Kitchen 154, Vallehermoso Market

Kitchen 154 is the market's most irreverent stall. When the stalls close, for the midday siesta, as well as in the evening, they set their tables and fill the aisles with delicious aromas of faraway places. Their dishes are 90% made with ingredients from the market, which are turned into powerful—and spicy—recipes inspired by Asian cookery, and enjoyed in an informal, slightly anarchic setting. Their dumplings, curries, and ribs are sheer delight.

Vallehermoso Market is a feature of Madrid's Chamberí neighborhood. Since 1933, it has maintained the same philosophy it had when its doors first opened: to offer quality products. Now it operates under a new structure where visitors can not only shop, but also go for tapas, lunch, or dinner in its wide range of eateries.