China Crown (Madrid)

I recently visited China Crown Restaurant and really enjoyed the food. I had the chance to try a variety of dim sum, and each one had a unique and delicious flavor. My absolute favorites were the langousteria dim sum and the one made with Iberian pork — both were incredibly tasty and well-prepared. For the main course, I ordered the classic langousteria and the sea bass with a special sauce. Both dishes were amazing — full of flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The restaurant was quite crowded and a bit noisy during my visit, but overall, the experience was very enjoyable thanks to the excellent food. I’d definitely come back again.

Great experience with amazing service (the guys are very kind and helpful and willing to go further). The food is great in specially some dishes: dimsum variety are super good and duck is also very well cooked!! I would come back to try different dishes!

Overall average experience. I had high expectations for the food and was missing familiar flavours. We had the tasting menu, which was meant to portray the best of the menu. I felt the dishes were too fast and didn’t leave time to enjoy flavours. If you enjoy quick servings this is perfect. My partner enjoyed the appetiser but I felt they were not fresh. Most of the other dishes are not something I’d mention as they didn’t not wow me. The xiao long and dim sum were average and if you want something that will remind you of the Chinese Xiao long bao this will not. The yuxiang eggplant with pickled chili was my favourite and would definitely recommend. The most disappointing dish was the pecking duck, as they forget to bring the pancakes to go with the dish. By the time we got them, the duck was cold and dry. If you have an allergy make sure to tell them as they do not ask. The staff were lovely but will only be there to bring food or drink. Lovely atmosphere and setting, if you have not traveled to Asian countries the food is a nice introduction.

We had a reservation for 2 adults and 1 child and the table was not ready and we didn’t quite like the table offered to us. We were offered another table by the manager and from then… the dining experience that night was flawless. The manager of the restaurant was really nice and friendly. We truly enjoyed every bit of the food. Very authentic and the peking duck is to die for. 10/10. Great restaurant with great team and Special kudos to the manager Mr. Adrian who made the night a great one.

I decided to treat myself on my birthday and the experience was lovely. The food was good—maybe not mind-blowing, but definitely well-executed and delicious. The real star of the evening, though, was dessert: a chocolate miso coulant paired with ginger ice cream. It was EXCEPTIONAL. The flavors were unlike anything I’d ever encountered in a dessert. My curiosity for bold, unconventional combinations led me to try it, and it turned out to be the best decision I made all night. The fermented umami depth of the miso gave the chocolate a stunning kick, while the earthy heat of the ginger ice cream balanced it perfectly. It was a flavor explosion—complex, surprising, and utterly satisfying. Whoever crafted that dessert deserves a standing ovation… and a raise. It was a true work of culinary art.

Great quality, "posh chinese food". The wagyu beef dish deserves a mention. Fried tender beef topped with a beautiful deep broth after cooking.

We arrived with high expectations, but the service was a serious letdown. While the food was very good, the staff’s behavior was unacceptable for any fine dining establishment, let alone a Michelin-recommended one. Plates were cleared by reaching directly across diners, dirty dishes were left on the table and then stacked under the next course, and the attitude of the waiters was dismissive, as if serving us was an inconvenience. This level of service shows a lack of training and respect for the customer. It completely undermines the quality of the food and does not merit the Michelin recommendation.

The atmosphere was very nice and service was great. However as a Chinese, the food was quite disappointing. I could recommend the crispy tofu and the peking duck that were good. However, we didn't feel like eating too spicy so we ordered some non spicy dishes on the menu. We ordered the chicken almond that just taste like soy sauce and and oyster sauce. For the price, it was not worth it. Xiaolongbao classic was ok, and xiaolongbao with crab was not really a xiaolongbao, flavour was ok. The eggplant "yu xiang qie zi" tastes ok, but it is not how we would eat it traditionally. Overall the food experience was average, small portions and expensive for what you get.