Vegan
Japanese
Take-out
Asian
Small nudelbar / noodle bar in a quiet side street in Köln-Kalk, re-opened Apr 2018. Makes vegan Japanese food including udon noodles in different broths, plus fried vegetables on rice, and teishoku sets which include miso soup. Has cake and cookies. Japanese tea is served. German, English, and Japanese spoken. Open Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 14:00-22:00. Kitchen closes 9:30pm.
83 Reviews
First Review by Carrothuntress
Rosieintheworld
Points +98
Yummy Udon - Edit
I love udon and was so happy to find a place specialised at vegan udon! Only bummer was that I was looking forward to Tempura with my udon but they didn’t have any at the menu anymore apparently. Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Delicious, Very close to actual Japanese flavours, All vegan!
Cons: No tempura
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LiK
Points +615
Best noodle Soup in nrw - Edit
Freshly Made udon Soup, all dishes are vegan and the Desserts and cakes are absolutely delicious.
Read morePros: Good price, Fresh cuisine
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HappySchnils
Points +16
Wir lieben es - Edit
Kommen immer wieder gerne vorbei. Vor allem für das Rote Tantan und die Erdnuss-Cookies :)
Read morePros: Leckeres Essen, 100 % Vegan, Freundliches und entspanntes Personal
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Kans
Points +94
Udon: Die dicksten Nudeln der Japanischen Küche - Edit
Hausgemachte, frische Udon Nudeln. Perfekt für vegan lebende Menschen, Fans der asiatischen Küche, Bowl Liebhaber*innen, Menschen die Lust auf gutes Essen haben.
Read moreSuper nettes Personal, gute Auswahl, japanisches Flair trifft auf eine alternative Atmosphäre.
Pros: Alles ist vegan , Hausgemachte, frische Gerichte , Klein, gemütlich, persönliche Atmosphäre
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DieVeganeWG
Points +605
Immer toll - Edit
Ich gehe sehr gerne ins Nobiko und es war immer sehr lecker. Man sollte vor dem Besuch reservieren, aber man kann auch zum Mitnehmen bestellen, falls man keinen Platz bekommt. Freue mich schon auf das nächste Mal!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-21
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Oo.charlotte.oO
Points +42
Toll! - Edit
Richtig lecker und tolle Atmosphäre!
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LarissaHofer
Points +133
Awesome - Edit
Really good Udon noodles broths aswell as nice beveradges. Also some of them are selfmade (lemonade). Waiters are really friendly. Please book a table first because the place is pretty small. Prices very fair.
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Affenpuller
Points +212
Best Udon - Edit
Haven't had a single bad experience at Nobiko. Having tried a variety of their dishes from traditional Udon over other sides and self made lemonade, to coffee, tea and cakes, everything was absolutely perfect and made with love and the finest ingredients.
Read moreThe staff is super friendly and welcoming while the restaurant is cosy with indoor and outdoor seating.
Be sure to call for reservation though as seating is limited.
Pros: Selfmade, Vegan only, Creative dishes
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FabioBronx
Points +181
Best Udon Soup ever for me - Edit
Creamy and spicy soups ...All healthy & delicious!
Read moreTiramisu cake was also great!
Super kind Service :)
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freckia
Points +917
Amazing udon - Edit
I had the noodles with the veggie "ground meat" and soy milk. Such an explosion of flavor, I absolutely loved it!! The extra spicy seasoning they put on the table for you is super tasty as well and makes the food stand out even more. Everything tasted fresh and the flavors were well balanced. The perfect comfort food on a cold day!
Read moreThe only point of critique I have would be the bathrooms, which could be a little bit more well-kept (there were some spider webs).
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MarenSchmidt
Points +23
Absolute Empfehlung!! - Edit
Sehr lecker, gute Erklärung/ Beratung, keine lange Wartezeit
Read morePros: Ausschließlich vegane Speisen und Getränke , Sehr klein und keine Massenabfertigung, Preislich überraschend günstig
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johannes_1899
Points +1163
Hausgemachte Udon-Nudeln - Edit
Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert, auch die Kuchen super lecker
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ShannenTunnicliffe
Points +773
Enjoyable Ramen - Edit
Came here with a non-vegan friend and we both enjoyed the food. We also had a chocolate peanut butter cookie for dessert which was really nice.
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rebecafig
Points +109
Really tasty - Edit
We got two different udon bowls, side dishes, drinks, and desserts to try the maximum.
Read moreWe really enjoyed our meals but agreed it wasn't exactly breathtaking. The broths were both really well made and definitely the highlight. The side dishes we got were underwhelming though, I could have done without it. Per recommendations here, we tried the tiramisu as well as donauwelle and they were both really good.
I loved the iced hojicha tea.
Maybe I'm spoiled with all the vegan restaurant options today and had too high expectations. But it was still really good and would happily go again.
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jenso
Points +421
Good, not great - Edit
The noodles are quite good. But the broths are fairly mediocre. Seems to be adapted to a German/western audience. The soups indicated as spicy were fairly mild
Read moreI would maybe try it again.
Pros: noodles
Cons: Slightly mild, Spicy is not spicy, No chili sauce
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yohanraph
Points +51
Best Udon ever - Edit
This is the best vegan spot in Köln! The staff is amazing and the restaurant is super cute. They offer a variety of soups and starters (the kimchi is SO good) and have a winter and summer menu as well as changing specials like gyoza, mochi or daifuku. The noodles are handmade and they even grow some of the herbs and veggies themselves. You can also buy beautiful merch like posters and shirts and support this small business. I'd advise you to make a reservation beforehand as they have limited seating options outside.
Read morePros: Changing menu and specials, Fairly priced , Everything made with love
Cons: Limited seating outside
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Galini
Points +3919
Udon restaurant - Edit
It is a relatively small restaurant, in a small street. The Udon is very tasty. I had the number 1 kake Udon. It is a big portion, smelling and tasting great!
Read moreI also like the fact that they serve desserts!
Pros: All vegan, Smells great, Taste great
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Marius_Schmidt
Points +1056
Großartig!!! - Edit
Es stimmt einfach: Richtig leckere und sehr vielfältige Auswahl an veganen Udon-Nudel-Gerichten. Bedienung war auch supenett. Und die Athmosphäre mit „linker Ästhetik“ ist einfach nur ideal: Überall tolle Plakate und Sticker. Weiterer Bonus: All Gender Toilette und eine Frauen* Toilette als Schutzraum. (Leider sind die Toiletten nicht mit dem Rollstuhl zugänglich.)
Read moreLeider kann ich nicht mehr als 5 Sterne geben.
Größere Portionen fände ich noch super! (Hatte großen Hunger und es war lecker😉Für meine Begleiter*innen war es allerdings eher zu viel.)
Es lässt sich auch Reis als Beilage dazubestellen.
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-06
Pros: Superlecker, Einfach sehr schön links, Alles vegan - große Auswahl
Cons: Größere Portionen wären super :)
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AmálieKoppová
Points +81
Best udon ever! - Edit
This was definitely the best udon soup I ever had. Took two and couldn’t decide what’s better, perfectly seasoned and rich. Loved the homemade mochi as a dessert!
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Tino123
Points +171
Great Japanese vegan food - Edit
Had the mixed platter and the Red Tan Tan Udon. Fantastic broth, perfect Udon noodles. Everything is well-balanced and carefully prepared. Friendly service, fair prices. Best noodle place on the right bank of the Rhein.
Read moreSurprisingly, this place also strongly supports left-wing politics with a lot of posters and statements on the wall. Double thumbs up!
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-21
Pros: 100% vegan, Great quality, Relaxed atmosphere
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leandracomment
Points +164
Mega lecker! - Edit
Ich hatte Glück und habe ohne Reservierung noch einen Tisch gekriegt. Ich würde aber auf jeden Fall empfehlen, zu reservieren. Die Portion war sehr groß und macht auf jeden Fall satt (ich bin eine gute Esserin! :)) Der Service war sehr nett und das Essen mega lecker. Meine Hündin Trudi durfte auch mit und hat sich auch sehr wohl gefühlt.
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Stephxx
Points +197
Amazing - Edit
What a great little gem this place is... I had a few takeaways from here, mostly because trying to get a place there is virtually impossible. But that is because the place is simply amazing. The food is fresh, tastes clean and delicious and is both convenient, healthy and delicious. For me, one of their udon is perfect Sunday evening food!
Read morePros: Great food, all vegan, ... oh the cake is great too!
Cons: Hard to get a place
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Aloctono
Points +206
Friendly atmosphere and tasty food, but not very filling - Edit
Lovely place with a friendly atmosphere. Reserving in advance might be an advantage. The food is very tasty but my main concern is that it doesn't include much protein and I felt hungry soon after. It is also not that cheap, given that it doesn't really fill you up. Otherwise it's lovely.
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere, Tasty
Cons: Not very filling.
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mehrad-rafigh
Points +519
Superb little Japanese restaurant - Edit
Cute and little japanese restaurant in the heart of Kalk
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Prices are ok, Staff is friendly and food is yummy
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maiamaia123
Points +270
Sehr leckeres Essen und ein absolut sympathischer Laden. - Edit
Die Misovariante der Nudeln haben uns total gut geschmeckt und die Vorspeisen waren köstlich, vor allem die „korokke“. Die Nussecken sind auch großartig.
Read moreWenn ich in Köln wäre, würde ich mich da gerne weiter durchprobieren.
Ich bin extrem nett bedient worden und fand den Laden insgesamt total sympathisch.
Der Kontakt über Facebook hat nicht funktioniert. Am Telefon habe ich sie dann aber erreicht.
Lohnt sich! 🍜😋
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MiriamDąbrowska
Points +27
Delicious vegan nuddle! - Edit
Biodegradable packing.
Read morePros: Cozy interior, Vegan menu in affordable prices, Biodegradable packing
Cons: Little space
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HeikoZimmermann
Points +278
Fabulous Udon Noodles! - Edit
What an unlikely spot for this place! I really loved the Udon Noodles - we had the Yaki and Golden Tan Tan Udon and a selection of side dishes and everything was just perfect. The waiter wasn’t too welcoming, but friendly enough. Will definitely come back!
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