Pekingese lacquered duck.
Madrid is experiencing a wave of Asian gastronomy. The rebirth of The Happy Buddha, the novelty of The One, the reinvention of Shanghai Mama (former China Crown) and the success of the new Japanese restaurants, from Madame Sushita to Kappo, are proof that the city is hungry for cuisine from from the far east.
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That is why the proposal of Longan it is more complete. This new "Asian gastro", as they are defined, offers a complete trip through the most popular countries in Asia in terms of cooking. That is to say: Japan and China rule their long but tight menu, but there is also room for a pad thai or Korean dishes.
Longan is the evolution of the Asian restaurants that we knew until now. Here the variety is important, but it is more the quality of products and service. It is noticeable from the decoration, the wood dominates and the colors black and gold, looking for corners of detail with lamps or particular ornaments.
Asian luxury.
“Contemporary Asian cuisine” is what they offer in Longan, but for that they have previously searched among traditional recipes. That is why there are no great inventions in sushi or nigiris. And neither in the rest of the menu, which ranges from dim sums and spicy soups to woks and curries. With a big star: Peking Peking duck. Highly recommended from the first page and the maitre's first suggestion if you ask.
Duck like in Peking.
You can order half a duck or the whole duck, and one of the chefs will show it to you and carve it live, then, while you eat it in the very thin pancakes, he finishes preparing the sautéed bone.
It is full of details.
WHY GO
For his lacquered duck, of course. Although, above all, because of the variety, because it is difficult to get bored and there are options for everyone.
From sushi to duck.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Its terrace equipped for the whole year.
IN DATA
Address: C/ Doctor Fleming, 31
Telephone: 910 53 42 14
Schedule: every day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Half price: 21 euros
www.longangastro.com