Lost Monk - Asian Pacific Cuisine - Köln in Köln

Unfortunately the restaurant is not a helal restaurant. But they advertise as a halal restaurant. Most importantly, you sell alcohol. There is never alcohol at a halal restaurant

We ate there for the first time today because we heard that it was very good there. Unfortunately we cannot confirm this at all, the service staff was very friendly, but it still took a long time to bring the food and drinks to the table. The cleanliness of the toilet is a disaster, so dirty. I also received a dirty glass where lipstick residue was clearly visible. Something like that shouldn't be allowed to happen. As for the food, the food was pretty tasteless and sometimes very dry. The sauce for the sushi rolls was extremely spicy, which unfortunately didn't taste good at all. All in all, we would unfortunately not visit this restaurant again and unfortunately cannot recommend it. Price-performance is far too expensive for the quality you get in the end. We paid €78 for 10 sushi rolls and 2 large bottles of water. (4 people).

Ate very tasty. Summer rolls and selected sushi highly recommended. The punch was beautifully presented.

Food was okay. Noodles were a bit overcooked and the soybeans were already cold. The sushi was okay and the dumplings were good. I think it's a pity that the light is on quite brightly and there is no mood lighting. Staff were good

Dined here today and found the food to be mediocre. Service was also just ok

Super tasty, everything was delicious every time

Well organized, no long waiting times, pleasant atmosphere, quality of food very good - Halal! Staff was very friendly

Waited far too long for a table even though we had reserved. But the food was good

Very, very tasty food, top service

The food was very tasty and arrived quickly. However, the waitress was pretty stupid and unprofessional - hence 1 star deduction

Super good. I really enjoyed it.

The employee with the glasses at the front says just throw you out because you're a little late even though everything was still free, totally unfriendly and rude language and manner

The food was great, but unfortunately I saw a waiter in the toilet not washing his hands after using the toilet, that's not possible.

Super delicious! Price performance perfect! Always happy🥰

Waited 30 minutes for the food. But it was worth it and was very tasty. We can only recommend the fried udon noodles!

Despite a reservation, we only got in after 15 minutes, then we had to wait 30 minutes for our drinks and after over an hour we were in the area because we still hadn't gotten our food. I also have to say that guests without reservations got their food before us...

We had dinner with 4 people today. The food was plentiful and tasty. The presentation on the plate could be nicer. The service was top. All four dishes came at the same time. A good address for anyone looking for an Asian Helal restaurant.

Good service and not very loud. A varied menu with a large selection of 🍣. We also ordered duck, which was delicious. Big portions for a faire price.

I haven't eaten so well outside in a long time. Restaurant is very nicely decorated, service was super friendly and personable and the food is very, very tasty. We'll definitely be back :)

Everything was good, the food was a really big portion and the Peking soup was very tasty 😋

I've been waiting for my food for 1 hour and 20 minutes, what are you doing to me. Leave it straight

This has been our favorite Asian for a long time. From the pasta dishes to the sushi, everything tastes really great. The service is also friendly. We were there for the first time because we discovered the shop via social media, as it is important to us that the meat is halal. Since then, no Asian in Cologne/Bonn has been able to keep up with the restaurant.

Went there for the first time yesterday and I have to say the price/performance ratio was top, whether it was sushi or curry, everything was delicious and the portion size was extremely good. The only thing I can complain about is the price of drinks because for 0.4 cola it costs almost 5 euros, otherwise everything is perfect

The food is super tasty and well prepared. The service could seem friendlier. The ambience is nice. The prices are reasonable.

I was here today with a group of seven people and I am very satisfied! The service was excellent - the staff were friendly and attentive. Despite the large group, the food came surprisingly quickly and was delicious! I would definitely like to come back. Thank you for the great evening!

This was our third time here. Food tastes very good, especially the fried udon and the Lost Monk special with hoisin sauce. Portion sizes are large. Facility and service are fine. Nice location. Room for improvement: Noodles were just warm instead of hot.

The decor of the restaurant is simple, a bit very plain. The service was fine, the waiters were friendly. The sushi was great and the price-performance ratio is good in that respect. It's a good sushi spot for in between meals.

Unfortunately, the food didn't taste tasty at all compared to the price ratio.

Very tasty sushi. Service was very friendly. I can recommend it

Based on the many good reviews, I expected more. My meal (75. BO XAO XA) was not “slightly spicy” as described but just completely salty. No trace of lemongrass. The other two dishes my companions served were okay, but also average at best. The staff was friendly, but not really organized (dishes that we didn't order came to our table, etc.). The atmosphere is more reminiscent of a fast food restaurant. The music (if you can call it that) was in constant competition with the cell phone sound from the tables next to us. This is really annoying, but the staff doesn't do anything about it. All in all it's not worth coming back.

Everything very tasty!!! Celebrated my birthday here. Highly recommended!

A great restaurant and great food. Our waitress was a bit dreamy and therefore inattentive. Maybe she was having a bad day. Otherwise we would definitely come back...

The food was good, especially the Lost Monk dish. However, service staff were overwhelmed. One dish arrived half an hour (!) before the other, so we had to watch each other eat. But afterwards we got the drinks for free.

The Tofu Wok, duck dishes, and sushi are all very good. However, I recommend avoiding the fried noodles—they were the worst I’ve ever tasted.

The food was delicious. Service: both waiters were overwhelmed, unprofessional, one waiter was still nice and did his best, the waitress was unfriendly and confused. Ambience and cleanliness was okay could be better. Unfortunately I find the price-performance ratio to be expensive.

We had been eyeing the restaurant for a while because we really enjoy Asian food. The very good reviews made us curious. We ordered a total of 3 vegetarian dishes, which were beautifully presented, but were all very, very, very salty. These seemed not very authentically prepared (strong flavor enhancers? Sauces ready? Very greasy, artificial/strong soup smell) and ultimately led to severe stomach pains for both of us. The service seemed partly inexperienced but friendly. In terms of cleanliness (cards greasy, etc.) we weren't particularly impressed. We wouldn't visit the store again. Too bad

The food and service were impeccable. Very tasty and freshly prepared food. The noise is a bit annoying when it gets crowded, especially since the tables are quite close together in some places. We'll definitely be happy to come back.

We are a group of about 20 people and worked at Gamescom this year. It was difficult to get a table reserved for 20 people near the trade fair at short notice and somewhere late in the evening. That's why I wanted to thank you again for welcoming us and putting up with us for so long. A special thanks to Sidney and Ilayda (hope I remembered their names correctly). Great service, very tasty food and the restaurant was also very cozy, I can only recommend it. Thank you very much again and we would be happy if you would join us again next year at the trade fair 😁

Super tasty. There's a lot going on, so employees are overwhelmed. We waited a long time for our food. Food is only recommended.

I've eaten there several times so far and it's always been very tasty! The service is always top!

We drove almost 3 hours to eat here (we live in Aschaffenburg) and we have already made the journey for the second time. The food was again super tasty. Service was very friendly & today we tried the Sayed roll based on a recommendation... A dreammmmmmm!!!

The best sushi I've eaten so far. Very tasty, always a pleasure 🫠

Super good Asian cuisine. The service was very good and the location was really nice!

Was here for the second time now and the food was once again super delicious. The service was friendly and quick. I will definitely come again. Keep it up!

The food was very tasty, especially the Make it Baked ones were extremely tasty. We were served by a very attentive waitress with a lot of charm, I mean her name was Ilayda, she recommended things to us and served us very nicely. Highly recommended!!

I am very excited. I've eaten there a total of 3 times and every time it's a surprise how good the service is and how delicious the food tastes there. It is also Halal. You immediately feel comfortable. I rarely give a 10/10 but Lost Monk deserves it.

The food is very nice. Employees are concerned

Since opening By Lost Monk Always visited regularly But unfortunately the last few visits weren't very good :( Unfortunately the food was cold and reserved Carbonated drinks taste expired All of this was said immediately Food was taken away And just warmed up

Super delicious food, had sushi and curry, really nice service, Ilayda was really welcoming :) would love to come back!

Even though I come from Frankfurt, this restaurant in Cologne is my absolute favorite! It offers an impressive selection of delicious Asian dishes that taste truly amazing. I have rarely eaten so well - our entire group was thrilled and the price-performance ratio was more than fair. Simply fantastic! Special praise goes to the service, especially to Taliya, who impressed us with her courteous and helpful nature. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Cologne - I'll definitely come back!

Unfortunately we have to agree with the previous comments. After months of positive experience, we had to have frightening experiences, as the comments below had already described perfectly. We also saw the mouse but didn't say anything about it because the drama had already started. Of course, the shop is right in the middle of Ehrenfeld, across the entire square. It can happen that something small goes around, but you should try to fix it. Such a reaction from the employee shows the unprofessionalism of the store, it is extremely embarrassing when guests speak to the employees about it, but such a disrespectful and impudent answer is in our opinion the bottom drawer. My wife and I really have to say that the store is no longer what it used to be. Whether it's the staff or just the fact that the guests are no longer valued, I don't know. We really enjoyed going out to eat, whether it was a good lunch, dinner, with the children or without, we could never complain about it. We haven't been there for a long time, but we have to say that the store has unfortunately deteriorated in the last 4/5 months. Dear Lost Monk team, please pay attention to the hygiene of the store and the hiring of professional employees.

We ate there yesterday, waited over an hour for the food even though it wasn't really full and then it was cold, less than 10 minutes after eating we had stomach problems, of course it could have just been a bad day, but we won't be there eat again Unfortunately, looks aren't everything

Very good restaurant. We like to come here to eat sushi and Asian noodles

Simply delicious, we like to go there again and again. Clear recommendation

I love the restaurant, it offers many different dishes that are so delicious! I tried sushi for the first time in my life and immediately fell in love. The employees are all nice.

The food was very tasty and the portions were sufficient. Service was also very friendly.

We recently had the opportunity to dine at Lost Monk Restaurant and overall we were very pleased with our visit. The food was really excellent. From the fried udon noodles with duck to the jasmine tea, all dishes were carefully prepared and tasted delicious. The Thai curry with baked chicken was also perfect and the sauces were rich and flavorful. The service, however, was rather mediocre. Although the staff was friendly, the attention left something to be desired. We got the wrong drinks once and the tea at the very end came a little late. The ambience of the restaurant was pleasant and inviting. The furnishings are stylish and create a cozy atmosphere. The outdoor area is particularly beautiful and invites you to linger on warm evenings. Overall, we would recommend "Lost Monk", especially because of the excellent food. While the service could be improved, the wonderful food and pleasant atmosphere largely make up for it.

I'm very satisfied. Was delicious. The service was very nice.

Very tasty sushi and nice service. Three of us ate there.

GOOD CHOICE MADE BY VISITING THIS RESTAURANT 🙏

We were there for the first time. Either there are cuts in personnel costs due to understaffing to the detriment of everyone, or we caught the wrong day. At least the waiters seemed extremely overwhelmed. Despite reservations, we had to wait about 40 minutes for a simple sushi plate (there weren't many pieces), and they only came "faster" when we asked. What particularly bothered me was that the waitress touched the glasses from above, where we drink. Sorry, that doesn't work at all! She constantly wiped all the tables with the same damp cloth, and there was no need for her to hold the glasses from above. I think we won't come back

Not recommended. Waited more than 20 minutes for the service and over an hour for the food. The food itself was tasty, but the long wait also lost my appetite.

Very tasty food and super friendly staff. Thank you for the lovely evening.

The best Asian restaurant in Cologne

Very nicely done and very saber, very nice staff and they have everything halal. The food tasted very, very tasty.

I've been there for dinner three times so far. The food tastes really good! Long waiting times despite reservations. Unfortunately the service is a disaster. On the first visit everything was great. Unfortunately not the second and third time. We waited forever for the menu cards then almost an hour for the food. At some point we asked ourselves why it suddenly became empty until we realized that after an hour we still had no food. It was now 8 p.m. and we had made a reservation for 7 p.m. The sushi we ordered didn't come until we were finished eating. I had to get my water myself at the counter because it wasn't coming either. Unfortunately dissatisfied despite delicious food!

I thought it was good that there was sushi with asparagus, even outside the asparagus season. The avocado baked sushis are also recommended, as is the Pahd-Thai with chicken. Considering that the drink we had cost almost €6, it was very boring. The service was very bad. We had to wait a quarter of an hour for our order to be taken. The waiter was very rude and didn't look at you when you spoke and almost threw the plates on the table when bringing the food. It seemed like he was being forced to do this job. Service like that is just very bad.

A great Asian restaurant that you can go to with family and friends, with delicious food and friendly staff, right in the heart of the city and close to everywhere.

Very tasty, great service and fair prices

The meal was okay. Nothing you definitely have to go back to, but you can if you're Muslim and feel like learning Chinese. The only special thing is that there is halal meat (but ironically also alcohol...) Poke bowl was nothing special, the frozen chicken was cold and the sauce was okay. Lost Monk Special was a lot of sauce but ok. My wife really liked sushi with duck. We ordered water for €7.50 and got dirty glasses twice. When you're there you shouldn't try a lot and just take something you're sure you like. We paid around €45 for the food on the table and the water back. In my opinion an overrated place with a good concept that attracts many types of different customers.

Not the best sushi but still a good and nice place.

Very nice shop, have been there many times and have never been disappointed

Unfortunately the service is not good. Water was ordered 3 times and never arrived, no one cares

I've been to Lost Monk many times and always been very satisfied, but I have to say that the store has gone down a lot. The service is inattentive and the waiting times are far too long. My food came to the table almost cold so I had to let it go back. It was then simply warmed up (probably in the microwave) and the salmon was dry afterwards and the small lettuce leaf next to it was also warm! The waitress didn't apologize and was rather annoyed. The sushi rolls have also become smaller for the same price. It's a shame, but I won't come back.

Best fried sushi in all of Cologne! I go there regularly and always love it, the service and staff are also great

It took a very long time until we were served. Drinks not really cold. Aperol very thin and not very expensive. My food drowned in the sauce Pattay noodles... My friend's was too dry. Price performance isn't really right. Toilets borderline. Atmosphere a bit like a canteen with a few artificial flowers. I'd rather go to a kebab stand and then to a kiosk!! 🍺

The portions are huge and the employees are all super nice. Great value for money!

Very nice shop, they are very attentive and the food tastes great too

Mega delicious and diverse food. The fried udon noodles were a dream, the sushi is a feast for the eyes and there are nice creations. Gladly again!

Very nice, centrally located restaurant with a great ambience, a very varied but not too large selection, good service and great dishes. We ordered several main courses, starters and sushi and shared them with our group so that we could try everything and all the dishes tasted excellent. The signature dish “Lost Mon” is particularly recommended. Always my pleasure.

The service was good, however the food was below average. You can go there once, but you don't have to.

Food and portion size are good. But very high prices. The staff was very friendly, but we had to wait 35 minutes for the food...

As someone who isn't normally a big sushi fan and has been disappointed at several so-called "good" restaurants in the past, I wasn't expecting much when I first visited Lost Monk. But what awaited me there far exceeded all my expectations! As soon as I entered the restaurant, I felt a pleasant atmosphere that immediately welcomed me. The service was excellent, our server was attentive, friendly and extremely accommodating. The manager of the restaurant was also extremely accommodating and helped us choose the dishes. With his expertise and passion for Japanese cuisine, he conjured up a fantastic menu for us that completely thrilled us. Every dish was fresh, lovingly prepared and perfectly balanced. My visit to "Lost Monk" completely changed my opinion about sushi. It was an excellent dining experience. I was really positively surprised and thrilled! I will definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you!

It was very tasty and not too expensive, only the starters cost a bit. The location is very nice, the food also tasted very good. I found the portion of the gyoza to be a bit small but otherwise great.

Very nice location with great sushi. The other dishes also looked great. 😍

Price performance is great. I'm more of a sushi beginner and we like it, especially that it's Helal. If they would sell your alcohol that would be perfect

More appearance than reality. Everything looks nice on the internet, but our visit was a failure. It starts with the disgusting toilet where the contents are in front of it and you have to be careful not to step in it. Then there isn't even soap. All I can say is that a store is only as good as its washrooms. Maybe you should check what the situation is there. The shop was almost empty and we still waited almost an hour for the food. Of the 3 meals, 2 were completely over salted and by that I mean inedible and we had to return them. There was still a hair in one of them. Nobody really took the concern or the feedback seriously. In the end, the food was taken off the bill, which was the least we could do. The thing with the salt can happen sometimes, but you could have simply reacted more understandingly and at least apologized for it.

Lost monk has waned. We were served our food and sushi completely cold. We had our food warmed up again. We ordered edamame as a starter but it came last on the table. My husband was there for the first time, he didn't like it and didn't really taste it either. Unfortunately a minus point from me.

Unfortunately we had to wait 45 minutes for the food. It was very crowded and therefore there were few staff!

The vegetarian gyoza were very tasty. However, we were very disappointed with the sushi, we didn't like the rice and although the special rolls sounded very promising, there was nothing special about them.

If you like Asian food, this is the place for you. Centrally located in Cologne Ehrenfeld. Good selection and optimal portion sizes. Outside seating. Cozy chairs! Clean.

The food was delicious and fresh. So great value for money. The service was very friendly and always answered our questions about the dishes.

The food was incredibly delicious. The service was as friendly as you rarely experience. All in all just fantastic we will definitely come here more often☺️

Service was good, but food was below average for that price. Pad Thai was superboring and tasteless, buddha bowl tasted like the generic wok spice mix you can get at the supermarket.

I actually very rarely write reviews but today I was annoyed: we ordered sushi and the tuna sashimi was unfortunately very watery and had a strange rainbow color. For me an indicator that it was frozen and not fresh. We couldn't finish it. In addition, the edamame was completely cold (we know it to be at least lukewarm - also an indicator of freshness). However, delivery was quick (20 minutes). The rest was absolutely OK (maki and crispy rolls were delicious). Unfortunately only 2 stars

Honest review: The food seems to be all convenience product based. Not very fresh and unfortunately rather below average. Unfortunately, the service had no idea and wasn't on the ball either. When asked what a dish tasted like, the response was “I haven’t sold it yet and I can’t describe it.” But really nice. Furnishings are nice but not particularly special either.

08/15 Mediocre at Best. Lots of frozen and ready-made components, little fresh.

Fresh and tasty food, the location is very beautiful and youthful, the only flaw is the service, very slow.

We ordered around 2:30 p.m. for 4 p.m. It wasn't until 3:30 p.m. that we were informed that the order had been canceled for no reason. Absolute impudence!! thanks for nothing

Very nice shop, they are very attentive and the food tastes great too