Mama Uma
Mama Uma
Mama Uma is a Korean counter on the second floor of the Mercado Barceló, open since 2020, cooking in front of you with no dining room or waiters. The short menu centres on bibimbap with bulgogi or shiitake, KFFC (double-fried free-range chicken) in four styles, handmade steamed mandu and house kimchi. Weekday combos start at €15. It's closed at weekends.
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El proverbio “누워서 떡 먹기” o “comiendo pastelitos de arroz tumbado” viene a significar: esto está tirado. Y la verdad es que no podría ser más fácil comer una brocheta de KFFC con pastelitos de arroz (sí, teokkpokki). Hay gente que lleva tiempo esperando a comer esto en nuestra barra. Y nosotros escu
Background
About Mama Uma
The Story
Mama Uma opened in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and has been on the second floor of the Mercado Barceló since, with pop-ups, classes, events and catering along the way. Its mission, in its own words, is to bring the real thing to Madrid: Korean flavours made accessible with the best product it can find, choosing product over profit.
The Cuisine
Korean, on a deliberately small menu. Bibimbap mixes sushi rice, black rice and red quinoa with seasonal namul, a slow-fried egg and a choice of beef, pork, chicken or shiitake bulgogi and three sauces. KFFC, Korean fried farm chicken, is double-fried and comes plain, yangnyeom, soy-honey glazed or boomin, with vegan cauliflower and boneless options.
Sides and combos
Sides include tteokbokki with fried chicken, bo ssam and KFFC ssam wraps, handmade steamed mandu (pork belly, a vegan Pyongyang-style kimchi version and prawn), house-fermented kimchi and pickles. Weekday combos run from €15 (students, with ID) to €17.20, with a €39 combo for two; mains on their own are around €15 to €16.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Mama Uma Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
4.7
833
TripAdvisor
4.4
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Mama Uma ranks #700 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Mama Uma
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
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Experience
Mama Uma Dining Experience
The setup is intimate and direct: a small bar counter, Korean cooking done right in front of diners, and conversation instead of waiters taking orders. It sits on the second floor of the Mercado Barceló, quiet and pared back, more chef's counter than restaurant, with a takeaway option to eat at the market tables instead.
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Mama Uma Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Barceló, 6 (Mercado Barceló, 2ª planta, local 313A), 28004 Madrid, Spain
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On the second floor of the Mercado Barceló, on Calle de Barceló in the Justicia barrio (Centro district) of central Madrid, near Chueca.
Nearby
Justicia is the quieter, better-dressed half of the Chueca side of town, all narrow streets and small shopfronts. Mercado de San Antón anchors the eating, and around it sit grill rooms, wine bars and places that fill late. It is central without ever feeling like the centre.
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Details
Mama Uma Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Mama Uma hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Mama Uma FAQ
What kind of food does Mama Uma serve?
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Korean: bibimbap, double-fried free-range chicken (KFFC) in four styles, handmade steamed mandu, tteokbokki, ssam wraps and house kimchi.
Where is Mama Uma?
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On the second floor of the Mercado Barceló (local 313A), Calle de Barceló, in the Justicia quarter near Chueca.
When is Mama Uma open?
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Monday to Friday for lunch (13:00–16:30) and dinner (20:00–23:30). It's closed on Saturday and Sunday.
How much does a meal cost at Mama Uma?
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Under €25 per person. Weekday combos with a drink run €15 to €17.20, and bibimbap or KFFC on its own is about €15 to €16.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options?
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Yes: shiitake bibimbap, a vegan cauliflower version of the fried chicken, vegan kimchi mandu and banchan.
Can you order Mama Uma for delivery?
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Yes, through its own ordering platform, which awards points towards discounts, or take away to eat at the market tables.
When did Mama Uma open?
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In 2020, during the pandemic.