The menu was limited in terms of choices. In particular only one assortment of sushi was listed…read more(but not a la carte). I thought it was quite expensive for what was offered. In addition, the service was quite slow. It's not a place I'm eager to return to.

They just don't know how to make good sushi!! Don't waste your money here. They are just catering…read moreand taking advantage of unsuspecting students. Who ever heard of tuna out of a can being served at a true sushi bar? The rolls are all stuck together and the seaweed around the roll(s) is very skimpy, that it becomes impossible to pick it up w/ your chopsticks as it falls apart. The constant ringing of the phone is annoying, uncomfortable sitting arrangements and so close to your neighbor makes for an undesirable pricey experience. Save your money and go to Mickie D's! The picture I am posting is of sushi done righttoo bad the system forces me to award them a star. The picture depicting the beautiful and delicious dragon (with orchid) roll is not from Ichiban. It is an illustration of sushi done right.

I've gone to my fair share of Chinese restaurants, and this place ranks squarely among the "middle…read moreof the pack." I should note that when my brother and I went to eat here, we arrived too late for the lunch buffet and too early for the dinner buffet. So, we only had the option of ordering off the menu. There were two interesting things I experienced while eating here: 1. The waiter running the bar only spoke German and English, while the one waitress we saw only spoke German and Mandarin. When my brother asked the waitress (in Mandarin) what the house specials were, she hesitated, gave a small giggle, and immediately went back to the waiter at the bar and started speaking to him in German. It was as if the waitress either didn't know or didn't want to admit the house specials. Eventually, the waitress came back and gave suggestions, but her reaction was still very strange... 2. Nan King has 3 menus: one in German, one in English, and one in Chinese. The one in Chinese has, arguably, the greatest selection (as is typical for many Chinese restaurants). Despite this, nearly all the dishes served are aimed at pleasing the German palate (which is actually what we were told). This was clear not only by the taste of the food (which wasn't bad, by the way) but also by what happened when a Chinese couple came into the restaurant during our meal. After seeing my brother and I eating there, the husband of the couple exclaimed (in Mandarin), "Oh look, there are Chinese people eating here" (because us Chinese know that a Chinese restaurant is only authentic if it has mostly Chinese people eating in it...or so we are told haha). Let's just say that the couple took a look at the menu, walked around, and eventually left without ordering. Let me be clear: The food here isn't bad, but it was fairly mild and not very adventurous. The food was also fairly pricey, though about average when compared to the other Chinese restaurants in the area. Perhaps it would have been more cost-effective to have the buffet, but either way, I left not very impressed.

Nan King is a centrally located and easily accessible Chinese restaurant in the city center. The…read morerestaurant is especially popular for its lunch buffet. In the light of my all-you-can-eat lunch experience, I can say that Nan King is a decent and value for money restaurant. Except canned or frozen fruits and strange, colorful rolls served in the name of sushi in the buffet, I enjoyed almost every kind of meat, noodle and rice specialties offered here. Rolls tasted good, too. I am fully aware that the food here is adjusted to non-Chinese palate and very unhealthy for obvious reasons (salt, fat, MSG, additives...etc), but I still like eating here when I crave Chinese food. Oh, by the way, sometimes it takes so long for the staff to renew food when it runs out or when other customers (just as they do in every other buffet-style restaurants) only eat meat products in stir fries, leaving the others a bunch of Chinese-style cooked vegetables. If you have low expectations about the food and atmosphere and want to have standardized (and one click above mediocre) Chinese food you can find in almost every Chinese buffet in Germany or Europe, Nan King is the right place to go. You won't regret, but you might leave the place with mixed feelings. :)

A well-deserved Michelin Star, but they can do a lot better in service and general ambiance....!…read more Our evening got off to a promising start--we were warmly greeted and promptly seated upon arrival. The ambiance was pleasant, supported by minimalistic yet elegant décor. However, a large and noisy group detracted from the overall experience, though it's fair to say the staff had limited control over this situation, except for a member of the staff who actually promoted the loud conversation, jokes and loud laughters. The dining room is spacious, with thoughtful lighting and soft background music that sets a relaxed tone. Despite these elements, the noise level was surprisingly high, making it less suitable for a romantic dinner and better aligned with a lively gathering or a business meeting. We opted for the 7-course Asian-inspired tasting menu, and it did not disappoint. Each course showcased thoughtful flavor combinations and artful presentations, creating a cohesive and enjoyable culinary journey. Please note, they cook a bit aggressively on the salt. As avid fans of tasting menus, this one lived up to our expectations. Where the experience fell short was the service. While the staff were friendly, the lack of knowledge is noticeable and the fact that they were a bit loud when explaining the menu and not as attentive as one would expect at a Michelin-starred establishment. Plates and glassware were left uncleared for much of the evening, and we had to request their removal. Not once in the evening the table was cleaned from bread crumbs or spilled food. These lapses in service slightly overshadowed the otherwise excellent food. Also, at high level of el restaurant like this one; the servers are usually choreographed and organized when presenting each plate. This was not the case. The wine options are generous but if you want a cocktail, they need to run to another nearby establishment to get it for you. So, they try not to offer that option. In summary, while the food (with the salty taste exception), and ambiance were commendable, the service has room for improvement to match the caliber of a Michelin-starred experience.

We discovered this gem by accident after being denied service at Hanse Stube claiming they were…read morefully booked but only had a few few tables that night as we confirmed walking to the cigar room for breaks during our 7 course meal at Taku. 7 courses. Opted to get wine (3 various bottles) recommended by the sommelier who has personally visited the recommended wine vineyards and can recall the owners ages. Never had filterless wine until now. It's the one with the tractor on the label. I thought it was great. Our waitress from Indonesia (Ayoo?) was a treat. It was like an aunt was taking care of us at dinner which was over 4 hours long. The food? All good. Opted for the 7 course chef selection. Top notch ingredients and presentation. I am not usually an Asian fusion food fan but Taku did impress me. Looking forward to coming back again when I am in Cologne.

Took a while for them to acknowledge me. Guy finally said I could sit anywhere but after ten…read moreminutes no one came to ask me for order or if I wanted drink, which would not be an issue if they were packed but that was not the case and since I actually wanted food and drink this year I left.

I love this place absolutely. I tried sushi in Japan many times and the quality of fresh raw fish…read more(sashimi) here is as good as the average authentic Japanese sushi. The price is also good for the value you get here. One down side is their miso soup is too salty and for me as an asian it's absurd to pay for it as a side dish. Another issue I have recently is when I asked for a take away, the same sushi rolls turned out to be made with the seemingly lower quality fish. I learned a lesson that their fish stock has varying qualities but it was a bit of disappointment.

A little, hidden Japanese gem in Köln. The quality of the fish was fantastic. The ambiance…read morepositive. The service was friendly and fast. The prices were somewhere between cheap and affordable. My partner and I each ordered two beverages... And a huge platter of sushi between the two of us (to reallly fill us up) and spent less than €50. I'm not really sure what else this place could do to deserve a 5 star, and so I'm giving it what it deserves.

Lovely night at Akemi sushibar! The waiter was friendly and fast, in a quiet and relaxing…read moreenvironment. I had a seaweed salad with tofu and a combo of california rolls, nigiri, gunkan and temaki. Delicious. Overall, it was good value for money. I recommend it!

Basic, classic Sushi, simple and straight forward. Quality is decent. And, you get great value for…read morethe bug. On the other hand something is missing. The variety is huge. But, the preparation is just ok. Also, there is not much attention to detail (missing napkins when serving hot Sake, not enough Wasabi ...), which flattens the overall impression. That kept me from appointing 4 stars.

Really good quality sushi, authentic Japanese food and the sushi chef is also from Japan. My…read morefavourite thing about this restaurant is the sushi clock on the wall.

I ordered the gyoza shoyu ramen, very beautiful as u can see, only critique is that the broth was…read moreincredibly salty. Other than that, the noodles and gyoza were delicious

I'm a big fan of noodles soups, ramen pho gimme all, so when I find a really good one that is a…read morepure happiness! This one was really delish. I have tried udon w/ beef. Portions are really big. And for a drink green tea - perfect combo.

A real pho soup should be served with Vietnamese Basilica, mint and soja sprouts. The soup should…read morebe clear. Noodles should be pure white. Beef should be in thin slices, so the soup can cook it through even when the beef is served raw. Besides, there should be meat balls. After finishing the soup, one should not feel thirty. If so, that means there are too much chemical ingredients. Sadly the soup I ordered didn't meet any of the listed requirements. It was a waste of 10 euros. PS. I normally don't review things on the internet.

very gut tasty dishes, comes as in the pics of the menu :))…read morenice and cosy, would be even perfect when its drizzling outside...