Madrid Chinese Restaurant Inspired Iberico Presa in Bangkok
A Story Between Madrid and China
When people think of Madrid, they often imagine tapas, jamón and traditional Spanish cuisine. However, Madrid is also home to a vibrant Chinese community that has influenced the city’s dining culture for decades.
Many Chinese restaurants in Madrid have developed their own culinary identity. They are not entirely traditional Chinese restaurants, nor are they purely Spanish. Instead, they represent a fascinating exchange of cultures, ingredients and techniques.
At SÓPA Restaurant Bangkok, we often draw inspiration from these cultural intersections.
Today’s À La Carte of the Day is one example.
Why Iberico Presa?
Among all Iberico pork cuts, Presa is one of the most prized.
Located between the shoulder and loin, this cut is known for exceptional marbling and remarkable tenderness.
Unlike conventional pork, Iberico Presa offers:
- Rich natural sweetness
- Complex nutty aromas
- Excellent juiciness
- Deep flavour from intramuscular fat
When cooked properly, Presa delivers a dining experience closer to premium beef than traditional pork.
The Inspiration Behind This Dish
The concept began with a simple question:
What would happen if the spirit of Madrid’s Chinese restaurants met premium Spanish ingredients?
Rather than recreating a traditional Chinese dish, we wanted to capture the feeling.
The dish combines Iberico Presa with carefully selected garnishes inspired by textures, flavours and memories commonly found in Chinese restaurant culture throughout Madrid.
Each component serves a purpose.
Some provide sweetness.
Others bring texture, richness or contrast.
Together, they create a conversation between Spain and China on a single plate.
Cooking Iberico Presa
At SÓPA, Iberico Presa is cooked with great respect for the ingredient.
The meat is carefully tempered before cooking.
It is then grilled to develop a caramelised exterior while preserving the juicy interior.
The result is a balance between:
- Smoky aroma
- Crisp exterior texture
- Tender centre
- Natural Iberico sweetness
This cooking method highlights the quality of the pork without overwhelming its character.
À La Carte of the Day at SÓPA
Our À La Carte of the Day experience allows guests to discover dishes that may only appear for a single evening.
Menus change according to:
- Seasonal ingredients
- Market availability
- Chef inspiration
- Special culinary themes
This approach allows us to stay creative while offering guests something new with every visit.
The Madrid Chinese Restaurant Inspired Iberico Presa is currently featured as part of our 2-course À La Carte of the Day experience.
Experience SÓPA Restaurant Bangkok
SÓPA is a Spanish fine dining restaurant in Bangkok created around the idea of storytelling through food.
Every dish reflects our experiences in Spain, France and Thailand.
Rather than simply serving recipes, we aim to create meaningful dining experiences that connect people, places and cultures.
This Iberico Presa dish is one such story.
A story that begins in Spain.
Travels through Madrid’s Chinese restaurant culture.
And arrives on your table in Bangkok.
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From Spain to your table.
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