I was looking for a ramen place after a morning of shopping and saw that this place was rated very…read morehighly on Yelp and Google. Interior is very nicely decorated and it was a little bit busy around 2 PM on a Monday. The service was very fast though. I got the miso buta tama ramen and it was average. The noodles had a good texture. The soup broth was overly salty and I was so thirsty after my meal. The vegetable was also slightly undercooked. Sadly, not a very authentic ramen spot I think I would categorize it more of a fusion spot. I'd be open to trying other ramen spots around but won't come back to this place.

The food was served promptly. The chicken app was delicious and serviced hot. The warm saki was…read moregood and the ramen bowl is large with good veggies. Broth was tasty as well. I'd come back.

We stopped by for some dessert as this place was very close to our stay in Barcelona. It is an…read moreunpretentious Japanese cafe serving traditional comfort food. The menu was handwritten and very authentic. The matcha cake was rich but not heavy. It was really good. I also got an Earl Grey float. This is perfect after a long day of walking.

This Japanese spot is hidden in the basement of a side alley. Excellent set lunch with 3 courses…read morewhich is terrific value for money. I had the udon noodles which were delicious and not too soft like many other places. Don't skip the dessert, they make some fine bakes and cakes that are well worth the calories. Interior is quite spacious and the staff are very attentive.

Mostly Japanese, with a little Korean, Chinese, and Thai cuisine in the mix... your typical…read morepan-Asian restaurant in this corner of the world. I arrived for a late lunch (according to American standards, of course, as it was probably perfect timing for the rest of the Spaniards in the restaurant) and was quickly seated. I had gotten my filling of tapas during my stay in Barcelona and needed a bit of palate cleanser with a hearty, flavorful bao filled with meat -- a bit like an Asian taco, if you will. I stood firm in my order despite it feeling like heresy as "ramen" is in the name of the restaurant and a quick look around me revealed that most of the tables were definitely enjoying their ramen. Still, with things like pad thai and kimchi on the menu, I felt like I had permission to indulge in my cravings. I dug into a starter of some chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken) that came with some homemade teriyaki sauce on the side. The chicken was perfectly crispy and the teriyaki sauce complemented its flavor instead of being too overwhelming. But the order did seem a bit on the pricier side at €7.50, which is basically the same price as one of the baos, so I think I would've ordered an extra one instead. As for the baos, I got three: the pork, the chicken, and the shrimp. They all tasted very similar to each other -- the pickled cucumber and carrot on the pork and the sauces on the shrimp did most of the heavy lifting, so I barely tasted the difference in meat. There are other places that ofter this bao delicacy in Barcelona (my reco would be Boa Bao) so come to Koku Kitchen for the ramen and gyoza instead. I did appreciate the decor of the place, especially the flower placed in a brown apothecary-esque bottle and the dim, hip vibes of the bathroom.

Last night here Barcelona we decided to try something different.. Lots of ramen place here so I…read moredecided to try one. Well I was curious to see how good or bad ramen place would be in Spain. Well curiosity killed the cat and my wallet for wasting my money . Restaurant was packed. I thought we would wait but was asked to follow one of the staff. Went downstairs and saw another dining room which was cool. Also packed with people so I was little excited to taste the food. Ordered angry chicken bao.. Don't know why it was angry because it wasn't spicy at all. Took a bite and was trying to figure out what the sauce was.. Little taste of peanut. Bao was alright but not worth the money for how much it cost for one. Then got the pork gyoza. Not bad, not much flavor but wasn't horrible. Then the main dish I ordered spicy miso ramen and pad Thai.. Why I ordered pad Thai at Japanese restaurant in Spain? I have no idea. Presentation of ramen was good. Tasted the broth and I was confused because it tasted sweet and lacked in miso flavor and no spice what so ever. Ramen was cooked little al dente. Employee was nice enough to offer chilli.. So added about 4 spoonful and tasted little better. Over all the ramen was pure disappointment, probably the worst ramen I ate at a restaurant. Then the pad Thai.. Tiny little bowl only with shrimp cut in half on top. I thought I was disappointed with ramen but man... This dish was utter failure.. No way anything near pad Thai flavor. It tasted like egg fried noodle with shrimp on top. It lacked in so much flavor. So dinner was pretty sad.. I could not recommend this place to anyone.. And holy smoke 5.50 for side of kimchee.. What the heck.. Can't wait to tell my mom how much they were charging for side of kimchee...

This place is straight up dope! I just wanted something quick to eat before a tour of sagrada…read moreFamilia. It's an all you can eat and my main purpose was just not to get sick from the food. To my surprise everything was fresh and delicious and I am from San Francisco where we do know good Japanese food. I felt guilty, because for $12.95, all you can eat, it almost felt like it was free! The place is amazing just wondering how they make money.

Ok be ready for high prices but the fish is so fresh an delicious. Mostly crowded so of you can…read morehave reservations or sometimes wait. You can sit in the bar section and see how the magic (cooking) happens! Highly recommended!

Very decent japonese restaurant I've tried in any country outside of Japan ( although I've never…read morebeen there.....). So authentic with many japonese staff and the 9 plate menu at 65€ gives a totally immersive culinary experience. We sat at bar and had great time watching cooks prepare dishes. It's hard to find in gothic quarter's winding streets, but hopefully your cellphone plan has cheap roaming Data for GPS maps.

When in Spain, (why would i) go for Japanese food?…read more Completely unexpected, and completely blown my mind away. Master Sushi Chef Daisuke Kigawa at Futami served us to an epic Japanese dinner in Barcelona, Spain! An Omakase (chef's choice) experience that is as close to as you are actually in Ginza, Tokyo! Top quality ingredients, master level skill, authentic Edomae Sushi (Edo-style Sushi); THIS is real sushi. ----- Oyster Cocktail Appetizer Sashimi Plate (Tai, Hokkaido Hotate, Tako, Salmon, Maguro, Toro) Agedashi Tofu Asari Garlic Butter (Clams) 7 pieces of Nigiri (the shrimp with the fried head that had jus bursting out is life changing!) Intermission Miso Soup 2 pieces of Tuna Nigiri, Maguro & melt-in-your-mouth Otoro 3 pieces of negitoro roll Home-marinated Ikura Handroll (Salmon roe) A piece of epic Eel Nigiri Finish with a glass of Umesu (plum wine) -----

Very nice decor and fresh sushi. We also ordered some dishes from the kitchen and they were yummy…read more Service was good as well.

Great food. Excellent service. Staff are very helpful in ordering and making suggestions.read more

Sweet spot on gothic qtr…read more We didn't have reservations but came right when they opened and got seated right away before the reservation folks showed up. We had about an hour they said. We ordered: - organic potatoes bravas Had so much bravas they all taste good haha different flavor profile here but it was tasty, potatoes crispy. - palamós shrimp croquettes Textures seem to be the same as the Barcelona way, puree consistency filling, but flavor was spot on i enjoyed these. - Confit octopus finished on the grill, smoked paprika oil, osmosed orange, fennel, black olive I don't normally like octo, but this one had good tender texture, not extra chewy or rubbery - Beef tenderloin, green peppercorn jus, crispy confit potatoes, grilled zucchini Good tender texture and juicy, the green peppercorn sauce paired real well with the beef. The crispy potato confit was like, flaky outer shell and a scalloped potato inside. - Homemade Truffle Raviolis in a creamy truffle sauce with Parmesan and sage Give me 3 of these orders. The truffle raviolis was bomb! - 2 glasses of rose to wash it all down! Service was kind, and quick! No complaints here really. Took awhile to get our check was about it.

We've lucked into great Japanese and Chinese food across France, Portugal, and Spain. This was not…read moreone of those great places. In fact, this was one of our least appetizing meals of any type over 4 weeks of travel. Some of the worst ramen of any restaurant I've ever tried. The fried rice was not much better. With all the great restaurants in Barcelona, there is no reason to eat here. Noodles were not ramen noodles by any stretch of the imagination. More like pasta masquerading as ramen. The broth was thin and disappointing. The tonkatsu was not crispy but was limp and oily.

It's kind of like a cool meets east modern japanese joint. The service was ok but the food was…read morepretty good. I had the soft shell crab roll.. It had all the crunchy veggies and texture going on. The rice was a bit warm but cooked well. I would definitely order this again! Agedashi tofu was crispy and light in a fragrant broth. It was legit! Cucumber sunomono was obnoxiously large but tasted great: crunchy, sweet and tangy. I just have an addiction to sunomono and this one didn't disappoint. Menu is large, full of the foofoo shishi rolls. Cool, clean, modern restaurant in the heart of Gracia. It's good!

Apologies in advanced because I don't remember what I ordered from the pictures below but just know…read morethis, you will NOT be disappointed dining here. This place deserves a Michelin star and everything we ate was AMAZING! My favorite dish was honestly everything but the one that stood out was the Duck Leg - like my goodness you just have to try it. The ambiance is super cozy and the service was really niceee

My god...This might be the best Tapas place I've ever been to…read more.. The greatest part is that me and my girlfriend went here on a whim recently. I think I was going to like this regardless because I love fusion food. Living in the Bay Area in California, its just something that I always will gravitate towards. But Japanese and Spanish fusion? Good lord.... When we arrived we just about got the last seats in the house. It was fully packed for dinner. We had been looking for a place to eat dinner and everywhere nearby was full. So we were really appreciative when the hostess welcomed us in. The decor was very modern and slick. It really had an upscale feel to it. But yea everyone who worked there was super nice. I like nearly every single tapas that was brought out. All the fish tapas tastes super fresh, especially when paired with the greens. There definitely was evidence that whoever was the chef making these, had a mastery on food pairings. I will also say that I don't typically like mushrooms. They served a lot of mushrooms this night but I wasn't mad about it. Paired with the Pork Cheek and Steak, it really brought took you on an umami ride. The wine they picked for us also was a perfect pic. So if you do decide to dine here, I definitely would reach out to staff if you have any questions. They seem to be super knowledgeable about wine. But in any case I can't wait to come back here someday. When I come back to Spain, this place will definitely be at the top of my list!

The €65.95 meal is worth it! Every dish in the 9 course meal is drool worthy and portioned well…read more Let me stress one point DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT COOK the Waygu A5 beef. No heat, DO NOT RUIN THE MEAT.

Authentic feel for Japanese grill: tasty Kobe beef, real coal on your table and fresh vegetables…read moreserved a la carte (enoki mushrooms, onions, soy sauce, corn, etc) Great service and friendly atmosphere make this feel a lot more like a family place than any other Japanese place in the city.