El Bund

For a Chinese meal in Madrid, El Bund is an option when the plan calls for a spacious, polished setting. The restaurant is a traditional high-end Chinese restaurant, with a three-storey chalet setting, feng shui-inspired minimalist Chinese décor, a garden terrace and private salons. Signature dishes include Dimsum Changfen, Ensalada de medusa, Panceta Macao, Lomo de cerdo a la pekinesa, Pato crujiente and Shaomei de ternera.

The main reason to consider El Bund is the combination of setting and traditional high-end Chinese cooking. El Bund is upscale and relaxed, making it relevant for celebrations and business meals as well as a broader meal in Madrid.

Order for texture first, then build the table around duck and pork

A first visit can be built around the signature dishes. Dimsum Changfen and Shaomei de ternera cover the dim sum side of the order, while Ensalada de medusa offers a different texture. Panceta Macao and Lomo de cerdo a la pekinesa bring pork into the meal, and Pato crujiente can serve as a duck-focused centerpiece.

For a smaller table, keep the order focused on a few signatures. For a larger table, the restaurant’s spacious layout and private salons make it a practical choice for a more expansive meal. That is also why it is a strong celebration or business-meal choice.

A repeat visit can go narrower: dim sum plus one larger protein, or one of the less familiar signatures such as Ensalada de medusa. That approach fits the restaurant’s appeal: traditional high-end Chinese cooking in a spacious Madrid setting.

The room is part of the decision, especially for groups

The setting is a practical advantage. A three-storey chalet with Chinese décor, a garden terrace and private salons gives the restaurant more flexibility than many city dining rooms. That matters if the meal involves relatives, clients or a table that wants conversation in a more spacious setting. The mood is upscale but relaxed: polished, elegant, cozy and sophisticated without needing to feel stiff.

The Madrid location also shapes the decision. El Bund suits diners looking for a roomier Chinese meal with enough formality for celebrations and business meals. If the evening is part of a wider Madrid plan, use the full Madrid restaurants guide to plan the rest of the route, then check Madrid bars and Madrid hotels.

Safer expectation is a relaxed, polished Chinese restaurant built around traditional high-end Chinese dining. That is the reason to consider it. It gives first-timers a broad, approachable entry point in Madrid. For a table that wants a spacious room and a set of signature dishes, El Bund is worth putting on the shortlist.

Use it as a planned group meal, not a last-minute fallback

El Bund is best approached as a planned meal, especially if the visit involves a group, a celebration or a business table. The price point is about $40 per person, and hours run Monday to Sunday from 09:30 to 23:59, with an alternative source noting 13:30–16:30 and 20:30–24:00 for private events. Its Macarfi 7.4 food rating in 2026 adds another useful reference point, but the core reason to go remains direct: traditional high-end Chinese cooking in a spacious Madrid setting.