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What to order at Kombu Ramen and Bao Bar
- Must order
- A ramen bowl with the steamed bao buns to share.
- Signature dishes
- Ramen, Steamed bao buns
- Editor tip
- Closed Mondays; opens at 15:00 Friday and Saturday for the early pre-theatre run, and walk-ins fill quickly.
CuisineJapanese, Ramen and Bao
Price€€
Neighborhoodlatin-quarter
HoursTue-Wed 17:00-21:30, Thu 16:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 15:00-22:00, Sun 15:00-21:00
Phone+35391448852
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Signature dishes: Ramen, Steamed bao buns
Must order: A ramen bowl with the steamed bao buns to share.
Tip: Closed Mondays; opens at 15:00 Friday and Saturday for the early pre-theatre run, and walk-ins fill quickly.
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