quick. The fried rice was a hit because we had to order round 2 of it. The ramen is good. This is a chain with 12 restraints and over 9K reviews of Google. So it is legit! Casual and quick service.

During a short stay in Madrid, we came in here for an early lunch. Overall the food was solid…read morealthough there weren't any real standout dishes. Picked this place because I liked the idea of a Japanese twist on tapas, which I think is exactly what this was. They had a great selection of unique Japanese cervezas and many intriguing items on the menu so I was satisfied in that respect. My favorite thing here was probably the Yakisoba in "pad thai" sauce (which was more like a very sour, bitter generic Asian sauce). Although the ramen noodles they served with were uncooked, the warmth and spiciness of this dish hit the spot. We also got the tuna katsu which was pretty bland, the wagyu skewer which tasted too vinegary, and the chicken skewer which was covered in a sour guacamole/pico de gallo-like spread. The chicken skewer was pretty good. For dessert we didn't papaya tart with yuzu sorbet, which was delicious. The service was attentive and very helpful in guiding us through the menu in English. The waiter did not seem to acknowledge my spouse throughout the course of the meal though, which seemed strange (e.g. didn't offer to refill her water glass). Overall I thought the food was good quality and it's a solid place to grab a bite, but nothing was really memorable and I think there are better options in the area.

Good food. Slow service. Serving staff all wear "top gun" style olive jumpers. Never saw a drink…read moremenu. The sake that came was a nice filtered cold sake. The tempura shiitake portion was very big for an appetizer. The grilled scallops entree was too small.

Friendly service, willing to let me practice Spanish, clean space with lots of happy people. Woman…read morewith a baby in a stroller, couples, and groups: all have a good time. Food was ample and tasty. Not too salty and noodles held up well in the take-away order. People were lined up at the door just before opening; I'm glad I came back to try myself.

Excellent ramen shop with cute, cozy ambience. Very good service. Decent prices…read more We all ordered different ramen soups and every one was a delight. The apps were pretty great as well. The hot green tea with lemon and honey was delicious and refreshing. Make sure you make reservations. The little place fills up fast.

This was the first dinner meal my mom and I had in Madrid and let's just say it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. When we walked in we were welcomed by such warm service! I truly have to highlight Pepe, Franco, and Grace for taking the time to speak to us and get to know us. The food was FANTASTIC. We ordered the seafood paella, jamon iberico, garlic shrimp, and sangria. The paella was filled with a ton of flavor which was DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic, but the Sangria was spectacular, (probably one of the best sangrias I've ever had). At the end of our meal, Pepe brought us two liquor de Limon shots, which made our whole night!! Definitely recommend this place in the La Latina neighborhood. You won't regret it!

El Sur is a charming little spot in Madrid, tucked right into the wall of a narrow street. The…read morespace is very small and they manage to fit a surprising number of people inside, so you immediately notice how tight the squeeze is. It has that classic bustling tapas bar energy where everyone is close enough to feel like part of one big conversation. The food was the highlight. The clams were flavorful and fresh, the octopus was cooked beautifully and the paella was delicious. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and a quick bite, especially if you want something authentic and lively. When we visited, it was packed to the point where you were shoulder to shoulder with other guests and close enough to easily hear the party next to you. It adds to the charm if you enjoy that classic crowded European dining atmosphere, but it is something to keep in mind if you prefer more space.

StreetXO is Dabiz Muñoz in his most unbridled, borderline wacky mood…read more If DiverXO, the master restaurateur's three-star Michelin flagship, is the meticulously choreographed tasting menu with white-glove precision-- a culinary journey meets Alice in Wonderland-- then StreetXO is the same brain turned loose. A sort of rock 'n' roll meets 90's arcade meets "Big Trouble in Little China". It's louder. Faster. Beautifully messier. And all by ingenious intent. You don't just come here to eat. You come to get swept up and swept away by it all. The inertia is felt the moment one walks inside. The space is edgy and playful, like a grown-up video game that never grew out of its chaos. There's even a swing at the entrance for adults to sit in and take Instagram-worthy photos. My wife and I have, twice. Indeed, there are other options. One might partake of gentler balcony offerings, or tuck into one of many inside nooks in the ample lounge-bar area. But if you want the full StreetXO shenanigans-- heat on your face, hisses of searing pans, perfume of spice and smoke in the air, the full-force theatre of it all-- then plant yourself at the monster octagonal counter. Mirrors line the salon wherein patrons dine, so that everything and everyone can be caught munching, savoring, swigging, laughing, and relishing as if in one big, faceted, reflective stage. An open, inviting kitchen isn't just a floor-plan design. It's a deliberate showcasing of a culinary orchestra at the top of its game. Every movement is in synchronicity, firing out plates with a speed resembling chaos until the beholder realizes it's more like choreography. StreetXO's soundtrack is part of the engine. Music is loud-- thumping with a rotating mix of techno, EDM, and sizzling club beats that would never permit the room to settle. Sonic energy soars with a feverish tempo set by the kitchen. Fast hands ripping streams of tickets and flicking flamed-licked skillets. Bass-lines pound out rhythms as woks crackle and fire leaps from grills. Somehow it all seems perfectly synced: volume, velocity, and vibrancy. Epic dishes appear in front of mesmerized diners as if teleported by magic. The bar is lively, even frenetic. Yet it is an entertaining vibe. Chefs move with haste and purpose, never stopping, never drifting. Flames rise and fall in a sort of hypnotic dance. Smoke curls up and disappears. Oils shimmer in coppery pans. Every station feels alive, like the whole place is a bundle of kinetic pulses refusing to die down. A lead chef in all-black cooking attire anchors the momentum. Around him, staff in mint-white coats navigate through crowds with deft and focus as part server, part air-traffic controller. Plates glide in and out, darting like fragile doves through a storm. And over everything, you hear it again and again: "Voy, voy." It's the kitchen's heartbeat, "coming through", in a never-ending relay. Then you start noticing the precision lurking within all that speed. A tray of perfect seasonings arrives briskly. Bowls and plates are finished with remarkable acuity. No casual splashes, no guesswork. The runner in white handles each plate with steady grace in the middle of mayhem. And the tray is gone before one fully processes what one has just witnessed. Food is alluring, loud, colorful and flavorful-- unapologetically bold, like StreetXO. Management doesn't want you to eat politely. It wants you lean in (with full force). Indulge with enthusiasm. Use your hands. Embrace the messy joys. Duck Dumplings are the perfect example. They are presented on paper placemats, clearly meant to be eaten with fingers. It's a good form of primal. Crispy, crunchy outside. Soft, buttery inside. So delicious it resets your expectations mid-bite. Crab dishes are standouts, too. They disappear faster than planned because every forkful dares another. And then there are the Short Ribs. The mantelpiece. Forty-eight hours of slow heat make it deep, rich, and comforting in a way that feels unfair to everything else on the menu. While StreetXO moves at warp-speed, this delectable delight doesn't rush for anything. It's the star of stars. Even the drinks match Street XO's attitude. One smoky cocktail in particular stands above the rest. Smoke up front, with hints of cherry underneath. It is emboldened and dramatic. Yet curiously balanced and nuanced. The Nam Phrik brings a sharp, spicy-orange hit at the top that awakens everything else. By the time the meal ends, one is satiated, but also buzzing. It's as if you earned a siesta but don't want to take it. You want to keep indulging your senses. That's StreetXO. The cerebral, sophisticated DiverXO's more streetwise sibling. It's not for the timid. It isn't high-concept. It's high octane. Street XO is Madrid's knee-jerk response to full-contact lunch or dinner. And it is as much a spectacle as it is spectacular!

Shout out to my Yelper, Regis K., for recommending this spot. It made for a memorable night…read more I love the nightclub scene and this place offers that kind of ambience. The Techno music is loud so just be aware of that. I loved it and couldn't stop dancing in my seat. It is first come first serve. Regis told me to go as soon as they opened. Even then, we got one of the last seatings by the bar where all the action is. It was so much fun seeing all the chefs and sous chefs shouting and working in harmony. Our server was amazing in recommending many of the dishes and drinks. I also got a kick out of their cool straight jacket chef's attire. One word to describe the food here; it is very avant-garde (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Singapore). Our favorite dish of the night was the Vieira Asada (scallop with a green sauce). Honestly, I don't think you will go wrong with any of the items on the menu. Love how they describe each dish as they present it to you. I also never had the bartender come by and take the time to describe the drink in great detail. Truly an amazing unique meal from start to finish. I do recommend that you get a bit dressed up. And don't forget to take a fun selfie on the leather cushion swings. 10/10 Experience

Stop hovering over people when they eat. Trying to grab plates every second. Often before the…read moreplates are finished!! Too much pressure and no privacy! Terrible experience. It's called too much, service!! Food was okay. Easily the worst food experience we've had in Spain and Madrid!! Or in any country!!

So I was excited by this form of AYCE with the ordering board. I was a bit disappointed, because…read morethe salad turned out to be too salty, too much dressing. The sushi taco and the maki were fantastic. The pad Thai was decent, the fried rice OK. The mixed veggies were OK as well. They had a pretty good sake which added to the mix. The food came out pretty fast, service was excellent, atmosphere nice. This is a good place to come to try a lot of types of food with good portion sizes. Quality is not super great.

Having been to over 10 different Ramen and sushi restaurants all around Madrid, I was giving up…read morehope on finding anywhere that had food comparable to the quality that I was accustomed to back home in Hawaii. This place raised the bar! Excellent service, with every dish better than the last. I recommend the Ramen, gyoza, miso soup and also the green tea/Mochi/shave ice dessert! Fantastic flavor, great portion sizes and very nice staff and ambiance! I highly recommend it, you won't find it disappointing in the least!

Authentic Japanese with many choices that only Japanese people know and love. E.g. Chawanmushi…read more Shoyu Ramen very tasty. Ebi tempura crisp and not greasy at all. Taiyaki a bit over toasted. Sushi not quite five star. Overall a satisfying experience.

Hidden little spot in the center of Madrid. Came here after being in Europe for a week & was…read morecraving sushi. Looked this up online & found it with great reviews. Everything was very good, reasonable price and good service We ordered : Edamame Spicy tuna x 2 A shrimp tempura roll Definitely recommending this spot if you want some sushi within all the Spanish culture food

I researched hard to find Asian restaurants here in Madrid during my short trip because Spanish…read morefood is too overwhelming for me after awhile. Found this restaurant and read some reviews so I decided to try for myself. Food is not bad but a little salty if you are used to food in Asia. Sushi is quite tasty but the rice is a little too sticky and warm. The tofu wasn't smooth as it was supposed to be. I wasn't blown away but wouldn't mind going back.

I'm still thinking about the meal we had at Kuoco. It was such a great experience and all of the…read moredishes we ordered were delicious. Cocktails: spicy margaritas and ginger mule Dishes: Oysters, crab croquettes, garlic shrimp, lobster roll, Korean steak tartar, tikka octopus Dessert: Banoffee

Prepare yourself to be amazed! You are in for a superb dining experience, premium quality, and that…read morewill cost you a premium price but you will feel like it was well worth it. What stuck with me was that food is what you'd get in top-notch Michelin-starred restaurants but the atmosphere is far from those aloof feelings typical of those places, on the contrary, it's warm and feels like you're in your casual local bar with your best buddies. What is greater than having 5-star food but being relaxed enough as if you were at a friend's house? The service is attentive and friendly, the servers are patient and professional. They take their time to explain anything you might need and make proper recommendations. The plates are on a smaller size, so if you have a big appetite you will have to order quite a bit, however, every single item was a hit. Each dish is creative, with perfectly combined flavors, nicely balanced, textures on point, and the presentations are stunning. A work of art comes to your table every time. It's difficult to suggest individual dishes because I can say that everything is fabulous but the Ceviche was something supernatural. Don't forget the cocktails! They are another experience in themselves. Same standard of beautiful presentation and great flavor combinations to choose from. This hidden spot deserves more recognition than it has. Hard to sing enough praises for them and I will be thinking about this experience for some time.