Mashery - Hummus Kitchen in Köln

Never had such good hummus! My—very delicious!!!—white wine was a bit too warm, and they kindly gave me a new glass; great service! And the Malabi Date Fleur de Sel dessert was a taste revelation 😍 I'm already thinking about when I'll go next! Thanks to the team!

The food is amazing! We'll definitely be back. I also witnessed someone there getting something to eat who clearly didn't have any money to buy anything. That's true solidarity for me. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

We were there with a large group, and everything was superbly prepared and organized. The food was, as always, very good. Everyone was very satisfied; we would be happy to go back anytime.

I ordered food there for my birthday, and it was absolutely delicious! The service was also very easy and straightforward. I'd be happy to go again!

It took us at least an hour to get one and the cauliflower sirloin, which was unfortunately too cold. The drinks alone took about 15 minutes to arrive at our table... The hummus was generally very good, but the rest is only partially recommendable.

If you love Hummus and the Middle Eastern cuisine, you‘ve found heaven. Any dish is delicious, the service is friendly and helpful, the quality of the food is second to none. What else can you wish for. A must-go-spot when in Cologne - and I don’t get paid for writing this!

Absolutely delicious. Probably the best hummus I've had in a long time.

One of the best restaurants in Cologne. Super delicious, generous portions, and very friendly staff. I celebrated my birthday here with 20 people, and everyone was delighted with the food. I'll be back again and again - thank you!

Hello, Unfortunately, I can't give a good review. My girlfriend and I reserved a table today. When we got there, we were told that the table was gone by 7:30 p.m. and that we didn't have a reservation. It's a real shame, as we called an hour in advance and drove from Nippes, and it took us 45 minutes to get there. Unfortunately, no attempt was made to fix or resolve the problem. Therefore, we can't say anything about the food. However, the service was unfortunately not good.

We came to this restaurant with our family for a relaxed meal – especially for the hummus, for which the restaurant is actually known. About 15 minutes after the official opening time, however, we were informed that the "hummus of the day" would require at least another hour of preparation. All other dishes would have been available, but the signature dish of the house should take so long? In our view, a restaurant should be fully operational at opening time – especially when it's the house specialty. This was disappointing for us and unfortunately seems unprofessional. It's a shame, we were looking forward to a pleasant visit. Edit Hello and thank you for the feedback. We actually visited you on a Saturday – so the explanation about the preparation on Monday was a bit of a surprise. We generally understand that the hummus of the week is freshly prepared. We would have expected it to be ready on the weekend – especially if, as mentioned, it's your signature dish. What we would also like to see is that the staff are better trained in such situations to actively offer alternatives or to transparently explain why certain dishes are unavailable. A proactive, guest-oriented approach would have made the situation much more pleasant. Despite the disappointment, we want to be fair and, especially considering the feedback, are increasing our rating by one star. We also appreciate the offer to treat us – but consciously decline it. We would be happy to come back and pay for our visit ourselves to get an authentic impression of the cuisine and service.

Whenever I'm in Cologne, I have to eat here.

Delicious hummus, but a snack bar atmosphere, very loud, uncomfortable seating, slow and overwhelmed service, very warm / why don't they open the windows when it's 30 degrees?

A very nice little restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. The service was very friendly. Unfortunately, despite the small size of the restaurant, it took more than 30 minutes for the food to arrive. The food was delicious. I'd be happy to go back.

The service was very friendly. The price/performance ratio seems a mystery to me. Without advertising for the competition, there are fantastic alternatives nearby with the same food, but with more variety, tastier, and cheaper.

Very tasty, but the price/performance ratio isn't right. The hummus is by far the best I know. That's why I've been coming here irregularly for years – most of the side dishes and toppings are great too. Unfortunately, it's far too expensive. The portions are tiny, especially the single loaf of bread is really cheeky. In Cologne, there's simply not much choice in the hummus category; in Berlin, comparable portions cost less than half. Edit: Simply because the reaction to the review annoyed me and I can't respond to the reply. -I live in Berlin half the month and can guarantee you that the average price is significantly higher. What that has to do with Sonnenallee is something I don't understand, but it certainly doesn't make you likeable. -Regarding the calculation: the purchase price for your groceries will be under €1.50 per portion. No one is saying you're stuffing your pockets. But I expect to be full from a portion of hummus for €9. Nothing more, nothing less. I'm always happy about companies that accept feedback as it comes and don't think they have to lecture their customers :)

Great food and usually very fast

I came here without any expectations, but it completely won me over. Super tasty and filling, perfect for a healthy lunch.

Unfortunately, that wasn't it. The price/value ratio wasn't right.

The food is incredibly delicious. The portions have gotten a bit larger, but it's not for someone who's really hungry. At lunchtime, you wait 20 minutes for your food, even when the restaurant is only half full—so it's not for a quick lunch break.

The hummus is delicious. And I would eat here again if I were in the area. I wasn't satisfied with the delivery (via Uber). The pita bread I ordered for €2 was missing, and the hummus container was only 1/3 full. I get full eating there, but unfortunately not with delivery, and for that price (with a delivery surcharge), it's not worth it :( Too bad... I only go there occasionally, when I'm in the area and can eat there. Unfortunately, that's not that often.

So we were here for the first time today. After 20 minutes, someone finally came and took our order. After another 12 minutes, the drinks finally arrived. And the food came another 20 minutes later. So it took an hour from sitting down to eating. Drinks arrived after 32 minutes in 25-degree heat and sunshine. Absolute disaster. The food was okay, but it was dampened by the mood.

Great service and excellent food 😍 lots of vegan options 😊

Julian and his team are fantastic, with great communication and fantastic catering! The hummus has won many fans!

Fantastic hummus and great team!

Delicious and authentic. However, the service and system behind it aren't that well-developed. The seating isn't that comfortable either.

It was really delicious, we loved it and will definitely come back!

Excellent vegan and vegetarian food based around chickpeas.

Super delicious food. The restaurant is small, and you sit relatively close to others, but it's still highly recommended.

Hummus love ❤️ Service lovely, food incredibly delicious, always something new. Always coming back 🫶

The food was great, the service was good, even if the woman behind the cash register was a bit confused, but otherwise everything was perfect 🙂

Indescribably DELICIOUS! Everything is homemade and prepared with love. Just lovely people! The price is absolutely justified for this quantity and quality!

I had heard a lot of good things beforehand from some rather critical people, and my expectations were fully met: It may be "just" hummus, but it's much more. The dishes are creative and delicious, of good quality, and not too expensive. I also really liked the atmosphere of the shop: modern, bright, and unique, without trying to be fancy at all costs. I'd be happy to come back.

The food was incredibly delicious and the service very friendly! The value for money is also very good.

The portions are small. The fries with parmesan for €7.50 were too expensive. Or too small. It was a small fries with a little parmesan on top.

Incredibly friendly and delicious! Thanks! ❤️

A truly lovely restaurant in Cologne. Fresh ingredients. From vegetarian to vegan. I personally really like the style. Fans even have the opportunity to purchase T-shirts and bags. They also offer freshly made and bottled hummus or tahini to take away if you'd like. The service is always friendly and prompt. Outdoor seating is also available, highly recommended in sunny weather. In addition to the set dishes on the menu, there's a rotating "hummus of the week." As far as I can tell, the restaurant is completely wheelchair accessible.

fresh, delicious, extraordinary. The jackfruit shawarma was too intense. A little more bread would also be nice. Hummus itself is great!

Super tasty hummus, haloumi etc., great!!

Finally a shop that really deserves my 5 stars. Rarely have I had such good hummus. The Sabich is very well coordinated. The green falafel was perfect. The lemonades are quite good, only the "original" in the large square in Bethlehem is better.

The best, finest, creamiest hummus I have ever tasted; which organ do I have to sell to get the recipe?

Very tasty and very nice service. We'll be back. :-)

Absolutely amazing dishes!! Best falafel in Cologne, very tasty hummus and excellent zhug🤤 the Malabi is also very good! Absolute recommendation!!

Great restaurant. In the afternoon you order at the counter. The staff is friendly. The food is good, not expensive and tasty.

Prima restaurant. In de middag is het bestellen aan de balie. Het personeel is vriendelijk. Het eten is goed, niet duur en lekker.

Super nice shop with delicious food! Unfortunately, the quality in the Mashery is not really consistent and there are always one or two dishes that go wrong, so you should be mentally/morally prepared for that ;)

I once had the hummus of the week with veggie chicken, very deliciously fried and with Kalamata olives. Then the Sabich, definitely my tastiest sandwich so far! Finally, the combo with delicious green falafels, all very tasty and recommended!

A very cute and lovely restaurant. The atmosphere is great, everything fits together. The food was also great, I would come again and again

The hummus of the week (cauliflower curry) was absolutely delicious, as were the zatar fries. Small drawback, it is usually very cold in the shop

Relaxed atmosphere with great food

Very nice food, service nothing special and environmentally is a little bit crowded, I had halloumi, nothing too crazy, but the aubergine was amazing, the fallafel also very good, not so expensive

Never tasted such great hummus before...

The food was great. Very friendly. Unfortunately, we had to wait a long time for our drinks (but it was also very busy). The ambiance loses a point because it's unfortunately unsuitable for small children. Otherwise, we were very satisfied with our party of eight.

It was super delicious!!! And I really like the style!

We really enjoyed the visit, the ambiance, and the food. A two-hour time slot for four people is a bit tight.

Very tasty must visit! Very friendly staff! 😊

I ordered here. The pita bread (unpackaged (!)) was rock hard. The falalel is hard and tasteless, the fried potato slices are too salty. No recommendation.

Super delicious little tapas, a great evening :) Super friendly service, even though we were late and brought an extra person. We'd go back anytime.

Super tasty and fresh food. If you love hummus, you've come to the right place and can look forward to many variations. Friendly staff and a cool atmosphere! Any time :)

One of my favorite shops in Cologne and hummus as good as in Tel Aviv, says my friend who lived there for a while. So can only be recommended, food a smooth 10/10, halloumi sticks are always a must, fantastic wine selection, creative hummus combinations, nice atmosphere… I'm really impressed :)

I did not know hummus could be this delicious

Very tasty food and friendly staff. It's a nice little restaurant. Is highly recommended and you should reserve. Great price-performance ratio.

Super delicious food, great advice from the waitress 👍🏻 Unfortunately the room temperature was a little too cool and then there was a slight smell of food in the clothes.

Mashery Hummus Kitchen in Cologne is an absolute highlight for lovers of Levantine cuisine! Particularly impressive is the **weekly changing "Hummus of the Week"**, which always impresses with creative and surprising combinations - from cauliflower with lemongrass chutney to autumnal variations with turnips and cranberries. The **side dishes** are as varied as they are delicious, including homemade falafel, red cabbage date salad and spicy zhug sauce[6]. Another plus: you can buy the fresh hummus and tahini directly on site and take it home, perfect for enjoying outside the restaurant. A small suggestion for improvement would be to introduce **gluten-free bread** in order to offer guests with gluten intolerance a suitable option for hummus. The attentive service and the cozy atmosphere make every visit a pleasure.

If you love hummus, you've come to the right place. You are in absolute hummus heaven. Extraordinarily delicious Hunmus variations await you, which are not just delicious, but also beautifully prepared. You feel very welcome in this small restaurant where you can sit outside or inside. Reservations are definitely a must in the evening.

Very tasty food and polite staff :)

Incredibly delicious, creamiest hummus in the world. Eggplant and salads, crunchy and smooth at the same time. Really great. The only thing is that it's easy to quickly pin the ambience stars to 4☝️ at the door

Super tasty selection, very nice service and friendly atmosphere. I would always recommend the seats outside because it quickly gets loud inside and there is an open kitchen. We were there with 5 people and everyone was super satisfied. The hummus dishes are to die for. If there are several people, be sure to order the delicious side salads for an even greater taste experience.

The best falafel and the hummus with mushrooms was also terrific. We also had fried eggplant. Perfect combination. Plus super nice service. Absolute recommendation.

Food great, service too. The ambience is also nice, but in winter it can be a bit drafty

It was my first time there and I will definitely come back, the prices are really good and the hummus tastes like a love poem, the falafel and the bread are also perfect!! Be sure to order the pickled cucumbers 🪽

Our experience at Mashery was spectacular! We have a reservation for 10 people. Everything was great and everyone was more than happy! We will be back again 😊

I am absolutely thrilled with the delicious food and the extremely courteous and friendly service. The Hummua was the best ever! And the falafal exactly as they should be. The beetroot salad is deliciously seasoned. The portion was so big that I couldn't finish it all and the rest was lovingly packed up for me to take home. It's a bit cramped, but the place is small and rightly so busy. Always happy again!

Nice ambience, super friendly service, the best hummus in Kölle, everything very fresh and delicate, I'll be back

Nice little restaurant, with very friendly service. The food is delicious and prepared fresh and quickly. However, the things smell like food after the visit.

Very tasty selection of food. We would have loved to try everything. The service was super nice and in a good mood. Is recommended 😊

Heavenly good hummus in different variations. Unfortunately not everything is vegan but there is a very large vegan selection.

So good!! A real gem in Cologne. The food had a really good size and was extremely delicious!!!

A nice little bistro, there is some seating outside and inside. Fast and friendly service, the waiting time is fair. The hummus was deliciously creamy, everything was freshly made, there was plenty of fragrant fresh bread, and the quantity was also balanced. There is the possibility of getting olives and cucumbers to eat, both of good quality and really tasty.

Super fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices and good service. I always enjoy going there. Only recommended

Great catering, super tasty, gladly again!

Super delicious food. Everyone really enjoyed the catering!

We had a party platter for 25 people - it tasted really great and there was more than enough food for the number! Gladly again!

The food was really delicious!! Very diverse and still amazing😍♥️

We had a plate delivered for 20 people for our Christmas party. Everything worked out great and was very tasty.

I always visit Mashery when I'm in Cologne. As a foodie I appreciate their dedication to using the best ingredients - the smooth hummus really is the best I've tasted. And it's incredibly good value too. I'm not a vegetarian but I do appreciate good food of any type.

Delicious food, freshly prepared. So it takes a while.

Super tasty! Great sharing concept.

Super delicious! Can only recommend it

The meal was excellent! The best hummus in my life

We ordered a plate for 20 people for an event from our club. The food tasted great (the best hummus I've ever had) and was more than enough for the number of people. Gladly again!

We ordered a big hummus plate for 25 people and it was more than enough and very delicious!

Really nice vegan cuisine options!

The hummus had a fine taste. I like the decor in the store and appreciate the emphasis on shared Levantine cuisine (similar to Kanaan in Berlin). I'm even more disappointed with my overall experience. A bowl of hummus only comes with a small piece of pita bread. I asked for an extra piece and waited while the employee chatted (with owners? friends?) at another table. Finally, after 5-10 minutes, I went to her and asked how the bread was going (more of an exception for me, but I was very hungry and had to take a break from eating!). She said in a defensive tone it was already in the oven. The bread was brought to me straight away without so much as a “here you go” and it was slightly burnt and too hot to touch to finish the hummus. Had it been forgotten in the oven? The employee then immediately continued the conversation with the others. The extra bread also cost €1.50 extra (I paid for the whole thing from another colleague). When I left and said goodbye, the first colleague I walked past ignored me. Too bad.

Small but nice, the Mashery Hummus Kitchen. A dear friend recommended that I take a look here and eat a delicious hummus dish. I chose the Sabich sandwich, which was served to me with great friendliness. A wonderfully fluffy, freshly baked bread filled with fried aubergine, baked potato slices, creamy hummus, tahini sauce, crunchy fresh cucumber pieces, aromatic tomato, fruity Amba sauce and fresh herbs. A wonderfully delicate mixture that tastes wonderful. The ambience of the kitchen is clear and uncluttered but inviting and warm. The friendly staff are happy to answer questions and I didn't have to wait long for my order. It seems to be advisable to make a reservation here if you want to come at typical meal times. I will try one of the delicious vegetarian dishes again very soon.

Super tasty. A must for every hummus lover. The portions fill you up well. I always enjoy coming here.

Simply a great restaurant with very tasty food, friendly service and you immediately feel at home.

One of my all time favorites Cologne! ♥️ #makehummusnotwar

Absolutely wonderful food. Lovely staff. Best hummus I've ever eaten.

Good restaurant in general and food is really tasty. However for a customer support i would recommend to be more interactive. Falafel and pita were the best. Also the hummus seemed very fresh and tasty.

We live in the neighborhood and enjoy going there. For me it is a very tasty alternative that always fascinates me about the herbs and spices you put on your plate. If it is full there may be waiting times. Always polite and friendly. And above all, the hummus of the week almost always suits my taste. Exciting.