But this salmorejo looks good... from La Bruta
we landed on Malasana , the hipster neighborhood of Madrid where, in addition to vegans and cool cocktail bars , we found some simply spectacular menus of the day.
VERBENA BAR _(Velarde, 24) _
The Malasaña moderneo enclave continues to give something to talk about. And it's not just because the creativity of Laurin Fernandez , the "innkeeper", has no limits, but rather her home cooking and his renowned daily menu has literally blown him away.
The kitsch and authentic Verbena every Friday brings together the best of the neighborhood around a menu that usually includes a strong single dish , with its garnish and dessert. Cuttlefish (every 2 or 3 weeks) , roasted breasts with fine herbs, entrecôte with eggs, potatoes and romescu.
For a couple of euros more you can order an additional companion. And the desserts, homemade and delicious (their brownie is from another planet). A true delusion. Price: €9.90.
EIGHTY DEGREES MALASAÑA _(Manuela Malasaña, 10) _.
What has most conquered the Malasaña foodie is undoubtedly the concept of big dishes in small formats , our father of this curious restaurant. We do not forget your c baby squid rockets and their hamburgers.
In the absence of a daily menu, Eighty Degrees offers two with two different prices . The common denominator is a menu made up of a Cold mini plate, two hot mini plates and a dessert . Our option was salmon tartar with avocado cream and mango gazpacho, truffled egg and lamb confit terrine. And for dessert, unstructured tiramisu. Prices: €12.50 and €13.80.
Crispy squid sandwich of Eighty Degrees Malasaña
VEGA _(The Moon, 9) _
In a short time it has become one of the neighborhood vegan referents , for its delicious cooking and its impeccable treatment of the public. It is one of the preferred places that seek a cuisine ecological, healthy and homemade , under the framework of a philosophy that is becoming more and more fashionable.
Its extremely tight daily menu may well surprise you with Vegetable pates, stuffed aubergines, hummus, vegan croquettes. Our menu included spectacular vegan meatballs and a delicious sponge cake for dessert. The only drawback is that it is not easy to find a place. Price: €7.90
The vegan menu in the street of La Luna
PIZZIE & DIXIE _(San Vicente Ferrer, 16) _
We were the first to tell you about the appearance of the original Malasaña veggie pizzeria , and we cannot stop talking about it, even more so with the super healthy option that has as menu of the day.
Your pizza from black mass of activated carbon , its vegetable ceviches and its kombucha cocktails . They follow the trend of offering various daily menus , because it also has two types of menu, one with pizza and another more conventional with first, second and dessert.
We choose the second option by configuring a menu with vegetable carpaccio and mango, avocado and shitake ceviche . The bread is artisan and you can always relax on their private beach. Price: €10 and €11.50.
the perfect daisy
SUPER COOL _(Manuela Malasaña, 11) _
This is another of the hypes of the last two years, which landed in the Malasaña neighborhood and devastated its philosophy happy & healthy as lifestyle. Its flag has the colors of raw food and organic cuisine, made with organic raw materials and a particular battle against the chemical components of food.
Veggie pasta, vegetable chips, pizzas and hamburgers paired with organic soft drinks. Our daily menu included their already famous brochettes and an exotic and colorful salad to revitalize body and soul. Price: €12.50
Happy&Healthy
CARMENCITA BAR _(San Vicente Ferrer, 51) _
Pilgrimage mecca for gourmet burger lovers, Carmencita Bar has been making noise in the Malasaña neighborhood for 7 years . Despite having one of the best brunches in the area, Carmencita Bar is highly sought after for its double menu option of the day, both at the same price; the hamburger and the salad.
Our menu of both options included a Bobo's Burger with bacon and blue cheese and the La Carmencita salad, with spinach, grilled goat cheese and a honey and mustard vinaigrette. And for dessert, chocolate cake. Price: €10
HARE KRISHNA ASSOCIATION _(Holy Spirit, 19) _
Decades ago the one known as the "dining room of the lamas" of Malasaña serves a homemade daily menu in exchange for a donation that allows them to maintain the congregation. Those who, in addition to eating, seek recollection and tranquility, find in Hare Krishna the perfect place.
It is eaten sitting down and on the ground, after offering the food to the different deities. Its menu, strictly vegetarian, It always includes steamed rice dishes, spicy salads, vegetable empanadas, legumes and cereal stews such as wheat or quinoa.
The crockery is a steel tray. A delicious, spiritual and, why not, eccentric experience. Price: €7
AIO _(Lower Sliding San Pablo, 25) _
It is one of the most unnoticed restaurants in the neighborhood , but that hides real gems in its menu. The Sardinian restaurant in Malasaña brings the best of the Sardinian table at an honest price.
Very popular with hipsters and clueless looking for a different snack before entering the Teatro Lara.
The pasta of the day is not lacking in its daily menu a, the capresse salad and the Sardinian pizza, although it is undoubtedly the lasagna that takes the meaning away. And all paired with a good Sardinian wine. As a curiosity, in its basement it houses a parking for bicycles. Price: €9.90
The Sardinian menu in Aió
THE GROSS _(Fish, 11) _
Appeared to replace Brothers Campa , that traditional inn on Pez Street where the actors of the Bishop theater. with the stamp Aio, The Brute wanted to carve out a niche among Mediterranean cuisine restaurants, giving its menu great visibility regarding tapas, healthier options and cocktails.
In his menu, the tuna tartare and the sirloin with hazelnuts have already given enough to talk about. In its daily menu we ate noodles with wok vegetables first ; baked mackerel with almond sauce second and a stratospheric pumpkin pudding for dessert . They have craft beers for those looking for a bonus track. Price: €10.90.
Romantic still life in La Bruta
LAMUCCA _(Pza. Carlos Cambronero, 4) _
Possibly it has one of the busiest terraces in the lower part of the Malasaña neighbourhood, where finding a place can be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Different parts of the world have visibility in a menu that has been getting the clientele to stay for something more than a drink or a cocktail. Ceviches, Thai soups, lasagna, tuna tatakis and especially their pizzas ; the tour of the balloon is insured.
His commitment to the daily menu surprised us with couscous salad with goat cheese as a starter and grilled entrails with ginger chimichurri as a second. And, of course, we stayed on the terrace to spend the table with a good cocktail. Price: €11.90
Lamucca