Bai Lu Noodles in Köln

The food was convincing, only the beef was very tough and didn't really come close to the quality of the other dishes. At some point they will definitely have sesame ice cream again.

If I could give more stars, I would! Some of the best food I've had in my time.

6/10 Chongqing noodle. A bit more on the spicy side. Tried once and I am good. The dumpling soup and meat sticks are very good though!

Very authentic and delicious food!

One of the best places for Asian soups.🫰🏻 The handmade noodles and dumplings are just delicious delicious delicious. But the “small dishes” that should play a supporting role are also great. The broths are perfectly seasoned and the ingredients are all balanced together. I would recommend having the courage and trying something unusual 😊 We sat right in front of the kitchen. Afterwards, all of our clothes smelled like frying oil. The only negative thing that could be improved.

Lovely food and people. Nice atmosphere. Will visit again and def. Recommend..

One of the best restaurants in Cologne for me. The selection is large, as are the portions, and the food is simply great and authentic. I can particularly recommend the “shan zhen ji tang mian”, which is served in beautiful large bowls. Nowadays you really have to be lucky to get a table as there aren't many seats. But alternatively you can also easily order take-away. Clear recommendation – I’ll always be happy to come back!

Very very good. Ambience reduced and perfectly pleasant. The food, it can't be better. Tip top. A little background music, preferably piano music (Hisaichi), would be an improvement, as the ventilation system is very prominent...

We went to the store because the reviews were good at first glance. The food was prepared quickly. Unfortunately, the food left a very unpleasant numb feeling in the mouth. Since the first bite we could hardly taste anything and it was also unpleasantly sour.

The Maultaschen were fantastic.

It's all about manners with the guest! I can't comment on the food! Sit down, get a card. DIRECTLY asked what do you want to eat? Hurry up, it has to be quick. There are others outside…are you still okay? I couldn't even look at the map!!!

Bai Luu is an excellent Chinese cuisine restaurant that is really worth a visit! The menu offers a wide choice of authentic dishes, prepared with fresh and tasty ingredients. Each course is a perfect balance of flavour, from the classic spring rolls to the noodles and delicious duck and fish dishes. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxing evening. The staff is extremely kind and attentive, always ready to explain the dishes and offer advice on what to try. The service is quick and efficient, but without ever lacking attention to detail. Bai Luu is the perfect place for those who love authentic Chinese cuisine in a relaxed and friendly environment. Highly recommended!

Neither of us really liked it. We were there on a Wednesday evening and things were pretty chaotic.

This restaurant is terrible, the food tastes bad, weird flavor and no meat or fish in your meal. We will never eat there again and we don't recommend it as well.

Good in itself, but I would have expected much more for the price

Authentic Chinese noodles, in a tiny spot. There is no English menu available.

This is a flavor that I have never tasted before. Absolutely authentic and incredibly delicious. Always bring friends here so that they can also enjoy these delicacies. One of my favorite restaurants in Cologne.

The food was tasty, they managed to squeeze us in even though it was busy. The spicy pork and dumplings were a hit.

Simply incredibly delicious… Love your dish Su chai mian 🤯🤩🤩 I love

Great food and service. I particularly recommend the baked pork and the rice cake😋

Me: "Boss, do you have the WIFI password?" Fat sister: "No." Me: “I almost believe it (laughing)” Fat sister: “We don’t have WIFI passwords, and even the noodle cooks behind us don’t have them (laughing together)” Me: "You have said so, how can I still not believe it?"

Delicious soups and good meat skewers, highly recommended! The shop is a bit tight inside and you should make a reservation.

Terrible taste and super small portion in a huge bowl

Worst ramen I've had in my life. My assumption would be that the salt fell into my dish and tainted it. However my girlfriends dish was 10x saltier than mine. It literally felt like someone had put the whole tub of salt in it and I'm not even joking... seriously the WHOLE TUB. From looking at reviews I don't know what happened... we went to dusseldorf and played it safe with my usual as I didn't want to be put off ramen for life after that disgraceful dish. It reminded me of the time when a wave hit me in the sea, and I swallowed salt water and was sick. Had a horrible pulsing feeling in my mouth. If I eat more of the dish, I would have been sick 100%.

Went by myself before the busy dinner hours and was the only one (it did fill up after a while though). The food came relatively quickly which I appreciated because I was very hungry. I got 2 starters which were incredibly delicious (Szechuan Fried Pork & the dumplings) with great depth of flavor. The beef noodle soup was also very good, especially the noodles were nice and chewy, the broth was a little salty and could have been a little more spicy to my taste. I finished all 3 plates and was a happy customer :)

The pork dumplings were delicious and very juicy. The main dishes took close to an hour to arrive. Most dishes were topped with burned chili, so bitter is a dominant flavour. Spicy actually means spicy. Other than the spice level, the broth was pretty bland

My colleague recommended this restaurant to me because the restaurant should make its own pasta. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed. I ordered the homemade wheat noodles with minced pork and yellow peas. It just didn't have enough vegetables, the meat was a paste and the food was nicely spicy. The noodles was good. Overall the food was ok.

For me by far the best restaurant in Cologne. It seems to me to be really authentic Chinese cuisine. The service is also good. The spicy noodles with mince are mega!!

This Chinese restaurant is a hidden gem with a really inviting atmosphere. Initially, I considered giving it a 4-star rating at the start because the dry noodles were a bit salty for my taste. However, I recognize that dishes from this region, including Switzerland, tend to be saltier, so the issue might just be my personal preference. I tried the dry noodles, and they were delicious—spicy, flavorful, and well presented. If you’re sensitive to spice (and by this, I mean beyond your usual standard), I recommend trying the non-spicy soup noodles, which are also excellent. The noodles are perfectly tender, and the portions are very generous. As for the cold skewers, while they aren't exactly like the original Sichuan dish, considering we’re in Germany, they still stand out. The ingredients are fresh, the beef is flavorful, and the giblets are a delightful touch. The service is attentive and quick, making the overall experience even better. It’s a fantastic option when you want a break from traditional German cuisine. Highly recommended!

The service is okay, but the food feels a bit salty. The short crispy pork is very large and looks unauthentic and salty. The too big chunks of crispy pork taste like eating lard. The beef noodles are too different from other Cologne noodle shops. Too bad, the soup is also salty. It's really the saltiest noodle I've ever eaten in Germany. It doesn't have all the color, flavor and taste. The dried pea mixed noodles are very greasy at the end but don't taste very good. Most of them are salty. I originally ordered other dishes, but after eating these dishes, I didn’t want to try anything else!

As always, great noodle soups and starters

As an asian, the foods here are like insults to me. Cant find anywhere with foods worse than here

An amazing hidden gem in Rudolfplatz. The dumplings are simply incredible. One of the best Chinese restaurants in Köln. The place is quite small so it might be difficult to find a place during busy hours. The portions are decent for the price. Definitely recommended.

Great - authentic and very tasty

Nice authentic restaurant with delicious food and lovely staff.

5 stars. I had the vegetarian dumpling soup. Medium spicy was plenty spicy for me. Such a unique flavor and a cute place

Food was simply delicious. It's definitely different from Japanese ramen, but good in its own way. I hope they expand and get a little bigger soon so more people can enjoy this type of noodles.

It started to rain and we were not offered an umbrella or a place to sit inside, although these were available. When we asked twice, we were able to sit inside in front of a wall with fruit flies. The food wasn't very convincing anymore.

many flies were in the wall, food tastes really bad and workers weren’t that helpful as well

World class! authentic Cantonese cuisine and flavor in your face. In the small shop the only focus is on the food. What's special: there are numerous gluten-free pasta dishes. I can only strongly advise anyone who likes authentic Chinese cuisine to stop by here.

Service took a long time. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as expected. There was absolutely no Sichuan pepper taste in the baked pork. Unfortunately the noodles were a bit bland. The broth tasted slightly burnt. You can't say anything about the ambience since you're sitting right on the street.

Excellent food in a surprisingly pleasant atmosphere for a snack. In terms of quality and appearance, it is light years away from Chinese restaurants with endless menus. Nice vegetables, well prepared meat. Very friendly service. Nice quick start to an evening in the Belgian Quarter

Some of the best noodles I've ever had.

We were here 2 times. The first visit wasn't the best, but we thought we'd give it another chance. Unfortunately we are very dissatisfied. We were served by an old lady who seemed very rude and rushed, as if she wanted to do her work as quickly as possible and leave. Showed no joy or politeness towards their customer. We ordered the Maultaschen, we couldn't enjoy the food at all because you could only taste Szechuan pepper and nothing else in the food. I also got diarrhea straight after eating it. That's really a pity. Maybe If we had ordered something else, it would have tasted better, but I wouldn't recommend eating Maultaschen to anyone.

A real underdog! Ambience: Despite Gault Millaut's recommendation, I wanted to leave the restaurant at first. Very narrow and full to the last seat, which is actually a very good sign. Everything is clean and doesn't smell like food or, as is common in many restaurants and snack bars, like a deep fryer. Service: The service is pleasant and very professional. People seem to know what the kitchen can do. It is not possible to flexibly swap the noodles for another soup. But here too, the kitchen seems to know that random substitutions would not have a good effect on the taste of the dish. Food: We tested pretty much everything. Starters: The crispy pork belly is very tasty, I've never eaten it like that before. A sauce would have topped it all off. The pork dumplings are homemade, well seasoned with a delicious, slightly spicy sauce. Delicious! The skewers (beef, chicken liver, chicken stomach) were unfortunately overshadowed by the other dishes. The highlight was really the noodle soup. We had one with gluten free pasta. The broth tasted incredible. I hadn't thought much of noodle soup until then, but this was a different world that really stays on the tongue. For dessert there were rice cakes with syrup and a kind of jelly with sweet sauce and raisins. Knowing that everything is homemade, it is a real must-go for all Asian soup lovers (and all other dishes too)

Super tasty and authentic! My favorite restaurant!

The food we were served there was a moderate disaster. My girlfriend and I have had authentic Chinese food in the past, but last night was an absolute failure. When I asked if I could get some sauce or dip to go with the dry, fried pork, the waiter offered me chili oil and said I shouldn't eat the seeds. My friend had fried potatoes as an appetizer, which simply turned out fries dipped in oil and coated with Sichuan pepper. Unfortunately, the main courses only tasted like water with hot Sichuan pepper and the glass noodles tasted like tasteless gelatin worms. All in all, the food was not only not tasty, but not edible.

Delicious food with reasonable prices. There is a good selection of different noodle soups and also enough for vegetarians and vegans. The broth I ate was nice and mild and warming. The lunch menu is a good deal!

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants! The noodle soups are super tasty and worth it in my opinion. The beautiful interior design creates a relaxed atmosphere. It can get very crowded, I recommend making a reservation. The only thing that was stupid was that once my supper was very oily and since I've had it a few times already, I knew that it wasn't supposed to be that way.

The best dumplings and noodles I tasted outside of China.

Very, very good and authentic food.🥰 There will definitely be a next time.

Homemade dumpling and noodles are delicious.

The service is always friendly and humble. The food is incredible. I never ate such a good soup in my entire life!

It was worth the wait! Came here the second time. It's always sold out, but once you've tasted these dishes, you understand why everyone wants to eat here. Real, authentic Sichuan cuisine. No words!

Absolutely fantastic and (unfortunately) no longer an insider tip for a long time. The soup with the Maultaschen is my absolute favorite dish.

Unfortunately the food was very disappointing for the price, the food looked great but unfortunately the taste wasn't right.

Very authentic Asian restaurant. Lots of choice, including vegetarian.

Small portion of noodles with hardly a speck of meat or veggie for over 13€. What a rip off!

Don't want to complain, but my baked meat was deep fried and very dry. I would have liked a dip or something with it. My wheat pasta with broccoli and chicken was Unfortunately, the taste is not mine either. The broth was just spicy but had no real flavor and was bland. The noodles were good and the vegetables and meat were good too. But I will eat there again and order something else.

Nice little restaurant and the food tasted great.

Hatte auf YouTube die Rezension von Bernd Zehner gesehen. Wir wurden nicht enttäuscht. Niemals, niemals habe ich bessere Teigtaschen gegessen. Eine Geschmacksexplosion. Danke für dieses wunderbare Essen. Die Suppe stand dem in nichts nach.

Somehow I'm not that impressed 😄 Food was okay, but not outstanding. Service was very friendly and quick. The shop is small, it has a kind of cute atmosphere but nothing more. Maybe it just wasn't my taste in food. Can be done, does not have to be

Wow, super tasty. It's definitely worth it. And also authentic. It's worth it even if you have to wait. Inside it's pretty much like a Chinese noodle bar. Rather cramped, but cozy and the service is quick and attentive.

Amazing authentic cuisine! Highly recommend, will be visiting again!

We won't come back again. We sat on two tiny stools and were able to examine the structure of the wall since we had to sit right in front of it. The food was disastrous and terrible! We ate salt with soup spoons and had to pay a lot of money for it.

The desired level of spiciness is requested with every order. What is pleasing is that they are not adapting this to European standards.

The appetizers (fried pork and dumplings), noodles, and beverages (pomegranate tea) were really delicious and good portion size. The staff were helpful and kind. Atmosphere is fun, they give you aprons while you eat so that your clothes don’t get dirty. A little expensive, but very delicious

Probably the best Chinese kitchen in town.

Overall is really good from the food to the service! But be careful with the spice!

Authentic cuisine with very good dishes.

Very tasty food and friendly staff! I will definitely come again.

Sweet, quaint, relaxed atmosphere. Very friendly service and the food is of course the highlight. I have never had such a flavorful, aromatic and delicious vegetarian broth before. An unreserved recommendation. You should only reserve a table, otherwise you usually have to expect waiting times, as I noticed. Definitely worth it! :)

It was a HIDDEN GEM, but now they got popular lol 😭❤️ the noodles were soooo good. The food that’s supposed to be spicy was also quite spicy (not as spicy as I like it but, hey, we are in Germany!). The service was also nice and the interior was such a vibe ✨ recommended!

Busy store! You should definitely make a reservation :) the staff was nice, quick and helpful. The food was delicious, but the broth was a bit lacking in flavor (apart from the chilli and pepper). Noodles and meat were very good!

Super tasty noodles with friendly service!

We had two vegetarian soups and the broth tasted mostly of ginger, so my whole mouth and lips burned and tingled. The ginger flavor of the broth also overpowered the vegetables and noodles. Unfortunately we personally didn't like it...

Very nice and usually quick service. Authentic and tasty food. Everything from the noodles to the dumplings (soup) is recommended.

Authentic and small hole in the wall feel!

Hype not justified. The food, beef soup, was actually just ok. The taste was quite good, but unfortunately the beef was far too dry and very little overall. In my opinion, price/performance doesn't fit.

Great winter food. Very simple place in terms of furnishings and that's exactly what makes it special. The food is prepared with love and tastes just like the original. Not for people who don't like spiciness.

Incredibly delicious. Everything! From handmade noodles, Maultaschen, specially marinated vegetables and meat to soups with excellent broths and desserts, always changing. My favorite!

Bai Lu Noodles was an absolute revelation! For context, I eat out a lot and I’m native to the cuisine. That said, the noodle soup dishes at Bai Lu are the best I’ve had in Germany and comparable to the best I’ve had anywhere. The noodle soups that Bai Lu is so well-known for hit the spot. Both, the Wan Za Mien (Pork mince noodle soup) and Hong Shao Niu Rao Mein (Calf beef noodle soup), were excellent! Their Ginger lemon tea and Matcha latte were also very nice — and I recommend that if you’re not used to Asian levels of spicy but ask even for middle level of spice, then do order a drink. It will help deal with the spice and clean your palette after the meal 🙂 Their Shou Gong Xue Gao (homemade black sesame ice cream stick) hits the ball out of the park. Unusual, subtle and delicious 🤪 I was so engrossed in the deliciousness of my food, that I forgot to take pictures! Thanks Bai Lu. Highly Recommend a visit — again and again and again.

Great noodle soups with different broths. Small, very selected menu and good price-performance ratio. The restaurant is very small, so if you would like to eat at a table instead of at the counter, you should definitely make a reservation in advance!

All in all a nice shop. Waiting times are sometimes very long, so reservations are an advantage. To eat: We were happy with our soups. The quantity was good and the ingredients were fresh. They weren't the best soups in Cologne, but the friendly service made up for it. If you want extra coriander and soy sauce you don't have to pay anything extra. The homemade ginger-lime-cucumber soda was also delicious. Just a little small.

Do you know the feeling when a soup touches your soul?

Very tasty food, cute shop and very friendly staff. Definitely try it out!

The noodles tasted very tasty and were homemade. The vegetables were also tasty and crunchy. There is a deduction for the broth, which tasted like finished product.

Unfortunately, we were denied food, we queued properly, people without reservations who apparently were known to the store simply walked past us and despite being aware of our presence, we were passed over. That was it for us.

Best noodle soup in Cologne! Also super hot if desired ❤️🔥 And great matcha ice cream💚 Favorite soup: vegetarian Maultaschen soup🥟🍜 You should now make a reservation in advance or plan for a waiting time.

Delicious...everything is freshly prepared, service was very friendly, would be happy again!

I really enjoyed it here. I had a noodle soup with the homemade wheat noodles, delicious. I first drank a cucumber-ginger lemonade, then the pomegranate tea. I don't normally highlight drinks that much, but here they were super tasty, refreshing and not as sweet as usual. Our waiter was very attentive and quick. The toilet was very clean. The two of us were there on Saturday evening with a reservation - without it it would have been difficult. The shop is small and relatively narrow. We also had to share the table with another couple, but that wasn't a problem.

Great store that is just great and harmonious. Ambiance like in Asia, we eat in Asia... Just love it!

soggy noodles, tasteless broth, the free side dish at the Mittagsmenü was the best. No comparison to Chinese noodle places in Berlin, Paris or London, where you pay a similar price.

Die Suppe mit den legendären Maultaschen (ich hatte sie mit Schweinehackfleich gefüllt) ist wirklich lecker - die Brühe sehr gut. Die Suppe mit den hausgemachten Weizennudeln war leider sehr neutral. Schade. Mit fast EUR 15,00 aber auch echt hoch bepreist, denn die Schüsseln sind zwar riesig, jedoch nicht mal zur Hälfte gefüllt. Warum nur 3 Sterne für den "Service", der wirklich freundlich war? Für mich gehört zum Service auch die Dauer des Wartens auf die Speisen - oder: kommen diese für mich und meine Begleiterin zeitlich so gut wie zusammen. Wir haben jedenfalls, ob wohl es noch früh/leer war, 45 Minuten auf meinen Starter gewartet, der für meine Freundin kam 15 Minuten später. Das Ambiente ist sehr nett, aber es ist auch sehr sehr eng und dann irgendwann zur Primetime echt überfüllt/ unübersichtlich. Nett, dass Bai Lu mal besucht zu haben, ein weiterer Aufenthalt ist erst mal nicht geplant.

Nudeln ist ok, es gibt bessere in köln . Gebackenes Schweinefleisch ist sehr gut.

Wir hatten um 16:30 Uhr reserviert, aber der Laden war voll. Wir wurden abgespeist mit „bisschen warten“ und „Tisch kriegt noch Nachtisch“. Hatten die ganze Zeit schon bei Regen vor dem Laden warten müssen und sind dann gegangen, da um 16.40 Uhr immer noch kein Tisch frei war.

Spicy, original taste. Very friendly stuff.

Meine asiatische Frau war sehr enttäuscht, sehr wenig Geschmack bei der Suppe, hat auf Anfrage kaum Sojasosse bekommen, (mein Tip: am besten selber mitbringen), Essen auf europäischen Niveau, alles war sehr sparsam gewürzt.

Bai Lu is a delightful and unique restaurant! It has a very cozy and familiar atmosphere. Even though there is usually a line due to the small size of the restaurant the service is prompt and the food is worth the wait. The noodles and dumplings are perfectly cooked, but the broths are the true star at this establishment. They are rich with Sichuan spice and flavor and very comforting. I was also impressed by the amount of vegetarian and gluten free options. A very wonderful experience and introduction to regional Chinese food.

Es war überraschend perfekt. Das Essen ist der Wahnsinn. Im vorbeigehen sehr unscheinbar, jedoch alle Tische belegt. Jederzeit gerne wieder!