Asian Army
Asian Army
Asian Army is a Southeast Asian canteen inside the Mercado de Antón Martín, on the edge of the Barrio de las Letras. The menu crosses Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam: satay, siu mai, murtabak and Vietnamese pork skewers to start, then grandma's laksa, nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, sop buntut oxtail soup and a vegan lodeh curry. Many plates are made to share, and there's a house lager.
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From asianarmymadrid on Instagram
Hace cuatro años, una tímida estudiante malaya entró por la puerta de Asian Army buscando un trabajo a tiempo parcial. Hoy nos despedimos de Chien Zhe. ❤️ Durante estos cuatro años hemos visto cómo ha ido ganando confianza, tanto dentro como fuera del restaurante. Se convirtió en una parte muy que
ASIAN ARMY 🪖 🚇 . Volví enamorada de Vietnam, de Malasia y de Singapur e ir a @asianarmymadrid fue como volver por un momento a cada uno de estos países a través de sus platos, y me hizo tan feliz ☺️😋 . Cantina asiática con una carta que (si te gusta la gastronomía del Sudeste Asiático) vas a querer
Viajar a Tailandia 🇹🇭 sin moverte del centro de Madrid es posible en @asianarmymadrid 🤩 Es como estar en un mercado de comida asiático, la comida está increíble, deliciosa, llena de sabor y diferente a cualquier otra cosa que hayamos probado ❤️
Background
About Asian Army
The Story
Asian Army is a canteen-style Southeast Asian kitchen inside the Mercado de Antón Martín. The house describes its cooking as born of authenticity and of the experience of eating across Southeast Asia, from Indonesia and Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, and it takes its name, and its motto, from the line that an army marches on its stomach.
The Cuisine
Southeast Asian street and home cooking: Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean staples such as nasi lemak, laksa, mie ayam and char kway teow, Thai som tum and massaman, and Vietnamese bún and pork skewers.
The Menu
Starters include tempeh koenjit (€6), chicken satay (€12 for four skewers), siu mai, murtabak, fried Vietnamese rolls, Vietnamese pork skewers by two, four or eight, Thai fried wings and keropok fish crackers. Among the mains: grandma's classic laksa (€15.50), nasi lemak and Hainanese chicken rice (€15 each), mie ayam, spicy chilli-pork pan mee, char kway teow, a Vietnamese bún salad, som tum papaya salad, kangkong stir-fried morning glory, sop buntut oxtail soup and massaman curry (€17.50 each), and a vegan lodeh curry. The house sambal comes by the jar.
Drinks
There's a house Asian Army lager and Singha, two craft IPAs, a short list of Spanish wines, and Southeast Asian soft drinks: Indonesian Teh Botol jasmine tea, Thai iced lemon tea, a butterfly-pea and lemongrass lemonade, and Vietnamese coffee. Mango mochi with coconut milk is the dessert.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Asian Army Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 5.5/10, service 6.4/10, typical spend 30€
Diner Ratings
4.8
859
TripAdvisor
4.7
74
Asian Army ranks #496 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
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Experience
Asian Army Dining Experience
A lively, relaxed market canteen that the house says mixes Vietnamese charm with Madrid's easy intensity. Share a few plates, Mediterranean-style, or settle in with a single bowl of noodles. It quotes Napoleon on the website: an army marches on its stomach.
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Asian Army Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Duque De Fernan Nuñez, 4, 28012, Madrid, Spain
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It's a stall inside the Mercado de Antón Martín, on Calle Duque de Fernán Núñez in central Madrid.
Nearby
Embajadores is old working Madrid, dense and unpolished, and it rewards anyone willing to walk its side streets. The eating runs from taverns that have been there for generations to newer rooms doing something quite different. El Rastro spills through it on market days, and Lavapiés is the same conversation continued uphill.
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Details
Asian Army Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00–16:00 & 19:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–16:00 & 19:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00–16:00 & 19:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 10:00–16:30 & 19:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00–16:30 & 19:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Asian Army hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Asian Army FAQ
What kind of food is Asian Army?
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Southeast Asian canteen food from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam: laksa, nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, satay and more, with many plates made to share.
Where is Asian Army?
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Inside the Mercado de Antón Martín, on Calle Duque de Fernán Núñez in central Madrid.
When is Asian Army open?
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Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. It's closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Is Asian Army expensive?
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No. Mains are €14–17.50 and starters €3.50–12, so a bowl and a soft drink comes in under €20.
Is there a menu for Asian Army?
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Yes, the menu is published online at asianarmy.cheerfy.shop, alongside table service at the market stall.
What regions does Asian Army's menu draw from?
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Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Does Asian Army have vegetarian options?
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Yes, it has vegetarian options.
Is there vegan food?
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Yes, including the lodeh vegetable curry and tempeh koenjit; ask about other dishes.