Tapas, jamón, and sweet sangria may first come to mind when you consider cuisine in Barcelona, but being such a cosmopolitan city, there’s much to indulge in. Among the best is ramen — the salty, soupy, noodley goodness we have Japan to thank for. There can be some hit or misses when it comes to ramen in Barcelona, but I’ve you covered. Here’s the best ramen restaurants in Barcelona.
Grasshopper
Right in the heart of el Born, Grasshopper is a counter-style Japanese ramen bar serving up some of the absolute best ramen in Barcelona. However, it’s not a good choice if you’re looking for a private setting as its counter-style makes it a small and compact, placing you directly beside other guests.
I’m a big fan of their tan tan mien vege prepared with spicy sesame, tan tan tofu, bok choy, soy sprouts, and chives. This *may* be my favorite ramen place in Barcelona… shhhh.
You’ll also find various starters like gyoza dumplings, kimchi, tofu, and seaweed salad along with craft beers and wine.
Plaça de la Llana, 9
Neighborhood: El Born
Koku Kitchen Ramen
With a low-lit and inviting ambiance, you’ll find this Barcelona ramen restaurant in the Gothic Quarter offering up Japanese soups, starters, gyozas, desserts, and drinks. It’s a big hit when it comes to ramen in Barcelona, and it’s a cozy option for date nights with friends or lovers.
Choose from shoyu, miso, soy, or spicy soups that can be both vegan and vegetarian friendly. The staff is friendly and the vibes are chilled out. PS, there’s also a location in el Born, but I’m highlighting the Gothic Quarter one because I like the setting better.
Carrer d’en Carabassa, 19, Loc 4
Neighborhood: Gothic Quarter
Red Ant Noodle Bar
Chilled out with a rather simple decor, the Red Ant Noodle bar is fantastic spot for Asian noodle and rice dishes. They also serve wine, beer, and non-alcoholics drinks to pair with your food. The Red Ant is also a great spot if you’re looking for dishes beyond ramen, as they have Thai curries, fried rice and noodles, bibimbap, tofu, and lots of meat options.
My favorite dishes are their vegetarian spicy miso ramen and the green vegetable curry… yum!
Carrer dels Tiradors, 5, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Neighborhood: El Born
Ramen-ya Hiro
Cozy wooden decor, ramen, rice dishes, and gyozas in a casual space, Ramen-ya Hiro is nestled between Sagrada Familia and Passeig de Gràcia. It’s one of the most poppin’ places for ramen in Barcelona for a reason! Order some edamame, gyozas, or another classic starter while you wait on a beautifully crafted warm bowl of ramen. Finish it off with some matcha ice cream, if your tummy will allow it.
Carrer de Girona, 164, 08037
Neighborhood: Eixample
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Honorable Mention: Vegetalia
This isn’t a ramen joint by any particular means. It’s a vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona, with various locations in the city centre. They have gyozas and other Asian dishes, but I tried their vegetarian miso ramen and I was very, very happy with it! If you’re craving ramen with some fellow vegheads, Vegetalia is a solid option!
I ordered ramen from the location in El Born, so I’ll mention in below.
Plaça del Fossar de les Moreres
Neighborhood: El Born
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