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.

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

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!

Asian street food inspired restaurant by Dabiz Muñoz, owner of Diverxo, the #4 restaurant in the…read moreworld. No reservations. Located inside a mall. Arrived 15 min before opening and there was already a line. Made it in on the first seating which was great. Was asked to visit their bar first as they slowly made their way through bringing people in to the restaurant to dine. Felt pressured ot order a drink, which I didn't really want to, so I didn't like this flow of entry to bar, to restaurant. Fortunately the drinks were tasty and very theatrical. Was eventually escorted into the restaurant. Seating is like a giant oval around an open kitchen. Energy is electric, loud, stimulating. Almost feels like your dining outside in a street food alley with neon signs everywhere. The food consisted of fusion and/or modern interpretations of street food classics from across Asia, and other parts of the world too. Highlights for us included the crudo japo-mexican de salmon and chili crab concha blanda. We did find that there was a high degree of citrus and thought that the tako de pulpo was a bit too acidic. For the bun cha shawarma, the noodles were okay but the beef burger and crispy Vietnamese rolls were yummy.

Kung Fu Restaurant is no longer in this location. Gyozas Chun-Li is now there. Their Gyozas, Udon,…read moreand Teriyaki Chicken were delicious. The Service and Ambiance were excellent!

One of the best meals I had during my trip to Madrid! I was traveling in Europe for 1 week and have…read morebeen craving Chinese food :P. I stumbled upon this restaurant while I was spending a few days in Madrid. This is located in Centro, Madrid and within steps of my airBnB. They are opened for lunch (12:30 - 4:30) and dinner (7:30-midnight). The food was delicious! They serve generous portions at an affordable price! You can order in English, Spanish, or Chinese! The decor of this restaurant was cool and hipster. I like the wall of various posters of Bruce Lee. I ordered the Peking duck, whole fish, chicken with chili oil, and stir fried pork intestine. Everything was super delicious and flavorful. Although the Peking duck is not authentic but I enjoyed the seasoning and flavor. I also appreciate that we were given flour tortilla wrappers for the Peking duck rather than bao buns! I would say it is better than some of the Chinese restaurants I have eaten at in the states! The owner and staff were also super friendly! The service was wonderful. I recommend this restaurant if you ever crave Chinese food during your trip in Madrid!

Excellent food, Great Service. What else can you ask for? This place is beyond our expectation in…read morefood & service. We will definitely come back if we visit this area again.

My family and I came here for dinner and we had several Korean dishes and they are very delicious…read more I liked the food here so much, I came back with my colleagues the very next day for the team dinner and everyone seemed to be happy with their sushi and a few other Korean dishes I ordered for them. The waitresses were very knowledgeable and the overall ambience is pleasant

Nice place and good service. Like the idea they put ice and…read morebeer in the middle of the table. Highly recommend the red tuna. Other things are good, too. Except the ramen is not real ramen that's kinda sad.

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.

This is a cool little place in Cuenca. A very diverse menu. We would be happy to come back again.read more

Ambiance is so cool. Felt like I was in a anime movie. The food is fresh and ingredients are…read moreauthentic. Plus the presentation was very nice as well. We definitely enjoyed our experience.

Hidden gem in a world of paella, jamón, and empanadas…read more Northern style pho (light broth with wide noodles) hit the spot on my trip to Madrid. Needed something light but flavorful without weighing me down. Got in there right when they opened and it clean, comfortable, with a few items from home. I ordered the chicken pho and my wife went for the beef. Each sip of the broth cleansed the pallette and the meat was cooked well. It is hard to compare pho to other dishes, but as it states on the menu, it is caldo (which I can see why). If you need something different and want to change it up in Madrid, give this spot a shot.

My daughter was a little ill so I wanted to find her some pho. Unfortunately, This place is…read moreclosed. It is now a Chinese restaurant. I did come across a number of Vietnamese restaurants nearby.

We didn't have a reservation. Luckily we came early at 8pm and given a table for two we'd not dally…read moreas those with reservations had pre booked our table for 9. That was perfectly fine! The service was lovely. The room is understated and the staff helpful and friendly. We ordered the croquettes (perfectly fried cubes filled with potatoes and finely chopped veggies) the delicious and filling orrechetti with cream, mushrooms etc. And the ribeye with teensy salted potatoes. The two of us agreed to share it all - a good thing because not had the opportunity to test such marvelous food. I'm coming back and next time with a reservation.

Best food in Madrid, the atmosphere is fantastic and is in an ok place. Every dish we tasted was…read morefantastic !!

It was so lovely to discover this restaurant and have lunch there on our last day in Madrid…read more Everything is furnished with great care, and the style is exactly to our taste. The service was excellent, and we found something delicious for lunch on the menu--and the food tasted just as good; we are absolutely delighted with everything we experienced here today and recommend this restaurant.

We arrived here at 5PM on a Friday and it was already packed. Luckily, they were able to seat 6 of…read moreus at the bar without a wait. Servers are friendly and speak a tiny bit of English. We tried to order items off the menu posted on the wall (like a crispy pig trotter), but they informed us that we should order from the laminated menus they handed us. The food: Recommended without reservation Beef Cheek Sandwiches - everyone agreed these were the best thing we ordered - mini sub sandwiches with flavorful and tender beef with some picked onions Creamy Red Shrimp Croquettes - we had so many Jamon croquettes on the trip, it was nice to see this variant Cheesecake - this really hit the spot after dinner. Served with a few small dollops of raspberry puree and chocolate crisps. The texture reminded me of Japanese cheesecake, being a little fluffy in the middle. Recommended - Butter Fish Tataki with Seaweed Salad - served sashimi-style with something that tastes like the Chinese BBQ (sa cha) sauce. Tuna Tartare with Avocado Ice Cream - I thought this was fresh and tasty. The avocado ice cream threw me off as it was weird eating on its own and a little too sweet to eat with the tartare. Smash Burgers - 3 small sliders with a little bit of a kick Tomatoes "Origen" Style - part art, part food. This was a reconstructed tomato with the filling being a ton of cheese and the outside skin being a sugar cured tomato. Hard to describe, but the tomato part is half way between fresh tomato and a sweetened fruit leather.

Delicious Asian fusion with a great attitude. I had the Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls, Japanese…read moreGyoza filled with duck pate and the Crispy Beef. I accompanied the meal with a bottle of red Rioja and didn't "break the bank." Manolita Chen is on a small street between the Retiro Park and Calle de Goya offering wonderful flavors in a casual setting and just a short walk from the shopping district.

Decor and space are so beautiful. I immediately wanted to eat here as soon as we entered. Menu was…read morevaried and had plenty of yummy sounding dishes. BF and I ordered the duck foie gras steamed shaomai, Korean BBQ tacos and basil fried rice. Presentation was nice and portions were okay. We also ordered waters, Aquarius (BF is obsessed) and a tinto de verano. Prices are high here. Service was pretty good. They did give us a tiny free appetizer of Chinese cucumber salad. It was good but there were only like 5 pieces. I had higher expectations for the rice. It wasn't as seasoned or unique as the description made it seem. The rice itself was done well but it was way too ordinary and overpriced for a place like this. The slivers of ham and prawn were a joke portion. I should've just gone with the pad thai--my bad.