Mandali all you can eat orientalisches Buffet Restaurant in Köln

Excellent, the best Syrian food at the cheapest prices.

Not recommended. In my opinion, such places should have been closed long ago (hygiene, cleanliness, and order are foreign words there). The food should also have a sign stating what ingredients are in it, as many people are allergic. 👎🏻

All-you-can-eat Syrian-Kurdish food. For €15, I can eat well and plentifully. There's no service, and yes, the seating is reminiscent of a beer tent. Nevertheless, it gets 5 stars because I expect nothing less for that price. On the positive side, the food is really good and varied. The concept is simple: walk in, sit down, and eat whatever you see, as you please. No menu, no service, no communication ^^. That's perfectly fine for me. If you want a chic restaurant with good service, you'll have to go elsewhere, but you'll easily pay €30 for comparable food. I was there during the week, and it was quite pleasant. I can imagine it's crowded and significantly worse on weekends. If you come with the right expectations, it's a great place. Fast, good, plentiful, and affordable food!

Highly recommended, excellent restaurant, one of the best restaurants

One of the best restaurants (buffet) in Germany. The food, reception, and service are excellent. It deserves more than 5 stars.

🚨This restaurant uses some chemicals in food. It doesn't allow soda to be eaten until the teller can't eat properly, and if you try, you must avoid it. The health warnings should be followed. This restaurant uses a strange chemical in the food so that you can't finish your plate, and if you try, you'll vomit. The health authorities should investigate.

Unfortunately, the blind cannot eat.

+ The food tastes good. - You can only pay in cash

Salads and meat were room temperature. The chicken was medium to al dente. The fries were well-seasoned, and the dessert was delicious. The fruit was dry as grandma's mucus. Hygiene is questionable; a guy used the same rag to dry his plate as he did to wipe the counter. Across from me sat a mangy guy who kept sneezing and coughing, spitting out his food. Increased risk of diarrhea; I felt a bit queasy last night. I'll wait until the next day...

So the one you are writing about not having good food, I want to ask you a question. If you yourself know that you will go to the cheapest restaurant and eat as much as you want until you get disgusted and that’s it for 15€, then what do you think you will eat for 15€? By God, there are indeed people who criticize themselves... Okay, man, go to a restaurant with five-star food and a price of 100€, and you understand what I mean. Leaving your livelihood to God is the best thing because God alone knows what is guaranteed by the idea of ​​15€, which is for a pack of cigarettes or two cups of coffee.

Great buffet option in Cologne. Visited this place with a group of 10 friends. Seatings are available for groups of all sizes. Only worth it if you can have an ample appetite and atleast try 3/4 of the dishes. They have hot water and kava available, all the other drinks are extra and not included in the buffet charges. Would definitely advise to leave some space for dessert as well, since they have plenty of options for that as well. Really loved the shawarma, pickles and the rice options present. Would definitely recommend this place if you are a fan of the Middle Eastern cuisine.

Excellent, I wish you continued success

The restaurant has very nice food.

Yesterday was my first time visiting this restaurant. It is really a wonderful and beautiful thing. The food is delicious and very clean. The service is really great. I thank all the contributors and workers in the restaurant.

Very tasty! Friendly staff! Buffet, price 15€.

The prices are reasonable, the food is varied, and the taste is good. It was a bit crowded during dinner time, but I enjoyed my meal without any problems. Drinks are charged, but they are reasonably priced.

A fantastic experience at Mandali Restaurant! ​"I was at Mandali with my family last night, and we were all thrilled. The Syrian buffet is truly outstanding. The selection is extensive, and everything tastes incredibly fresh and authentic. The lamb kebab and the various mezze were a particular highlight. ​The service was also excellent – ​​very friendly and attentive. You immediately feel welcome here. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. ​Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic, delicious Arabic cuisine in Bonn. We'll definitely be back!"

A great place, excellent quality of food and most importantly: it is prepared halal

I was at Mandali in Cologne and recently in Essen, delicious, clean and sufficient, I go again and again and recommend it in any case, simply great

First time there. Top, fantastic. We'll be back.

Simply recommend it is very tasty

Unfortunately, there is starch in the food, meaning that if you eat a little, your stomach will bloat. This is something that is found in Chinese buffet restaurants. I used to work there and I know this.

Super service food tastes very good

I visited this restaurant on Sunday and would like to share a truly positive experience. It's an all-you-can-eat restaurant that impresses with both its selection and its value for money. For just 15 euros, you get an incredibly diverse buffet that leaves little to be desired. The food selection is truly enormous. There's a wide selection of meat dishes—from chicken nuggets and kebabs to various types of meat, all freshly and deliciously prepared. I was also particularly impressed by the variety of side dishes. You'll find several types of rice, different vegetables, fresh salads like pasta salad, coleslaw, arugula, and olives (even pickled olives), as well as many other variations. There's no shortage of sauces either—from classic dressings to tasty specialty sauces. Spicy. The desserts are another highlight. From fresh fruit to creamy desserts to delicious baklava, they have it all. The selection is so vast that you'll want to try everything. The restaurant itself is very spacious, so it's almost always easy to find a table. While it's busy – especially on weekends – and therefore a bit noisy, the atmosphere remains pleasant, and you can still have a good conversation. One minor drawback is the somewhat limited parking nearby. Overall, however, it was a thoroughly enjoyable visit. The food is fresh, varied, and plentiful, the price of €15 is more than fair, and the self-service concept allows everyone to eat exactly what they want. I can wholeheartedly recommend this place and will definitely be back!

Really good food. Good quality at this price is unfortunately rare. Highly recommended.

The dining experience offers quality cuisine; however, there may be a waiting period for seating.

Very tasty Syrian food. If you're hungry and don't want to spend a lot, this is the place for you. The price is unbeatable for such a delicious buffet. Highly recommended!

Mandali Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Cologne. The food is delicious and authentic, especially the oriental dishes that are presented in a unique way. The place is clean and tidy, and the atmosphere is comfortable and makes you feel at home. The service is excellent, and the staff are very respectful and friendly. The prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. I recommend anyone visiting Cologne to try Mandali Restaurant. It's a wonderful experience, and I will definitely repeat it.

Very, very tasty, but the staff urgently needs to develop a system where they charge extra for uneaten plates. We saw Arab Syrians pile baklava on their plates, and in the end, more than half was left over. They also took too much food and threw it all away. That's such a huge waste. Something really needs to be done about it.

We ordered online and had the food delivered. Excellent quality and very tasty food!

BAD ⛔️ The two of us went to the restaurant and tried the Arabic buffet. Unfortunately, the overall experience was very disappointing. As soon as you walk in, you notice it's overcrowded and extremely loud. The tables are long, like those at a wedding, so you're just sitting somewhere with strangers. Smaller tables that would provide some privacy would be much more pleasant. Before I wanted to eat, I wanted to wash my hands – but the restrooms were dirty, unkempt, and smelled bad. The buffet itself offered a wide selection, but the flavor was poor. The meat and hot dishes were hardly convincing; instead, there were mainly rice and salad options that had little to do with authentic Arabic cuisine. Some of the plates at the buffet were still wet or not really clean, and there were no spit guards. The desserts were particularly unhygienic, as guests walked right past them and everything was left out in the open. The organization in the dining room was also chaotic: The tables were poorly cleaned, food was lying on the floor, and overall, everything seemed very unhygienic. Unfortunately, I even had stomach problems after the visit. To me, it seems more like a mass-processing operation than a good Arabic buffet. There are definitely better alternatives in Cologne. I can't recommend a visit here.

The food is very good and the service is excellent. I advise everyone to visit the restaurant 😍

The food is very good, the restaurant is very respectable, the service is excellent, and I advise everyone to try this restaurant.

Delicious shawarma The pastries are unmatched in all of Germany The service is excellent The guys are very nice Good luck

The restaurant is tidy, the food is very good and clean, and I recommend everyone to try the restaurant.

Very good service and the aroma is amazing. The food is very good and is always renewed. A wonderful experience, honestly. ❤️🌹👍 May God bless them.

Delicious food, may God make you happy ❤🌹

Honestly, I went to the restaurant more than once, and thank God the food is always good, the service is very nice, and the guys are very organized.

The most luxurious and creative restaurant ❤️🫶🏻

The food is very good and the service is amazing. Good luck to the guys.

A wonderful experience and deserves five stars. The best guys.

The food is delicious and the place is spacious. However, the cash-only payment policy is strange. Not everyone carries cash, and as a foreigner coming from outside Germany, you certainly won't have euros on you.

Truly delicious food as an AYCE, but success also has its downside – the place is very crowded. A larger restaurant area would be perfect. A special mention goes to the staff; they keep a cool head and keep an overview. The lamb is a must.

Very nice restaurant, I recommend it to everyone

I am surprised by some people's comments. You pay 15 euros for an open buffet and the food is meat and chicken. I don't think there is such service in Germany ❤️👍👍. I will definitely come back🌹

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Simply a fantastic experience! The food is incredibly delicious, especially the Syrian specialties and grilled dishes – and the desserts are truly addictive 😋. The service is excellent, and the staff are always friendly and smiling. I'll definitely be back!”

Masha'Allah...varied and hot food, soups, tabbouleh...salad...everything is delicious...clean...organized...and the workers welcome people with smiling faces...may Allah bless you and provide for you...we will love the experience with you and I hope to invite my friends and show them around your restaurant...

I have visited it more than once over the past two years and it still maintains the quality of its food.

One of the best Arabic restaurants in Germany 🌷

You miss out on the amazing food. What do you want? There's something truly luxurious.

The food was very good and the service was great. I recommend trying and visiting Mandali Restaurant ⚡️🌷

I recently ate at this restaurant. I'm from Nuremberg and ordered a dish with grilled chicken. Unfortunately, the chicken was spoiled—it had mold and a distinctly rotten smell. I showed the plate to the owner, expecting him to remove the chicken from the buffet. But he did nothing and still charged me the full price, even though I didn't eat the dish. Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared for this at the time; otherwise, I would have immediately informed the health department.

The buffet is very good, there are many types of food, and the staff are very respectful.

Very authentic food (all-you-can-eat buffet), which even impressed my Syrian friends. Unbeatable value for money. Service is lacking—self-service. The ambiance is typical—large, with long rows of tables. I also wish there were signs next to the individual dishes to help me decide what to eat. This also helps reduce unnecessary waste. I love coming here!

Very good food and excellent service. Everyone is respectful. I recommend going.

Two months ago, I ordered a chicken dish from you. The chicken at your restaurant was spoiled and inedible. I am very disappointed.

Why is the man at the front making a list if he lets people in as he pleases anyway?

It's old and tasteless. Very bad atmosphere.

The food was good, but the restaurant was overcrowded. We were there on a Saturday, and it was very crowded. It's hard to feel comfortable when all the customers are seated almost together. The price is good.

The restaurant is really amazing, the food is amazing, everything is cooked to perfection, the service is very respectful, and the prices are very reasonable. I advise anyone to visit, you will not regret it.

It's very bad, I don't recommend going there at all to transfer its value. The whole place has air conditioning, but no one is working. They only open the windows and the people are like Judgment Day. There is no oxygen in the place. The plates are wiped clean and not clean. The food is bad. The kebab is ground chicken and they make kebabs based on meat and they make fun of people. The grilled food is chicken back, all bones. The food tastes bad. Let's talk about the full menu. There is a section with different types of rice: yellow, mandi, white, molokhia, freekeh, okra, and beans. The meat is boiled meat, fried wings, chicken back, and grilled meat, which is ground chicken. There is also a section for salads and mayonnaise. I mean, isn't this food shameful? Is this a buffet???

I ate there for the second time. And for the second time, I was extremely disappointed. The first time was two years ago, and I had severe stomach pains afterward. Today I went back for a second chance, and it was even worse than the first. Some dishes don't taste good at all, some were okay, but hygiene is unfortunately nonexistent. Neither the cutlery nor the plates nor the condition of the food. After my first plate, everything was fine, and I was just about to start on the second one when I suddenly got severe stomach pain and had to go to the bathroom twice within half an hour with severe diarrhea. It should also be noted that the cleanliness of the restroom leaves a lot to be desired. And at the end, after such a miserable experience, I was charged extra. It was only two euros, but after an experience like that, every extra cent is way too much. I'm very disappointed, because I'm Syrian myself, and I enjoy seeing good, authentic Syrian restaurants. This one, however, is far from that. Never again.

The place is not concerned with cleanliness. No card payment. Inadequate seating.

Super delicious, it was definitely worth it, but with such a cheap quality it was definitely clear

The food and staff were perfectly fine. However, I don't recommend using the ladies' restroom. The cobwebs have been hanging there for months, just like the dust, and the floor is so dirty it's slippery! So, overall, 3/5.

Very tasty, good atmosphere and friendly staff, will be back :)

First of all, the best people and the best reception. That's enough before the food 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

The restrooms were very dirty. The meat wasn't properly cleaned or trimmed of excess fat before cooking. The fruit wasn't washed thoroughly either. Furthermore, the tea we ordered wasn't served – apparently with the intention of getting guests to leave the restaurant more quickly. This is disappointing.

Very tasty food and very friendly staff

Unfortunately, my visit was disappointing. The atmosphere seemed disorganized and unhygienic. Many children were playing unsupervised at the buffet, which was detrimental to cleanliness or to other guests. Numerous visitors overfilled their plates and left large amounts untouched. Clear rules to prevent food waste would be helpful here – perhaps even including a small fee for excessive food waste. The shawarma was unfortunately very dry, and overall, the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the restaurant left much to be desired. It's a shame, because the concept has potential – but as it is, it's not worth recommending at this point.

Good evening The food and the selection were very extensive. The only problem was the waiter. We were there with a stroller, and he didn't want to let us in, claiming there was no room for strollers. Even though the restaurant was half full, the food tasted good. The seating system just needs to be changed, because every time your neighbor gets up, you have to pull your chair forward. The seating is too narrow. But the waiter was the rudest person, except for his friends and acquaintances.

Two days ago we were in the restaurant the buffet is poor not like in the pictures or video, the desserts are one type which is Turkish baklava and I do not recommend eating it twice and there are 4 types of baked pastries the fruits are not fresh especially the gypsum the only thing that I give two stars for is the staff in the restaurant and the good reception but this is not enough if the restaurant owner wants to continue and the good reputation of the restaurant and the food and service.

The food was very good. I recommend the grilled chicken, mandi rice, shawarma, and lentil soup. But the tables and chairs were dirty. I wish they paid more attention to the cleanliness of the place.

Great Kurdish food! Very good value for money too. We'll be back from now on! Her BIJI

Excellent restaurant, I recommend it

Mashallah. Cheap and delicious. The staff were also very friendly. I go at least once every two weeks.

⭐ 1 out of 5 stars "Unhygienic, unloving, and absolutely disappointing – never again!" People, save yourselves, save yourselves the visit. Service is a disaster, an absolute disaster. I have rarely experienced a restaurant that fails in so many areas – especially at a buffet, where hygiene and quality should be paramount. No sneeze guards, instead, dusty lamps hang directly above the food – one can only hope that dust doesn't constantly fall into the food. That alone is unacceptable, but it continues: Tables are sprayed and "cleaned" with Febreze (!) after each guest change – an air freshener that has absolutely no place in the surface cleaning process. The restaurant gets really dirty. The cutlery resembles cafeteria ware and is apparently washed in a plastic tub, then dried with a questionably clean towel. The buffet itself was also disappointing: greasy, tasteless, and sometimes cold. What's being sold here as "Arabic food" is a complete disrespect for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. It's fast, cheap, and unloving – the main thing is quantity. I was speechless. Anyone expecting authentic, clean, or even enjoyable food here will be bitterly disappointed.

Everything was perfect. The food tasted great 👍

The whole family has a sore throat, be careful

We really liked it and I think it's very affordable.

The restaurant idea is excellent. Syrian food in an open buffet + dessert.

I think the best restaurant in Heath is the open buffet, compared to other restaurants.

Incredibly delicious and highly recommended. Service was exceptionally friendly and top-notch.👌🏼👌🏼

This is where the Mandali is at home, so you can have more money and more money with plenty of Buffet. Leider war das Verhalten einiger Mitarbeiter störend. We are here to help you find something new and have nothing to do with it, so you can take care of it. That's why you can't eat anything at your restaurant, so that you can eat more. We are in a position to be in charge of work, so many people are very professional and knowledgeable, and most people are responsible for the work they do. The food at Mandali was very good; the flavors were truly distinctive, and the variety on the buffet was excellent. Unfortunately, the behavior of some of the staff was annoying. We were sitting down to eat, and suddenly they brought in new customers and made them stand over our heads as if they showed no respect for those present. This is inappropriate and gives a negative impression, especially if the goal is to provide an upscale experience. If someone wants to open a business like Mandali, they must be up to the task and ensure comfort and respect for their customers.

The food was delicious. The buffet was €15 per person. Cash only, which bothered me, because usually there's a sign outside the door saying "Cash payment." And they only speak Arabic.

Great value for money ❤️ would buy again anytime!

I visited the Syrian restaurant Mandali in Cologne, which offers an open buffet with a wide selection of authentic Syrian dishes – and my experience was consistently positive. 🍽️ Food: 9.5/10 The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. The buffet selection was diverse – from traditional meat dishes to vegetarian options, everything was there. Particularly noteworthy are the perfectly seasoned main courses and the delicious appetizers like hummus and tabbouleh. 👨‍🍳 Service: 10/10 The staff was extremely friendly, attentive, and quick. Even when the restaurant was busy, every guest was served with a smile. Empty plates were cleared promptly, and questions about the dishes were happily answered. 🪑 Ambience & Seating Comfort: 10/10 The decor is modern yet cozy. Tables and chairs are comfortable, and despite the large number of guests, you don't feel cramped. The atmosphere is informal and inviting. ⏱️ Waiting time: Because the restaurant is very popular, there may be a short wait of 5-10 minutes for a table to become available – especially during peak times. But the wait is definitely worth it! ✅ Other plus points: Easy access by public transport Pleasant background music Clean and well-maintained premises The price-performance ratio is absolutely fair for the quality offered 🌟 Conclusion: Mandali is a true culinary highlight for lovers of oriental cuisine. If you're looking for warm, fresh, and authentic Syrian dishes in a pleasant setting, this is the place for you. I'll definitely be back...

We happened to be walking by. The food is truly delicious. Homemade, fresh food, very good dishes, the best all-you-can-eat for a very reasonable price. The restaurant may be simply decorated and a bit chaotic, but at that price, you can't complain. Cash only.

The food was cold, there was a hair in our shawarma, the eggplant cream tasted like socks, and the pastries were dry and disgusting. Never again.

Never again. Ordering something for the second time, I waited over an hour, and ended up with the wrong order. Without even notifying me or asking, they sent me a dish of their choosing. Simply not recommended.

I visited it more than once. The food is good, the table is open, and the prices are good. When I visited it on the weekend, it was crowded. Thank you.

The restaurant is always fresh and the food is flawless. It is clean, tasty, fresh and hot. God willing, it will continue to have this quality. Good luck.

Unfortunately, the treatment was very bad, and the food was even better! As for the food, some were good, but most of it was cold and looked stale. For example, the bread was stale. The hummus didn't taste good. I didn't eat any of it. The manakish was very cold. The meat and broasted chicken were good. I wish in the future that there would be an employee who would go to the tables and check for customers, so that empty plates would be removed immediately. Here are some notes. I wish everyone the best and good luck.

Unbeatable price-performance ratio

Very tasty food and lots of options for vegetarian or meaty treats. And much more for tomorrow's lunch and dinner 😋

Great Shawarma and tabbouleh for a great price!

Price performance ratio unbeatable

Amazing Syrian buffet! €15 all-you-can-eat—delicious food, great variety, friendly service. Must try! 5/5.

I've been here more than once and honestly the food is good and the buffet is varied, but my message to the restaurant owner is if you have a buffet, be reasonable and don't put anything in the food so that people get full quickly and bloat quickly. There is 100% nothing abnormal in the food, and every person who ate here said that they ate two bites and felt like they were going to die from bloating. So be reasonable, restaurant owner, and don't put anything in the food so that people get full quickly and don't eat anything.

Very good service, the food tastes delicious and fresh…