Anna Lakshmi Restaurant in Köln

Delicious. Very friendly. Very authentic.

Authentic home-made cuisine at fair prices in a simple atmosphere. However, the tables could be a little less sticky or could use new tablecloths.

no time for vacation? Here you immediately feel like you are in Sri Lanka. Anna is super nice and cooks everything fresh! The tea with spices is a great drink to warm up in winter!

Food was very tasty and the boss was super nice. The best hostess I have eaten with in a long time

Authentic Indian Restaurant Highly Recommended!

Insider tip 🌟 Take some time and enjoy super delicious Indian cuisine (most of it vegan) with a super kind lady who serves and gives information! The focus here is on cozy food and great spices 🍛 we tried everything and took a few things to take home with us - the prices are unbeatable! I could eat here every day 🫠🫠 we'll be back Tip: vada masala and the vegetable pakora WOW and the Sri Lankan specialty with the shredded roti is amazing 💙

The restaurant has changed its location and it is very bad

Familiar, loving, friendly, delicious. Mom serves and dad cooks. Feel like at home.

Went for a take away, nice little cozy place. I am surprised how cheap it was, not just cheap very cheap when compared to other places. I gave her a tip and she went and even brought samosas for free.

Great food takes time. Grandma took that time and that's not a bad thing at all. Food was rich, creamy and spicy. And that for 13,- pp including drink

The food is a 10/10. Extremely cheap and huge portions. Bring a little time. But it's worth it! The furnishings are kept very simple. But after all, you’re here for food. Gladly again!

Very tasty food. Worth for money🔥

No frills hidden gem ! Highly recommended.

For the first time in my life, I was here. Incredibly good. Please note that you should have no issue with spicy food. Here it is like eating at home, so you should not expect fast services. A kind woman(owner) manners with all of guests so kindly. Really recommend all of the people who are looking for something spicy and homemade taste.

I just left the restaurant with a big smile in my face. The owner is super sweet and friendly, somehow I felt at home (even though I am not from Sri Lanka/India - I'm from South America)

Such a great restaurant. We usually order lunch there once a week and also eat here in the evenings from time to time, for example with visitors. The Koththu, for example, is simply great, but all the other dishes I have tried so far have also been great. The owner is incredibly nice and friendly and also sells delicious snacks (samosas etc.) out of the window.

With the best Indian or Sri Lankan food in Cologne. Everything is freshly prepared and really home cooked. The owner is incredibly friendly. The decor is simple, the food is like a trip to Sri Lanka or India. The quality is very good and the price-performance ratio is unique.

Very nice, simple, friendly, delicious neighborhood restaurant with authentic Sinhalese cuisine. The boss is a hit! Gladly again and again!

Amazing food, friendly service and very affordable

A restaurant that deserves 5 stars because of the warm atmosphere. Super nice owner, the food is outstanding and the prices are great for today's standards! Regular guest!

Try the veg or chicken thali, all in one for a good price. Authentic taste and friendly people.

Food was very tasty. Price is very nominal. Any drinks is €2, I loved this and enjoyed few beers. Don't expect a top class atmosphere and speedy service. The lady who owns this, does everything from cooking to serving. So don't hesitate to self serve yourself. Big salute to the lady serving yummy food at nominal price.

Very good food, authentic and great service!

The culinary experience was delightful, with flavors that evoked the comforting essence of home-cooked meals. The fish curry stood out as my favorite, offering an authentic taste that was truly remarkable. Additionally, the lamb kothu is a must-try, bursting with exquisite flavors that should not be missed.

Fantastic food and very reasonably priced. The owner is authentic and serves personally at every table. There were five of us men and we got very full for just 65 euros including starters and drinks. Strong recommendation from me.

Excellent South Indian food! Super kind and patient Aunty/Owner. Family owned and operated. Note that this restaurant is cash only. Don't stress that they don't speak English, curry, butter chicken, naan, samosa are all still the same words in a German Indian restaurant. Can't recommend this place highly enough, one of the best dinners we had in Cologne and the least expensive! Just over €10 per person with 2 beers!

freundliche Bedienung. leckeres Essen, guter Preis für eine ordentlich Portion. Am biente könnte besser sein (hässliche Plastiktischdecken,...)

Very tasty food Real taste and family atmosphere

Delicious, cheap and authentic food! A clear recommendation and I am very happy about this chance find!

Was at the window for the first time today. I went there with no expectations and what can I say. I have rarely seen such a welcoming shop in Cologne. From the I don't even want to start with the price, but where else can you get naan for EUR 1.50. I will definitely come back!

Food is amazing, service a bit slow, but I guess that's because she wants to do everything herself. She seems lovely, and they will actually make your food properly spicy if you ask 😋 Prices are fantastic for what you get.

Rarely have Indian food been eaten so well and, above all, cheaply. Super friendly owner. The restaurant is very simple and spartan, but it's still fun to spend time there. Always happy.

Authentic food, lovely Host and homely atmosphere. I make it a point to have a meal from here, every time I visit Köln.

Taste, price and quantity very good The owner/cook is very friendly and takes customer requests into account

Authentic food. Really authentic and Amma is really kind and sweet....

Eine authentische kleine Reise nach SriLanka! Ein wahrer Geheimtipp! Das Essen ist eine Geschmacksexplosion, die Wirtin unfassbar nett und die Köche wirklich gut! Wer hätte gedacht, dass dieses kleine Lokal ein weiteres echtes Highlight in unserem Köln-Besuch ist und einem für einen kurzen Moment vermittelt, in Sri Lanka zu sein. Wir kommen bald wieder nach Köln und wenn es nur für dieses kleine Restaurant ist😀

Authentic and super delicious Indian food. The owner does everything herself and tries very hard. You'll have to wait a bit but it's worth it!! Very tasty and inexpensive ☺️

Kindest woman in the world! Eat there all the time! I'm a huge Sri Lankan fan and this is the only restaurant in the area that offers authentic Sri Lankan cuisine!

Update: unfortunately the waiting time is sometimes far too long. Last time we ordered different dishes, but in the end we all received the same thing - a bit of a shame. The place is more of a bistro than a restaurant. All dishes are actually vegan unless you add something animal. If you can't decide, you'll get good advice. Especially the samosas and all the other fried little things are incredibly tasty! Be sure to try the sweet ones too 🥰 The only disadvantage is that you sometimes have to be prepared for a long waiting time. The owner is so welcoming that we immediately felt like we were at grandma's house. You rarely meet so much humanity. Simple, delicious, protein-rich food to fill you up and inexpensive.

Great place, good food, amazing hospitality, felt at home right away.

We ordered takeaway food. Service was super friendly and the food was delicious. Our little one also liked everything. Price/performance top. Be sure to stop by there!

Curry and naan were delicious, but chicken biryani could have been better. Service was excellent

The food tasted authentic and the service was friendly. I can recommend it. However, I have to admit that the restaurant definitely needs to be redecorated. At first glance it looked like the restaurant was under renovation, but that wasn't the case. The chairs and tables are outdated and the walls are pale. The restaurant needs a new look to attract more customers. I wanted to go back to the entrance. There is definitely potential here.

Very cute, authentic, small restaurant with really delicious food :)

The food was amazing, and very authentic! Idlis were my favorite, but the palak paneer was also very good and home style. The garlic naan, while not traditional, was a very pleasant surprise. The coconut chutney and sambhar were amazing, and the kotthu roti was pretty good! I did not expect to find such good Sri Lankan and South Indian (Tamil) food in Cologne.

Delicious! The kitchen as much as the adorable old lady who served us... A very simple but so welcoming setting! Really generous portions for a very low price. Don't hesitate to cross the threshold of this place, you won't regret it!

Walking in, you're greeted by the warm smile of the owner/chef and her warm reception is phenomenal. You will definitely feel homely. The food is great and authentic enough. They also make customizations on request. Must visit if you are in the area.

Food was awesome, the service was very good. Definitely recommend going there if you're craving Indian food.

This place passes the vibe check. It’s so beautiful and Amma is so warm. The food is delicious and not expensive, so you better leave a BIG tip.

Very, very tasty food and very friendly service! We'd love to come back :)

We had a chance to experience authentic kerala/ Srilankan meals and fish curry after a long time. And host is very kind and friendly.

Authentic and tasty. Best food we've had in a while at a Cologne restaurant.

Great food and very friendly staff. Lots of options for vegans and vegetarians.

A fantastic Indian restaurant with exceptionally friendly staff. The atmosphere is cozy and the food is simply delicious. The prices are very fair. Highly Recommended!

Food looks delicious. Unfortunately that was it. I got kottu with lamb to take away, you can only taste it because of the chilli powder that isn't/wasn't fully cooked

Indian acquaintances had drawn my attention to the restaurant - and quite rightly so. Super delicious authentic food from the south of India and Sri Lanka. The owner is a soul of a cook. Certainly again!

Super tasty I loved the food , fresh and quick

I recently explored this incredible spot serving authentic Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine. 🌶️🍛 Our visit, fueled with high expectations, was a treat, especially the Koththu, meeting every expectation! 😊 However, we missed out on Vada since it's only offered in the evening. 🌙 The overall experience was enhanced by good service and reasonable prices. 💰🌟

It was a surprise to find a place like Anna Lakshmi to eat South Indian home food in Cologne Germany. Always smiling Lakshmi ma'am. Steaming hot food. Don't miss to go there.

One of the best Indian/Senegalese restaurants in Cologne and beyond. The owner is one of the most loving people you can imagine. The food is fantastic and the restaurant is simply cult.

Das Ambiente ist besonders. Das Essen ist super und die Bedienung ist superherzlich. So liebevoll!! Toll!!

Eine sehr eigene und spezielle Erfahrung. Sehr selten. Man muss Zeit mitbringen!

Tasty food, get the dal and an garlic naan. Lovely host!

Ein einzigartiges indisches Restaurant mit authentischer südindischer Küche. Mein Favorit ist das Masala Dosa, was ich tatsächlich nur hier außerhalb Indiens gefunden habe. Auch das Ambiente ist authentisch und das sollte auch so sein 😄 Die anderen Gerichte sind auch sehr lecker, ohne das ich etwas hervorheben wollte.

My wife and I are regular customers at Lakshmi. We love to go here for lunch or dinner thanks to its welcoming and warmhearted atmosphere. More importantly, the hospitality of the owner, aka the chef, makes us feel like home. With 2 years of experiences in India, I must admit the food here is exceptionally delicious and authentic. The prices are unbelievably cheap compared to the quality and quantity of the food which tells me how generous the owner is. I would highly recommend you to come and enjoy the food, especially Thali, and have a little chitchat with the owner you will appreciate every moment at the restaurant.

I recently visited Anna Lakshmi restaurant in Cologne and had a delightful experience. The chicken biryani, lamb curry, and samosas were incredibly flavorful. The hostess exhibited excellent hospitality, enhancing the overall enjoyment of my meal. I highly recommend this establishment for a satisfying Indian dining experience.

Sehr leckeres Essen, die Geschmäcker der Speisen waren vielfältig und genau getroffen. Man darf sich von dem Ambiente nicht täuschen lassen,denn es sieht nicht toll aus. Dafür überzeugen die Speisen.

super leckeres Essen für wenig Geld! kann ich nur empfehlen

Anna Lakshami ist so authentisch und lecker. Hier wird wert auf Herzlichkeit und Geschmack gesetzt. Man fühlt sich wie in Sri Lanka in einem kleinem Restaurant. Wer also nicht auf Fancy steht sondern echte Küche im echten Flair möchte mit einer unglaublichen Herzlichkeit ist hier zu 100% richtig .

Wir waren heute das erste Mal bei Anna.l.Restaurant etwas essen! Das Essen war super lecker und authentisch! Die Portionen waren wirklich groß und man wird satt. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend! In Anbetracht der steigenden Inflationsrate ,sollte eine Preisanpassung der Gerichte in Erwägung gezogen werden. Wir kommen wieder :) Vielen Dank für das tolle Essen :)

Leckeres und besonderes Essen, top Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und sehr sympathische Bedienung. Wir haben pro Person 10 Euro für eine große Portion + 2 Euro für ein Getränk gezahlt. Dazu gab es einen leckeren Dip zum teilen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Leckeres Essen und tolle, echte Atmosphäre. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!

Really amazing and authentic Sri Lankan food for a really good price! Cute and motherly Service by owner which always makes it a beautiful experience. Absolutely recommend!

The prices are rather low but the food is mediocre and doesn't correspond to the pictures on the menu. Not going there again.

Sehr gutes, frisch zubereitetes und authentisches südindisches Essen. Durch die Herzlichkeit und Freundlichkeit der Inhaberin in Kombination mit dem Ambiete, welches an einen kleinen indischen Dhaba erinnert, haben wir uns direkt zurück nach Indien versetzt gefühlt. Die Portionen sind ausreichend groß und die Preise mehr als fair. Wir werden hier zukünftig öfter einkehren.

Authentisch ohne Schnörkeleien! Unschlagbares Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und die netteste Bedienung!

Super lieber Service und leckeres Essen. Bringt Zeit mit und lasst euch auf nen netten Abend ein.

Best place to have delicious food and an amazing ambiance!

Very good and authentic south Indian restaurant. The owner is very nice and the food is sooo good! A lot of vegan as well as gluten free options are availableas well.

La comida es cien por cien auténtica, no hay ningún otro restaurante en Colonia donde probar las mismas recetas. La mujer que lo lleva es súper atenta, amable y siempre está de buen humor, lo que hace que la estancia sea súper agradable. En la parte de la entrada tienen platos pequeños que hacen frescos. Son súper baratos y súper ricos, totalmente recomendable pedir por lo menos uno de cada.

Wie bei Muttern zu Hause, nur im Süden Indiens. Anfängliche Fragezeichen in meinem Kopf, ob wir hier richtig sind, sind durch die herzliche Begrüßung von Anna (nehme an, dass das ihr Name ist, frage aber beim nächsten Besuch) direkt verflogen. Soulfood! Sehr große Auswahl, super lecker, tolle individuelle Beratung, einfach sensationell. Ganz anders als die nordindische Küche, die man ja sehr gut kennt. Ich stelle mir jetzt selber ein Bein, dass ich das hier schreibe, aber Anna hat es mehr als verdient!

Authentisches, köstliches Essen und super herzlicher Service, man fühlt sich als Gast wirklich willkommen. Wir kommen auch noch nach Jahren gerne zu Lakshmi.

Very good hospitality and food is really tasty! I had vegetable biriyani and it was awesome :-)

Приятная бабушка которая всегда вам улыбается , чувствуется гостеприимство. У Вас всегда спросит какая вам подходит острота. Мы с другом были очень довольны. Это больше как душевное домашнее кафе.

Mal was anderes. Leckere Sri-Lankanische-Gerichte 👍 Ich empfehle das Garlic-Naan-Brot zu bestellen.

Mein neues Lieblingsrestaurant in Köln! Sehr lecker, preiswert und unfassbar nette Inhaberin.

Die nette Dame schenkt jedem Gast Lächeln und Aufmerksamkeit ohne Ende und diese, mit dem top leckeren Srilanka Essen führt zum besten Erlebnis was man sich vorstellen kann.

Super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Leckere Sri-lankische Gerichte für kleines Geld. Einrichtung sehr Basic aber für Asienreisende wie ein kurzer Ausflug in der Ferne. Sehr herzliche Besitzerin.

Super leckeres Essen, sehr entspannte Atmosphäre, aber besonders toll ist die herzliche Besitzerin!

Super leckeres Essen, sehr familiär und tolle Atmosphäre. Außerdem unschlagbare Preise!

Really didn't like anything about this restaurant other than the old kind lady serving each customer with a smile and diligently taking orders and feedback. The dosa seemed bit too thick and soggy and chicken kotthu tasted quite dry. The medu vada looked like it had been fried long time back and just re-heated, which gave it a very peculiar smell

Authentische Küche zu einen sehr fairen Preis und super lieber Bedienung.

Sehr leckeres Essen! Die ältere Dame, die Lakshmi , ist sehr sympathisch und ist eine liebevolle Person, die ihre Gäste im Restaurant wie zu Hause empfängt. Man fühlt sich da sehr wohl. Viele leckere Speisen, sehr große Auswahl an veganen Gerichten. Ich komme sehr gerne nochmals!

The staff was super kind and the food delicious, definitely would recommend!

Ein besonderer Ort mit einer besonderen Gastgeberin. Wir haben uns in Ferne Länder gebeamt gefühlt und waren von der Freundlichkeit und Zuwendung der Wirtin fasziniert. Robust und ehrlich ist ihre Küche, großzügig ihre Art.

Kann man vergessen, Ambiente eines Bistros mit lieblosen Speisen! Geschmacklich ok

Für die Preise vollkommen in Ordnung, es ist ja keine Haute Cuisine zu erwarten. Jedoch sind die Wartezeiten recht lange. Ich musste mit meinem Freund über 1 Stunde warten, aber ich hatte Geduld und konnte die anderen Leute beim essen und reden beobachten, was durchaus sehr spannend sein kann. Die Dame, die den Laden führt ist sehr nett und herzlich, aber auch sehr langsam... die Sympatie dieses Menschen macht es aber auch eigentlich egal, ob sie langsam oder schnell ist. Vielleicht komme ich mal wieder... Ich bin wiedergekommen. Alles war super und sogar schneller. Gerne wieder und dann nochmal wieder...

Lovely place and the service in amazing.

Einfach eingerichtetes Restaurant mit sehr freundlich-familärer Bedienung, dazu eine sehr gute Küche mit bestem Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis. Mehr als einen Besuch wert! Komme gerne wieder...

In the heart of Cologne, a hidden gem awaits – Lakshmi, a culinary portal that bridges continents through a symphony of flavors hailing from South India and Sri Lanka. Upon crossing the threshold, patrons are greeted by an ambiance that conjures visions of old-world Bombay cafés – a vintage reverie woven with authenticity. Our culinary expedition began with the Vegetarian Biryani – a masterpiece that encapsulated the essence of traditional flavors. Accompanied by an ensemble of papad, exquisite chutneys, and a tantalizing touch of chili, each forkful was a revelation of taste and heritage. A gastronomic treasure that resonated with the authenticity of a home-cooked feast. The Veg Pattice, an exquisite creation, further underscored Lakshmi's prowess. The sensation of familiarity, akin to savoring a family recipe, painted each bite. An edible ode to culinary heritage. Yet, Lakshmi's allure extends beyond its delectable fare. The venerable guardian of this gastronomic sanctum, a gracious elderly matron, presides with an impeccable blend of solicitude and expertise. Her presence, akin to a culinary maestro, orchestrates a flawless ballet of service. Cleanliness befits Lakshmi's offerings, attesting to a commitment to excellence. The economical pricing belies the treasure trove of flavors presented. A culinary adventure at Lakshmi is an unreserved endorsement. In the realm of epicurean discovery, Lakshmi stands as a resounding YES. A meandering voyage to South India and Sri Lanka beckons, elegantly poised within the heart of Cologne. An invitation to savor traditions anew, enlivening the senses in an entrancing blend of culinary heritage. A must-attend symposium for the discerning palate.