Chifa
Chifa
Chifa is a small Peruvian-Asian fusion restaurant on Calle de Modesto Lafuente in Ríos Rosas, run by brothers Julián and Luis Miguel Gil. The name comes from Peru's Cantonese-Peruvian 'chifa' restaurants, and the carta of 14 dishes plus three daily specials runs from corvina cebiche with two ajíes to 'chino-latino' dumplings, arroz chaufa, brisket tacos and a beef-cheek red curry carried over from their earlier restaurant, Sudestada. It opens every day for lunch and dinner.
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Vive la fusión de sabores en cada plato. ¡Ven a descubrir lo que tenemos preparado!
Nuestro arroz chaufa es una explosión de sabor. ¡El clásico peruano que nunca falla!
Ven a descubrir Chifa, donde cada rincón cuenta una historia y cada plato es una experiencia.
Nuestros tacos tienen un sabor que te hace volver por más.
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Background
About Chifa
The Story
Chifa is run by the Gil brothers, Julián and Luis Miguel, who previously ran Sudestada. The name refers to the 'chifas' of Peru, the Chinese restaurants born from Cantonese migration to Peru in the mid-19th century, and the brothers use that fusion as a starting point to bring Latin American and East Asian cooking together.
The Cuisine
Peruvian-Asian fusion: cebiche with two ajíes, corvina, scallops and octopus; arroz chaufa with free-range chicken, prawns, egg and plantain; green fish curry with zamburiñas; Kung Pao chicken with Sichuan pepper and Mexican chillies; an oriental salmon tiradito; Peking duck empanadas; 'chino-latino' dumplings with Mexican chilli oil; the Sudestada-era beef-cheek red curry; and a Peruvian tamal with green curry. Pisco sours, caipirinhas and a short wine list with a lean towards sherry.
The Chefs
Julián Gil, Luis Miguel Gil
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Chifa Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.4/10, service 6.8/10, typical spend 45€
Julia Pérez Lozano critic score
Diner Ratings
4.3
952
TripAdvisor
3.9
352 reviews
Chifa ranks #986 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (352 reviews).
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How to Book Chifa
Booking
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Experience
Chifa Dining Experience
A minimal, compact room with a contemporary, urban feel, focused on the food and a short, carefully chosen wine list.
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Chifa Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Modesto Lafuente, 64, 28003, Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Modesto Lafuente 64, in the Ríos Rosas neighbourhood of Chamberí.
Nearby
Ríos Rosas is a working residential grid north of the old centre, where restaurants answer to the people who live there rather than to visitors. It sits nearer Estadio Santiago Bernabéu than anything touristic, and the eating is unhurried, mid-priced and quietly confident. This is where you go for a proper lunch without theatre.
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Details
Chifa Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
Chifa hours verified 2026-08-12. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Chifa FAQ
What is Chifa known for?
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Peruvian-Asian fusion in the 'chifa' tradition: cebiche, 'chino-latino' dumplings, arroz chaufa and a beef-cheek red curry inherited from Sudestada.
Where is Chifa located?
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Calle de Modesto Lafuente 64, in the Ríos Rosas neighbourhood of Chamberí.
Who runs Chifa?
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Brothers Julián and Luis Miguel Gil, who previously ran Sudestada.
When is Chifa open?
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Every day, 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 23:30.
Is Chifa connected to another Madrid restaurant?
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Yes. The Gil brothers previously ran Sudestada, and Chifa's red beef-cheek curry is carried over from there.
What's on the menu at Chifa, and what does it cost?
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Dishes run from a cebiche algueado completo at €14.50 to an arroz chaufa negro at €16.50, with entrantes like empanadillas de pollo y cuitlacoche at €10.