Bang Cook or Madrid's Bangkok
bangkok is closer than you think, you just have to get to the General Martinez Campos Street of Madrid , in the neighborhood of Chamberí. There, at number 43, something magical happens, the closest thing to teleportation that you may have experienced in a restaurant.
Bang Cook it is a temporary portal that makes you travel to the heart of the Thai capital. And this has been achieved, among other things, thanks to the spectacular decoration of its two floors.
**Vibrant and colorful murals, graffiti, exotic plants, fences, catenaries, exposed pipes, perforated brick, neon lights and some oriental-style pieces inspired by the palatial ornamentation of Thailand ** are guilty of giving us that irrepressible desire to go through the chaotic streets and markets, the beautiful temples and the charming gardens of Bangkok.
The most 'instagrammable' corner of Bang Cook
The architects of this revolutionary gastronomic proposal are **the creators of Silk & Soya , an original multi-space, located in Alcobendas, which fuses Mediterranean, Thai and Japanese cuisine . Y Bang Cook , like any little brother, has imitated the best of its predecessor but with a rogue touch: ** traditional and reinvented Thai cuisine, cocktails and deephouse music as a backdrop.
“We would like in the future being able to reach other cities in Spain where there is not yet this type of offer”, comments Román Mosteiro, partner of Grupo Silk, to Traveler.es.
EXOTIC AND ADDICTIVE DEALS
The place where Bang Cook shows off its charms is proof that Sometimes you do have to be dazzled by first impressions. But the food... the food borders on perfection.
** Their letter is "I want to order absolutely everything".** They will seduce you so much the original names with which the different options have been baptized, ideal for sharing, such as the explosive mix of ingredients of every one of them.
You can taste from the authentic flavors of Royal Thai (royal Thai cuisine) to classics of the street food Thai versioned, going through recipes of the Thai home cooking.
Fine vegetable rolls wrapped in rice paste and cuttlefish ink, the star dish
The Tom Yam Koong or spicy prawn soup, the Tom Kakai or chicken soup with coconut milk, the Hala Bala or wok of soy noodles and al dente vegetables with Thai spices and Panang Koong curries (prawns in red curry with coconut milk and basil) and kang kai (chicken green curry with coconut milk and vegetables) provoke you a sea of sensations in the mouth.
Chicken green curry with coconut milk and vegetables
But it wouldn't be fair not to mention Kai Satay lollipops (sesame battered chicken thigh skewers with Satay sauce) , the Nua Thai Rak (wok beef with chili, granchai and spices) or Grandma Pithut's squid fritters , which are a tribute to one of the former Silk & Soya cooks, who mastered the art of bringing this tasty recipe to life.
As if that were not enough to conquer our palates, they also have succulent typical dishes from other countries such as bibimbap , a classic of korean cuisine ; the vegetable roll, made with a dough of squid ink and accompanied by an addictive sweet and sour green chlorophyll sauce ; either the japanese hamburger , veal with soy sauce.
Boneless duck with kimchi potato parmentier and a smooth tamarind sauce.
"I'm hooked on the black and roll . we have reinvented the classic Asian roll, better known in Thailand as Poh Piah , and we have given it a touch of color with squid ink. Its flavor is a hit combined with the sweet and green sauce", account Roman Mosteiro , one of the owners of Bang Cook, to Traveler.es.
"Another that is very successful is our Ped Crob, a crispy baked duck accompanied by mashed potato parmentier and tamarind sauce, it's great”, he continues.
And, of course, he also winks at the Spanish Cuisine with dishes like the Iberian ham tartar or the leek and bacon croquettes . Each one of the bites bears the personal stamp of Bang Cook . For example, the smooth cream of chickpeas hummus is dressed with lime . Warning: it will be your downfall.
“The atmosphere is completely different. Bang Cook escapes from the traditional and tries to take you to a more modern Thailand. As in Spain We don't just eat paella or tortillas, they don't just eat curry or pad thai there either. That is why our menu is made up of traditional dishes and other more international ones such as a pizza or a hamburger ”, confesses Roman Mosteiro.
What hummus!
What starts well, ends even better. Or at least this utopia becomes a reality on Bang Cook's tables. The matcha tea cake (an exotic version of carrot cake) or the hot chocolate, caramel and walnut brownie (flavored with chai tea and accompanied by black sesame ice cream) are proof of this.
matcha tea cake
WHY GO
Because make you travel through the senses It is not an easy task, but in Bang Cook everything is possible. You will breathe the essence of Thailand ; you will enjoy the texture and flavors of thai cuisine , both traditional and reinvented; and you will be conquered by the perfect presentation of its cocktails. And all this sensory tour will be accompanied by the best deephouse music.
House recommendation: the Bangcooklada, a variant of the piña colada with a more floral touch, infused with cardamom and wasabi. delicious!
The Bangcooklada
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
beer lovers they will be able to stick one more flag on their beer world map thanks to the Thai Singha . Plus, if you choose to treat yourself to Bang Cook at noon, you'll have the option to try the Monkey Menu , what includes a mini starter, a main to choose from and the drink (€12.50).
Address: General Martínez Campos, 43 See map
Telephone: 910 51 22 08
Schedule: Every day from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.