Moorish designs in the doorways, beautiful tiling, and the dim glow of light through lamps and tapestries bring the Middle East to Malasaña.
It's popular with a young and studenty crowd, who linger long over speciality teas - try Taj Mahal (with cinnamon, orange and rose petals) or Oriente Express (green tea with apple, cloves and orange) - plus different types of couscous, salads and tajines.