Needed some veggies and really missing Asian food traveling in Spain (there's only so much bread,…read moremeat, & patata bravas I can eat) Also mending an ill stomach, I was excited to find this restaurant close to La Sagrada Familia. Turns out the owner is Cantonese-Chinese (possibly by way of Vietnam?), he wasn't entirely talkative, but this explains is culinary attention to flavor and quality of ingredients (knowing Cantonese techniques - but this actually explains how the actual food is- more about that below). Most of his extremely nice waitstaff were Nepali. Everyone communicated very well in Spanish & English. They seemed to have a lot of regular customers, some even hugging the who I assumed was the General Manager. I was craving a refreshing cold noodle salad and crunchy vegetables, the €9.50 Bun Bo Xao sounded great. It had rice noodles, lettuce, cucumber, fresh mint, topped with fried onions & peanut. I ordered the beef version. A small Vegetable triangle Spring Roll was complimentary at the beginning of the meal. The bowl was generously filled with all the fresh ingredients. What's different than how I've had this dish in NYC and LA (& I assume dishes are tweaked for the Spanish palette and style here), was that the lemongrass beef was stir-fried with a light gravy sauce (and not grilled and dry/nom-sauce), and the noodles were warm and tossed in the sauce also. The noodles were Mei Fun (rice vermicelli) and not the round spaghetti-like noodles that's usually used for the dish. There's usually Nuoc Cham sauce that comes with this dish, which you pour the "Nuoc Cham dressing" over everything & toss. However, since the noodles were already covered in the gravy sauce from the beef (with a pool at the bottom), it wouldn't have made sense anyway. Overall I was super happy to have noodles and food that tasted good. I saw a lot of tables order the same sauteed Lemongrass beef as a side dish. So- HOW do I know that this more Chinese than Vietnamese? The gravy-like sauces for the meats (& not primarily grilled meats and seafood), No typical condiments and ingredients like Nuoc Cham, pickled carrots & daikon, Siracha, Hoisin Sauce, & garlic chili set out at the table to customize the Pho. And no typical Vietnamese noodles (sounds like the other reviews about the Pho). I wonder if they have Vietnamese coffee...they can do Flan! A good bridge for cultures. Overall they have to cater to a predominantly Spanish Clientele to survive - basically ALL of the tables were eating Fried Rice (which looked like fast-food style, and a dish I actually haven't seen much at Vietnamese Restaurants). The restaurant is decorated very beautifully- BUT all of the ceiling tile work, wooden bar carvings of dragons- are decorations for a Chinese Restaurant (speaking from family experience business!). Overall, it's 4 stars & a decent experience for me- being what it is. I would come lowering your expectations- it's more like Chinese-light leaning Vietnamese Food. The staff did say that the owner is very secretive about his Pho recipe (I really hope that it's not from a boullion & spice powder mix). Will have to try it the next time I visit I guess - BUT knowing that they don't give you a plate of fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime wedge, possibly some jalepenos - then I probably won't like my Pho (light & safe) experience.. & I get it, How do you train customers to prepare a bowl of Pho at their tables, without high overhead costs? Too much of a learning & communication curve. But good luck to them, good to have options in that neighborhood & Barcelona in general. Ran into some of the workers on their 3hr break later and they kindly showed me to the Metro. I want to note the Spanish translation of cucumber is so interesting - "papaya green."

We were craving for Pho so we decided to go Vietnamese. Found this close to our hostel. We orders…read morethe Menu 3 which was good for 3 people. The foods came in one by one which is a nice touch. The appetizers were really good. The place was clean, the service was great. The only thing is the Pho, is not the Hanoi Pho that we always had. But still good.

Absolute gem in El Born neighborhood. We stumbled upon this…read moreVietnamese Street Food restaurant while getting lost in the area. Indoor Outdoor seating both available. We love to find places that offer vegetarian/vegan options and this place did not disappoint. The Vegan Bao was hearty and paired well with sweet potato fries. The veg dumplings also hit the spot. We loved switching up the palate and eating Asian street food while in BCN!

I'm not sure why the reviews were only so-so for this place. I thought it was quite delicious!…read moreAnother hidden gem in Gracia, this place offers up some delicious vegan Vietnamese food! Pro Tip: order the seitan satay - you won't regret it! :)

Great service and the food was excellent. Had the fried rice and soup which was well flavored. The…read morefood in Spain isn't the best because they don't season the food that's why we went looking for alternatives and were not expecting to find this spot. Will be returning before I leave Spain

One of the few authentic Korean restaurants in the city. They actually understand when I speak…read moreKorean. Food is superb. KBBQ is legit. Banchan is as it should be! No extra charge. Servers were extremely attentive, borderline stalkerish. I can down a neatly wrapped lettuce bundle in one bite, but I think watching me eat isn't as astonishing as seeing a shark devour whichever prey succumbs upon being targeted. I can somewhat ally with animals at the zoo during feeding time now. Tables are a little too close for comfort whilst a pandemic is still ravaging the population. My advice is to eat as soon as they open. More people come in later and you'll be finished by then. I've never favored crowds, now more than ever. Dine early! And, by early, that's Spain's early, which is roughly 19:00. Food! It was fulfilling and delicious. I loved the pa kimchi, which is green onion kimchi. It was robust and spicy! All of the banchan were 100% good. I will always recommend the pork belly. I haven't tried the kimchi jjigae yet, but that and soondubu jjigae are markers of whether a Korean restaurant is legit. Must go back next time I am in town!

The 3 star rating does not do the food/drinks justice!…read more Basil smash drink was excellent, Ceviche was perfect with the inclusion of yummy coconut flakes and the NA drinks and snacks were super good. Totally recommend.

Great little spot with a delicious and fresh basil smash and super yummy spring rolls!The service…read moreis very fast and the vibe is cool. The server is fluent in English and Spanish. Good choice for fresh unique food.

Having been in Spain now for 5 days, it is a dose of reality to be in Barcelona and the energy of…read morethe city. Arrived before my room is ready so wandering around led me to Ton kotsu for a comforting bowl of ramen. Having not eaten Asian food for some time, this was an unexpected treat! I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with an egg and it was not a long wait at all The broth is so rich and hearty and not overly salty. The traditional toppings of scallions and garlic were lovely. The noodles were cooked perfectly with a hint of al dente for chewiness. I am from California and it's been awhile since I've had ramen and I would grade this bowl as top notch! Be sure to support this local business.

I have to give five stars on food alone…read more Not only one of best meals in Barcelona where the good food is abundant. But one of the better ramen bowls I've ever had. That includes amazing spots like SF. We came in early and the service was great. Quick and not intrusive. The ambiance was quiet and reserved and almost spartan but still comfortable. I got the ramen with pork belly and regular tonskasu and it was amazing. My wife's curry was better than okay but not great. My friend also got what I had and it turned out just as amazing. Look forward to a repeat performance here.

Great food away from home, ambiance good service very good feels like home highly recommended if u…read morer in Barcelona

When your home away from home, this is the place to be. Excellent family style portions, excellent…read moreservice. Servers are friendly and courteous. Well balanced flavor. Price is very reasonable.

Very cool ambiance if that's what you're looking for! We didn't order much, just a few California…read morerolls for a taste of home(to go) but the people were very nice and the spot was very cool. It had nice music and great sushi! Definitely would come back if given the chance. Not bad prices either, €13(give or take) per roll

Would recommend for a true sushi lover. Small, quirky place inside but the food speaks for itself…read more Started with a amped up miso, vegetable soup. Wife had the dumplings. Both above par. I sampled almost all the Nigiri. OUTSTANDING! I'm not sure if it was the quality or the freshness but I was really impressed. I Really liked the scallops. Tuna, eel, and white fish were also top notch. Reservations would be a good idea.

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.