Approaching the end of our trip in Spain, my family was (gasp) tired of traditional Spanish tapas…read more And as Korean-American tourists in a foreign country, we caved and found one of the few Korean restaurants in Barcelona (it was near our apartment and also rated one of the best Korean spots in the city), since we had a craving for some good Korean food! At 8pm on a Sunday, we were the first party in the restaurant (as it was right when they opened), though by the time we left an hour later, the place was packed with both locals and tourists (and Korean people from both categories)! While it looks small and unassuming from the outside, the interior is quite spacious, with two floors and a bar. The host was not Korean, but spoke English, Spanish, and Catalan, and greeted us with a smile before seating us. There are grills at each table, though we opted for a la carte dishes instead of a Korean barbecue-style meal. First to come out was the banchan - the first set is free, but they charge you for refills (unlike in the States). The banchan set came with kimchi, pickled cucumbers, roasted eggplant, tofu, and bean sprouts. The kimchi and pickled cucumbers weren't the best we've had, though both tasted fresh and well-seasoned. The roasted eggplant was surprisingly delicious, with a tender bite and a savory, slightly sweet sauce. The tofu was lightly fried with a nice crisp and tender inside, and the bean sprouts were crunchy and seasoned well with sesame oil and soy sauce. Not bad at all for Barcelona banchan! The menu is extensive, though part of that is due to the fact that it is in Catalan, English, Spanish, phonetic Korean, and Chinese. I ordered the Jeyuk Bokkeum (Sauteed Pork with Vegetables in a Spicy Sauce, €13,80) - the pork was delightfully tender without being too fatty, stir-fried with onions and zucchini, and the sauce it was in was addictively spicy with a hint of a sweet aftertaste...a pleasant surprise, especially for the generous portion size! The fresh lettuce on the side was perfect for making ssam (traditional Korean lettuce wraps). My dad ordered the Galbi Tang Picante (Spicy Galbitang, or Spicy Beef Soup, €16,80) - while it wasn't the best galbi tang he's had, it was served steaming hot, with a nice kick and a fairly generous portion of beef. The broth tasted familiar, if a bit spicier than the galbi tang we've had at other Korean restaurants. My brother ordered the Dakgalbi (Spicy Marinated Chicken, €35), which is supposed to be meant for two people, but is really more like 1.5 portions (1 for my hungry teenage brother). It comes with spicy marinated pieces of dark-meat chicken, which are nice and tender (no gristly pieces), perfectly-cooked vegetables (a medley of carrots, potatoes, and zucchini), and Korean rice cakes (tteokbokki), which add a nice soft textural contrast to the dish! While this was hearty and tasty, the sauce didn't taste too authentic, due to a strong note of curry powder, making the dish taste more South Asian than Korean. Overall, this was good, but definitely not two portions, and not worth €35. Lastly, my mom ordered the Mul Nangmyeon (Korean Cold Noodles, €12,50). They had forgotten to bring this out, but quickly prepared it when we reminded them later. This dish comes with a good amount of buckwheat noodles in a cold broth, with pear, cucumber, beef, and a hard-boiled egg. The cold, vinegar-based broth was refreshing on a hot day, and the crunchy pear and cucumber added a good contrast to the soft noodles and tender beef. The egg has a nice richness to it as well, and you can add spicy mustard on the side for an extra kick! The woman who I presumed to be the owner of the restaurant came out to greet us - she is Korean, and speaks fluent Korean, Catalan, and Spanish. She is very kind and down-to-earth, and asked us if we enjoyed our meal. Overall, this was a solid place to get our Korean-food fix in Barcelona - while it's pricier than other Korean food we've had, it's fairly solid, if not the most authentic, and tastes good. If you're getting tired of traditional Spanish tapas, this is definitely a decent option!

If you're looking for authentic Korean food in Barcelona, this is a great spot. The food is…read moredelicious, we tried a variety of plate. The bulgogi was great, the toboki and the banchan were also really good. It's a very chill atmosphere and nothing over the top which I liked.

Was happy to eat at a fellow Korean restaurant in Spain and see how people eat Korean Spanish…read morestyle. The place was fully booked. We were given banchan but they also sold some like tapas. We ordered kimchi jjigae, dolsop (hot stone pot) bibimbab, and hwe (sashimi) dopbab. They had they own unique style (e.g. adding sweet radishes) and was good. The bilingual caring, attentive service was impressive. I wish them much success!

Nice place with very helpful and nice services. You can find a few of typical Korean dishes and…read moreothers are not. Not cheap at all.

This place is run by a power couple speaking Korean, English and Spanish smoothly to anyone who…read morewalked in the door! Loved the cozy ambiance and food.

The japchae was very good! Authentic Korean. Service was great, the owner (?) was very kind and…read moreexpressed interest in our time at the restaurant. Cute establishment, felt comfortable.

Simply incredible! Best kimchi ever. Kaalbi and on …read more.. Photographs could not do justice to the senses of enjoyment we experienced.

Absolutely delicioso!!! The food was very authentic and I'm happy to say that it doesn't cater to…read morethe Spanish palate. Which is probably why there were so many Koreans eating here. The people are nice, but they seemed a little overwhelmed. I guess that's to be expected of a new, family-owned restaurant. I hope they stay in business for a long time. I'm definitely going to do my part to help them.

For the location, the Korean food here is conveniently located near the Passieg de Gracia…read more It's good Korean fast food. I ordered the bulgogi with rice which was tasty and authentic but did not have any more flavor than that. The wifi password is posted on the walls which is nice because you don't have to ask the server. The temperature is warm and cozy in the restaurant which is great for a chilly night in Barcelona. The bathroom is located on the first floor and it's super tiny. We were seated upstairs for dinner and the service was on point. Overall, it was alright.

Awesome authentic Korean food in Barcelona!…read more We didn't expect it could be so good, I loved the beef soup, warmed me up in the chilly windy day. But it has tons of chilly pepper, don't order f you are not a regular spicy food eater. My husband ordered the clear noodles, it was flavorful with a big portion. Waitresses are so helpful and friendly, they were trying to translate and explain the menu for us. Definitely recommend!

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.

It's not a Korean restaurant. They use Korean sauces and…read moreother ingredients but it's run by Chinese and it just doesn't taste Korean. We were about the only Koreans in this restaurant. When we sat down, we looked at their weird computer menu and wondered if we should just walk out, but we felt bad. We really should've walked out. The servers weren't friendly, food came out so late even though there weren't that many people.. Such a waste of our money. It may look nice, but it really isn't.

It is not an authentic Korean Restaurant, i think it is owned by a chinese since the workers are…read morechinese. but still !! i live here in barcelona and this is the best korean restaurant for now that i went to(here) the service was good and nice though some of the waiters need to improve there spanish. the portion of the food are big compared to the price ! and taste awesome ! i really highly recommend this for those HOT AND SPICY food lovers :) we gave them a 10€ euro tip the 2nd time we went there and they really appreciated it :) then for the 3rd time they gave us a 10€ card discount for our next visit there ! we will surely eat here from time to time

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!

Very good and pricy restaurant. Service is lovely…read more But forget about the fancy or the ambiance. Everything else than food is very simple.

My friend and I dropped by for dinner last night, and everything was delicious. Starting out with…read moretheir fried chicken and a beer, we then ordered the tofu rice bowl and kimchi bibimbap, respectively. The bibimbap, full of fresh vegetables and served over crunchy rice, was among the best I have had. And while I tried each of their three condiments with it, perhaps it is best eaten plain. Moreover, the service is incredibly friendly and efficient, and everyone is given green tea Kit Kats to go. Highly recommended!

This review is just for the dolsot bibimbap. It's solid, tasty, and will hit the spot…read more It's served in a hot sizzling bowl and the crunchy rice is filled with about a half dozen veggies, a fried egg, and your choice of protein. I ask for my rice extra crunchy =) It's served with gochujang or soy sauce (um, no thanks!).. Best part is the menu del dia. You get bibimbap, some seaweed soup and a bebida for a super low price! (10euros as of June 2018) Modu is located on a very small street in Gracia. It's very clean and cosy inside and the service is GREAT! Other things on the menu include ramen, fried chicken, meat platters, soups, spicy rice cake, and even noodle soup. I definitely recommend!