UMAMI Plant Based is a dedicated vegan restaurant in Barcelona, renowned for its innovative plant-based take on Asian cuisine, particularly specializing in rich and flavorful ramen. The restaurant features a modern and sleek interior, providing a comfortable dining experience that appeals to both vegans and non-vegans alike.
Customers consistently praise the food as 'super tasty' and 'delicious,' with many highlighting the ramen as the 'best vegan ramen' they've tried in Barcelona. Reviewers appreciate the rich, full-bodied broths and the flavorful, well-textured plant-based dishes. Service is generally described as friendly and helpful, though some note it can be average at times. The restaurant is also noted for being dog-friendly.
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UMAMI Plant Based prides itself on using top-quality, homemade ingredients, with dishes that vary seasonally. They also offer an excellent and carefully curated wine list. The team is multilingual, including Catalan speakers.
It is recommended to make a reservation, as the restaurant can fill up quickly. It is open at midday, suggesting it's a good spot for lunch, and also serves dinner.
This was a great meal from start to finish. The kimchi croquettes were really interesting and delicious. The standout starter was also the katsu seitan and the accompanying sauces - deliciously crispy. The ramen was one of the best I’ve had in Barcelona. The sauce was rich and creamy and there was an abundance of flavour. The minced meat was a really interesting and salty addition. Lastly the ganache was great - particularly with the honeycomb base. On top of this all the service was great. I will definitely be returning soon!
Loved this place so much I had to leave a review immediately! We were seated quickly despite turning up without a reservation, the waitress explained the menu with recommendations and off menu items. The food came out promptly, hot and delicious!
We had the gyoza, kimchi croquetas, oyster mushroom kaarage and tantanmen ramen, followed by creme brulee cheesecake for dessert. This was the best vegan cheesecake I have ever had! Would recommend to anyone in Barcelona, and would definitely come back. 💚
Super tasty!
Their ramen is incredibly rich and full-bodied, which I absolutely love! I personally always prefer thick, deeply flavored broths over lighter ones.
I go often and usually order the same thing because it’s — in my opinion — the best of the best: the Tantanmen ramen (an absolute must!) and the jackfruit bao (bloody amazing!). It never disappoints! 🫶
The mushroom ramen is also excellent, and I’ve tried most of their other starters as well — I really liked the kimchi croquetas and can’t wait to try their baozi (which, unfortunately, I’ve never seen on the menu when I’ve been).
It’s also a great place for people who aren’t necessarily vegetarian (like myself). All the meat-eaters I’ve brought along have loved it, as every bowl is packed with texture and flavor. And some have even said it was their favorite ramen (mine too!).
Can't say too much about the desserts, as I always prioritize having a starter, but you can really tell that Mike and the rest of the team put a lot of passion into creating all their dishes.
Will be back! of course ❤️
Best vegan ramen I’ve tried so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The tantanmen ramen is creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy. The flavours are balanced and the presentation of the dish is beautiful. I’m also glad I added the yuba “chicken” skin! I also got the yuzu lemonade and it complemented the ramen.
Wonderful space with carefully curated furniture and sound proofing under the tables. I would recommend getting a recommendation as the place was busy!!!! Wonderful staff and service.
Absolutely loved this place! The tantanmen ramen was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor with just the right amount of spice. The bao was soft, fresh, and incredibly delicious. Everything tasted authentic and perfectly prepared. Great atmosphere and friendly service too — definitely coming back again on my next trip to Barcelona!
