Vegan
Chinese
Japanese
Asian
Fusion
Vietnamese

Fully vegan Asian restaurant. Offers a share menu, sushi, drinks and more. Examples of dishes include bao buns, crispy tofu, rice noodles with vegetables & rolls, sushi bowl, red coconut curry and more. Open Mon-Sat 11:30-22:00, Sun 12:00-22:00.


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104 Reviews

First Review by G_v

Jen27ny

Points +1219

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Nice food

The food is quite delicious and the portions are big. Would definitely go again

PetraDo

Points +322

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Delicious

Go for the starters - really tasty. Can highly recommend it. Also the homemade lemonade.
Cash only

JanisO

Points +146

Vegan
03 Aug 2023

Recommendation

Have been there twice in a rather short period of time, probably because I was phantasizing a lot about the Tofu in a crispy rice flakes coating with raspberry sauce.
The Drinks are really good, maybe the best I tasted in comparable restaurants in cologne. The food in general is yummy, but my new personal favourite has to be #9 'green leaves' (?). This is grilled Tofu, king oyster mushroom and soy patty in a betel leaf. It's oily and nearly incomparable in its Miami taste. My company wasn't the biggest fan of it as it reminded her too much of her stinky tofu experiences.

Prices are okay, maybe a bit pricy as the portions are not the biggest. But we only had the plates to share. When you have a bowl of something the prices seemed completely normal.

We only sat on the terrace so far, therefore I don't have a clue of how it looks inside. The service is quick and polite.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-04

Stephanie96

Points +16

Vegan
31 Jul 2023

Super

Gutes Essen, schnelle Bedienung und gemütliche Atmosphäre

Pros: Gute Auswahl, Exzellentes Essen, Gemütlich

MissCarrots1803

Points +86

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

Great food

Super delicious food and very nice staff.

ASV

Points +638

Vegan
29 Jun 2023

Asian "tapas" of varying quality (taste)

This place is fairly central, but with little traffic and a nice outdoor area. The menu has mainly Asian "tapas", i.e. various smaller dishes that need to be combined if one wants to get a full meal; this can make it a bit more costly. Some of the dishes were good and interesting, others less so. Your pick. They only accept cash, which is a minus.

Pros: Central location, Nice outdoor seating, Choice of different dishes

Cons: Only accept cash , Mixed quality of the dishes

freckia

Points +965

Vegan
08 Jun 2023

Good option close to the shopping area

This restaurant is very conveniently located right at the heart of the shopping district in Cologne, so it is a good option for a lunch stop. I ordered the stuffed betel leaves and a bowl with rice noodles, salad and veggies. The food tasted very good, except for the peanuts which tasted a tiny bit old (but still edible, nothing extreme). I have had even better Vietnamese food in Germany (for example at Chum Chay, which is incredibly awesome), but this one is still a solid option.

itzi

Points +4239

Vegan
31 May 2023

Asian Tapas in nice area

We ordered 6 Asian tapas. They have really fancy ones. Half of it were really great, the other half not. I will give them another try with the main course, but I in the moment I cannot understand the outrageous reviews. The staff was a bit stressed.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-31

Pros: All vegan, Fair prices, Nice outdoor space

Steph_de_Bxl

Points +320

Vegan
20 May 2023

Très bon rapport qualité-prix

Très bon accueil et très bonne qualité des plats. Menu identique à celui du Bodhi.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-20

Pros: Produits frais , Accueil

wasens

Points +818

Vegan
18 May 2023

Sehr leckeres Essen

Das essen hat sehr lecker geschmeckt und war liebevoll angerichtet.

Pros: Freundlicher, aufmerksamer Service , Angenehmes Ambiente

Cons: Nur Barzahlung, Keine freie Platzwahl obwohl nicht viel los war.

alienvegan

Points +5035

Vegan
15 May 2023

Very tasty!

Very tasty food! The bowls are somewhat similarly however. I think they could make them more distinct and different. The rice balls with sesame paste are a wonderful dessert.

Powerline

Points +202

Vegan
13 May 2023

Delicious

Food is so fresh, had some refreshing tea and Vietnamese coffee too.

therealDarkFairy

Points +93

Vegan
05 May 2023

Highly recommended

Reasonable prices, great selection. We had Pho Tron, the Tonkotsu Ramen and a BaoBao as an appetizer. Everything was very tasty and filling. The food comes very fast!

The decor looks classy. A great atmosphere and nice staff.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-05

Pros: Good city center location, Very fast

pichapraew

Points +268

Vegetarian
29 Apr 2023

Vietnamese-styled Food

The restaurant served mostly Viet-fusion food. The waitress were very attentive and the food was fast. We didn’t have to wait for longer than 15 min. The food was great. It’s fresh and delicious. I particularly love crispy shrimps with wasabi-avocado sauce! Everything was tasty although I think papaya salad can be less sweet.

Pros: All vegan, Fast, Fresh and Delicious

kristinlydia

Points +487

Vegan
28 Apr 2023

Lecker und zentral

Ich hatte drei kleine Speisen und zwei Getränke für 26,50 Euro. War insgesamt sehr gut und ich hätte Lust mich durch die gesamte Karte zu probieren.

- gedämpfte Dumplings (white...). Super lecker! 10/10!
- Crispy Tofu Sticks. Waren ein bisschen zu fettig, die Sauce war sehr scharf.
- Vitnamnesischer Kaffee: Köstlich!
- Klebereis mit Banane und Kokossauce. Hab ich in Deutschland so noch nie gegessen, sehr lecker!
- Hausgemachte Limonade mit Matcha. War sehr bitter, aber hat geschmeckt.

Pros: Alles vegan, Sehr netter Service

Cons: Ein bisschen teuer, Keine Kartenzahlung

Twilightje

Points +242

Vegetarian
16 Apr 2023

Yummy

In Belgium we don’t often find all vegan Asian restaurants, on this trip we had two in a row. Healthy and fresh food.

Pros: Fresh, Enough options, Quick service

Cons: Much battered

some_tea

Points +111

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Nice place with tasty food

Great place with cosy but modern interior, friendly staff, conveniently located. Had the vegan shrimps, the Hanoi soup and a coffee. All very tasty, nice flavours and fresh ingredients. There seem to be lots of quite similar places around nowadays though, it would be nice to get some more variety.

Pros: All vegan, Very fresh and tasty food, Friendly staff

Cons: Only cash payments accepted , Quite similar to many other places

Galini

Points +4972

Vegan
02 Apr 2023

Tasty food, fast service

The concept is similar to other vegan asian restaurants in Cologne.
I liked that the sushi plate had several different options, and it was also delicious!
The service was very fast!

NicoFo

Points +944

Vegan
01 Apr 2023

Delicious and fresh asian food

We went here in the late afternoon. From the outside it's very plain and we didn't see it in the first moment, but once you're inside a delicious journey in a modern interior and relaxed atmosphere begins.

Staff was super friendly. You can choose between "to share", main dishes and dessert. We shared some Summer Rolls and Dumplings and ate a bowl each. Food was ready super fast, looked delicious and prepared with love and was super fresh.

I also strongly recommend the homemade lemonade with mate if you like mate. 😊

I'd come anytime again!

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-01

Pros: 100% vegan

johannes_1899

Points +1277

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Lecker

Schneller Service, frisch und sehr lecker

Sarilein

Points +25707

Vegan
24 Mar 2023

Amazing

Engl below

Ich liebe das Restaurant. Gerade erst eröffnet, aber schon ein Favorit! Es ist vegan vietnamesische Fusion mit großen und kleinen Bowls. Man kann sich also verschiedene Gerichte bestellen und gegenseitig teilen und probieren. Service ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Einrichtung ist modern, hell und schick. Super sauber und angenehme Musik. Lage Top. Drinks sehr gut (besonders der Aperol und home made drinks!)
Die bowls sind top!
Favoriten sind unter anderem: Banh Bao, sommerrollen, tofu stick (diese Erdnusssauce!), PearAvo - es gibt noch zahlreiche weitere Leckereien. Alles Frittierte ist: knusprig und nicht fettig!
Gerne wieder!
Dessert: veganes Mochi Eis und Baked Banana auch super

Vegan heaven. Just opened this week, but already one of my fav. Their service is lovely, interior very clean and modern. Drinks are excellent (try their home made drinks!). You can choose between small and big bowls - makes it easy to try everything (or at least a few things) when you’re dining with family and friends

I am a huge fan of the fried stuff: crunchy and not oily. Loved everything, but want to highlight their: pearavo, fresh rolls, banh Bao and tofu sticks (this peanut sauce is heaven btw). Try their desserts as well
Fully vegan Vietnamese fusion place in great location. Go for it

Pros: Fully Vegan, Crunchy stuff and Great flavour , Friendly service

MarianneSchmelzer

Points +610

Vegan
22 Mar 2023

Sehr gutes Essen

Sehr schöne Atmosphäre und qualitativ hochwertiges Essen.

Pros: Super lecker, Schönes Ambiente , Nettes Personal

Cons: Nur Barzahlung

G_v

Points +955

Vegan
21 Mar 2023

Delicious food

Had the Buddha bowl and it was really tasty. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere and the staff is very friendly.

Pros: Several vegan desserts




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