Gogi Matcha Korean Restaurant in Köln

I still think about how delicious it was.

I ordered the soy sauce and honey chicken wings, and they were super flavorful. They even have a combo that includes the wings plus two beers. That said, even though I liked them, by the fourth or fifth wing the flavor started to feel a bit too much for me. The place is small, so I definitely recommend booking a table in advance since it’s usually packed. Service isn’t the fastest, but they are friendly. 🌱 Vegetarian options available.

I was booked with Uncle Dose for a barbecue and received two "sweeping package" meals, both of which were delicious! It's not a chain restaurant, and the daily specials are created by the owner himself. A great tip near the train station.

Whikst being British I have lived in Asia for the last 25 years. Picked this restaurant because open (on a Monday) and the ratings good. Personally I think the food is even better than the current average score! I was impressed with the food, the portions are generous, and the staff very nice. Full marks from me.

The vegan option wasn't flavorful enough, just spicy. They also have a problem with the ventilation – so you just smell like burnt food afterward. I ordered the cheapest dish and a Coke Zero – the total still came to €20.

The food was delicious and the service was great. However, the drinks were very expensive and the portions quite small.

We ate here after seeing the musical, it was simply amazing! Super delicious food! A wonderful surprise for us, such a fantastic meal.

Food was great the athmospere is warm average service is not great although they are nice they are extremely slow and rather sloppy good option if your looking for nice asian cuisine

We had an absolutely fantastic evening at Gogi Matcha! The food was incredibly delicious and tasted very authentic – exactly what you're looking for. The decor is simple, but that's precisely what makes it so charming. It's reminiscent of those typical Korean restaurants where you might drop in with colleagues after work for drinks and a good meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and laid-back. A huge plus for us was the service: incredibly friendly, attentive, and patient. They patiently answered all our questions, which truly made the evening perfect. We were almost completely satisfied. One small suggestion/request for the kitchen: Please, please add gimbap to the menu! That would complete the experience. We'll definitely be back – especially for our next after-work drink!

A small, simple restaurant located near the train station, serving relatively authentic dishes. It was very crowded that evening, so service was a bit slow, and the acoustics were quite loud. Overall, however, the food was tasty and varied. The smoking area outside is a nuisance, as the smoke drifts into the restaurant.

Cool place in central location, just a few minutes from the main train station. The place is small and usually busy, so it’s better to make a reservation, especially on weekends.

The music here is amazing 💜 they only play great songs 😍. The food was also incredibly delicious and arrived really quickly; we had the chicken and mandu. The friendly waitress gave us great advice about the food and the soju. A really cool vibe here; we'll definitely be back for pre-drinks 🎉🥳

Food: The skill level was like that of a novice cook trying it for the first time after watching a YouTube video. The sweetness was excellent. Service: Groups are king. Despite ordering a lot of expensive soju, we had to leave due to a group reservation. It was disappointing that they didn't move us. Atmosphere: I was proud to see so many locals enjoying Korean food, but as a Korean, I was a little embarrassed to see such a high standard of Korean food... In conclusion, it was a real disappointment. I was visiting on business and had to pay a hefty price for soju because of a buyer, but I left quickly without leaving a good impression on them.

The first time I went, the Korean staff were very kind, so I went again, but unfortunately there were no Korean staff there. Instead, there was a different staff member, but the food was very delicious.

This was our second visit, and we were very happy again. The food was delicious and served hot, and although we had to wait a bit, it was definitely worth it. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we will definitely keep coming back.

We love eating here, we were surprised how busy it could be on a Wednesday. The wait was a bit longer, but the waiters were super friendly. The food arrived piping hot and tasted sooooo good, as always 🥘🤤 The waitress was pretty (probably new, never seen her there before), but she still gave us advice on soup and suggested dessert. The cheesecake was so delicious, you guys, you don't believe it 😍 I want to eat it again right now! Next time, I'm going to order kimchi soup and cheesecake 😋 Trust me!! But parking is difficult, there's a parking garage.

Very authentic and delicious food. The wait time is a bit longer, and you should make a reservation as it's very popular.

Their fried chicken is a must-try. Their bulgogi was good as well. The portion sizes were however small considering the prize. It‘s also very disappointing that you only get to stay there for a max. of 90mins…

Their fried chicken is a must-try. Their bulgogi was good as well. The portion sizes were however small considering the prize. It‘s also very disappointing that you only get to stay there for a max. of 90mins…

The service was downright unfriendly and strange. If you don't like your job, find a new one; no one's stopping you. The food was quite tasty. Ugh, but that server completely killed my appetite. "We'd like to pack this up." She: "Pack what?" Even if it's just a chicken leg, pack it up. Why such condescending comments? I regret leaving a tip.

The food is really delicious, fresh and a lot, I really recommend it because it's worth it

Fast service and good food. Not exactly authentic Korean, but it was filling. (Prices are very high in my opinion)

The best restaurant in cologne Every dish here is delicious and the portion sizes are great

I thought it was fantastic: great service and friendly staff. The restrooms were incredibly clean.

If you like Korean cuisine, a must-try, very tasty!

Slow service! One of the waitresses had a terrible attitude! Absolutely not recommended!

If you want to try Korean specialties, you have to go there.

Overall the food was good; but the Seafood Pancake is a must try, such a bomb, so so delicious 🤩 However, the boss is a little stingy with the side dishes, it’s not refillable (like most of the Korean restaurant does in Asia) and also some of the side dishes was given in very less portion, for example the pickled radish 🫢 one side dishes if to refill will cost 4€ 🤯

The restaurant is quite small and very busy, located on a side street just about 100 meters from the main train station. The food was delicious and arrived relatively quickly. They also always serve three small bowls of snacks beforehand. Since there was only one waiter present, and he was therefore very busy, you unfortunately had to actively get his attention if you wanted anything else.

Highly recommended! We got three delicious small appetizers to pass the already short wait for our food. The bulgogi and kimchi jjigae were truly delicious!

Simply delicious: our recommendation Mandu with chicken and Terryaki🐓 chicken 😋

very busy restaurant after gamescom, but they ensured a table and good service throughout, very grateful! first time abroad for a work trip so i was quite anxious as my german is absolutely rubbish, but they were incredibly accommodating and kind throughout. food was incredible, best korean food ive ever had!! drinks were tasty! great vegetarian options! thank you ever so much

Super friendly service! They even recommend dishes if you're unsure what to order.

Very tasty food and huge portions of fried chicken. The service was very friendly.

Gogi Matcha Korean restaurant was a really nice experience. The food was delicious and came out quickly, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Even though I came alone, I felt comfortable and enjoyed my time there. I would definitely recommend visiting with friends or family as well—it’s a must-visit in Cologne!

We were on vacation and staying nearby,so we decided to try this restaurant since it’s close by and offers Asian food I was really excited about. Reservations are required, so we booked for 9:00 PM and arrived on time. The food itself was very good specially the fried chicken. Unfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing. The staff member who took our order made us feel unwelcome, and our food didn’t arrive until 9:45 PM. That’s almost a 50-minute wait with no explanation or update, and we had only ordered chicken and stew. While the food was enjoyable, the lack of hospitality and poor service overshadowed everything. Sadly, we left disappointed and won’t be returning, even though the food was good.

We arrived very late but they managed to serve us with a smile ! Food was perfect ! If you do that, just tip well to thank them <3

Very tasty Korean food, but the decor is a bit dark. I needed a flashlight to read the menu.

The wait was worth it. We were told to come back in 30 minutes because we hadn't made a reservation... We did well to come back. We recommend it 100%. The food is very tasty. The young team does a good job, both in service and in the kitchen. All that's left is to find a solution for the boxes and the crates. I wish you all the best for the future; we'll be back.

The food was delicious, especially the KFC with honey soy sauce. The staff were very friendly and kind, and the toilets were spotless. Highly recommended!

Delicious food, but everything about service took a very long time

I visited around 7pm on July 22nd, and the seasoned chicken and kimchi pancake were delicious. The Korean server was friendly and served me comfortably without being too much. I was grateful that one Korean employee was there and served me kindly despite being very busy. The food was really delicious. If you have to eat Korean food in Cologne, I think you should come here.

2025/07/22 (17:00 reservation visit) From the moment I entered the store and was guided to my seat, a Korean part-timer showed me around, but her expression was not good. Since there was no air conditioning in the store, it was very hot while I was eating, and when I asked for ice to drink, she gave me ice like in the picture and told me to break it myself^^. She said, “Oh, what should I do with this?” as she gave it to me, and we who received it were also very embarrassed^^. However, the kimchi stew, soft tofu stew, and kimchi pancake were all really, really delicious. When she called to pay, she said briefly, “Oh, in front of you,” and even though she was in charge of her own table, she kept talking to another employee while she was paying, which made me very nervous. The food was really delicious, so I ate everything, but I felt really bad and angry because of the one Korean part-timer from the beginning to the end. I’ve been to other Korean restaurants, but this was the first time I’ve ever encountered a part-timer who treated me like this. And this store has an unusual 2 euro additional fee if you pay with a card other than a German card.

The price is not cheap, the main course is 17-20 euros, but the portion is enough, ordering an appetizer and a main course is actually quite enough for two people. The disadvantage is that the food is very slow, waiting for about 30-40 minutes. In addition, the rice is very unpalatable, hard and dry. It is the first time I have eaten unpalatable rice in a restaurant.

Really delicious! I was there Friday evening and got a seat without a reservation. Very tasty soup! I highly recommend it.

The food was good, and we were happy to finally be able to eat halal Korean fried chicken in Cologne. However, the service definitely has room for improvement. Unfortunately, the waitress wasn't particularly friendly—there's definitely room for improvement there. Tip: Make sure to make a reservation in advance, as the place is almost always busy.

Small but nice. The restaurant is really cozy and the food is good. The staff is also very friendly and serves you well. You can also see a good rapport between the employees, which also indicates good teamwork. I really recommend it. I had the golden fried chicken, which was very tasty and had large portions, and I also took the rest to go. It can be a bit loud at times, but that was largely due to the customers. They mostly play K-pop music, which is something different and also very pleasant. I really enjoyed it, so it was really great. 👍

Food was amazing been on my bucket list for a while now. Kimchi was fantastic. Just wish there was a/c with the heat being crazy hot recently. But it was great eating authentic Korean food especially since I haven’t had it in a while. Although I was in Korea for 2 years I can definitely recommend this to friends and family who are looking for some great food. We will be back whenever visiting cologne

Great Korean Fried Chicken and Chicken Mandu. Very friendly staff!

Damn this chicken is really good. I think I saw a badge "the real KFC", maybe stands for Korean fried chicken ? Highly recommended.

The room is modern but unfortunately very noisy. It's a good idea to reserve a table. We went there without a reservation, and the service wasn't particularly friendly. We felt rushed off. They didn't even ask if we wanted any more drinks. Instead, they just asked, "Ready?" even though our glasses were empty and we really wanted something else. Now for the food: The menu is nicely kept small, and the pork belly was very tasty. Unfortunately, I missed the additives in the food (maybe I was blind). In terms of price, I found it a bit overpriced, and because of the noise (I don't know how loud it is with the windows closed), it wasn't very cozy either.

Highly recommended. Very authentic taste, friendly service, very close to the train station and Cologne Cathedral.

We were there spontaneously yesterday, but I'd recommend making a reservation. I had the Doenjang Jjigae, and it was really delicious. The vegetarian selection is small, but tasted great. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Very tasty and very good service ☺️

The food tasted really good, which is a positive aspect. Unfortunately, the service was a bit slow—both during ordering and during the preparation of the food. Overall, the wait was too long, even though the quality of the food was impressive. With a bit faster service, the experience would have been much more pleasant.

The food was great, but the wait was unbearable. We sat in the restaurant for over an hour before we received our orders. The staff was incredibly rude and disrespectful to customers.

By far the worst Korean restaurant I have ever been to! Service was terrible and the food bad! The waitress didnt help me with anything I needed but was all too expectant when I needed to pay and give a tip. Would not recommend

Very delicious Korean food 😋. Pre-ordering is definitely recommended for larger groups, as it's so close to the Musical Theater at the train station. We got a table for two people even without ordering. Highly recommended 👍

Real Koreans, real Korean guests, real Korean service staff, and above all, real Korean food. Delicious!

It tastes good and suits Korean tastes perfectly^^

The food itself was quite tasty. However, the prices are quite steep. The quality of the food was consistently good. However, the ambiance is very spartan. Since the food isn't cheap, you'd expect a bit more attention to detail. The restrooms are unfortunately not clean and have a strong odor, which is a no-go for a restaurant. There are no tiles on the wall in the bathroom, and the trash can in the toilet is overflowing with paper. I'm torn between recommending it and not recommending it. On the one hand, the food was good, but the ambiance lacks any justification for the price.

Very tasty Korean Fried Chicken. Recommended!

Unfortunately, the hand wasn't tasty at all, it was very tough and streaky. The sweet chili sauce was quite good but a bit too much and too powerful. The portion was very large but as I said, the meat was unfortunately not edible. Very unfortunate

Unfortunately had a very weird experience here where I got scammed with change. I wanted to pay in cash for my dinner and gave the waiter a 50€ bill to pay for 22€ dinner. He gave me back 8€ instead of 28€. When I told him it’s too little he started arguing that I gave him 30€ not 50€. We went back and forth a few times. He insisted he saw me giving him 2 bills, which just wasn’t the case. He agreed to count the cash in the register to see if there’s any access and after 2 minutes of “counting” said that everything is correct. I left because I thought maybe I was imagining things, but tbh e more time went by the more clear I remembered giving him a 50€. Here’s what I think happened: he was holding the 20 & 10 bills to give me change and then asked me if I have 2€ extra so he can give me round change, I said I don’t and to round it up. He must have got confused in this moment and thought that was the money I gave him. That’s fair, happens. But to “count” the money and then so blatantly lie that everything is right is just unacceptable. I left with a very bad feeling after this.

Very tasty food. Large portions. Highly recommended

Sweet spot. Did not like the chicken mandu tho… :D the side dish to the left, BEST THING IN THE WORLD.

Great restaurant, very friendly service, delicious food. Top.

A great Korean restaurant. Large portions, not too spicy, lots of side dishes and everything was really tasty. Plus a very nice service. Reservations in advance are important, especially for groups.

We had to wait at the table for 50 minutes until the food was brought to us. Quite weak service. The food good. We will not repeat due to the bad service, they did not even apologize.

Very good food and pleasant atmosphere, employees seem overwhelmed due to the limited space and constantly arriving online orders, which means that it can often take longer, which is completely okay but a shame if you are in a hurry.

Appointment made with reservation via Google (recommended as the store is well attended) Order & food was served quickly and very politely. The food itself was very tasty and the portions (including starter) were very sufficient. Would like to come back at the next opportunity.

The name of the restaurant is very special. Gogi macha combines the Korean word for meat and the Japanese word for matcha. It is an authentic Korean restaurant located at the back station of Cologne Train Station. The restaurant is very popular, so it is strongly recommended to book a table in advance during meal times to avoid missing out. Since every Korean dish is very delicious, it is suitable for sharing with many people. Barbecue, fried chicken, tofu pot, seafood pancakes, etc. are all very authentic. In addition, the side dishes are free like some Korean dishes, but you have to pay extra here...

I've tried a lot of Korean restaurants, unfortunately I find the atmosphere really unpleasant and the toilets also smelled really bad :(

Very tasty food! The portions were large and you could take the leftovers home with you. Really recommended!

The Serbice is very good, the food is good. If you want to try something new, this is the right place for you.

I had one dish and it was worth it!

We were there on Saturday and had an excellent meal. Chicken was wonderful and the service was very good, even if a drink was forgotten. It suddenly got really full, so that's absolutely understandable and the drink wasn't included in the bill. Be sure to reserve on the weekend! We will definitely eat there again!

Nice shop in the shadow of Cologne Cathedral. The food at the table (vegan, pork, beef) all looked delicious.

Drink and starter came 15 minutes after the main course and we found a fly in the food, it's a shame we liked being there

I love Korean food, but I was surprised that there were hardly any vegetarian options. I think there were only two or three options, which is very few compared to other restaurants of this type. It would be ideal if they improved this as more and more people are vegetarian and it should be more accessible to customers with this preference. Other than that everything was fine. The quality of the food and the ambience were pleasant.

The Gogi Matcha brings Seoul back. I felt like I was on a short vacation in South Korea. I have rarely visited a Korean restaurant that was so authentic. The wall decorations, the video from Seoul, the house vegetable side dishes immediately arrived and Cass beer couldn't be missed either. The Yang Nyeom Chicken, with sweet spicy sauce, was excellent. I had the set, and I would have loved to go a second night. Unfortunately the restaurant was fully booked. So it's worth making a reservation. My absolute recommendation and I would love to come back.

Nice location with good food can be summed up in a nutshell. The restaurant is very plain and simple. Location very central next to the train station, musical and hotels. The food was well done but, in my personal opinion, rather too expensive. However, the biggest negative point here is that there doesn't seem to be any ventilation or etc. That's why the air in the restaurant is stagnant even though the door is open and you can smell a bit of fried food after your visit, which is really a bit unpleasant.

unfortunately the service was not very kind and nice

I had a German-style Korean meal next to the train station, which was different from Korean-style Korean food and American-style Korean food. The side dishes were three things I'd never had before - fried sweet potatoes, one type of chili, and another type of chili. There are more pork belly in the tofu pot than the tofu; the stir-fried beef is not as good as my knife skills.

Small but tasty and authentic restaurant with friendly service!

Not recommended !!! Surely overpriced for the quantity of meat provided in any dish. I ordered cheese buldak which supposed to be full of chicken meat but rather half the dish was replaced by mushroom and other junk.

Food tastes okay, but the service is top

Ich wollte einen entspannten Abend in einem koreanischen Restaurant verbringen und bin ohne Reservierung hingegangen. Mir wurde ein Platz in der Mitte zugewiesen, was für mich kein Problem war. Allerdings wurde mir gesagt, dass die Zeit zum Essen begrenzt sei, obwohl das Restaurant eine ruhige Atmosphäre hatte. Außerdem musste ich über 20 € ausgeben, um mit Karte zu zahlen – das war für mich in Ordnung, aber die Zeitbegrenzung fand ich seltsam. Der Service war leider unfreundlich. Die kleinen Vorspeisen wurden wortlos und lieblos auf den Tisch gestellt. Ich hatte Chicken Dumplings bestellt, bekam aber überwiegend Gemüse Dumplings. Als ich das ansprach, wurde ich nur halbherzig abgespeist. Einpacken lassen konnte ich mein Essen auch nicht – mir wurden nur die Verpackungen gegeben, um es selbst zu tun. Beim Bezahlen stellte sich heraus, dass die Person an der Kasse die gleiche war, die mir das falsche Essen gebracht hatte. Sie reagierte ohne große Entschuldigung und zog mir lediglich einen Euro ab, da Chicken teurer gewesen wäre. Insgesamt war der Service enttäuschend, und ich habe mich nicht wohlgefühlt. Ich werde nicht wiederkommen.

Very tasty food but a bit expensive

Delicious food, good starting point for nearby Misical

Super good service and very tasty food! Definitely a restaurant to remember and come back to!

Nice food, but to the point that the flavor is just too much. We had to wait In the entrance for 15 minutes while the person responsible was avoiding to talk to us. Overall a nice place, I would definitely go again in the future.

Small, bustling Korean near the train station. Opens at 5 p.m. and was immediately full. Lots of young people. People tend to sit close together. The food is typically Korean powerful. We could only stay for 1.5 hours and then the next ones came. But highly recommended

It's a little more expensive, but the taste is great and everything is fresh.

I always like to try Korean restaurants when I’m visiting another country and this place didn’t disappoint. While it wasn’t completely the flavors from home (which is understandable bc you can’t always get the same ingredients as in Korea when you’re abroad) it was still delicious. We got the soft tofu soup and the kimchi jeon. The jeon was perfectly crispy, just the way I like it. The server was also incredibly kind and attentive despite it being a super busy Saturday evening

Stumbled across this place during a trip with work. The staff were nice enough to accommodate us without a reservation and the food was great. The chicken was lovely and we struggled to finish. I would recommend this place for nice Korean food. I will visit again. Thanks

Well, I ordered soft tofu stew, and the taste wasn't bad because it was a Korean restaurant soft tofu stew with a bit of strong seasoning. However, I don't know why they asked me to use cash when paying;; I don't want to come again

Extremely delicious. Even if it doesn't look like it from the outside, there is a cozy atmosphere in the restaurant. The food is top as is the service. They will see me more often now!!!

Very tasty Korean food, unfortunately very loud. But also the small restaurant is owed

Very authentic Korean cuisine right in the heart of Cologne. Be sure to reserve. Food came very quickly and tasted excellent! Cool atmosphere. We were thrilled. We'll definitely be back! Recommendation: Definitely the Mandu (dumplings 10/10). Very fresh and tasty kimchi and the Cheese Buldak was also convincing