Mevlana Restaurant in Köln

Ich kann niemanden empfehlen hier hin zu gehen .Essen nicht wirklich lecker Personal sehr unfreundlich habe ich noch nie erlebt in diesem Ausmaß ebenfalls ist keine Kartenzahlung möglich und morgens ist es ausgeschildert

Doner kebab is good. It handles the soups. There is an old uncle standing at the cash register. He is a quality person.

An ordinary place... I didn't like the doner kebab... The soup wasn't bad...

I had heartburn for two days after the kebab, but the taste was actually ok. But something also has a very strange aftertaste.

Cheeky - This "Pommdöner" to-go has 13!!! It cost EUR - for that money I would have at least expected the takeaway bowl to be full. There was no cutlery either. Avoid this business - absolute rip off!

Customer: IS THERE ANY HOT BREAD? CHEF WAITER: WITH A HARD LOOK: IT'S ONLY THERE. This place should never be visited with guests, it can only be considered for CHEAP food.

It was the worst chicken doner teller I have ever eaten in my life. The chicken meat was raw and there was a lot of skin on the chicken, which was disturbing. The salad only had lettuce and onion on top, it had neither taste nor salt. I didn't like the service either, unfortunately the waiter was a little different, he was picking on people, he was acting aggressive towards those he knew and those he didn't know well. Likewise, the toilet was not clean either.

Never again... what kind of aftertaste does the Adana have?? I felt disgusted for the first time and couldn't continue eating!

Mevlana on Keupstrasse in Cologne has long been one of the first ports of call for authentic Turkish cuisine. The food is still solid and tasty, the quality is generally good - but the overall impression has changed in recent years. The service has noticeably decreased; Instead of personal hospitality, you often experience a kind of mass processing that leaves little room for individuality or real hospitality. The special and the experience are missing. While people used to come for a cozy, traditional meal, the restaurant now seems more like a quick-service operation. There are now many alternatives in Cologne that not only offer good food, but also a pleasant atmosphere and better service.

I've been going there for several years and the food is delicious

Turkish specialties. A lot of meat. Was delicious.

Lahmacun with salad was delicious

So unfortunately I don't have to rate it very well. I'm 46 years old and have been eating here for over 25 years. Yes, everything used to be cheaper, but people, fill the kebabs with enough meat instead of raising the prices and saving on the meat. Waiters have also changed over the years. They used to be friendly and warm to everyone. But I really had to realize that if you look blonde, German and not Turkish, you will be spoken to and served in an unfriendly way. I don't look German and yes, I can speak Turkish perfectly, but it was still a bit of a shame when non-Turkish guests next to me were ordering and I noticed how they were being treated. Pure no go. Otherwise, meat was great as always, bread was delicious and fresh and sauces were delicious. There's nothing wrong with that. Please take it as an incentive to get back to where you once were with your reputation.

Meat wasn't cooked through. Meze mini portion. Just use the parboiled rice from Penny. For that much, you expect quality that you won't find here!

The quality of the food has really decreased. Adana kebab was like rubber. The waiters in white shirts were very rude and were beating people with their faces.

Meat tasty but not completely cooked, rice cold, iceberg lettuce with a slice of tomato that was dry. No card payment. Everything is loveless

“Unfortunately my visit to Mevlana was disappointing. I ordered a veal kebab that was full of gristle - really inedible. In addition, the cucumber in the kebab was so huge that it literally covered the rest of the kebab, which severely affected the entire taste experience. You can hardly talk about the taste here anyway, because the kebab was overall very bad and simply not tasty. I definitely expected more for the price. I will never come to eat here again.

Today I wanted to buy kebab in flatbread, since I didn't have any cash with me and wanted to pay with a card, I was told by the old man at the counter that you can't pay with EC or credit card in the shop, I'm sorry, but which one In the 19th century we live that only cash is accepted in the restaurant, which is very backwards.

It's very nice, very tasty and clean. The employees are very attentive. I recommend it to everyone 👍👍👍

Mevlana Lokantasi offers an average experience overall. The food was delicious but did not fully meet my expectations. While some dishes were particularly successful, others could have been made a little more carefully. Portions are sufficient and satisfying, but a little more attention could be paid to the presentation. The staff was attentive to the service, but it could have been faster at some moments. The atmosphere of the restaurant is simple and comfortable, and I did not have any problems with cleanliness. In short, it's not bad, but I think it could be better. Still, it's worth a try for those looking for different tastes.

One of the best shops in Keupstr. Best and delicious kebab. All dishes are delicious

Food was cold and the staff was very unfriendly, the plates were thrown on the table for the price I paid in total it wasn't worth it, never again

I don't support companies like this!!!

Food used to be delicious. Went there today with 2 friends after a long time. A strange waiter with little to no hair Tried to send us away from the back area because it was supposedly "full" but there were still 2 tables available for 4 people each. The waiter in the back area where the order is taken and the bill is delivered is very unfriendly, even with little hair, he slammed the plates hard on the table and was very unfriendly. The food wasn't cooked through and was still pink, which I don't think is so healthy with chicken and minced meat. Very long waiting times. Very expensive for what is offered. Bad unfriendly inhumane service with cold food. And when I went out, a waiter (stiff neck, unfriendly look) was even more disgusting and unfriendly and walked over to my side even though he saw me because I pointed out how unfriendly they were. So it used to be a very good shop, we were there a lot and recommended it to a lot of people, which definitely won't happen anymore from now on.

We were at Mevlana today, the food was ok. The service too. After eating I wanted to drink something cold and asked the waiter what brand of cola they offer. The answer was completely ad hoc and context-free, "Coca Cola, we support Israel 🇮🇱" 😂. When asked why he told us that now, the answer was "yes, because that's how it is." Why do I care about political attitudes?! But obviously the waiter loves to provoke people. What a business concept! You should really ask yourself who would want to eat there if instead of good service you get a dose of sarcasm. We are definitely surprised and hope that this situation improves as quickly as possible. Regardless of political opinion, one is surprised that sarcasm is practiced at the expense of other people's suffering... a new form of inhumanity. It's a shame that the service is so bad. The food was okay.

Ausführliche und negative Bewertung folgt noch.

The portions are large, the waiters are attentive and kind, and the food is delicious. There is also a masjid. What more?

Mevlana is a must if you are in Cologne in the Keuppstr. want to eat.

Friendly staff and delicious food.

Everything is delicious... always.

One of the oldest restaurants in Cologne Keupstr. also called little İstanbul. A standard that has been running for years across generations. You can have a good meal there with your family and the service is good too.

Delicious, delicious 😋. Never change a running button😀

Well, the waiters' faces are sullen. It's like they're in a fighting mood when ordering. The faces are one inch wide. There is not a grain of Turkish custom left. We get it bro, you are making good money, obviously you have no gratitude left for the customer. But God takes away the sustenance in an instant, just as He gives it. We came with my guests, you regret it. Don't be fooled by its name. I would never recommend this business, which has a corner named after Mevlana but does not have the slightest share of that morality...

Well, I have to admit that I have never had such a bad experience in any restaurant! We ordered Iskender and the yogurt was almost slimy! I don't know what kind of yogurt it was but it had a very slimy consistency! What was worse were the absolutely unfriendly waiters! The order was taken in an extremely unfriendly manner and the plates were taken away from us as soon as we were almost through. We had ordered extra lahmacun in the middle so that everyone could take something, but some of our plates were taken away from us without putting an empty plate down! Our Ayran was served in cheap Coca-Cola glasses… When we paid they started clearing the table without waiting for us to get up, they started clearing the table right then! Unfriendly, unpleasant and absolutely dubious! I would never go there again!

Had reserved for 40 people and was thrilled with the service. We didn't have to wait long for our food and were repeatedly asked whether everything was to our satisfaction. If you're planning a wedding dinner, you've come to the right place!

Great service, very friendly, short waiting times, top service despite 40 guests at the next event. I would celebrate there again without hesitation. Thank you for everything Mevlana

Yesterday we were at Mevlana with around 40 guests and we were pleasantly surprised. Everyone got their food at the same time (and it was still warm!), the service was great, everyone was super friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere and will celebrate every celebration there from now on. 👍🏻

It is a very nice restaurant, I liked it very much, it has great food and its staff is very friendly, it is number one in Cologne.

If you are traveling in Cologne then MEVLANA is a must. In my opinion the best kebab. But dishes such as the grill plate or special home-made dishes are also recommended. A 10 out of 10. A pleasure at any time.

The food is great, but the color and decoration of the place is very dark and suffocating. Also, do you force your waiters to work? You ask or ask for something, they don't answer, they bring what you say, but their faces are sullen and there is no answer. I come just to eat the delicious doner vine leaves.

The kebab plate was a complete disappointment. The meat was far too light and undercooked – simply disgusting! It looked like it had been lying under the spit for hours. Greasy, inedible and not even remotely appetizing. After two bites it was clear: This is absolutely not edible. When I tried to speak to the staff, I was consistently ignored. Three times! No eye contact, no interest, nothing. The service was simply subpar. A dirty table was simply re-set without paying much attention to it. And as if that wasn't enough: there is no card payment either - simply unbelievable these days! Luckily I had cash, otherwise there would have been real problems. But the worst part? No one even asked why I returned my plate almost untouched. No word, no interest, as if it were normal that you barely touch the food. I came hoping for a relaxing weekend and a good meal - and left with a huge disappointment! I will never enter this store again and I strongly advise anyone not to leave a cent there. Better spend your money somewhere else because this place is an imposition!

Had dinner there with the family today. Immense prices are charged for run-of-the-mill dishes. We ordered a mixed kebab plate for a whopping 23 euros. On the plate there were 4-5 pieces of meat and some rice and salad. In addition, the plates were dirty when they were brought to the table. The waiter apologized and brought us new ones, but they weren't really clean either....

Always tastes good. Positive: no minced meat kebab. Negative: no card payment possible

In general, the food here tastes good, my favorite here is the Adana (Dürüm).

pretty good Perfect for those who are homesick

Everything was just great and delicious

Nice Turkish restaurant, great service and very tasty food.

No card payment possible. In such a big restaurant it's strange that card payments weren't possible - think about it, you didn't have any cash with you.

Absolutely excellent and genuine kebab, which is only played on elsewhere. We visited 12 different kebab shops in the city and everyone rated this one as one of the best. Therefore, I can highly recommend trying their lamb kebab made from fresh meat.

We ate meat bread and Ali Nazik. It was delicious. The place is old, but the equipment gives a high-class feeling. Waiters should be a little more organized

One of the worst restaurants ever. The food is not recommended. Staff cannot be taken seriously, very unsympathetic, no insight, no compassion, no understanding. Sometimes also very disrespectful. The portions were not fair, little was received for a high amount. This restaurant didn't make a cent!! No star deserves but unfortunately there is no other way.

The worst Turkish restaurant I've ever been to. They actually say that the customer is king, but you can't even order kebab to eat with me. Instead you get a chicken plate with dry bread and bad service. The restaurant doesn't even deserve one star. Ketchup and mayo. Definitely stolen from McDonald’s.

Very tasty food, highly recommended.

I loved the kelle trotters, the onions they served with it were fresh and crunchy like cucumbers, and the soup was a top 10. There were few customers around 13:00 on weekdays. I found the waiters experienced, but a bit indifferent and rude. They had an attitude as if to ask why did you come? The morning is upon them He had no fitness. 3 stars. The name MEVLANA gives a message of universality, but the institution is very outdated, from its entrance to its interior layout. Interior spaciousness can be achieved in lighter tones. Samples of sweet appetizers can be served in windows facing outside. Thank you Mevlana restaurant

The food was quite bad, we asked for bread, they did not give us there, there was a waiter from Ankara, his service style and behavior was very bad, we do not plan to come again.

Absolutely not recommended! Please save your money and go somewhere else! I ate here for the first time yesterday and was extremely disappointed. My kebab meat was totally COLD, RUBBERY and STALE. You could tell straight away that it wasn't fresh. The meat no longer had any juice of its own, it was bone dry and inedible. My drink (Uludag Gazoz must be enjoyed ice cold) has never seen the inside of a refrigerator. It arrived warm and therefore tasted disgusting. Overall it wasn't worth the money!!! Go somewhere else if you want a satisfied experience and a full stomach.

Doner kebab was full of fat. Simply inedible.

We went to this restaurant one evening and unfortunately we didn't like the restaurant at all. We ordered an Iskender and the meat was undercooked and not seasoned at all. The yogurt tasted rotten and we were equally dissatisfied with the service. Long waiting times and bad food. Not recommended if you want good food.

In my opinion the restaurant is overrated. Not recommended. Won't go there again. Had dinner for two. We had the dishes Chicken Wings with Rice and Doner Iskender (Yaprak Doner). The meat in the Iskender dish was not cooked through and could not be eaten. The taste of the chicken wings and rice was sufficient, although some of the wings still had a few small hairs on them. One wing had so much hair left that I couldn't eat it.

Ordered food, got up straight away, paid €41 for rubbish!

Absolutely satisfied with the food. Staff could be a bit friendlier.

The waiters are unfriendly, a free waiter is just standing around, I politely ask him to take my order, I am told that another waiter is coming to me and what happened after 5 minutes. And now the bill is written out by hand. There was no receipt. Now the change is returned aggressively because there is no tip, it's normal right? Never again

Best kebab plate in Cologne-Mülheim: I recommend the lamb and veal slices 10/10

It's definitely worth eating here. Delicious food and large portions. The price is ok.

The food and the staff are wonderful, everything tasted very good👍 We can only recommend it!

Delicious food, nice staff and fast service. Unfortunately, card payments are not accepted here and the customer is not informed about this in advance.

I went with my family today, my wife and I ate Iskender. Alexander was really bad. There was no butter in it, I think there was oil in it. Tomato sauce was bad. Iskender meat was also very bad. The waiters are very friendly and fast. But I would not recommend Iskender.

I've been coming here for 15 years. Unfortunately, I have to say that the quality of the food continues to decline. They've also raised the prices drastically. Cleanliness and hygiene also continue to decline, especially the sanitary facilities.

Arrived after just landing from UK ordered 5 meals one not as expected as asked for a Beef burger and given a koffka When came to paying the bill told they did not accept cards One of our group had to find a cash machine so be ware

Unfortunately, our visit to this restaurant was a very disappointing experience. Because of our stroller, we were initially rejected at one table and then directed to another table. But as soon as we sat down there, another waiter came and complained, even though his colleague had sent us exactly there. The waiters were stressed and unfriendly which made the whole atmosphere extremely unpleasant. We ended up leaving the restaurant without ordering. All because of a stroller. We will avoid this store in the future. It's a shame because we were actually looking forward to a nice evening.

Unfortunately, our visit to this restaurant was a very disappointing experience. Because of our stroller, we were initially rejected at one table and then directed to another table. But as soon as we sat down there, another waiter came and complained, even though his colleague had sent us exactly there. The waiters were stressed and unfriendly which made the whole atmosphere extremely unpleasant. We ended up leaving the restaurant without ordering. All because of a stroller. We will avoid this store in the future. It's a shame because we were actually looking forward to a nice evening.

Mevlana seems to have had his best days for a long time. Plates broken, logo faded, tablecloth dirty. Food unseasoned. No card payment. Very bad shop. Don't come back.

Nicht zu empfehlen.keine kartenzahlung. I do not recommend, no payment by card, food is tasteless

Excellent authentic Turkish cuisine. The lamb meat is cooked perfectly. Even for those who don’t like lamb, this would be amazing.

2 families were there, one between us wanted to eat Dürüm and was told that Dürüm is only available to go! That's how it started. And then came the meal where the kebab meat wasn't cooked through. Never again, I haven't eaten something so bad in a long time. Better avoid the store.

Service was very bad, even though there were 10 waiters walking around The quality of the food has deteriorated greatly and the price is absolutely overpriced. Unfortunately no longer recommended!!! I'm very disappointed!!

The food is delicious but there is no air conditioning in the restaurant so warm!

We were there today, at Mevlana restaurant. Massallah. The waiters' faces are selling vinegar. No one says welcome. There is no kinderwagen. Take it here. The other one says, "Take it there. You have to learn to treat the customers first." That means you don't need customers. We went to Urfa rug, it was delicious. Never again.

Everything tasted very good. Would love to visit again. Thank you

Delicious classic kebab with layered meat. Unfortunately, eating a kebab is not permitted in the restaurant, so it was a no-brainer

I regularly come to Cologne Mühlheim from Recklinghausen these days by car but even back then it was worth taking the train. I love coming here. Not only is the food of very high quality but also the service

Service very attentive. If you like Turkish food, this is the place for you! Great portions and great taste! An absolute must for your next stay in Cologne!

Ordered iskender kebab. The dish was cold, and very salty. Couldn't eat it. I asked the guy for a knife and fork. He served in on a plate and left the plate on our table. Didn't place these on everyone's dish side. The atmosphere was strange since the waiters were on the edge of the acceptable maximum arrogance level. At the end, i couldn't pay with card, but only with cash? I was lucky that i had enough cash with me. But he could inform me upfront i guess. I will never go there again.

Künefe tastes very good. Service is very attentive.

Doner kebab fell together No cacik in the bread and salad was also saved. Never again

The food, the atmosphere, the service is very bad, they don't allow you to use cards.

Adana plate was a 6/10 Chicken skewer plate 6/10 Way better in the past.

Worst restaurant EVER. We ordered soup and "etli ekmek". It was by far the worst quality meat and bread my friend and I have ever eaten within the borders of Germany. Not to mention the extremely rude waiter who served us our food. And guess what, no matter how much it costs, you can ONLY pay in cash.

The food is delicious! The store is very large and was very busy on a Monday. It has a bit of a hotel/canteen feeling! There are waiters everywhere and you get the food you order very quickly. Sit at the back right! I really had the feeling I was on vacation in Turkey 😎. It was something different and I really liked it! You have to see these huge doner/kebab skewers alone! Would definitely come back 👍👍👍

The waiter who took your order was a disrespectful, unhygienic person. Since he was older than us, we left without saying anything, but he left the place where we went to be truly happy, just angry. We ate meat doner and chicken cutlet, the color of the meat doner was different and the chicken cutlet was too small.

Unfortunately it was the worst kebab I've ever had. The veal was soooo bad. Thick pieces, not crispy, lots of tendons and just not tasty. The bread was totally soft and I barely had any sauce. I should have read the reviews here beforehand and saved myself a lot of money. We threw away over half of the food.

Ordered a doner plate to take away. Meat had already been in the bowl for a while and was cold. Tzatziki was forgotten and for 15 euros!

Always delicious here, unfortunately I don't come often enough because I've been living away since then. But when I'm in Cologne, it's always.

The first and still the best in the keup str...You can see the quality in it...no matter when I go there for years...really definitely 20 years...and the boss is always personally behind the checkout Counter best restaurant...keup str

The daily specials are ok! However, the way you are served here is subpar. Extremely unfriendly and arrogant “waiters”. The Mevlana 30 years ago still valued quality and service. Today it has degenerated into mass processing. I will have to avoid this restaurant in the future. Unfortunately!!!

My visits to the restaurant were always marked by strong disappointment. Despite multiple attempts to convince myself of the quality of the dishes, I just couldn't find a taste that satisfied me. When we ordered we were told that a lot of things couldn't be served. However, other customers still received the dishes they wanted upon request. The lentil soup we ordered didn't taste like lentil soup at all, and the kebab meat was also inedible and absolutely not recommended. Not only did the food leave something to be desired, but the service also contributed greatly to negatively impacting my experience. The waiter leaned against the pillar while taking our order and paid us no attention. He was snooty and unfriendly at the same time. Overall, I cannot recommend the restaurant.

The food tastes good, but even though there was air conditioning, it was a big mistake that they did not operate it. It was very stuffy and hot inside.

2 stars because it actually has the best taste. It was always my favorite kebab, it hasn't been recommended for about 2 months now, prices have increased and only bread and salad with a bit of meat (see photo), so I'd rather go to the competition. I really don't mind anything being more expensive, but it should be filled accordingly.

Very tasty and perfectly priced, especially considering the quality and portions. That doesn't happen often. No matter which dish you choose, it always tastes great and you will always be extremely full. In addition, always friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. We love coming here, always on special occasions or when we want to treat ourselves as a family to a particularly delicious meal outside in a pleasant atmosphere. My fullest recommendation.

Everything is good. Based on some friends suggestions we have visited the restaurant. Food was lecker. And the bröt was good and unlimited..