Don Lay l Restaurante cantonés Madrid

"Impressive food and service. The chef prepared our crispy duck tableside. Attentive servers and staff. And desserts unlike anything you have seen before. Not the cheapest place, but great for a spesial occation."

"We found amazing food (Seabus, rice) excellent service and delicious place."

"Come here for the best duck you’ll have outside of China. Outstanding place, with a great atmosphere, vibe and even better service. Carlos was such a brilliant waiter- highly recommended"

"Delicious food. The best duck i have had in Madrid! Service was great too, our waiter Carlos was very attentive. Would highly recommend!"

"Best Chinnese restaurant in Spain. Fish Crabs dimsum everything was perfect."

"Carlos & Eliza were amazing hostess and the food was superb. Had duck, incredible dim sum. Super creative food and yummy"

"Don Lay delivers a disappointing Chinese dining experience that fails to justify its pricing with consistently mediocre execution across most dishes. The restaurant struggles with fundamental preparation issues that undermine even classic Chinese preparations. The chicken truffle oil xiao long bao was particularly disappointing, barely containing any soup - the defining characteristic that makes soup dumplings special - while completely lacking any discernible truffle oil flavor despite the premium positioning suggested by the name. These expensive dumplings failed on both technical execution and flavor delivery. The Cantonese rice was decent, providing the meal's most reliable dish with proper seasoning and texture that met basic expectations for this standard preparation. The honeyed pork ribs were alright, without the sticky sweetness and tender meat that makes this dish a Chinese restaurant favorite. The preparation lacked the depth of flavor that proper glazing and cooking technique should provide. The char siu was particularly disappointing - dry and not at all what I expected from a Chinese restaurant. The low quality meat suggested either poor sourcing or improper preparation techniques, both unacceptable for this Cantonese barbecue staple that should showcase succulent, flavorful pork. We ended up skipping dessert entirely, having lost confidence in the kitchen's ability to deliver quality after the string of disappointing mains. Don Lay proves too expensive for mediocre Chinese food, with pricing that suggests premium quality but execution that barely meets basic standards. The combination of poor technique and overpricing makes this restaurant difficult to recommend when Madrid offers much better Chinese options at similar or lower price points. Positive points for excellent service and atmosphere!"

"I absolutely love this restaurant! The food is always delicious and full of flavor — every time I come, I leave happy and satisfied. A special thank you to Rudy, who was our waiter. He was incredibly kind, super sweet, and very attentive throughout the whole evening. He really made the experience even better with his warm and professional service. The place itself has a beautiful, atmospheric vibe — cozy, welcoming, and perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal. The whole team is friendly and genuinely attentive. Highly recommended! I’ll definitely be coming back."