BHASIN Indian cuisine since 1986 in Köln

I was invited and have never eaten Indian food in my life. All I can say is: HAMMER! Everything was clean, the tables were cleaned immediately as soon as the guests left. Service, food and staff – everything was great! Masood responded to our wishes. What is important to me in restaurants is that the employees have a smile on their faces. And everyone here was really smiling.”

Very very tasty food I can only recommend it to everyone I came specially from Hesse and the meat is even Halal 😁

The best Indian restaurant with more than 38 years of experience. Very nicely decorated and great service. The waiter is very attentive and courteous as well as the founding family “Bhasin” The Butter Nan is incredibly tasty, crispy and soft on the inside. I can recommend the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, very tasty. You will be asked whether you want the food spicy or mild. The Mango Lassi and the Nimbu Paani are recommended as drinks. We'll definitely be back!!

Very good service and very tasty food. Definitely coming back here.

Very good food. Very good service from Mr. Masuur

Super delicious food and really lovely service. Absolute recommendation!

It was our first time eating Indian food and it was fantastic. Every curry was incredibly tasty and perfectly seasoned. The staff are all super friendly and the atmosphere in general was wonderful. We left with a full stomach, full of delicious food and are already planning when we will go next time. An absolute recommendation. ☺️

We ate there today it was so good I can only recommend the shop is beautifully designed and much more

Super tasty food and good service, be it when picking up or on site!

Absolutely fantastic Indian food and nice service!

Ginger tea too small for 3.20 euros. Food was delicious. Nice ambience.

I've never eaten such delicious Indian food before. Clear recommendation!

Super tasty food and very nice service. Can only be recommended!

Discovered the restaurant by chance and were pleasantly surprised! The food is super delicious, everything we ordered tasted wonderful. The service is also great, very friendly and nice. Definitely recommended! We'll definitely come back. Thank you!

It's so delicious 😋. I felt like I was in India again. I miss my friends in India from New Delhi .Thanks for that

A really good restaurant with very friendly and courteous staff. It's definitely worth a visit if you like Indian food.

I officially ate Indian food in a restaurant here for the first time (instead of the ready-made tikka masala from the supermarket). I tried butter chicken and mango lassi and it was super delicious! The butter chicken was nice and spicy, served hot and more than enough to fill you up. Medium spiciness wasn't too sharp for someone with a low spiciness tolerance. The mango lassi is also highly recommended and the staff are very friendly. The interior is very nice, but unfortunately the table outside doesn't look so nice in comparison. The decision lies between the ambience inside and the (nice) weather outside. I'll definitely come again, I think the food keeps you warm, especially in the dark months :)

Fish curry with garlic naan was delicious as was the salted lassi. Service was really great. Would go back!

Best Tikka Masala! Friendly and attentive waiter and a nice relaxed chic atmosphere

Really excellent food taste and quality. Staff is very friendly and atmosphere is very nice. Good vegan options.

Any Panjabi Sikh people, do NOT eat meat from here. Sadly it is Halal. Vegetarian food is medicore, nothing amazing. Average.

I (German) went to the Bhasin restaurant in Cologne Kalk with my wonderful Indian wife. We come from Munich and visited Cologne over the weekend. What can I say? I'm speechless!! We have rarely if ever been able to enjoy such delicious Indian food. Even my wife, who is usually critical of Indian restaurants in Germany, said this because in her opinion it has nothing to do with actual traditional Indian food. Completely different in this restaurant! We were both completely thrilled! Our waiter Masood rounded off the entire stay very positively. A big thank you to you :) A real recommendation for anyone who loves Indian food! We'll be back :)

That was my first experience with Indian food in Köln and I was not disappointed! The food was so tasty, and the manager is the sweetest man. The menu has a lot of options for vegetarians as well. Would definitely recommend !

The place is great. We ordered biryani and a chicken curry with garlic naan. The service was top noch. Although the briyani was missing Indian flavors and taste but i was better than any other place I had visited. I like to eat outside, and the Terase was a good place to eat. Overall a good place to eat when you visit köln.

Best Indian restaurant ever and super nice service! We would love to come back 😊

The food was amazing and the service (Mesood) was fantastic. Very nice people and they treat you very well.

It was simply the best experience here. The staff are very nice and they are so happy when guests come. The hospitality is noticeable and the food is mega mega mega delicious

Very fine and authentic Indian restaurant!

Updated Sept. 24. 3rd, 4th and 5th visit. Still thrilled. Even on our second visit, we were completely impressed by the BHASIN. A culinary enrichment for our Veedel. The restaurant is located a bit away from the noisy Kalker Hauptstrasse. We were here for dinner on Saturday and received a very friendly welcome and were given a table straight away. We ordered starters, main courses and dessert. I'm very impressed with the taste because everything is well seasoned and balanced. The service staff is very friendly, quick and competent. We would love to come back.

We had a fantastic meal here and the place put all the other Indian restaurants in the area to shame. We were served and advised very well. The Butter Nan is incredibly tasty, crispy and soft on the inside and I had the Mango Chicken, which I can only recommend. We'll definitely be back!!

Do not go to this restaurant. One of the most bad food i have tasted in germany. This restaurant does not serve dal makhni and thali is also bad...it is not tasty. Do not go to this restaurant.

The food 🥘 is really first class! Masud is incredibly helpful – absolutely top service!

Ordered the mix plate with chicken and lamb curry. Both were truly excellent and the medium spiciness hit exactly the right spot for me.

Excellent food and very friendly service

Wir waren spontan am Samstagmittag hier (3 Personen) und waren hellsuf begeistert. Ausgesprochen freundlich, fantastisches Essen und mehr als angemessene Preise. War mit Sicherheit nicht unser letzter Besuch.

The good reviews speak for themselves and are right. Wonderful food, we would have loved to eat our way up and down the menu. Main courses around 16-20 euros. We had fish curry and mattar paneer, with papadums and naan, all very good. We were served in a super friendly and personable manner. The only thing that was a bit unpleasant at first was the cool draft from the open door to the kitchen. I shivered a bit for the first half hour, then it got better. But we also sat closest to the door. By the way, there was no annoyingly loud music, so we were able to have a good conversation, which we found very pleasant. We would definitely like to come back and thank you for the friendly service.

Most Authentic Indian restaurant in Köln The taste was real good as well as top notch service. Really liked It

By far the best curry house in the area. Our server, Masood was also very friendly and welcoming as tourists visiting Cologne. Would highly recommend!

Amazing food and very friendly service! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for the best curry! Masood gave the best service and was very welcoming, 10/10! :)

Wir haben hervorragend gespeist und einen sehr netten Abend verbracht, Freundliches Personal und ansprechendes Ambiente

The food is to die for. I had a lamb masala and it's hard not to comment on every bite and I was alone while eating. I also really likes the garlic Naan. Highly recommend for amazing Indian food!

The Indian restaurant absolutely convinced me! Not only was the food delicious, but the atmosphere was also pleasant and inviting. The chicken mushroom in particular was perfectly prepared – tender meat and a wonderful balance of spices. Clear recommendation! The waiter even refused a tip and just wanted a review!

The waiter was very accommodating, the food was great! 5/5 ⭐️ Masut was our host and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything else or wanted to try something new. We had the full menu so we didn't miss anything from the menu. I can highly recommend Bhasin in Kalk!

Super delicious food and very friendly service!!!

Big Disappointment. We went to the restaurant based on our last experience and to celebrate my child's birthday. But this time, the food quality (ordered Shahi Paneer and Paneer Masala) was way down what we had the last time. No taste at all and it was just not even up to a basic restaurant standard leave aside good quality. Also, found it unnecessarily expensive as well. Lastly, we missed uncle this time who made sure food gets prepared well last time.

Ayran is not Indian Pizza is not Indian Yogurt is not Indian

Very friendly staff and very tasty food. It's worth coming to Kalk.

Wirklich gutes indisches Essen und sehr nette Bedienung. Die Erreichbarkeit durch die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel ist sehr gut. Ein Besuch dort wird sich in jedem Fall lohnen.

Super delicious food, a nice inconspicuous location and great service! Our new favorite restaurant in the neighborhood 😍 Also super short waiting times, even though we were there on a Saturday. Thanks to Massoud and the rest of the team 👍🏻💪🏻

This is THE BEST Indian restaurant I have experienced, in Cologne and Dusseldorf combined. Delicious dishes with authentic taste. Masood is very warm and welcoming (reminds me of Indian hospitality). Very clean and classy ambience.

Best Indian restaurant we have ever been to! From the super nice service to the very tasty food to the superbly decorated restaurant. 100% recommendation. All 7 of us were extremely satisfied with our dishes

The best Indian restaurant in Cologne! 😍 A very nice facility with a cute terrace at the back for sunny days. Very, very tasty food and very funny and nice service, Massoud served us. Both the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Butter Chicken are highly recommended! The Garlic Naan is also great and the Mango Chutney is also perfectly spicy and sweet! We'll definitely be back! Thank you 😊

Fantastic food, super nice and warm service!

This family-run restaurant in a quiet residential neighborhood offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The decor is pleasant, making it a comfortable spot for a meal. The menu has a lot to offer. I especially enjoyed the Lamb Biryani, which was full of flavor, and the Shahi Paneer and Chicken Biryani were also quite good. However, the samosas didn’t quite meet my expectations—they were a bit bland. The lamb curry was fine but didn’t stand out as much as the biryanis. One thing to note is that the rice portions that come with the dishes are on the smaller side. We had to ask for chutney with the samosas, and while there was an extra charge, it would have been nice to know that in advance. Overall, it’s a nice place to visit, with some dishes that are definitely worth trying.

The moment I took the first bite I was taken aback by the quality as well as the taste. Every dish that we ordered was beyond par. the food here has classic desi taste that will remind you of home. One special applause to Mr. Maqsood ji for excellent service. Dinning here is definitely recommend. It’s boujee. Must try- Nimbu paani, Raita, Paneer Masala butter Naan and Achaar.

Very nice staff and really delicious food

I've eaten in many Indian shops, but never so good. The staff is very accommodating and always keeps an eye on the tables. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Ambience is great

Extremely delicious food, very nice interior design and super friendly staff.

We sat on the cozy outdoor terrace and enjoyed a very tasty lunch. The naan bread was freshly baked. The service was courteous and quick.

The restaurant is very comfortably furnished, the service was super nice and tried to take good care of us and the food was super delicious! Price-performance is also completely fair! We'll be back! YUM

Very tasty, quite an extensive menu, friendly and courteous staff.

While going back to home (Frankfurt) from NL, we opted for early dinner at this restaurant. Food was amazing,infact the easiest thing like Rice is also so tasty with Ghee flavor. We ordered Kadai Paneer, Garlic naan and Tandoori Chicken Tikka and loved all the dishes. Most pleasant part is hospitality of the staff and owner - which must need to carry forward and truely a learning for other Indian restaurants owners in Germany.

One of the best Indian restaurants in Germany. Must try.

Very nice service . The waiter is so friendly and the food was delicious

Food was very Delicious next Time when I visit again Germany from U.K. I definitely come here and recommend to my family and friends specially waiter service is lovely and professional I want to say specially thanks

A single visit was enough, I love Indian cuisine, but the food here didn't convince me, everything was loveless, basmati rice was overcooked, you couldn't eat the samosa, fried in old fat, inedible. The food wasn't worth the money. The service was nice though.

Really authentic and great food and even better hospitality and service. My family and friends have been going there for over a year to have my appetite for India food satisfied and am going to keep doing thatS

Good place for some traditional Indian food.

Super delicious food!!! I've eaten at a lot of Indian places and this place had by far the best food and the best service. I eat there several times a week and it's always a huge taste explosion. The older & younger man are super likeable. You can really feel comfortable there. Haven't experienced better service yet!! Anyone who writes otherwise is lying!

Came here all the way from Munich, homely vibes...delicious food..hospitality at its best.. Staff(Mr.Masood***) was amazingly polite, energetic,helping and kid friendly

Visited the restaurant with friends of mine for some tea. Everything was great, the tea, the atmosphere everything especially service was really friendly and courteous. Recommended!

It was our first time eating Indian food and it couldn't have been better. Very tasty food and very warm, friendly and generous service. In my opinion the prices were reasonable. We'll definitely come back again

Not recommended, waited over 80 minutes for food

I have to revise my previous review. Super nice service. cozy atmosphere that is fully fulfilled. Very tastefully and comfortably furnished. The food was served attractively. It was very tasty and plentiful. A great addition to lime. I wish the owners and employees much success. We will be back.

Quite strange, I go into the restaurant and tell the front person that I'm sitting down, I waited 10 minutes and the guy at the front of the computer just looked stupid and didn't even give me the menu

Best food, best service, deserves more than 5 stars in my opinion!!!

The first time I've ever eaten Indian food, simply delicious

I am really impressed. Everything great. Really good quality, large portions and a very nice team. I'll come by more often in the future. Thanks!! Best regards

The food is really good, especially the butter chicken which was delicious. Highly recommended place for Indian food. The staff is really nice and cooperative. A must-visit restaurant

Super delicious food. I can only recommend it again!

Food was excellent. Nice shop, you immediately feel at home. Music is very pleasant. And there was absolutely nothing to complain about in terms of service. Sympathetic and attentive. Always happy to be there, thank you.

Super delicious food and great service!

We tried the restaurant because it was hyped on Instagram by a food blogger. The food is tasty (I had Chicken Tikka), but it's definitely not the best Indian in Cologne. Unfortunately, the restaurant doesn't offer chicken korma either, which is also a negative point for me. Service is friendly.

We had our wedding anniversary yesterday and then had dinner together in this great restaurant. What can I say it was perfect! We were able to decorate the space according to our wishes. There was a starter, main course and dessert with our wedding cake. All dishes are beautifully served and beautifully seasoned, simply delicious. All the employees are very nice and always made sure that our glasses and plates never remained empty. Romantic music played in the restaurant throughout the day, creating a special atmosphere. Thank you for this unforgettable day. A very clear recommendation from us!

The people were friendly, helpful, and at least one spoke English. The food was enjoyed.

Great food, great service, and a beatiful shaded terrace. The Shahi paneer is the best.

Best chicken biryani and wonderful ambience

We came across this great restaurant by chance via Google maps. We don't actually come from the Cologne area, so the restaurant was new to us. After ordering from the extremely friendly waiter, we received our orders quickly. Insanely delicious, better than any Indian place we had visited before. Hot was really hot! A big compliment to the chef, the service and the whole team behind it! This restaurant is already on our agenda for our next trip to Cologne!

the best Indian restaurant in Cologne

I was actually going to a concert next door and was just a little hungry and wanted something to drink. The shop turned out to be a charming family business (which I assumed from the photos on the walls). The home cooked meal was perfectly seasoned and every flavor came through. The Hugo wasn't too sour either, nice and light, like an aperitif should be, and the elderflower was present. What really stood out was the friendly service! This made the whole atmosphere very cozy and made you feel very welcome. If I were from Cologne, I would visit this place very often.

Very tasty food and friendly service. We'd love to come back.

The food is great and you can really taste all the ingredients. It has a unique taste. But you could add a little more rice as a side dish.

Since he's been in Kalk I've eaten there several times. The quality is always top and tends to get better and better, if that's even possible...

This Indian restaurant, despite its high rating, offered a typical "curry house" experience. Dishes lacked unique flavors, relying on variations of tomato sauce, spice, and cream. Service was good, but the food was generic rather than exceptional.

The food is delicious! I personally don't know of a better Indian restaurant. At the same time, the ambience is now very nice. It's very comfortable to sit in and everything feels very high quality.

Super nice service and delicious food. With this Indian you really got the feeling that they put a lot of effort into cooking. Great load. Really recommended

Before the renovation it tasted like a dream. After the renovation, it is really nice to eat the excellent food there. A great addition to the Veedl in Kalk and one of the best Indian restaurants in Cologne.

Thank you for the delicious food and the great service.

Best chicken curry I've ever eaten. Great interior. Samosas could have been a little more seasoned for me. The waiter was nice. Thanks. :)

Incredibly good food, so far everything we've tried has been absolutely top. It's not always easy to find good Indian cuisine, but everything works here. Service is always super friendly