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.

We tried so much on the menu here and I highly recommend it all. I truly don't think you can go…read morewrong. Everything was so fresh and the bao buns were the perfect texture - fluffy and practically melted in your mouth with each bite. The swordfish bao was by far my favorite!! This place is delicious and I highly suggest you try it out.

absolutely great service and delicious food. randomly stopped by and checked this place out because…read morethe plates and decor looked great. Highly recommend

Cool little place for tapas. We had the La Pepita which was steak with bashed potatoes, deep fried…read moreeggplant, calamari with Kim chi sauce, pan con tomato, and a much needed green salad! Service was excellent even though they were super busy even at opening time at 1:00p. Reservations highly recommended!

Wandering around Gràcia in late August can be a bit of an adventure -- so many local spots close…read morefor holiday that finding a place that's actually open becomes its own challenge. After discovering that our first three choices were all shuttered, we ended up at La Pepita by default. Thankfully, it turned out to be a great find. We stopped in late in the afternoon, when the pace was relaxed but the energy still lively. The space had a fun, casual vibe -- the kind of place that feels effortlessly cool without trying too hard. The service was friendly and quick, and the staff seemed to genuinely enjoy what they do. We ordered a few snacks and drinks, all of which hit the spot. Everything was flavorful, nicely presented, and perfect for sharing. Even though it wasn't quite the dinner rush, there was a steady flow of people, which tells me it's a popular spot year-round, not just a backup when others are closed. Overall, La Pepita was a happy surprise on an August afternoon -- great atmosphere, good food and drinks, and the kind of easygoing charm that makes you want to linger a little longer. Would absolutely go back. 4.5 Stars

This place just brings a smile to my face every time I come here. Whether it be for lunch or…read moredinner, the food and atmosphere is always spot on. The chefs are the hardest working people in the business. One chef at lunch and two for dinner, it's incredible how many dishes they turn out. It's also the perfect dive bar for a beer and some dim sum. My favorite dishes here are the bao bun (all of them are great), the pan fried beef dumplings, the steamed pork dumplings and the edamame. Come here and you will not be disappointed.

Great service. Both nights we went and two fun server/bartenders. Amazing Asian bar food. Duck…read moredumplings were my favorite. Amazing variety of beer!! A +++.

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.

The food is great. But you wouldn't really even realize this was much of a place to dine as it's…read morerather inconspicuous... the spot almost doesn't look like a dining establishment at all. The dumplings were delicious though. Just need better seating to enjoy them more comfortably. Friendly staff!

My wife and I were walking by and the smell brought us in. We were not disappointed. Had the veal…read moreand veggi dumplings and were very impressed with the flavor. Will definitely come back here.

I loved this place. A great concept - Asian food served tapas style, i.e., small plates…read more The food was really excellent, and because it was small plates, you could have a variety of tastes. A small, out of the way location, complete lack of pretense. The food was delicious, clearly prepared with heart and soul. The waitress carried the spirit of the place. If I were staying longer, or had found out about it earlier I would have come back again.

Another place on heavy rotation while living in Barcelona - Asian food done tapas style - just…read morereally well cooked and presented - add to that great service - an owner who is enthusiastic about his restaurant and happy to stop and chat with you if it's not too busy (which it generally is) and you have a great recipe for a good night out. Again - make sure you reserve in advance - it gets super busy.

Everything we had was fantastic and full of flavor. The service was excellent. They were super…read moreattentive and very patient with our English/broken Spanish. It was a very nice vibe and reasonably priced. Let me preface by saying everything was good. The octopus was a big hit. The ravioli was the star. Dessert was excellent as well!

Fun place with great Barcelona vibe and good food plus friendly service. We enjoyed our visit there.read more

This place was a true experience! If you are an adventures foodie that likes to try new things,…read morethis is the place for you. A very cool and hip place where you can see the food being prepared in front of you. We both had the chefs menu and it was one of the best meals of my life. Every meal was art and the asian fusion was done astonishingly! The service was also impeccable. Loved the Indian pancake with sautéed carrots, the ceviche. The rest was amazing too, but I'm in a food coma right now and can't even remember what it was. Go on an adventure and eat here ASAP!

This place had amazing fusion food! I had the Peruvian octopus with potatoes, which I couldn't eat…read morefast enough. I also shared the tandoori carrots with a friend- they were packed with flavor and actually pretty filling.

Came across this hidden Gem while waiting for sunset to see the Sagrada Familia. Just an incredible…read moreplace. The staff are the friendliest in all of Barcelona . The food and service was outstanding. Must place to stop if your ever in Barcelona

Great spicy cucumbers, poke bowl, chicken skewers. Fun people watching location, great serviceread more