We have found a great eatery in the middle of Madrid for those looking for an authentic Spanish tapas experience. It is called BODEGA de la ARDOSA, and the place has a secret behind the bar space for eating. (Need to bend and go through under the bar counter)
There, we met out friend Victor and his little corner for ham cutting. You can try a various Spanish ham there- hamon iberico is not to be missed.
Aother amazing tapas were the followings: tortilla and artichoke. It is probably one of the best tortillas of my life- and I have tried a lot before, I mean a lot- even twice a day whenever I am in Spain, and am often in Spain. It is soft and perfectly cooked. We loved it so much and immediately decided to go for the second plate.
Artichoke also was one of the best ones ever tried. It is not a common vegetable in Japan and whenever I tried it outside Japan was just plane boiled one which I did not like it at all. So it was a good surprise to taste this really really soft grilled lightly salted artichoke which melted on your mouth. Big Good Surprise.
Finally, big thanks to Victor who was lovely and introduced us to amazing food. Totally unexpected this to happen in the middle of Madrid! Ureshii!!
Yep, great place. I spent plenty of time there in the summer of 2001.
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