Mostly Japanese, with a little Korean, Chinese, and Thai cuisine in the mix... your typical…read morepan-Asian restaurant in this corner of the world. I arrived for a late lunch (according to American standards, of course, as it was probably perfect timing for the rest of the Spaniards in the restaurant) and was quickly seated. I had gotten my filling of tapas during my stay in Barcelona and needed a bit of palate cleanser with a hearty, flavorful bao filled with meat -- a bit like an Asian taco, if you will. I stood firm in my order despite it feeling like heresy as "ramen" is in the name of the restaurant and a quick look around me revealed that most of the tables were definitely enjoying their ramen. Still, with things like pad thai and kimchi on the menu, I felt like I had permission to indulge in my cravings. I dug into a starter of some chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken) that came with some homemade teriyaki sauce on the side. The chicken was perfectly crispy and the teriyaki sauce complemented its flavor instead of being too overwhelming. But the order did seem a bit on the pricier side at €7.50, which is basically the same price as one of the baos, so I think I would've ordered an extra one instead. As for the baos, I got three: the pork, the chicken, and the shrimp. They all tasted very similar to each other -- the pickled cucumber and carrot on the pork and the sauces on the shrimp did most of the heavy lifting, so I barely tasted the difference in meat. There are other places that ofter this bao delicacy in Barcelona (my reco would be Boa Bao) so come to Koku Kitchen for the ramen and gyoza instead. I did appreciate the decor of the place, especially the flower placed in a brown apothecary-esque bottle and the dim, hip vibes of the bathroom.

Last night here Barcelona we decided to try something different.. Lots of ramen place here so I…read moredecided to try one. Well I was curious to see how good or bad ramen place would be in Spain. Well curiosity killed the cat and my wallet for wasting my money . Restaurant was packed. I thought we would wait but was asked to follow one of the staff. Went downstairs and saw another dining room which was cool. Also packed with people so I was little excited to taste the food. Ordered angry chicken bao.. Don't know why it was angry because it wasn't spicy at all. Took a bite and was trying to figure out what the sauce was.. Little taste of peanut. Bao was alright but not worth the money for how much it cost for one. Then got the pork gyoza. Not bad, not much flavor but wasn't horrible. Then the main dish I ordered spicy miso ramen and pad Thai.. Why I ordered pad Thai at Japanese restaurant in Spain? I have no idea. Presentation of ramen was good. Tasted the broth and I was confused because it tasted sweet and lacked in miso flavor and no spice what so ever. Ramen was cooked little al dente. Employee was nice enough to offer chilli.. So added about 4 spoonful and tasted little better. Over all the ramen was pure disappointment, probably the worst ramen I ate at a restaurant. Then the pad Thai.. Tiny little bowl only with shrimp cut in half on top. I thought I was disappointed with ramen but man... This dish was utter failure.. No way anything near pad Thai flavor. It tasted like egg fried noodle with shrimp on top. It lacked in so much flavor. So dinner was pretty sad.. I could not recommend this place to anyone.. And holy smoke 5.50 for side of kimchee.. What the heck.. Can't wait to tell my mom how much they were charging for side of kimchee...

Small but a great place for ramen. The service and food are both great…read more They also serve a good assortment of craft beer.

Today we set out on an adventure to discover this restaurant and it was difficult to locate as a…read moretourist but due to the persistence of my daughter we found it and I am glad we did. The food was the perfect thing for a cold day. It was warm, soothing and delicious. I had the miso soup for a vegan and my daughter had the pork belly. It was an intimate setting and was filled to capacity with customers of all ethnicities. The service was quick and our server was friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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.

The food tasted good, but the service was too slow. We waited approximately 35 minutes for our…read moremeals. I found the place to be nice and clean.

What a find to have found chinese food in Barcelona. My wife was happy and the price was…read morereasonable. Located in the gothic part of town, what a gem. Had pork dim sum, fried rice and brothy soup. Will be back next time in town. Highly recommend.

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 +++.

The place looks good but this place is more of a chinese/Japanese fusion restaurant. They use…read moreChinese ingredients for a lot of their sauces and broths so the taste is not authentic to true japanese food. If you're looking for real ramen this is not the place. If you're looking for something to eat than it's the place for you but pretty disappointed by their flavor profile. We got the: Miso Ramen ( doesn't taste like miso ramen at all) Takoyaki ( with a weird sauce that is not takoyaki sauce at all) Karaage? Tasted more like chicken nuggets

I came to Spain and we ate ramen. Haha. It was a late night pick by my husband (this restaurant is…read moreonly open late hours) but it was a good one! The curry tasted just like we had enjoyed in japan, with the addition of potatoes, and I loved the ramen broth. Great place to go for late night food after a night of drinking.

The Mississippi pancakes were generous in portion but a little lacking in sweetness for my…read moredaughter's taste. They could benefit from a bit more banana or fresh fruit to balance out the stack, especially given the size of the dish. The English breakfast was excellent, well-cooked and satisfying, and the side of chorizo stood out as particularly flavorful. Coffee was genuinely perfect, easily one of the highlights of the meal. The overall vibe is a classic European café style, relaxed and comfortable, good for a casual sit-down breakfast or brunch. One important note: this is not a place for traditional Spanish food. If you are looking for local Catalan or Spanish breakfast or tapas, this will feel more international than authentic. Overall, strong for coffee and comfort food, but not aligned with a traditional Barcelona culinary experience.good service and free WiFi

My favorite place to have my coffee every morning now. They have some great food for breakfast…read more(didn't have dinner here yet) but I can't rave enough about the Benedict's and if you want something simple, sometimes I have just eggs, spinach and bacon from their side menu. Great service is little to say, these guys make you feel like you're visiting their living room, and they will treat you like family. 5 star service every time, while the ambiance is well lit, always spotless clean and the amount of people at top capacity feels good. Epic! Actually I'm going there for breakfast right now! :) thanks again!

Food was fantastic! Service was good, wait staff were friendly. They open at 8 not 8:30. Make a…read morereservation or get there early if you don't want to wait to long. There is always a line and it fills in fast. If you're staying close by they have a take away shop rt next store. It's a relaxed atmosphere but tight quarters like most places in Barcelona.

Was amazing our waiter was the best and everytime we went there he served us and we became friendsread more

This Japanese ramen bar has rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Seating is a bit limited,…read moreespecially during pandemic times. We waited almost an hour to be seated for lunch in a weekday. The staff came to give us the menu, didn't introduce or recommend anything but my husband and I have been to enough ramen restaurants to know what we want. It was a super cold outside so I was craving something hot and soupy. My tonkotsu ramen was delightful. The broth was very rich and amazing. The noodles are cooked perfectly. My pork was flavored well. I like that they provide spicy seasoning with their ramen. The portion was the perfect amount for a single person. My husband loved his spicy tonkotsu.

Lovely little place that I ran into when I was wondering around barcelona. The ramen tastes really…read moregood I love their pork and chicken mixed broth, super tasty. The portion is not so big but it gets you full. Service is fast. Good place to switch a little bit if you are craving ramen

Upon entering, the server asks if you want ramen or if you want bao buns. Well, I want both!…read moreUnfortunately it doesn't work like that and you can only choose one. I guess it's a marketing strategy to try to get you to come back right? Or it was a terrible idea and they're losing out on $$ by not having all items available. The ramen shop is downstairs. The wait time wasn't too bad - 25 minutes but the host wasn't so pleasant either. *attitude check please* I ordered the shoyu ramen which was decent. Gyozas are overpriced. Expect to share a table with strangers which was no problem at all!

This place is great. Everything we had from the menu was top notch. We tried the Gyoza, spicy miso…read moreramen and Asian fried chicken and they we all so fresh and delicious. The specialty drinks were great especially the whiskey lemonade. The staff was very friendly and could easily explain in English or Spanish what you were getting. The location is very easy to access and near a lot of good sites to see. We had an excellent experience here and will recommend to anyone going to Barcelona!