Sushien
Maybachstr. 24, 50670 Cologne. T: 0221-13 93 403
The craze for conveyor belt sushi is obviously still alive and well. I actually prefer to sit in a restaurant at my own table and slowly enjoy my meal, but when you’re popping out for a snack or grabbing a quick bite before a film or show, it’s the perfect choice. Across the road from the Cinedom in Media Park is Sushien – a nice little fast food Japanese with great food and really friendly staff. If you’ve been to one of these places before then you’ll know what to expect – high bar seats arranged around a conveyor belt laden with different coloured plates of sushi/maki/sashimi/teriyaki etc. The different colours indicate the price and you can also order hot dishes separately. Each place setting is equipped with chop-sticks, soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger, so all you need to do is pick up a plate and get stuck in. At the end of your meal the waitress tallies up your plates and of course you’ve spent much more than you intended! A great place for dinner before the movies, fast, healthy and delicious.
2con Lounge
Am Duffesbach 4. Cologne. T: 0177-8700863
This retro looking bar/restaurant in the Südstadt serves up some great EurAsian food and fantastic cocktails accompanied by cool 'toons’ supplied by a live DJ. The interior has a very cool and laid-back vibe and the service is friendly and not in your face. Just over from the Eifelstr. tram stop check it out soon as the location doesn’t bode well for a long term residence!
Taku
Excelsior Hotel Ernst, Trankgasse 1-5, Cologne. T: 0221-270 3909
There’s classy, and then there’s Taku. This luxurious Asian gourmet restaurant exudes style and simplicity. The interior design mirrors the exquisite menu and the service is everything you’d expect from a five star hotel. Head chef Claudia Schröter offers an unforgettable experience in the traditions of Asian cuisine and hospitality. With Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes Taku gives you an authentic taste of the orient right in the middle of Cologne.
