Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
Casual, repeat-worthy, easy to book.
Haranita is Madrid's accessible Asian fusion option with two consecutive Opinionated About Dining casual rankings — up to #581 in Europe for 2025. Book lunch for the best value entry point. Easy to reserve, neighbourhood in feel, and a reliable choice when DiverXO's waiting list and price point are more than you need.
If you're deciding between Haranita and Madrid's more attention-grabbing Asian-influenced options, start here: Haranita is the accessible, neighbourhood-scale choice, not a showpiece. While DiverXO (Progressive Asian, Creative) commands months-long waiting lists and four-figure tasting menus, Haranita operates in a different register entirely — a casual Asian fusion address in the Chueca area that has earned back-to-back recognition from Opinionated About Dining, ranked #581 in Casual Europe for 2025 (up from #667 in 2024). That upward trajectory is meaningful. It signals a kitchen finding its stride, not coasting. For a first-time visitor to Madrid's Asian fusion scene who wants quality without the ceremony, Haranita is the sensible starting point.
Haranita sits on Calle de Víctor Hugo 5, in the Centro district, close enough to Madrid's Chueca neighbourhood to draw a cosmopolitan, repeat-visitor crowd. The OAD casual ranking positions it alongside a long list of European neighbourhood restaurants where technique and sourcing matter, but the format stays relaxed. Chef Fernando Moreno leads the kitchen, and the Asian fusion designation covers a broad creative territory — Spanish produce interpreted through Asian culinary frameworks is a well-established genre in Madrid, with Dos Palilos in Barcelona and Aalto in Milan occupying adjacent creative ground across the region.
The restaurant carries a 4.5 rating across 493 Google reviews , a volume that suggests genuine repeat custom rather than a single wave of opening buzz. Consistency at that review count is harder to fake than at 50 or 100 reviews, and it points to a kitchen that delivers reliably across services rather than only on good days.
Without confirmed hours from the venue directly, the general pattern for casual Asian fusion addresses in Madrid applies: lunch tends to offer the better value proposition, often including a fixed menu at a price point that undercuts the evening à la carte. For a first-timer, a weekday lunch is the lower-risk entry , shorter queues, more relaxed pacing, and a chance to assess the kitchen before committing to a longer evening visit. Dinner at restaurants in this tier typically draws a livelier room, which works in the venue's favour if atmosphere matters to you, but can make it a less practical choice if you want a focused meal. If your priority is value and you want to test whether Haranita suits your tastes before returning, book lunch first.
Reservations: Booking difficulty is rated Easy , you are unlikely to need more than a few days' notice for most slots, though weekend evenings may require slightly more lead time. Dress: Casual is appropriate for a neighbourhood restaurant at this level; smart casual for evening visits is a safe call. Budget: Price range data is not confirmed in Pearl's records , contact the venue directly or check current listings before visiting. Location: C. de Víctor Hugo, 5, Centro, 28004 Madrid. Groups: Without confirmed seat-count data, larger groups should contact the venue ahead of time to confirm capacity and whether private or semi-private arrangements are available.
See the comparison table below for a direct view of how Haranita sits against Madrid's broader dining field.
If Haranita suits your register, here is where to look next. For Madrid's broader dining scene, our full Madrid restaurants guide covers the full range. For high-end creative cooking in the city, DSTAgE (Modern Spanish, Creative) and Coque (Spanish, Creative) are the two strongest options at the serious end of the spectrum. For something more accessible in format, Deessa (Modern Spanish, Creative) occupies an interesting middle ground. Outside Madrid, Spain's leading creative kitchens are worth planning around: Quique Dacosta in Dénia, Arzak in San Sebastián, Azurmendi in Larrabetzu, Martin Berasategui in Lasarte-Oria, Cocina Hermanos Torres in Barcelona, and El Celler de Can Roca in Girona anchor any serious Spain itinerary. For the rest of your Madrid trip, see our guides to Madrid hotels, Madrid bars, Madrid wineries, and Madrid experiences.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. A few days' notice is typically sufficient for weekday slots. Weekend evenings may fill faster, so booking three to five days ahead is a reasonable precaution. Same-day or next-day availability is plausible for lunch on quieter days, but do not rely on it for a specific date.
Casual dress is appropriate. Haranita is an OAD-listed casual restaurant, not a formal dining room , there is no indication of a dress code. Smart casual (clean trainers, no sportswear) is a safe choice for dinner if you want to match the evening crowd in Chueca.
Specific dish data is not confirmed in Pearl's records, so we cannot recommend individual items with confidence. As an Asian fusion kitchen under chef Fernando Moreno with two consecutive OAD casual rankings, the menu is likely to reward ordering across multiple smaller courses rather than a single main. Ask staff what is performing well on the day , in restaurants of this type, the kitchen's current focus tends to be the most reliable guide.
No confirmed information on dietary accommodation is available in Pearl's records. Contact the venue directly before visiting if you have specific requirements , Asian fusion menus can involve allergens including soy, sesame, and shellfish. Without a listed phone number or website in our data, your leading route is to check current listings or visit in person to ask ahead of a booking.
Book lunch for your first visit , it is the lower-risk, higher-value entry point at a casual restaurant in this tier. Haranita has improved its OAD ranking year-on-year (from #667 in 2024 to #581 in 2025), which suggests the kitchen is in a period of upward momentum rather than plateau. Expect a relaxed, neighbourhood format rather than a theatrical dining experience. If you want spectacle and a formal tasting menu, DiverXO is the correct call , but you will need to plan months ahead and budget significantly more.
Seat count is not confirmed in Pearl's records. For groups of four or more, contact the venue before booking to confirm whether the room can accommodate you comfortably and whether any group arrangements are available. In a neighbourhood casual restaurant of this scale in Madrid, parties of six or more may benefit from advance notice to avoid splitting across separate tables.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haranita | Asian Fusion | Easy | |
| DiverXO | Progressive - Asian, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| DSTAgE | Modern Spanish, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Smoked Room | Progressive Asador, Contemporary | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Paco Roncero | Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Coque | Spanish, Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
What to weigh when choosing between Haranita and alternatives.
A few days' notice is usually enough for midweek slots. Weekend evenings may fill faster, so aim for 3 to 5 days ahead to be safe. Haranita's booking difficulty is rated Easy, which puts it well below the lead-time demands of Madrid's higher-profile spots like DiverXO or Smoked Room.
Haranita is an OAD-ranked casual venue in Centro, so the register is relaxed. Clean, put-together casual is the practical call — think what you'd wear to a neighbourhood restaurant you care about, not a formal tasting menu. There is no evidence of a dress code requirement.
Specific menu details are not confirmed in Pearl's venue data, so ordering specifics are best checked directly with the restaurant on arrival. What is confirmed: the kitchen operates in the Asian fusion format under chef Fernando Moreno, with an OAD Casual Europe ranking that signals consistent quality at an accessible price point.
Dietary accommodation details are not documented in Pearl's current venue record. The practical move is to contact Haranita at Calle de Víctor Hugo 5 directly before booking, particularly for complex requirements, as Asian fusion menus can involve shared sauces and cross-ingredient preparations.
Haranita is a casual, neighbourhood-register Asian fusion address in Madrid's Centro district, ranked by Opinionated About Dining in both 2024 and 2025 — a signal that it has built a consistent following rather than a one-off reputation. Expect a relaxed room, a cosmopolitan crowd from the nearby Chueca area, and a format that suits a straightforward dinner without the ceremony or the price tag of Madrid's tasting-menu circuit.
Group-specific policies are not confirmed in Pearl's venue data. Given its casual format and Easy booking rating, small groups of 4 to 6 are unlikely to face major friction, but larger parties should check the venue's official channels to confirm table configuration at Calle de Víctor Hugo 5.
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