Kitchen 154
Kitchen 154
Kitchen 154 started here, in the aisles of the Mercado de Vallehermoso in Chamberí, about ten years ago, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. The open kitchen cooks semi-traditional Asian street food, leaning on Thai and Korean flavours, with fresh produce bought from the market's own fishmongers, poulterer and butcher. The signatures are Korean ribs with kimchi, red curry with king prawns, butifarra dumplings and Sichuan aubergine, at prices well below the market's starrier neighbours.
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💥Costillas Koreanas en Noviciado y en Vallehermoso💥 Pican lo justo, se deshacen tanto que queda el hueso pelao, puedes pedir la salsa aparte pero nos ponemos tristes, lo mejor trozo costilla, un poco de pepino, kimchi y cebolla, arroz y para adentro. #comerenmadrid #madridfood #costillasdecerdo #
ESTE DOMINGO 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE La gran verbena de @mercadovallehermoso junto a @kitchen154 Estaremos con nuestras exclusivas Buffalo Wings 🐂 🐮 🐓 junto a los huevazos de Kitchen154 Que estais esperando mas El Huevo o La Gallina? Gracias a @guiarepsol @timeoutmadrid @secretosdemadrid @madriddirect
¿Qué fue antes, el huevo o la gallina? Este domingo en Vallehermoso con los Millys. Pocas veces habréis visto nuestro huevo fuera de Conde. #huevofrito #elhuevoolagallina #planesmadrid #comerenmadrid #restaurantemadrid
¿Qué fue antes? ¿El huevo o la gallina? Esto en Vallehermoso el domingo 20 de septiembre con los Milkys. #restaurantemadrid #planesmadrid #quehacerenmadrid #restaurantemadrid #comerenmadrid
Ideas para los siguientes meses en 3, 2… 👹
Milkys x Kitchen 154 x Milkys 🐣 + 🍳 Domingo 20 de septiembre en Vallehermoso. Apuntad la fecha, que ya hay ganas de jarana. #madridfood #planesmadrid #quehacerenmadrid #restaurantemadrid #comerenmadrid
Background
About Kitchen 154
The Story
Kitchen 154 is a small group of Madrid restaurants, three of them, all inside the M-30: Vallehermoso, Noviciado and Conde, each with its own carta. Vallehermoso was the first, opened about a decade ago in the Mercado de Vallehermoso, and the group still treats it as its reference point. The stated aim is to push back against a dining scene too concerned with appearances: less posturing, more enjoyment, and food that's 'tastier than pretty'.
The Cuisine
Mainly Southeast Asian, with Thai curries and Korean dishes at the centre, cooked with fresh produce and with the chilli tuned to Western palates. The market vendors who watched the place grow, including fishmongers Javi and Anita, Higino the poulterer and Antonio the butcher, supply much of what goes into the dishes.
The Carta
The menu is short and comes in half or full portions for some dishes. Korean ribs (€19) and red curry with king prawns (€19) are the house standards, alongside dan dan lamian noodles (€16), Sichuan aubergine (€12.90) and dumplings (€10.90). There are more curries: a vegetable red curry, chicken stir-fried with green curry, baby squid with a southern Thai curry and a Hanglay curry of pork cheek. Sweet chilli wings and yum pla duk fu, the Thai crispy catfish salad, round it out. The Guía Repsol also mentions a yellow curry with the fish of the day, house kimchi and pickles, and off-menu dishes.
Good to Know
There are vegan and coeliac-friendly options, and the menu lists allergens dish by dish. The room is small and part of the market itself, so this is a place for a quick, punchy lunch or a lively dinner rather than a long quiet meal. It opens for lunch every day and for dinner Monday to Saturday.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Kitchen 154 Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 5.8/10, service 6.3/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.3
485 reviews
4.5
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Kitchen 154 ranks #311 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (485 reviews).
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Experience
Kitchen 154 Dining Experience
Small and loud in the best way. The counter takes up part of the market's aisles, and music and shouted orders across the bar mix with the coming and going of waiters, cooks and customers. The group calls this room 'our parents' house' and describes it as a Spanish tasca inside an old-school Madrid market.
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Kitchen 154 Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Mercado de Vallehermoso, calle de Vallehermoso, 36, 28015 Madrid, Spain
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It's inside the Mercado de Vallehermoso, at Calle de Vallehermoso 36, in the Arapiles barrio of Chamberí.
Nearby
Arapiles is unshowy, residential and genuinely local, sitting just above the noise of the centre. The eating covers historic vermut counters and kitchens doing careful, seasonal work at fair prices. Malasaña is downhill, and Templo de Debod is the walk west.
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Details
Kitchen 154 Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:00 |
Kitchen 154 hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Kitchen 154 FAQ
Does Kitchen 154 have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Repsol Solete, the Guía Repsol's entry-level everyday mark, which is a lower distinction than a Sol.
What kind of food does Kitchen 154 serve?
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Asian street food, mostly Southeast Asian with Thai and Korean dishes at the centre, cooked with fresh produce from the market around it.
Where is Kitchen 154, and when is it open?
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This branch is inside the Mercado de Vallehermoso, at Calle de Vallehermoso 36 in the Arapiles part of Chamberí. Open daily for lunch and dinner, roughly 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 23:00, with Sunday lunch only.
What can you order at Kitchen 154?
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Korean ribs (€19), red curry with king prawns (€19), dan dan lamian (€16), Sichuan aubergine (€12.90) and butifarra dumplings (€10.90) are the signatures, with green, Hanglay and southern Thai curries, sweet chilli wings and a crispy catfish salad.
How many Kitchen 154 locations are there?
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Three, all inside Madrid's M-30 ring: this one in the Mercado de Vallehermoso, plus Noviciado and Conde, each with its own menu.
How much does it cost to eat at Kitchen 154?
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Around €26 to €50 per person, with most dishes between €11 and €19 and some available as half portions.
Does Kitchen 154 have vegan or gluten-free options?
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Yes. The Guía Repsol notes vegan and coeliac-friendly options, and the menu marks allergens on every dish.