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Akamaru Modern at Ippudo

🇪🇸 Spain·Barcelona

Ippudo

Akamaru Modern

9.2/10

How this score is calculated

This review rated the bowl with stars, so the score is worked out from them. Each part is worth up to its points:

Broth (flavor & intensity)4.5★5.18 / 5.75
Noodles5★3 / 3
Chashu4★0.6 / 0.75
8.78 of 9.5 possible9.2/10

Weights: broth 5.75, noodles 3, chashu 0.75, egg 0.3, other toppings 0.2. Parts a bowl doesn’t have don’t count against it; location and service aren’t scored.

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  • Flavor★★★★★
  • Intensity★★★★★
  • Chashu★★★★★
  • TamagoNot included
  • Noodles★★★★★
  • Location★★★★★
  • Service★★★★★

Quick take

Easily one of the best Hakata style tonkotsu bowls I’ve had in Spain—rich, powerful, and deeply satisfying, instantly transporting me back to Japan. The chashu, although sliced very thin, was still delicious and flavorful. The only real downside was the lack of tamago (at least by now). Still, the broth was absolutely sublime, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more.

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Tonkotsu Ramen at Tonkotsu Ramen & Asian Street Food8.7/10

🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain

Tonkotsu Ramen & Asian Street Food

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The ramen arrived quickly and in generous portions, featuring a creamy, well-balanced broth—flavorful without being overly salty. The chashu was the real highlight: tender, abundant, and full of depth. The space is bright and minimalist, and the staff were friendly and efficient. Solid choice for a classic tonkotsu bowl in Barcelona.

Jun 2025