The Best Ethnic Restaurants in Madrid

Paella might come to mind when you think of Madrid, but the ethnic cuisine on offer will have your mouth watering
Paella might come to mind when you think of Madrid, but the ethnic cuisine on offer will have your mouth watering | © Marta Filipczyk / Unsplash.com
Talitha Duncan-Todd

In the beautiful city of Madrid there’s an abundance of ethnic restaurants to choose from. We pick some of the best to try in this vibrant area of Spain.

1. Tandoori Station

Restaurant, Indian

Tandoori Station is an Indian restaurant in Madrid. Everything is freshly made and full of flavor on the menu and the restaurant has a reputation for serving the best mouth-watering curry. For an authentic Indian experience, this restaurant comes highly recommended. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, attending to your every need.

2. Miyama

Restaurant, Japanese

Miyama is a first-class Japanese restaurant in Madrid. The service is impeccable, quick, unobtrusive and friendly. This restaurant has a tasty seasonal menu and serves a typical Japanese dishes. This is very unusual and hard to find outside of Japan. The prices are on the expensive side but, as the restaurant serves the best quality food, you won’t be disappointed.

3. James Joyce Irish Pub

Pub, Irish, Pub Grub, European

Located beside Plaza de la Cibeles, The James Joyce Irish Pub offers an authentic Irish atmosphere with Irish staff. The cuisine is a combination of the best that both Ireland and Spain have to offer. To add to the fun, they have live music as well as live sport on three large screens.

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