Zen Asian Supper Club
El Viso, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Salamanca option for a social Asian-leaning dinner when location and late-evening flexibility matter more than awards, chef detail, or a documented tasting-menu format. Book it for dates, small celebrations, or business-adjacent dinners; cross-shop Ikigai or Los Aguachiles Velázquez if you want a clearer cuisine lane.
About Zen Asian Supper Club
In Madrid, the limiting factor is not hype so much as fit: the right choice depends on whether the venue suits the occasion. Zen Asian Supper Club is worth considering when the schedule matters, especially because it has both midday and evening windows and stays open later on Friday and Saturday.
The safest verdict: consider it when timing and a casual dress code fit your plans, and avoid treating it like a chef-counter tasting-menu destination. For a diner seeking another Madrid comparison, Ikigai is one option to cross-shop.
A Madrid pick for flexible timing, not a research-heavy splurge
The useful reason to shortlist Zen Asian Supper Club is its schedule: it opens from 12:30–4:30 PM daily, returns for evening service, and runs until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it more useful for timing-led planning than for chasing awards or a chef-led progression. If the goal is a broader Madrid shortlist before committing, use Our full Madrid restaurants guide.
Because pricing and menu structure are not established, first-timers should set expectations carefully: this is a better candidate for an easy-to-place Madrid meal than for a tightly planned tasting-menu night. For category research, compare it with Maizal Madrid, Brotes, Los Aguachiles Velázquez, and Warehouse before choosing the tone of the outing.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Choose it when the priority is a Madrid venue with a casual dress code and evening hours that stretch later on Friday or Saturday. If you need a venue with a clearly documented counter format, tasting menu, chef name, price range, or awards record, check those details directly before committing. For wider planning, related Madrid guides can help you place the meal within a broader trip.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:30–4:30 PM, 8–11:30 PM · Tuesday: 12:30–4:30 PM, 8–11:30 PM
- Location
- Calle Velázquez, 128, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- zensupperclub.es
- Phone
- +34914571873
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Zen Asian Supper Club positions itself as a composed, intimate counterpoint to Madrid's more boisterous dining scenes. Operating in Salamanca (an orderly, refinement-minded neighbourhood) the venue reads as deliberate rather than casual: single seatings, fixed menus and a focus on curation shape the evening. The tone is elegant and sophisticated, prioritizing thoughtful pacing over speed and spectacle. Guests who value a quieter, attentive dining experience will find the supper club's restraint and careful programming appealing; it's less about high-volume service and more about a contained, well-ordered meal that rewards attention to detail.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination: the supper-club format centers on evening seatings and a fixed, ticketed menu designed for a single service. It suits couples and small groups looking for a considered, special-night experience: people who want to linger over courses and a wine list rather than rush through a meal. While the space keeps an intimate scale, its refined approach makes it appropriate for anniversaries or celebratory nights where composition and pacing matter. Reservations are advisable given the limited covers and the format's single-seating rhythm.
Ordering Tips
Expect a ticketed, fixed-menu evening with single seatings and a fixed number of covers, so plan to book in advance and arrive promptly. The supper-club model emphasizes pacing, so allow time for multiple courses and consider any available wine pairings, with a hosted wine list as part of the format. If you’re focused on the signature items listed (Peking duck, Sichuan dumplings, tuna tartare, pad thai, dragon roll), check whether the fixed menu includes them on the night you book; with limited covers, menus can change and seats fill quickly.
Venue details
Ambiance
Animado con la mejor música, juegos de luces, copas y cócteles bien servidos en un ambiente cosmopolita y juvenil.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Peking duck
- pad thai
- dragon roll
- tuna tartare
- Sichuan dumplings
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Calle Velázquez, 128, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:30–4:30 PM, 8–11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30–4:30 PM, 8–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:30–4:30 PM, 8–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:30–4:30 PM, 8–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:30–4:30 PM, 8 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 12:30–4:30 PM, 8 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- 12:30–4:30 PM, 8–11:30 PM
Location
Calle Velázquez, 128, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Maizal Madrid, Notable alternative
- Los Aguachiles Velázquez, Notable alternative
- Brotes, Notable alternative
- Warehouse, Notable alternative
- Ikigai, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Madrid
Zen Asian Supper Club is the more occasion-driven pick in this set: choose it when the night calls for a polished Salamanca address and an easy social dinner. Ikigai is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want the Japanese lane to feel more explicit, while Los Aguachiles Velázquez is the better fallback for a looser, more casual meal nearby.
For value judgment, the lack of listed pricing means Zen is harder to assess than peers with clearer positioning. Maizal Madrid and Brotes are better choices if the group wants the restaurant concept to drive the decision rather than the neighborhood. Warehouse makes more sense when the room and overall ambiance are the deciding factors.
Booking difficulty is marked easy, so this is a useful option when the plan is coming together without much lead time. For a celebration where the food format needs to be the centerpiece, cross-shop first; for a Salamanca dinner that needs to feel adult, social, and low-friction, Zen Asian Supper Club is the practical booking.
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Compare Zen Asian Supper Club
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Zen Asian Supper Club | Madrid | No published awards |
| Maizal Madrid | Madrid | No published awards |
| Los Aguachiles Velázquez | Madrid | No published awards |
| Brotes | Madrid | No published awards |
| Warehouse | Madrid | No published awards |
| Ikigai | Madrid | No published awards |
How Zen Asian Supper Club Madrid compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Zen Asian Supper Club?
The key details are the Madrid location, casual dress code, and schedule: most days run 12:30–4:30 PM and 8–11:30 PM, while Friday and Saturday run 12:30–4:30 PM and 8 PM–2 AM.
