Came across this somewhat hidden, hole-in-the-wall restaurant while walking around the El Born…read moreneighborhood with my wife yesterday. The sign out front highlighted that they had both gluten-free and vegan options, so we decided to step inside for lunch. I ordered a Bao with tofu and pickles to start (3.80€) and then a tofu Bibimbap (9.25€) for my main course. For those who don't know, Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish that literally means "mixed rice." In addition to the tofu, it was served with sauteed vegetables and hot chili pepper paste on a bed of rice. My understanding is that it usually also is served with a fried egg, but of course, that was left off of my entree to keep the dish vegan. My wife ordered the Shoyu Ramen, made with rice noodles to keep the dish gluten-free. Everything was absolutely delicious! I only wish that we would have had the opportunity to return for another meal, but alas, that will need to wait for our next visit to Barcelona later this year.

The salmon over coconut rice dish was the only thing that cured my day. I would go back any day…read more The service was nice and the staff was pleasant and patient since there is a language barrier but he knew a very good deal of English.

Food was great, great service, the staff was excellent, we got there just as they opened so it was…read morea slow start but then excellent.

Came here while we were in Barcelona. On our last night, I did not have any more Spanish food and…read moredecided to get some Thai food and ran into this location and saw the good reviews and decided to give it a try. It's a really nice restaurant, service is great. Food was really really good. My husband and I got the tom kha soup which was great. We ordered the pad see eww chicken and beef Penang curry. However, for some reason, they brought the curry without rice and we waited for a good 10-15 minutes and when we asked, they said oh they're making more rice. By the time they made the rice, we were already full. It would have been better to wait to bring the Penang curry stew and rice together. We didn't end up eating the stew however I would return here and dollar food was really good.

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.

Very friendly older lady (possible owner) greeted us when we went in. Service was EXCELLENT. Food…read morewas super fresh. Everything we had was AMAZING. Try the 5 course lunch menu. Best meal we've had since we've been in Barcelona.

Fancy shmancy Thai restaurant that's perfect for a date night or a GNO…read more The service was nice and prompt and the food was good! Chicken satay was nice & moist with a little bit of charring and of course there was the standard peanut dipping sauce. Four small skewers but nice little appetizer. Green papaya salad had all the usual suspects so it was pretty legit. Could have been a little spicier with more garlic, but I at it all up. Nice and refreshing. Pad thai and green curry were both good.. Didn't knock my socks off but it hit the right spot. Prices weren't outrageous but a bit on the pricier side for what you get. The portions are enough for one person so don't expect to take home leftovers. I'd add an extra star if they had the usual condiments. I would have loved to add some pickled jalapenos and hot sauce.

While on Adventure through Europe, I ended up in Barcelona. I was craving something different. My…read morewife stumbled across this place while we were walking by earlier in the day and decided to come back for dinner. I'm glad we came back. Yes it is a small "Hole in the wall" place. But don't let that deter you. Service was great, the people who own the place speak Spanish and English ! The food was amazing. It was probably the best Pad thai I've ever had. I'm from Los Angeles so we have hundred of Thai places and I was shocked at how great it was. The menu is limited, but everything we had tasted great. If you're ever craving Thai food near La Sagrada Familia, I suggest giving this place a try.

Super tiny hole in the wall Thai restaurant with greattt food!! I will definitely be going back!…read moreService was good and fast and the menu was in English and Spanish! Recommend if you want a cheap meal that is still delicious. Very tiny inside so come early or in small groups

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.

While in Barcelona, I had a craving for some Chinese comfort food…read more Thanks to Yelp, I realized that Chen Ji was only a few blocks from my apartment, so I decided to give it a try. The food is good, consistent and inexpensive. It is a hole in the wall, no fancy decor, no table cloths, but good, quick service. The food could be a bit salty because that is the Spanish way of eating, but you can always ask them to cook your order with low salt. It's great. They take credit cards if the check is more than 7.5 euros....which for many of my meals, I could not because the check was less..... !!!!

On our last day of our tour we desperately needed a fix for cooked vegetables and soup. A quick…read moreYelp search led us to this place which is only 5 minutes walk away. Decent interior, friendly service , very reasonable price. We ordered stir fried bok choy, wonton soup and noodle soup. The food was ok, the vegetables were fresh but slightly salty. We were thankful for the simple food, they had certainly hit the spot

What a surprising find near the Magic Fountain in Barca! The place was squeaky clean and beautiful…read more The service was quick and attentive. Prices were in conjugation of the food. Would definitely return and recommend for anyone craving some Asian food in Spain.

(New) place in Sant Antoni that is definitely worth your visit. Delicious food in reasonable prices…read moreand very friendly and quick service. The interior is spacious and well decorated but there is outdoor seating for those who enjoy eating out. We tasted both seafood and meat and they were extraordinary. Must visit soon!