What people say about us

The real thing
doesn't need
convincing.

The tastiest Korean fried chicken in Madrid is hiding in a market. Handmade, free-range, and with sauces you won't find anywhere else.

4.6★

Google Maps
600+ reviews

92/100

Sluurpy
490+ reviews

8+

National press
mentions

+6

Years at
Mercado Barceló

Press & media

In the press

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TIME OUT MADRID
2021

"Mama Uma, the temple of Korean kimbap rolls"

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VOGUE ESPAÑA
2022

"The Korean restaurant in Madrid everyone is talking about"

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EL COMIDISTA EL PAÍS
2022

"The best Korean fried chicken in Madrid is in a market"

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EL MUNDO METRÓPOLI
2025

"The best Korean restaurants in Madrid in 2025"

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CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER
2023

"Perdición: the kimchi Madrid is falling for"

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MADRID SECRETO
2022

"The best Korean restaurants in Madrid"

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NEO2 MAGAZINE
2020

"Mama Uma: the Korean spot that specialises in kimbap"

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CITY CONFIDENTIAL
2024

"Mama Uma Jomm: the new Korean spot winning over Madrid"

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Real customers

What our
guests say

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★★★★★ Tripadvisor

"Brilliant Korean food!"

My husband, son and I stumbled upon Mercado Barceló and Mama Uma and loved the fried chicken. The kimchi, chillies and daikon side dishes were also super tasty. Highly recommend it.

— London family

★★★★★ Google Maps

"A perfect 10 for the palate"

A show for the palate. Everything was delicious: new flavours and combinations that take you on a journey and make you enjoy every bite. A 10.

— Verified traveller

★★★★★ TheFork

"Healthy food made with love"

The food was delicious. The waiter gave us great advice and explained everything we needed to know. I think it's going to become one of my favourite spots in Madrid.

— Pilar B.

★★★★★ Tripadvisor

"A real discovery"

This Korean restaurant is a real discovery. I'll definitely be back. Their fried chicken deserves a monument.

— Verified user

★★★★★ OpenTable

"Our second visit"

It's the second time my partner and I have been, and honestly it's an excellent experience. The team looks after you so kindly, and the chicken is delicious, as are the rice bowls.

— Diner

★★★★★ TheFork

"My first time at a Korean restaurant"

It was my first time eating Korean food and after this experience it certainly won't be the last. Not only is the food delicious, you can also watch them cook it all by hand.

— Verified user

★★★★★ Sluurpy

"Bold, delicious flavours"

We loved the food and its flavour. It's the place to try bold, delicious flavours. The staff gave us great recommendations.

— Paula G.

★★★★☆ OpenTable

"Amazing vegan options"

I'm vegan and ordered all the vegan options: mandu, bibimbap and fried cauliflower. Everything was delicious, even for my non-vegan friends. We'll definitely be back.

— Verified vegan

★★★★★ Tripadvisor

"Staff very friendly, food outstanding"

We ordered bulgogi bowl, korean fried farm chicken with soy sauce and honey, and some sticky kimchi dumplings. The staff, very friendly, and the food, outstanding.

— International diner

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