The best Chinese restaurants in Madrid (for a Chinese woman)
I'm chinese. One of the many Chinese who came to Spain to study from the beginning of the crisis. During these six years that I have been in Madrid, In the Chinese restaurant sector there have been as many changes as those in my own life in Spain. Before, I had to search the Internet (or ask those who have been living here for years) for the best restaurant; Now I head to my favorite places those of true typical Chinese cuisine.
A bit of context: Chinese cuisine is called BANG CAI ("local dishes"). This term refers to the typical dishes of each place according to their different products, cuts and preparations. These local flavors are recognized by the chinese cuisine community schools.
MAP OF CHINESE FLAVORS
1. According to customs. For example, in northern China it is common to cook beef and lamb; in the south fish and poultry are treated more.
two. Depending on the weather . In general, North Chinese dishes are salty and have stronger flavors; in the milder climate east, dishes tend to be sweet and mild-savory. On the other hand, in the southwestern region (more humid), we find a spicy cuisine with a more concentrated flavor.
Just as the origin of Chinese immigration changes, the Chinese gastronomic trend also has its consequences in Madrid dishes . In the past, Chinese restaurants were mainly created by immigrants from Wenzhou or Qingtian ; Today, most of them come from the province of Zhejiang and the entry of mainland Chinese from the north (Sichuan, Guangdong, Hunan and Guangxi) is consolidating.
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THE TOPS OF THE TOPS
1. **Kung Fu (Bar & Restaurant) **
Guizhou cuisine (spicy flavor) Calle de la Luna 12, Madrid
an authentic dining room . His team is very hospitable and the dishes change according to the season. The selection of raw materials is very careful and in addition, the establishment is small, comfortable and its decoration gives it a fun and innovative air. Recommended dishes: Ganguo-style chicken and Qianggu-style fish.
A must in Calle Luna
2.**Oriental Jewel** **(YUE LAI HOTPOT)**
Sichuan cuisine, (spicy taste). Hermosilla Street 109.
Perfect place to taste a traditional hot pot, especially in winter. These spicy 'hot pots' are the most cherished wish of the Chinese who live in Madrid, especially during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations (the typical thing is to get together to taste a good hot pot, hot pot, with friends and family). Recommended dish: a hot pot of the day.
chinese hot pot
3. Don Lay Cantonese Restaurant Cantonese cuisine, Dim Sum. Walk of Extremadura, 30.
Authentic Cantonese cuisine. Recommended dishes: the appetizers and, without a doubt, the barbecue (Chashao).
4.**Qi Li Xiang**
Nicholas Sanchez Street, 35
One of the best in Madrid where to taste the Duojiao style fish. The atmosphere isn't exactly 'sophisticated', but the presence of Chinese customers speaks for itself.
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