Bammbao
Bammbao
Bammbao is a small restaurant on Calle de Nicolás Sánchez, in Usera, the neighbourhood known as Madrid's Chinatown. It's run by Wukun Xu, born in Seville to Chinese parents and raised helping out in his family's restaurant in Triana. The short, changing carta mixes Chinese and Andalusian cooking: Chinese bravas made with cauliflower, the house lingote de oro pork belly, the stuffed-aubergine purple serpent and baos. It holds a Guía Repsol Solete and books up fast at weekends.
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Background
About Bammbao
The Story
Wukun Xu was born in Seville to Chinese parents and grew up lending a hand in the family's Chinese restaurant in Triana. He moved to Madrid and opened Bammbao in Usera in the early 2020s, and has since become a champion of the neighbourhood's restaurants, including on TVE's La 2. In 2025 the restaurant closed for a refurbishment and reopened in June to a waiting list.
The Cuisine
Chinese-Andalusian fusion on a short carta of small plates, bigger plates and sides, which changes through the year. Dishes that have passed through it include Sichuan ravioli, pork gyozas, lemon chicken, spicy prawn curry and 'bammpanadillas' with a Guizhou chilli sauce.
The House Classics
Four dishes stay put. The lingote de oro, 'gold ingot', is a family recipe of pork belly cooked low and slow with Chinese spices, best eaten in a bao (€13.50). The serpiente púrpura is a stuffed aubergine (€6.80), the bravas chinas are crispy cauliflower with a kick (€5.80), and the spicy chicken bao has its own following. Around them the carta usually runs to about four starters and five mains: grandma's empanadillas, pork gyozas, a shrimp tortillita, the crispy duck patorrezno and old-fashioned noodles.
Off-Menu Desserts
The fusion desserts often aren't on the carta, so ask: past surprises have included a sweet 'salmorejo' that's really a jam, and panna cotta with arbutus. On the printed carta there's a crumbled tart and the Danochino.
Booking
Lunch runs 13:30–17:00 and dinner 20:30–00:00, each in two sittings of 90 minutes. Booking is recommended, especially at weekends, through the website or by WhatsApp, since the phone isn't always answered when it's busy. The nearest metro stops are Usera (L6) and Almendrales (L3), and EMT buses 6, 47, 78 and 247 stop nearby.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Bammbao Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.8
2083
TripAdvisor
4.6
37 reviews
Bammbao ranks #288 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on TripAdvisor (37 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Bammbao
Booking
Reserve through the booking widget on the venue's own site (bammbao.es).
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Experience
Bammbao Dining Experience
Small, busy and relaxed, run by Xu and his family, who call themselves 'los chinitos majos'. Tables are held for 90 minutes across two sittings at lunch and dinner, and weekends book up well ahead. It's pet-friendly and there are vegan options.
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Bammbao Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Nicolás Sánchez, 54, 28026, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's on Calle de Nicolás Sánchez in the Usera district of southern Madrid.
Nearby
Usera, south of the Manzanares, is home to the largest concentration of Chinese residents and businesses in Madrid, a district often called the city's Chinatown. Streets like Nicolás Sánchez and Dolores Barranco carry a dense run of Chinese and other Asian kitchens that draw diners from across the city for food rarely found elsewhere in Madrid.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of Bammbao.
Details
Bammbao Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–17:00 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–17:00 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–17:00 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–17:00 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–17:00 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–17:00 & 20:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–17:00 & 20:30–00:00 |
Bammbao hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Bammbao FAQ
What kind of food does Bammbao serve?
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Chinese-Andalusian fusion: Chinese bravas made with cauliflower, the lingote de oro pork belly in a bao, the stuffed-aubergine purple serpent, gyozas, empanadillas and noodles, on a short carta that changes.
Who is behind Bammbao?
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Wukun Xu, born in Seville to Chinese parents, who grew up in his family's restaurant in Triana. He runs Bammbao in Usera with his family.
Is Bammbao in the Guía Repsol?
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Yes, it holds a Solete in the Spring 2026 list.
When is Bammbao open?
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Every day, lunch 13:30–17:00 and dinner 20:30–00:00, each in two sittings.
Do I need to book?
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It's recommended, especially at weekends. Tables are held for 90 minutes. Book online or by WhatsApp; walk-ins are seated if there's room.
How much does it cost to eat at Bammbao?
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Around €20 to €30 per person. Small plates run €5.50–11.50 and the lingote de oro is €13.50.