Lost Monk - Asian Pacific Cuisine - Köln in Köln

The food looked good, but was unfortunately served cold. I had fried udon noodles with crispy chicken, and the chicken was fried for too long, so the coating was tough. The food was also unsalted. We were also treated rudely because we didn't leave a tip for the reason mentioned above. The employee who served us simply rolled her eyes, turned around, and left without saying goodbye.

Nice staff. The food looked good but unfortunately it was served too cold. I ordered baked sushi, which also arrived cold even though it had been sitting at the counter for a long time (ready). Then I don't see any point in tipping. I'm not obligated to, but I find it rude that the employee rolled her eyes and turned around without saying goodbye.

Super friendly staff, very tasty food.

The taste was okay, but unfortunately there was no taste explosion. As a starter we had sushi and gyosa, dumblings and baked wontons. Perfect for sushi beginners.

After visiting Lost Monk a few months ago and really enjoying the food, we visited this place again today. The sushi was also delicious, although a mango sushi dish came with very hard, unripe mango sticks inside. This was problematic because we only wanted the sushi dish we ordered because of the mango. We complained, but the waiter said there wasn't much they could do since we had already tried 4 out of 8 pieces. There were two of us and we thought we'd try two pieces again because they might contain delicious mangoes. The waiter said he would still ask the kitchen if there was anything they could do. He then stopped contacting us at all. Of course we were charged full price for the sushi. Unfortunately it was the last visit, which was a shame.

A good shop that offers delicious Asian cuisine. In general the dishes are good. Each friend had a different dish so everyone could try each one. All dishes were slightly above average. The sushi was really well done, but the nigiri sake (salmon) was really very good. In addition, all dishes are halal, which is a big advantage in my opinion.

We went to this store today with a large group. Everything was fine but the service at Sude was top top top. Of course the other employees were also nice. But we will definitely come back again for Sude, you rarely see such nice waitresses these days. LG

Was there for the second time and was never greeted so warmly. The food was delicious, but the service (especially the lady named Sude) was just great. Service like this cannot be missed with good food. She was very patient with us and fulfilled all of our wishes. THANKS!

Everything was great! Thank you !

The food was okay, but not exceptionally good. For that money, we'd rather eat somewhere else in the future.

Super pleasant atmosphere and the service couldn't be better. Very tasty and arrived quickly but it's best to reserve. I can only recommend it, I already miss the food

The food was great as always, but the service was a complete disaster. Waited 30 minutes until we could order, then the food came but still no drinks. This lasted throughout the evening. I had reserved a table by the window and of course I wasn't given one by the window, but by the toilets

I love this restaurant so much, I've been there so many times! The selection is great and everything tastes really good, especially the sushi. I was there on my birthday too, and the service is really top-notch. I'd go back anytime. You should make a reservation on weekends.

We were completely satisfied. The quality was very good. It's just a good alternative to classic Japanese sushi. The service was very friendly. I can definitely recommend it.

Top! Everything was fresh, crispy and delicious. Service was very nice.

Very good food, nice location. I would always recommend!!

Nice restaurant, very attentive staff, good menu. Prices are quite demanding, but the food is very good. Also a very good restaurant for vegetarians. There is no parking problem thanks to the nearby parking garage. I can only recommend it.

Food was OK and too expensive. I found the service to be very unprofessional and I often asked the guests what they had ordered again.

We had made a reservation for 6 p.m. and ordered everything at 6:20 p.m. However, the food for two people came at 7 p.m. and the other two only got their food at 7:20 p.m. after repeated requests. Starters came after the main course. When ordering it was said that the starter would probably come with the main courses. Which we didn't find so bad, although very unusual. I completely understand that if you are informed in advance that it may take longer today. Communication is important. If, after asking several times, you get the answer "The kitchen is very slow today", then you should exchange a few words with the service. Something like that is absolutely not appropriate. You shouldn't badmouth your colleagues in front of your guests. This can be clarified among each other. The food itself was quite ok for me personally. Nothing that I would describe as particularly good.

If you rate this with 4 stars, please get yourself examined by your family doctor. Staff in joggers but 5 star prices

The food was delicious and looked really good. Unfortunately I had a stomach bug afterwards💀

Was there for the second time, the first time with a friend and now with my family. Everyone was as excited as I was! The food tastes simply heavenly and you can tell that the vegetables are always fresh. The price-performance ratio is also just great! Also the waitresses. I really have nothing to complain about and look forward to future visits.

I was lost like a monk and ended up in this restaurant. But won't come back. The food was e.g. For example, the seasoning is pretty boring and only tastes like soy/hoisin sauce. The lemonades were far too sweet (preferably store-bought ones) and even the jasmine tea simply tasted “dab.” (How can you go wrong????) And the fact that as a guest you notice how an excited head waiter imperiously tries to bring order to his team does not contribute to the ambience.

A discovery that exceeded my expectations, lost Monk a restaurant which specializes in Asian cuisine is a magnificent place to go out with friends or even family thanks to their well decorated room and their atmosphere , the food was very good I loved it although it was my first experience with sushi and noodles, but the meal is too tasty and above all delicious. A place that I recommend in Cologne.

Super tasty food, lots of choice in halal dishes! The atmosphere was very pleasant. Even though we arrived shortly before closing time, we were able to sit and enjoy the sushi and noodles.

Our waiter Sydney made the evening an experience. He was very committed and extremely friendly. Top waiter, hence the 5 stars and the food was of course extremely tasty.

Waiters are always on site and you feel comfortable. Food was really great. In my opinion the price is very reasonable. Super delicious food 🥰

Very tasty food at fair prices, I can only recommend it.

Unfortunately, the service and food were not convincing. We waited over 20 minutes before we could even order drinks. The sushi was okay. The fried noodles were totally over peppered.

The food tastes very good, service is also great.

An absolutely great restaurant! At the reception we were greeted in a very nice and friendly manner. The service was quick, attentive and child-friendly - the waiters always had a smile on their faces. We felt completely comfortable and were very satisfied. We'll definitely be back! Thank you for the great experience!

Lost Monk is the perfect place to meet up with your loved ones in a restaurant. The atmosphere allows you to have fun with your friends without disturbing others. The food not only looks good, but also tastes extremely delicious. The price ranges between €15-20, but is fair for the quantity and quality. Recommended especially for young people.

Don't understand the hype...waiting over an hour for a meal. (On a weekday at 8 p.m.) Inexperienced waiters. Food doesn't taste good. Extremely greasy and unpleasant smell. Way too loud!!!!

The food was great and there was nothing to complain about. The atmosphere was a bit more minimalistic except for a plant wall and small decorations, but that doesn't have to be a negative thing

Very good 👍 always worth a visit

Far too long of a wait, even for the drinks. Food was okay, but not special. Service was stressed, but still nice and friendly.

The sushi rice is well seasoned and the bowls taste very good.

Very tasty food, service was also great. And the price-performance ratio is outstanding.

The food was tasty, but unfortunately the service was 0. There were 4 of us there yesterday and we had to wait for every course because there was always something missing. Ordered drinks that never arrived. When it came to dessert, only one came instead of 4, and then it was the wrong one... exactly 30 minutes later, the dessert for 4 people arrived. As I said, the food was good, but if you always get something wrong or then the food doesn't come at all, you'll be disappointed.

I have very mixed feelings. The first time I was there, everything was great. Curry and udon very tasty. The second time I went there with my girlfriend, we received the starter immediately with the main course (even though we had specifically mentioned it), my food was lukewarm without any vegetables (note to self: don't choose fried noodles) and we were hardly served noticed by the waitress and had to run after her so that we could order drinks. Unfortunately it didn't blow me away anymore. Oh, and the biggest shame: when my card didn't work, my friend had to pay, but the waitress sneaked a euro more tip when paying than I said. Sorry but a total no-go.

The food was extremely good. Both tasty and a large portion. Price-performance ratio is right here. Unfortunately the service wasn't good on our day. Although the service was very nice, it wasn't very attentive. We will still be happy to come back.

Very tasty food, extremely friendly service.

The best sushi I have eaten. The duck wasn't that crispy, but the dish topped everything with the outstanding sauce. All food is Helal. I definitely recommend the restaurant. 👍

Food good and staff very friendly. All halal :)

Very nice location with a large selection and delicious food. The sushi didn't entirely convince us, but that could simply be due to our choice! Otherwise great service, friendly staff and reasonable prices.

It tasted very good, it was my first time there but I will come again. The service really tries to accommodate everything. It was very tight but cozy 🥰

Mediocre food with mediocre service. Not particularly recommended. There is better sushi and Asian right around the corner.

The “Lost Monk” on Venloer Straße is a somewhat inconspicuous restaurant from the outside, but it scores highly with its interior decoration and the friendly service staff. We were there on a Saturday evening, so booking in advance makes a lot of sense. Online reservation on the website is very simple and hassle-free. We ordered the Thai curry with crispy chicken and the wok-fried satay duck with peanut sauce. Both tasted great. We also shared the Spicy Tuna Baked sushi platter, which is served with a portion of 8 pieces and sauces. For those who don't like sushi, the fried version with tuna is a very good choice. The Lost Monk was previously advertised to me as a Helal restaurant in case there are some who would care about that for religious reasons. There is also a good selection of dishes for vegetarians/vegans. Price-performance is on top, highly recommended and definitely worth further visits.

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

Waiters are always on site and you feel comfortable. Food was really great. In my opinion the price is very reasonable.

A very nice restaurant with attentive waiters and delicious sushi. A vegetarian sushi platter that doesn't consist mostly of maki would be awesome!!

I actually didn't like Asian food until this store. The chicken is incredibly tasty and crispy.

For me, the Lost Monk Restaurant is one of the best restaurants when it comes to sushi, noodles and the like. As soon as you enter you feel at home: we were warmly greeted and taken straight to our reserved seat. The option to reserve seats online is particularly practical - this avoids long waiting times. The process was perfect. First came our starters – edamame and spring rolls. Both dishes were fresh, tasty and highly recommended. An absolute highlight are the baked sushi rolls, which we order every time. For me, the best fried sushi I've ever eaten! The service also deserves high praise: it was quick, attentive and very friendly, which made the entire evening even more pleasant. My conclusion: The Lost Monk Restaurant is a real insider tip. Anyone who loves sushi or Asian cuisine should definitely try it. It's definitely worth taking a look for yourself!

I had the crispy chicken sweet sour for around €14 A simple schnitzel with rice and sweet and sour sauce. Overall the experience was OK, but nothing great.

The sushi is ok. The Thai curry was disappointing, solid sauce, dried rice. I'm not going there again. There are much better restaurants in this price category in Cologne. Staff is very friendly.

The food was delicious, especially the Crunchy Sushi and Crispy Chicken with Rice, which was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was pleasant except, that the tables were very close to each other. Despite this little thing, I would definitely come back.

You can't go without a reservation. Spontaneously deciding to go to the store at 4 p.m. is not possible. Also doesn't make an effort to take care of guests.

Very, very tasty, the waiters are very friendly, you definitely have to visit there👍👏👏👏👏

Staff is no go, the food was good, but we had to wait 45 minutes for noodles, which is not normal and the sauce was added 10 minutes later. Sushi was tasty, but a bit too cold, it also sat there for 10-15 minutes

The food was excellent and fully met our expectations. Unfortunately, there were some deficiencies in the service that somewhat marred our experience. Unfortunately, the dishes weren't served at the same time, so one of us was already finished while the other still had to wait for his dish. It would have been nice if we could enjoy dinner together. Nevertheless, the food remains great and the atmosphere was right. I hope that next time the service will be better organized.

The staff was extremely overwhelmed and disinterested. The main course came earlier than the starters, but even that was completely delayed so that we (three people) didn't get anything at the same time. The food itself was actually really tasty, but unfortunately at most lukewarm (or ice cold). Overall: nope, never again.

I rarely write reviews, but with this store it's a must. The service (Musti) welcomed us with a lot of love and the food was the cherry on the cake. I haven't had such delicious and fresh food in a long time.

Musti made the impossible possible, just wow

Good food but a bit expensive for what you get. Sauces like Sriracha or Samabal Olek should be free on every table, but unfortunately you have to pay for them here.

Bad experience with service The food was OK but the service was a disaster. Since the management is no longer there, everything seems disorganized - almost like a kindergarten. We had to wait 15 minutes for the bill while the plates were still on the table. Instead of serving us, the waitress chatted with the chef in front of us. That was extremely unprofessional. Very disappointing as we have had better experiences before.

Very tasty food, no long waiting times, nice and attentive staff. 😄

So the food was okay. Personally, we only liked the soup and the dumplings. The vegetable main course was an explosion of sugar and salt. The restaurant was quite fully booked and the staff was a bit overwhelmed.

The best shop in Cologne when it comes to Helal Asian dishes. Great service and the food tastes very, very good. Price performance 1+ with asterisk 👍🏻

Very tasty food. Halal food also for Muslims.

The starters were delicious, unfortunately the main course (curry with tofu) gave 3 people gastroenteritis. One person vomited on the spot, one person had severe cramps, and another person had problems all night long. Instead of an Asian salad, an iceberg lettuce came without anything. A main course came 15 minutes after the other dishes. The service was very friendly, but we would have liked at least the food to be reimbursed by the person who broke it on site (and only ate 2 spoons of the 15 euro dish). All in all, the evening was unfortunately a disaster.

If I could I would give it six stars! Have to try a few more dishes but I think I have found my favorite Asian 🤤 I had the number 62, and simply authentic! 🙏👍

We were at your place this afternoon with friends and had a hard time deciding what to order because everything sounded so delicious. We would like to thank the lovely waitress for her patience! I would also like to thank you for preparing my order so individually according to my wishes. Thank you for the great service!❤️

The presentation of the food was very appealing and aesthetically successful, but unfortunately the taste could not keep up with the appearance. My dish had a strong chicken smell and was also not fully cooked. The makis were also not convincing in terms of taste; the seaweed was unusually thick and difficult to chew. Given the popularity and the high number of visitors to this restaurant, I had higher expectations, which unfortunately were not met. The shop is also very loud, so you can't enjoy the food in peace.

Amazing dumplings and duck❤️ super friendly service, great English speakers

It was a very nice restaurant. We really enjoyed the food. Definitely the restaurant we will always go to

Food was delivered, the driver dropped it, the sauces leaked out, so far ok. Unfortunately the food, pasta with duck and salmon, was not edible. Noodles just weirdly sweet. Duck and salmon extremely dry even if it had been sitting for an hour. Overall, the food was marginal. For over €40 it's a disgrace.

All in all the restaurant was quite good and tasty. I can definitely recommend the restaurant. Very important, you have to reserve a place, otherwise it will be very difficult to get there. to find space.

The service is very clumsy!!! but very nice... Nevertheless, we waited a long time for our food, which tasted good... we also had to wait a long time for payment...

We got a table in the evening without a reservation and with a short waiting time. Very friendly service. Mochi passion fruit is particularly highly recommended 👍 The price for 2 pots of tea, mochi and fried bananas is around €20

Both the starters (spring rolls, gyozas) and all of our main courses tasted very tasty. The staff was very nice and attentive.

We were at Lost Monk for the second time (3 adults, 3 children). The food was super delicious. Our waitress Nagham was very patient and answered all questions, including special requests, very personable!!! The great thing about Monk is that everyone can find something to eat, whether sushi, udon or Thai, everything is represented and we had everything on the table. Even though the restaurant was full, we didn't have to wait long for our food. We'd love to come back!!!

We ordered a classic Pad Thai and Udon noodles there. Unfortunately, both dishes tasted like nothing! We think the sauces have been forgotten. I don't think that's possible for such prices. We ordered there for the first time because the store had very good reviews and we were very disappointed. We won't order there again!

Very tasty food & very friendly staff. Dogs allowed!

Was very satisfied, we waited less than 10 minutes and the food was ready

Everything was really tasty and the service was also good except for the reservations. I reserved a table for 7 p.m. and still had to wait 30 minutes in the hallway. It really can't be that.

Clearly 5 out of 5 stars!!! For me, Lost Monk is one of the best Asian restaurants in Cologne! The food is delicious, the service is great and everything is halal😻😻I would recommend always making a reservation in advance as the shop is extremely popular.

It was a great afternoon with the family. The staff responded to our wishes and was very friendly. The food was great

After the sushi we all had extreme stomach cramps and nausea for 2 days. There was also a cheeky and unfriendly dark-haired employee. Was there last time.

The waiters were overwhelmed and had to wait 20 minutes for our seat despite a reservation. My drink came with the main course after I had to ask for the fourth time. Unfortunately the sushi tasted very bad, I really can't understand the good reviews. Unfortunately, sushi is technically a flop. The noodles weren't tasty either. I had the breaded octopus as a starter, it really only tasted like breading and frying fat. The only positive thing was the ambience, it was nicely decorated and my drink, which came when I was almost finished eating.

Nice atmosphere and clean toilets (unfortunately this is rare in the catering industry). The food was super tasty and the portions were more than enough! Will definitely come again.

Chinese fast food but more expensive

The menu is extremely diverse and has something for everyone. Sushi was super tasty! However, sometimes it gets too crowded and too loud in the restaurant.

Good, if not really hot, food. Main course brought before starter -(( Service was very nice and attentive. The tall blonde waitress could also work as a model!! The air was sometimes stuffy and very loud due to the many guests.

Since we read a lot of positive things about the restaurant on Socisl Media, we made a reservation there. Unfortunately we weren't impressed with the food. The sushi rice was way too sweet and the sushi was dry. The sushi vinegar was extremely tasty. I love sushi and couldn't finish it. The plate dish, chicken with peanut sauce was o.k. The service was nice, but because the place was full it felt like it was on an assembly line and it was also very loud.

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