Discover the exquisite menu at Restaurante Bao Li in Madrid's vibrant Centro district, where authentic Cantonese cuisine meets contemporary flair.
At Restaurante Bao Li, every dish is a masterpiece combining traditional Cantonese flavors with innovative techniques. The menu is thoughtfully curated to offer a diverse selection, from delicate dim sum starters to sumptuous mains and refined desserts, ensuring an unforgettable gastronomic journey in the heart of Madrid.
Starters to awaken your palate
Begin your dining experience with a vibrant array of starters showcasing the chef's mastery of dim sum and texture. Highlights include the Selección Dim Sum Bao Li , featuring delicacies like hilo de seda de pato laqueado, abalone dim sum, and boletus with black truffle. For a luxurious twist, savor the Xiao Long Bao de Ibérico, Foie y Trufa, a delicate dumpling combining Iberian pork, foie gras, and black truffle. Other enticing starters include the crujiente de bogavante with mango, passion fruit, and caviar, and the spring roll crujiente with assorted vegetables wrapped in crisp filo pastry.
Mains that define Cantonese excellence
The main courses at Bao Li offer an exceptional range of authentic Cantonese flavors balanced with seasonal ingredients and refined presentations. Signature dishes like the Pato Laqueado Estilo Beijing en Dos Pases provide a luxurious take on classic Peking duck with perfectly lacquered skin. For carnivores, options abound including the Black Angus glaseado al kumquat, solomillo de buey with black pepper and ginger, and secreto de ibérico with Sichuan pepper and pickled vegetables.
Seafood lovers will delight in offerings like the bogavante azul gallega sautéed with ginger and scallions, corvina salvaje with XO sauce over handmade noodles, and the elegant medallón de vieira with abalone jus. Vegetarians are also catered to, with dishes such as tofu jade with spinach and century egg in a boletus broth and seasonal vegetables wok-tossed to perfection.
Desserts and drinks to complete your meal
While the menu focuses on high-end Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant also serves exquisite desserts crafted to provide a sweet finale to your dining experience. Complement your meal with a refined selection of beverages, including fine wines and cocktails expertly paired to enhance the complex flavors of the dishes.
Special tasting menus for an immersive experience
For those seeking a comprehensive exploration of Cantonese gastronomy, Bao Li offers exclusive tasting menus such as the Menú Degustación Bao Li and Menú Degustación Cantón. Both menus feature a curated selection of the restaurant’s finest dishes, from a diverse dim sum assortment to the iconic Peking-style lacquered duck served in two courses, and the revered "Buddha Jump" traditional stew of abalones, scallops, and boletus mushrooms.
- Menú Degustación Bao Li: a journey through dim sum, lobster crisp with mango and passion fruit, Beijing-style lacquered duck, and the sumptuous "Buddha Jump" stew.
- Menú Degustación Cantón: similarly luxurious, blending classic dim sum, seafood, and expertly prepared duck in a harmonious multi-course feast.
