Madrid has a new door to the universe of J. K. Rowling. It is in Ortega y Gasset, not in King’s Cross, and instead of taking you to Hogwarts, it takes you straight to a dining room full of mysterious mirrors, crashed cars and tender cheeks. It’s called Andén and it is, as you might have guessed, a themed restaurant that drinks directly from the Harry Potter universe, but with an unexpected twist: the menu is Asian fusion cuisine.
And no, it’s not for kids. Or it’s not just for kids.
Located at number 75 Ortega y Gasset street, in the heart of the Salamanca neighborhood, the restaurant opened last July with a clear bet: extreme decoration and constant references to the universe of J.K. Rowling. Some comments on Google reviews guarantee it: “We have been there to eat and I can assure you that from the moment you step inside, you are transported to the Hogwarts world”.
There are floating candles, yes. Also a Weasley car crashed into the wall, walls that appeal to the opening of the Chamber of Secrets, and a replica of the Gryffindor common room that doesn’t skimp on red velvets and fake fireplaces.
What to eat at the new Harry Potter-inspired restaurant.
But beyond the props, the restaurant has another hook: a €24.95 menu that allows you to choose two dishes from an apparently ambitious menu, with constant references to the Potterian imaginary: croquettes from the Forbidden Forest, cauliflower from Knockturn Alley, Dim Sum from Siren, and Golden Snidget Star Eggs, with truffle and spell.
There is an option to add a third course for 2 € more (yes, the whole group must do it, things of magic), and drinks are charged separately. By eye, the experience is between 20 and 30 euros per head, which puts it in the average range of Madrid’s themed restaurants. For that price, there is a menu, visual show and some millennial nostalgia included.
The opinions of the attendees
The cuisine, according to the first diners on Google Maps, does not remain superficial. The beef yakitori is receiving praise, as is the cheeks, which one of the users describes as “very tender”. There are also gyozas, baos, prawn rolls and a few surprises hidden in the mirrors. Literally.
Behind this phenomenon is, of course, a viral TikTok. The user @carmenchens posted a video a few days ago showing the place and its dishes, and the algorithm did its thing. The video accumulated thousands of views and this summer has not stopped receiving visits.