Gogi Matcha Korean Restaurant in Köln

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.

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.

Food tastes okay, but the service is top

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

I have known this store since 2021 and we have never been disappointed! We've been missing one thing from the menu for a long time - Kimmali Bokkeum please bring the stuff back 😭

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

Baby the spicy tofu soup was everything Make sure to make a reservation. And grab yourself a Korean beer

A small but nice shop with extremely delicious, high-quality, authentic Korean food!! I ordered a portion of 불고기 (Bulgogi = beef marinated in a sauce and fried with some vegetables) and got a decent portion with a reasonable amount of rice, it was really incredibly good, the sauce was slightly sweet and the flavors harmonized with each other. I also ordered the 간장 치킨 (Ganjang chicken= fried chicken in a sticky gochujang sauce) which was also very tasty. The ambience is pleasant and even though it is a relatively small shop, they don't pack the place full of tables. The staff were also personable and attentive!! All in all a 10/10, I'll definitely come by more often!!

Wonderfully authentic Korean restaurant. Moderate prices.

Delicious Korean food. Reservation recommended. Nice staff and great transport connection.

Great food, and the place is really cozy. The portions are a bit small for a plate that is almost 20€.

Absolutely fantastic Korean restaurant. Recommend the chicken teriyaki and the chicken bulgok

We didn't make a reservation but got a seat quickly. Extremely friendly service :) Very cozy atmosphere, everything was well looked after and the food is simply amazing, highly recommended!

It was very tasty, especially the Korean Fried Chicken! The kimchi pancake could be spicier

The service is amazing and very clear and concise in the delivery and managing table. Was a bit disappointed that they took bimbap away from the menu. The seating by the window is a bit DIY. The spicy pork is a must order. The dumplings are decent. The fried chicken is worth it. Definitely a good vibe within a stone throw from the station.

Delicious food with good service and a good price.

The food was really great and really plentiful. We were a larger group and let the kitchen choose the dishes, which was a very good idea. So we could taste everything. Everything was very fresh and extremely tasty. The spiciness was pleasant, not too much. The atmosphere is very simple and the service is friendly but obviously unskilled, hence 1 star deducted.

Disaster! We have visited many times, everything used to be okay, but tonight we could only rate it as "worst". Bulgogi tasted like rubbish rags stuck together, we couldn't even find a whole slice or strip of meat, only in small pieces. Condition was okay, takes a bit of time, and one is always standing at the counter looking around but not doing anything. Never again!

Delicious Korean food and very nice staff. Atmosphere rather pragmatic. We were pleasantly surprised that the kitchen was still open on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. so we were able to eat something. Ate kimchi pancakes (kimchi jeon), a kind of Korean gyozas (mandu) with chicken and bulgogi. Everything was very tasty and the portions were large. Prices were also fair

Super nice and authentic Korean food. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.

Top shop with top people. Absolutely delicious food!

Tried it and it tasted good. But don't have to eat there again.

Great food.. very nice service and the relaxed atmosphere fits the location... I would love to come back...

Great meal, friendly service. If we're in Cologne again, we'll be happy to do it again

Always wanted to try the restaurant. Unfortunately we weren't really convinced in the end. We had a starter that was very very fatty. The sauce that came with it was delicious, but just way too greasy overall. The main course was sufficient, but also expensive. Unfortunately, the sauce was far too sweet and the whole thing was a bit too greasy. The ambience leaves a little to be desired, which we found to be a shame. We had hoped for more outside. The fact that there were many Asians in the store also made us hopeful. Unfortunately we didn't quite get our money's worth. The service was nice, but the store was full and there was only one server on site, all in all it was nice, but we wouldn't go there again.

I used to really enjoy coming here, unfortunately the quality has deteriorated quite a bit (of course that can depend on the day) but it doesn't taste the same as it used to, it's a real shame :( The food was dry, lacked flavor and the fried stuff Things all tasted a bit like fish. I hope it improves in the future

Great bulgogi and spicy squid. Kids loved the Korean chicken wings.

Very tasty Korean food, just great!

The food tasted very good. The portion was very large. The service really friendly. ☺️

## Gogi Matcha: A Korean gem in Cologne Gogi Matcha in Cologne is not just another Korean restaurant, it is a culinary journey to Korea, right in the heart of the cathedral city! Here you can expect an authentic experience that appeals to all the senses and is sure to delight you. **A feast for the palate:** Gogi Matcha's menu is a treasure trove of Korean specialties. From popular classics like Bulgogi, tender beef in a sweet marinade, and Bibimbap, a colorful bowl of rice, vegetables, meat and eggs, to hearty stews like Kimchi Jjigae, a firework of flavors with fermented cabbage, tofu and a choice of meat or Seafood, Gogi Matcha offers an impressive variety of dishes. Each dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and presented with great attention to detail. The portions are generous and guarantee a completely satisfying eating experience. Particularly noteworthy is the quality of the meat, which is always tender, juicy and tasty. **Feel-good atmosphere:** The restaurant welcomes its guests with a modern and stylish ambience, which is given a special touch by traditional Korean elements. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making you immediately feel at home. Whether for a romantic dinner for two, a cozy meal with friends or a family meal - Gogi Matcha offers the perfect setting for every occasion. **Service with heart:** The staff at Gogi Matcha is not only professional, but also extremely friendly and accommodating. The service is attentive without being intrusive and is always available to help and advise guests. **Special Recommendations:** * **Bulgogi:** The tender, marinated beef is served on a hot stone and is an absolute must for meat lovers. * **Kimchi Jjigae:** The spicy stew is perfect for cold days and warms not only the stomach but also the soul. * **Bibimbap:** The colorful mix of rice, vegetables, meat and eggs is a real feast for the eyes and offers a taste explosion in the mouth. * **Mandu:** The homemade dumplings filled with vegetables or meat are a delicious appetizer. * **Korean pancake:** The crispy pancake with various fillings is a popular snack in Korea and is also a real insider tip at Gogi Matcha. **Conclusion:** The Gogi Matcha is a culinary highlight in Cologne that impresses with authentic Korean cuisine, a cozy ambience and warm service. If you are looking for an extraordinary restaurant visit, you should definitely visit Gogi Matcha.

Authentic cuisine, fast service and extremely tasty.

Sehr gute Küche! Wir haben. Sehr gut gegessen, freundliches Personal ! Immer wieder gerne! Vielen Dank und Grüße aus Luxemburg ! 😉

Very tasty food, nice service. You should just make a reservation. Went there spontaneously and were lucky to get the last free table

It's delicious It is one of the best Korean foods in the world. However, due to lack of staff, the wait may be long or it may take a while to place your order. I highly recommend the food taste. Jeyuk Bulgogi Kimchi is close to the original taste.

The best chicken I've ever eaten! Without exaggeration! Very tasty, very nice! Can't wait for my next visit.

Food tasted good. Unfortunately the quality of the meat was poor, there was gristle and a lot of fat and wobbly stuff around it. The dish as such tastes very tasty. However, all the cartilage spoiled the fun a bit because you were pulling a lot. The service was quite nice but even worse than ever. We responded to the criticism regarding the cartilage with the argument that there was a lot going on and it was done quickly and quickly. We would give the place another chance because it wasn't potentially bad.

Authentic Korean food, I can highly recommend the Korean Fried Chicken! The portions are definitely filling! And the delicious drinks from Korea are also very good!

It's really delicious! The Korean owner is so kind! Soft tofu, chicken, and buldak are all delicious.

Very tasty food and extremely attentive service.

Yangnyeom chicken and dwenjang jiggae could have been tastier. When it comes to chicken, the price is right because the pieces are relatively large but there are too many potatoes. Dwenjangjiggae is disrespectfully small for 14 euros and the taste is also very bland. Kimchijeon was very tasty. Mandu was ok.

The staf is super friendly, the food is great. A great place to get acquainted with Korean food as they serve many different delicious things.

Clear recommendation from me and my companions... we were looking for a restaurant whose cuisine we didn't know and spontaneously went to the Korean restaurant. What can I say? All of our dishes were delicious. The service was excellent and friendly. A top restaurant. The only thing that could be improved is to maybe add pictures to the menu so that you can see the dish beforehand...

Good and simple Korean cuisine. Fast service. We'll be back

Nice Korean restaurant! We enjoyed the tasty dishes for a fair price! Smooth and enthusiastic service. Highly recommended. (And our dog was allowed in the restaurant) We will definitely go back!

Excellent food and service, I was even offered a complimentary drink.

Great and authentic Korean street food. Service is friendly, it tastes really great. Really big portions too. Drink selection, small and rather basic. If you pay in cash you will only receive an interim invoice. You will only receive a final receipt upon request. Strange.

I wouldn't say I liked this place. It was not pleasant, and the food was too fatty (oily) and not spicy, even kimchee pancakes. Service was nice, by the way. 45€ for 2 persons: 3 dishes and 2 drinks

I tried the Bulgogi at Gogi Matcha Korean Restaurant in Cologne. It was decent but nothing surprising, so I’d give it 7/10 considering the price/portion

Good place. Food was tasting good, but also not extraordinary. Service was quick and friendly. The place is normal, not the most comfortable.

This shop advertises halal chicken so heavily that I trusted them. However, they do this without having a certificate ready. I received one upon request, but it says lamb meat. Lamb is not offered there. Even if it does, the Instagram page explicitly emphasizes that ONLY the chicken is halal. The certificate is therefore not trustworthy and neither is Gogi Matcha. After pointing this out, they told me they would request a new certificate. I asked for feedback, which was confirmed. In the meantime almost 3 weeks have passed. My last message was seen and ignored. I do not recommend this store!

Very nicely and comfortably furnished. There is always something to see on the wall paintings and the path to the toilets is very colorful and creatively designed. The tofu with the homemade teriyaki sauce is easy to eat, just like the other dishes. The staff is nice, insightful and helpful, you immediately feel at home. The price-performance ratio is right. All in all it is worth recommending.

A Korean restaurant located right near the station. I was able to eat decent Korean food at a reasonable price. The restrooms were separate for men and women and clean. The store staff are also kind ◎

The Korean Fried Chicken was too good, the bulgogi beef as well. Great Staff and good service, I'll definitely come back

Very tasty food, can be recommended at any time! Just reading the map is a challenge., sooo small print :-)

Food 10/10 Service 7/10 (could have been more attentive) Waiting time 0/10 (because of the long waiting time there was a drink on the house, but almost 2 hours until the main course was still too long and hunger was ignored)

Shortly before the end of the day you will receive a warm welcome. Taste, quality & quantity is a 10/10. Unfortunately I wasn't there for a long time but it was always GREAT. For a parking space you can park opposite the main train station without any problems. :)

Comida increíble, porciones muy grandes y personal de camarero súper amable. Había una mezcla con nuestra reserva, pero se nos compensó muy rápido y nos fuimos más que felices!

Probably the best Korean restaurant in all of Cologne. Great service and super delicious food and the staff are top!

The food was very tasty and the service was very friendly. The menu is annoying. Written in Arial with font size 2. Hardly readable and what you can read is not understandable. But highly recommended.

The food is exceptionally good. The staff is very helpful and well trained. The only small flaw is that the atmosphere is a bit noisy.

The price-performance ratio in this restaurant is not right. Food dipped in fat for expensive money. It was a mistake to order here.

I liked it, the food was delicious, the service was great! For my standards, there are a lot of influencers and Birkenstock wearers. But the store can't do anything about it. Gladly again

We came to the restaurant and only had a short time to eat something. When we asked, we specifically checked how many dishes still needed to be prepared before ours. The food was served super quickly (about 10 minutes) and tasted excellent. We would have liked to have had more time to enjoy the food even better and can only warmly recommend the shop.

Unfortunately, the fried chicken is no longer as tasty as it used to be. Hardly any sauce and therefore dry. It was my favorite local Korean for a long time, which was a shame

He tenido muchas comidas coreanas maravillosas y deliciosas en todo el mundo. Este no era uno de ellos. El personal es muy amable, pero la comida es deficiente.

Great service and good quality 👌

Here they have very tasty Korean Fried Chicken and Jeyuk Bokkeum (had a lot of spice, but tasty)!! I also like the banchan that comes with it. Overall, good value for money The beautifully painted/written walls in GogiMatcha somehow give the whole thing a nice, cozy and somehow personal touch (and remind me of Asia). The service is super friendly (and even jumped to the side to help when out of the corner of my eye I was seen trying out my rusty napkin folding skills with limited success while waiting for food — thanks again! 😅😂🙏）

Awful place, went there like 4 times to ask them to be quiet because they have parties till 4-5 am and then don't give a damn. We keep calling police on them but it also doesn't work. We will still keep calling them tho till the restaurant changes something

Great spot for Korean fried chicken. The restaurant also offers a variety of selections apart from the chicken. The restaurant tends to be busy most of the time so it is best to make a reservation before coming. Takeaway is also available.

Just a reminder* you can only pay with cash if it’s under 25 euros. They don’t take card payment unless it’s more than 25 euros. I went there to eat by myself and had to walk out lol

It's my first time here, the food is very fresh and tasty, the waitress and the boss were super nice to me, I'd love to come back :)

I just dropped by the restaurant during a business trip. Enjoyed very much and loved their food.

I came here in January 23 and again in May 24. Stir-fried pork tastes a bit sweeter. Kimchi stew is similar. Other services and atmosphere are also good. However, the overall price is not cheap and is standard.

Soft tofu stew is delicious There are more potatoes than seasoned chicken 😩

Delicious! Top service and surprisingly delicious food.

Cheese buldak is gooood, I think bulgogi is also good with cheese. Haemul Pajeon also gooooooood

Best Korean restaurant ever , especially chickin sauce, atmosphere, service, Staff were very friendly Highly recommended 🍀

Have been here time and time again, fantastic korean fried chicken, we always have had the yangnyeom chicken like 20 times and it is always perfect. We love the side dishes they bring before the food and that they offer bottled sodas. The chicken comes with potatoes and they are all perfectly infused with the sauce.

extremely tasty, and very nice service.

Delicious!! Nicest service! Authentic ambience. You have to go there if you like Korean cuisine!

Super tasty and cool cellar, thank you

Food was better here. Bulgogi was watered down with all the extra vegetables and the beef was tough and it barely tasted like bulgogi. For almost €20 I thought that was a shame. The stew we ordered also looked authentic, but in the end it just tasted like very hot and unseasoned tomato soup. The pancake wasn't particularly seasoned either. It would have been better if they had served sweetened soy sauce instead of regular. Overall the food was ok, but not really worth it for the price. Service was ok, the order was taken quickly and despite the house being full, the food came quickly.

This Korean restaurant offered a very authentic dining experience, especially the sundubu jjigae and kimchi pancakes were extremely tasteful and lastingly impressive. The interior design reflected the charm of a small Korean restaurant, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that literally transported you to Korea. The service was friendly, but the only downside was the somewhat slow speed of food delivery, which forced hungry customers to wait a bit. Nevertheless, the delicious food and unique ambience make this dining experience recommended.