The decor is quite unique where the power cables are designed for the interior of the restaurant…read more Service was incredibly attentive. I have a severe shellfish allergy, and to our surprise, every sauce was brought out in duplicates -- with and without fish sauce -- just to be safe. That level of care truly touched us. Every appetizer was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. One standout was the Vietnamese pancake -- something we had never tried before. Thankfully, our curiosity got the better of us, and after finishing our pho, we decided to order it. And wow -- it was amazing! Even the dessert was unique and memorable. If we ever return to Barcelona, this place will definitely be on our list again. Highly recommended!

Diverse menu, high quality food, reasonable price, fantastic service and cozy ambience. Highly…read morerecommend. This is better than many of Vietnamese restaurants in SoCal. Would definitely come back next time we're in Barcelona.

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! :)

While some locals scoff at the price (14.90 for your huge bowl of bun bo (cold noodles with beef…read moreand a variety of fresh vegetables) and nems (fried spring roll), I find the quality to be a level above great --truly excellent--and that it's made with such love and consistency that it's absolutely worth the cost. Expect to pay about 17-18 eur/person including a drink or two and a main course. The menu is very limited to just Bun Bo (beef), a vegan/vegetarian version, and in the cold months, Pho or Tofu Pho. The beef quality they have is excellent and all the herbs, vegetables, etc has always been extra fresh and gorgeous, and they make their sauces with fresh lemongrass, cardamom, etc by hand each day. I always leave here feeling satisfied, light, and nourished.

Had just landed and was famished and have been fighting a cold so wanted warm and familiar food…read more After a quick search found this place walking distance from my hotel. I could not have been more pleased. It was an hour till their posted close time. I ordered a wine and the Pho. I wish I had taken a picture-it was a beautiful sight. Fresh, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles and the beef was tasty. I am used to the raw beef variety Pho but this was more cooked steak but so tender and tasty. Served with hoisin and fresh chili so you can add your own heat level. Anyhow, now that my friend has arrived, I might try to go back for lunch one day so they can enjoy this tasty goodness as well! Highly recommend!!!

This was a really good place for Thai food! I ordered the tofu satay which was tasty, especially…read morethe peanut sauce. I also had the veggie phad thai which was quite a large quantity and had great balanced flavors.

Although we arrived with no reservation, we were seated in 15-20 minutes. They were…read moreaccommodating, however, I would definitely recommend making a booking. The food is delicious. We had chicken red curry, tofu appetizer with peanut sauce, chicken spring roll and sticky rice with mango. The service was incredible. Our server Elaii was awesome. She was chatty and super personable. We have been in Barcelona for 6 evenings. As much as we love tapas and paella, we needed a break (I didn't think that could be possible).

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.

Surprisingly decent food awaits you here. The downside is that a lot of Americans eat here. They…read moredon't seem to all know each other, but it is a little weird motherless. The Pho Ga has a tasty broth, good Chicken breast meat, but the noodles were a bit soggy. That being said, it was a good soup, and can stand tall on its own. Ban Bo Hue is by far my favorite Vietnamese dish, and they make a solid run at at. Quite a ways from being authentic, it was pretty good, although they could stand to use less oil.

It depends on what you know about pho. I grew up in California and my mom made it. This couldn't…read morehave been further from what I know as pho. However, after 10+ days of pinxtos and tapas, I was yearning for some soup noodles and my Shin ramen ran out. Pork spring rolls had that bubbly, chewy 'imperial' skin. The filling is a bit different - more like an egg roll - with ground pork and glass noodles. The fish sauce was more sour and vinegary. Well, we are in Spain so it was good for where we were. I saw someone else's summer rolls and they looked good - shrimp and all in clear skin. Chicken pho - grilled chicken. Thick noodles that were dried and cooled, but still a tough al dente. The soup was not stewed for hours or had that wholesome chicken essence. Not my kind of pho but it was hot soup noodles. Shrug. I wouldn't get it again. I added a ton of herbs and lime, which I don't normally do. I did love the herb accompaniment. So fresh and large. Because of this, when I burped later, I did feel like I ate pho. Heheh Service was quick and good so no complaints! I think Vietnamese food is rare here. I see more Chinese and Japanese people and food in Barcelona, which probably would've been the safer option...

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.