Mikado Sushi & More Köln in Köln

The lady at the reception is very busy playing with her cell phone. You first have to get her to talk to you. The rest of the staff just shuffles listlessly through the corridors. In the restaurant, some loud French music is wailing. I ordered a menu that included miso soup as a starter. Everything arrived except the soup. After 10 minutes, I asked and was told the soup would be right away. Half an hour went by. Then a waitress came and said today is Sunday and there's no miso soup. I've never heard such nonsense. I canceled everything and left. I recommend staying away from here. I simply cannot understand where all the positive reviews come from.

Girl at the entrance playing with her phone ignoring the customers

Everything was great. Highly recommended. 😃

Very nice, everything is fresh and delicious. The service is very friendly. Top

Honestly, I don't understand the positive review. Four times we received the wrong food, five or six items were missing, and the women's restroom was dirty.

Today on July 31, 2025 an employee worked there, unfortunately I don't know his name but he was dark-skinned with a silver chain and MEGA nice and always attentive👍

As always, delicious, worth it. The black cumin ice cream is my absolute favorite. Top

I have to say, based on the price and the reviews, I expected a lot more in terms of taste. I've always eaten at Nagoya before, where it's cheaper, and I actually think it tastes better than here. What I liked here was the dessert; I haven't had anything like it anywhere else before, and it was delicious. But I didn't come for the dessert (inside-out rolls with banana), I came for the sushi, and as I mentioned, I found it mediocre at best and a bit dry. The ambiance is really nice, and the food was ready very quickly. For me, however, the taste definitely outweighs the rest in this review, so unfortunately, I'm only giving it 2 stars. It's a matter of taste, I guess.

The food really isn't what it used to be. I was there for the first time around 2020, and now a few weeks ago. The portions are really tiny, it takes forever to arrive at the table, and it's more expensive than the competition, even with the same offerings.

⭐ 1 star Unfortunately, very disappointing – not recommended. Yesterday, we spontaneously wanted to go to Mikado for dinner together. At reception, we were immediately asked if we had a reservation – we said no. The receptionist then curtly informed us that the restaurant was fully booked and not a single seat was available (it was 8:23 p.m.). Shortly thereafter, we checked online and were easily able to reserve a table for two for 8:30 p.m. – with reservations available every 15 minutes until 10:30 p.m. We booked immediately and went back inside. The receptionist gave us a very strange, almost annoyed look. I politely told her that it was probably "fate" that we were able to eat there after all and showed her the reservation. But unlike other guests, we weren't escorted to a table, but were simply fobbed off with a curt "Just go upstairs and pick a table." When we got upstairs, surprise: several tables were free. Unfortunately, no waiter came, and no one asked us anything. So I went back downstairs and asked to speak to the manager. A colleague came and listened to my description, while the receptionist repeatedly tried to interrupt me and justify why we hadn't been seated initially. Conclusion: very unfriendly and disrespectful treatment, especially at the reception. Although there were obviously free seats, we were initially turned away and then practically ignored. We ultimately left the restaurant – fortunately, there are plenty of good sushi restaurants with better service in Cologne. Never again.

Horrible, not recommended! It started at the reception: rude, unprofessional, and disorganized. Despite having a reservation, we waited 15 minutes to be shown to our table. That's forgivable—it's a Saturday evening, and it's busy. But at the reception, we overheard a colleague loudly yelling at her colleague. In my opinion, this kind of behavior shouldn't be used in front of customers. Then we were seated at a table that hadn't been cleared or cleaned. We waited at that table for 10 minutes until the leftovers from our predecessors were removed. Another 5 minutes until the table was cleaned, and another 10 minutes until we were given the tray. At one point, we asked for a new chopstick because we'd dropped one on the floor. After 10 minutes, none arrived. After asking again, we waited another 10 minutes and still didn't receive one, so we finally got up and helped ourselves. Half of the hot dishes were already cold. The plates weren't even cleared; we ended up with 20 plates stacked in front of us, a very uncomfortable atmosphere. When the ice cream was served, we weren't given any spoons. Here, too, we stood up and helped ourselves to the spoons. We were aware beforehand that all-you-can-eat doesn't correspond to premium cuisine - but serving such poor quality for a total of €80 (2 people) is outrageous. The concept should be reconsidered, and qualified staff should be hired. We will never eat there again. I'd rather spend money on quality than quantity. I can't take anyone who gives good reviews here seriously and can only wonder if they've ever had a good meal in their life.

I've eaten there several times; the food is always fresh and hot, and everything tastes very clean and freshly prepared. I've never had a stomachache afterward. The service is excellent; the staff is usually at your table within a few minutes, and you can order directly from the tablet. There's also plenty of sushi for those who don't like fish. Chicken sushi, or sushi with cream cheese and vegetables, etc. Generally, there's more choice of chicken or fried chicken in the sushi than in most AYCEs. I'd go back again. Very nice atmosphere. Dim lighting, and most of the time, the volume isn't loud, but rather pleasant.

The food is delicious, the service is fast, the staff is very pleasant and polite.

We were here for the first time yesterday and were very satisfied. The selection is large, the food arrived very quickly, and the sushi and hot dishes were delicious. The staff and service were also good. I don't understand the bad reviews.

Very cozy interior and friendly staff, the food was also great!

The sushi rice tastes very sweet

Delicious, not far from 5 stars. The service was also super nice and very friendly.

Unfortunately, I had to throw up less than 10 minutes after my visit.

The sushi was very bad, it was cooked with large pieces of rice, but I liked the service and ambience very much, otherwise the food is not good

Anyone put off by DJ*'s over review should see that he's just complaining. I assume he works for the competition! We're regulars and have never had any problems here, except for the one time the soup was cold. We complained about it, and we got a new one! Form your own opinion of the best team in Cologne 😊

Attention allergy sufferers!!! The allergens are clearly listed on the menu. But unfortunately, they are not complete and are not correct!!! We went to Mikado with our daughter (who has celiac disease, meaning she is not allowed to eat gluten) and were initially pleased that there was written allergen labeling on the menu. Unfortunately, it turned out that some of the items labeled gluten-free actually contained gluten (the meat was breaded with wheat flour, and the soy sauce on top contained gluten). The sweet potato fries labeled gluten-free were gluten-free in themselves, but upon inquiry, it turned out that the frying oil used was also used to fry wheat flour-coated items. Our daughter had already started eating – trusting the menu information – and quickly developed the typical symptoms, which continued throughout the next day. The staff were very friendly and also very upset that our daughter was feeling so unwell, but no one was truly competent. For example, gluten was confused with MSG. Conclusion: A nice place in itself with really friendly staff, but I find it absolutely unacceptable that the menu contains such blatant errors. I'm curious to see if this will change—as we were promised on site. I can only recommend asking very carefully what exactly is in each dish and how it's prepared, otherwise you could be in for a nasty surprise!

Definitely a good sushi shop that can be recommended

Very tasty and very friendly staff.

One of the worst all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants we've ever been to. The wasabi and ginger were already tarnished, the wasabi wasn't spicy, the sushi was dry and tasteless. The baked sushi was swimming in grease. We won't be back

Our standard restaurant for Japanese buffet

The food, the concept, the ambiance, the service, EVERYTHING at Mikado is VERY good! A huge selection. My personal favorite restaurant!

Title: Disgust, ignorance, TikTok's illusion – what's happening here is no longer tolerable. I've experienced a lot of things – but this restaurant visit was a low point in every respect. Like so many others, we came to this place via TikTok. Highly praised sushi, supposedly a real insider tip. The sushi actually tasted good. Fresh, cleanly presented. But that was also the only bright spot of an evening that, for me, clearly falls under the category of "never again." The portions were extremely small – especially the sake nigiri, more symbolic than filling. The prices here are in the confident range, but that wouldn't have been so bad if the rest hadn't gotten completely out of hand. The restrooms – and I mean that – are a health hazard. Urine on the floor in front of the urinals, a toilet bowl with a brown streak, paper strewn everywhere, full trash cans, wet floors, no sign of cleaning. The pictures say more than a thousand words – I've attached them. And that's exactly how it looked in real life. I went to the staff and asked for disinfectant. After minutes of guessing and whispering, they handed me a bottle of glass cleaner (!) – that wasn't a joke. There's no disinfectant in the building. And that also explains why apparently no one here disinfects their hands after smoking before serving food again. Because that's the next point: Every minute, employees disappeared for a smoke break. Sometimes in groups. Right in front of the window, through which the smoke was demonstrably drifting into the restaurant. We smelled it. Constantly. Unpleasant. Anyone who enjoys sushi here gets cigarette smoke for free. Anyone who thinks that hands are washed or disinfected after smoking is mistaken – I didn't see anyone doing it. And now comes the truly shocking part: The restroom is in a catastrophic state – but outside, people are smoking and laughing. The focus was noticeably more on private conversations and cigarette breaks than on the hygiene conditions in the establishment. How can smoking be more interesting than at least checking the restrooms once? It's a complete misprioritization, which you as a guest immediately notice. As if that wasn't loud enough, employees were constantly walking through the store with walkie-talkies – sometimes they were radioed in the middle of the room, creating a completely absurd atmosphere. I briefly thought I'd landed in the security zone of a festival. Instead of enjoyment, peace, and atmosphere: noise, smoke, dirt, radio traffic. A disaster all around. ⸻ Conclusion: This restaurant thrives on the TikTok hype. But what you'll find there has nothing to do with reality. Sushi: okay. The rest: substandard. Hygienic borderline. Organizationally chaotic. Humanly sobering. We won't be back. And I sincerely hope that those responsible read this text – and give it some serious thought before someone documents it publicly. ⸻ To the management: If you have the aspiration to handle criticism respectfully and professionally, now would be the right moment. Please leave your work email address in the comments. I am willing to engage in a calm exchange with you. The very least I could do would be a refund for this evening – not out of spite, but out of decency. That's how you compensate disappointed guests and demonstrate your commitment if you're serious.

The food was great! There was a bit of a limited selection for people who don't like raw fish, but the food came straight away; we didn't even have to wait 10 minutes and the food and drinks were there. It was also very nicely decorated. I would come again.

Unfortunately, our visit to this restaurant was a complete disaster. The service was not only poor, but disrespectful in a way that's hard to believe. When we asked for empty plates and glasses to be cleared away, the staff told us they "didn't have to work for us." A statement that could hardly be surpassed in terms of audacity. Any sense of hospitality was completely lacking. The supposed restaurant manager—a young man, probably in his early 20s—topped it off. Instead of acting professionally, he addressed us in a condescending and rude tone, using terms like "bro," "bro," and similar street slang that are completely out of place in a restaurant. Criticism was completely ignored or met with ridicule. It was obvious that there was no understanding of customer service or service culture here. Instead of caring about the guests, we were made to feel like a nuisance. It's a shame, because we used to eat there often and really appreciated the ambiance and concept. The food itself was also okay. In the future, we will spend our money where the service is friendly and courteous.

Absolutely disrespectful treatment – ​​not recommended Our visit to this restaurant was unfortunately a complete disaster. The service was not only poor, but disrespectful in a way that's hard to believe. When we asked for empty plates and glasses to be cleared away, the staff replied that they "don't have to work for us." A statement that could hardly be surpassed in terms of audacity. Any sense of hospitality was completely lacking. The supposed restaurant manager – a young man, probably in his early 20s – took it to the extreme. Instead of acting professionally, he addressed us in a condescending and rude manner, using terms like "bro," "bro," and similar street slang that are completely out of place in a restaurant. Criticism was completely ignored or met with ridicule. It was obvious that this place has no idea about customer service or service culture. Instead of caring for the guests, we were made to feel like a nuisance. Conclusion: Anyone looking for a respectful evening should definitely avoid this restaurant. This kind of behavior has no place in the hospitality industry – it was both shameful and annoying.

The food was perfectly fine, but more like a buffet. The drinks selection was great, with lots of variety, and the dessert selection was also very good. The service there was very friendly and accommodating.🤍✨

I can't understand the good reviews at all. We ate à la carte and the food arrived in a complete mess, the first sushi after less than 3 minutes. The quality of the fish, sushi, and warm skewers was absolutely abysmal. Examples: The edamame arrived cold (they weren't in a steamer with a lid, but in an open bowl). Instead of sea salt, they were simply boiled in salt water. The fish quality was up to AYCE, which I think most people there do. Skewers were dry. Wasabi was already tarnished on top and dry. The actual crunch around the peppers in the Philadelphia Dream Makis was a soft mush. The salad had a pre-made dressing on it. We left a lot of it because it just wasn't tasty. We usually go for sushi at a different level and at different prices, but what was served here was pretty outrageous and embarrassing. Service was overwhelmed because the restaurant was incomprehensibly full.

Too hot during summer, no A/C not enough windows opened Service can improve, though it was Sunday so that’s probably to be expected Menu is not available in EN Some spicy sushi was too hot even for us Mexicans used to spicy food

We drove all the way from Aachen to Cologne and were looking forward to the all-you-can-eat sushi. The ambiance and service were good, but that doesn't help when the sushi, with a few exceptions, is tasteless and so expensive. There was a lot to choose from, but the quality was rather mediocre and lacked flavor. The price/performance ratio here is completely out of sync, at least when it comes to the sushi. The desserts and hot dishes were okay, the drinks were good, and the service was fast. I wouldn't recommend the sushi.

Went there monday evening. We got a table without reservation without wait. Ordered all you can eat sushi. The dishes came quickly and were all delicious! I don't have a single complaint. A huge variety of sushi and other dishes! The service is nice and quick to bring food, take empty plates. The decoration and vibe in general is super good in this restaurant, definitely recommend!

We were very disappointed. Mass production, everything happens very quickly. The quality suffers, it's very loud, and it wasn't for us!

The fried and other warm/hot foods were amazing, everything tasted really really good! Some sushi tasted a little bland to me but my friend enjoyed all of hers a lot. Large menu to pick from, even if you go for the all you can eat mid-day. We went around 2pm on a weekday so it was very empty and quiet. The staff was extremely friendly and we had an overall very good experience and will visit again.

I've been to a few all you eat restaurants as in Japanese, Chinese, Indian and etc. But this restaurant was a miss. First off, the noise level was way too load. You almost had to speak louder than the people in order to have a conversation. Second, the food. I'm use to having my sushi freshly made or the fried or baked food being fresh. It wasn't the case for me. Fried and or the baked food was dry. Third, the service wasn't so good as I hoped. I know that it's a big place and they have their sections to work but it's easily to lose the sight of everything and it takes a bit longer to being served. I personally wouldn't recommend eating here but I know everyone have their preferences!

Top value for money, super friendly service in an artfully decorated ambience with good, varied sushi dishes.

Feedback for myself: The nigiri was inedible. The service was great. I won't go back.

A nice restaurant in itself, which allows for plenty of space. We managed to get a table on a Wednesday evening around 7 p.m. without a reservation. The food was tasty, arrived relatively quickly after ordering (more on that below), and the price was reasonable. I highly recommend the fried udon noodles, although the presentation of the food could use some work (the shrimp were simply skewered and placed on top). The worst part, however, was the service. A young lady with long black hair was in charge of our area (the upper area right when you enter). She was friendly, but we sat for at least 15 to 20 minutes before she actually took our orders. She initially asked if we'd found anything, but she was obviously still engrossed in the menu, so she told us to just let us know. When we finally found what we were looking for, she walked past us at least twice without responding to my "call." We then had to tell another waiter, who was apparently only responsible for bringing the food, and even then it took quite a while. What upset me most, however, was the fact that during our visit (especially while we were waiting for her to take our order), the lady in question was obviously standing in front of the restaurant door and - in my opinion - wasn't taking a break, but was instead taking care of personal matters on the phone. I was sitting facing the door, so I could see that her phone conversation wasn't exactly pleasant and that she was very charged up. Every now and then, customers would come in, whom she would then greet in passing, holding her cell phone to her chest, before immediately going back outside to continue her phone call. To me, that doesn't seem very professional, and I think it's simply not appropriate. Especially when you're standing right in front of the restaurant and apparently really not taking a break because no one else was apparently in charge of her area. When she finally seemed to have the mercy to take our order, she didn't even come with a notepad or anything to write everything down. It could have been that we ordered more than 10 things or something 🤷‍♀️ That, too, is simply unprofessional in my opinion. But at the end of the day, everything was delivered correctly. Anyone can have a bad day, and I don't want to judge that at all. However, this experience simply didn't reflect well on the restaurant as a whole. I understand if someone has personal problems, perhaps brings them to work, etc. But to apparently sort something like that out on the phone during working hours (even if it didn't per se affect her friendliness towards us) is simply not acceptable to me. Then they should just take half an hour off, but also make sure their guest area is covered and their service doesn't suffer as a result.

We ate at Mikado today, and it was fantastic, as always. The service was very good; we don't even need to talk about the food. It was delicious. You'll leave feeling full and happy when you go home. We'll definitely be back. The location is also very nice!

ATTENTION: MIKADO HAS ALL "NOT GOOD" REVIEWS DELETED. MY LAST ONE WAS DELETED DESPITE A NORMALLY GOOD RATING, SO DON'T BE FOOLED. (You get an email from Google where you have to explain why, etc.) The food is good, nothing special, but OK. (It's just mass processing.) Service takes 30 minutes for the bill to arrive. There was always something missing from the orders.

The food was very delicious overall! We ordered "all you can eat" twice. Unfortunately, the plates from the rounds remained on the table for a long time. We had to order ginger and wasabi each time using the tablet, which then counted as a separate course, which I didn't like.

Great place, the food tastes excellent, the atmosphere is truly inviting, and you feel very comfortable. The reception should consider hiring a new employee 🤨 because she was a total no-go. If we hadn't made a reservation and were hungry, we would have left and found another sushi place, of which there are plenty in the area. There are an exceptionally large number of employees in the restaurant. We never had to wait long for our food. Apart from the first impression, we were very satisfied, and the food tasted very good.

I find many of these tablet all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurants quite creepy or subpar. Mikado is a really solid choice, though. The selection is good, and most of it tastes really good. The side dish selection is also good for me as a vegetarian. The quality isn't particularly outstanding, but it's perfectly fine. The desserts are rather below average and rather bland in taste. In each round, each person gets to choose five items. What drives me crazy is that sauce, which is as much a part of fried food as mayo is of French fries, always gets deducted one item, and the portion is then super tiny. The restaurant is large and nicely decorated. Unfortunately, it's warm and oppressive downstairs. I found the service to be rather mixed, but somehow everything always worked out. All in all, the value for money is very good, and if you want Japanese all-you-can-eat, it's probably here. I would always make a reservation on Saturday nights!

We are absolutely satisfied! The food at Mikado Cologne is of truly excellent quality. Fresh, delicious, and lovingly prepared. Especially convenient: If you order at your table using an iPad, it doesn't take long, and the food arrives quickly and reliably. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and competent. The overall package is just perfect here. We'll be back again and again! 😊🍣

I visited the restaurant with mixed impressions. The atmosphere is generally pleasant, but the music was unfortunately much too loud, making relaxed conversation at the table almost impossible. The service also left a lot to be desired in some areas – some employees seemed stressed and, unfortunately, unfriendly. This shouldn't happen in a restaurant setting, as it strongly influences the overall impression. Regarding the food: Some dishes arrived lukewarm, which was a shame, as the quality would otherwise have been fine. Overall, there is definitely room for improvement – ​​especially in terms of service, food temperature, and noise level.

Delicious food, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend the all-you-can-eat option.

Food is very high quality and very tasty, the service is very fast and the seats are comfortable

Nothing to say, 10/10 so much variety of sushi i couldn’t try all of them, looking forward for a next visit!

Simply WOW! The Mikado in Cologne is absolutely top-notch! The food is simply delicious – fresh, perfectly prepared, and with great attention to detail. Whether it's sushi, hot dishes, or desserts – everything is just perfect here! The team is incredibly warm, attentive, and ensures that you feel completely at home. Add to that the beautiful location: stylish, cozy, and with a truly pleasant atmosphere. I highly recommend the Mikado – anyone who has eaten here once will definitely be back!

Elegant environment, super delicious, the best choice for team gatherings

The service is super friendly and very accommodating! The food comes quickly and is very tasty. Thank you again and again for a lovely evening

This was my second time here, and I have to say: This time it was even better than the first! The food was fresh and incredibly delicious, and the service was very friendly. Even though I had to wait a bit, it was absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be back!

Was closed by the health department on February 20, 2025, because, among other things, mouse droppings were found in the food preparation area. You should think twice about whether the all-you-can-eat option is worth it.

Mice were running around the restaurant, the staff weren't friendly, and the service wasn't good. The food wasn't good and way too expensive for what it was.

Very rude, I have never been served so unfriendly and the food is not recommended under any circumstances, especially for the price, go to another restaurant, trust me, I eat a lot of sushi but have never seen such bad staff and food, save your money, this restaurant is not worth it

Absolutely filthy place, Article from the Kölner Express from May 5, 2025: Mouse droppings everywhere: City closes restaurant in Cologne's Mediapark – "hygienically very poor" Disgust alert in Cologne! Mouse droppings were found in the kitchen of the well-known sushi restaurant "Mikado." The city's food inspectors have officially closed the restaurant. Cologne: Mouse droppings discovered in the kitchen of sushi restaurant "Mikado" in the Mediapark During an inspection of the popular restaurant with more than 1,100 Google reviews, a "hygienically very poor" condition was documented, as "t-online" reports. The restaurant has yet to respond to our request for comment. Particularly worrying: In the kitchen, where raw fish is processed, inspectors found excrement from pest rodents. This contamination was found on work surfaces and countertops – in close proximity to food. In addition to the kitchen area, the inspection report recorded mouse droppings in the counter area and in the basement storage area. The serious hygiene deficiencies led to a comprehensive cleaning of all equipment and surfaces being deemed essential. Mouse infestation was evident not only on the floor but also on cardboard boxes. The inspectors also found mouse droppings in the counter area, especially in the edges and corners, as well as underneath the furnishings. During the inspection, which took place during regular opening hours, sushi and other Japanese dishes were being prepared in the restaurant and served to unsuspecting guests. The authority pointed out that "the food produced, processed, and marketed at the facility was exposed to a risk of contamination." The "Mikado" was particularly criticized for the lack of an internal control system. Essential hygiene standards such as documentation of storage temperatures, incoming goods inspection, cleaning schedules, and pest management were lacking. Food traceability and staff training were also not guaranteed.

We always enjoy coming and always bring friends and relatives with us, who are all enthusiastic. The selection of food is very large, deliciously prepared and delivered quickly. The only drawback: there is no gluten-free soy sauce, so I always have to bring it with me.

The ambience is really nice. Mikado is spread over 3 floors. The food came super quickly and the service was usually very attentive. You can park in the Cinedom with a cinema tariff

The location is excellent, next to the cinema. The environment is elegant, clean, bright and modern. The store is large, with many types of food, fresh products, high cost performance and great service attitude!

A wonderful experience at Mikado Restaurant! The food was fantastic – everything was freshly prepared, with high-quality ingredients and tasted great. We were particularly impressed by the loving presentation and the quality of the food. The service was very polite, attentive and warm. The ambience is also stylish and inviting. We felt completely at home and will definitely come back!

What can you say...a great shop...good food and attentive service at an acceptable price. What more do you want?

Too high a price for all you can eat

I really enjoy going there as a highlight (e.g. for a birthday or Easter) and have never been disappointed. The food is very, very tasty and with a waiting time of 15 minutes per round you can get there easily. The only small defect: • Sometimes when you order something in one round it doesn't arrive. Then you can order it again in the next round. (Something happens when it's full that something gets forgotten, it's just a shame) Otherwise there were never any problems. Everything looks very nice and modern and there is something for everyone, be it sushi or fried food, etc. “All you can eat” is worth it for the price and serves as a special experience on special occasions. Always happy.

We have been here several times now, the reservation was made via Quandoo. However, after our arrival they were unable to confirm the reservation. Instead it was cancelled. After my comment and re-booking 45 minutes later, the same thing happened. Apparently the staff doesn't know the technology, much to the annoyance of the guest. The menu is very extensive and varied, so there is something for every taste. The service staff welcomed us quite sober. Shortly after the first order we received the first dishes. These were all fresh and delicious. Some of the sushi rolls (the fried ones) were very large so you had to cut them up. Compared to the quality and sophistication of the food at Mu-Kii or Grand Asia in Saarbrücken, Mikado doesn't do quite as well. Many sushi rolls taste the same, so highlights are unfortunately hard to find. Some combinations like sushi filled with peppers are rather atypical and quite unimaginative. Maybe you should pay less attention to the quantity on the menu and concentrate on fewer and more "rounded" dishes in terms of taste. The Mikado is worth a visit and can definitely keep up with the Okinii. It would be desirable to have some homemade lemonades on the drinks menu.

We were at Mikado accompanied by guests from America. The ambience can be rated as excellent, and the location is also excellent. It was found that the quality of the food is directly related to the number of guests. My experience with Mikado has been positive. Unfortunately, today's food, which was very busy, was not edible. The wait for food was longer than average, resulting in some rounds being missed. As a result, a new order had to be placed, after which another waiting period was to be expected.

I just had my first date here, and everything was going very well until the end, when at some point several mice ran from the bottom corner of the restaurant straight into the kitchen. At first I thought I wasn't seeing correctly, but then when I noticed the view from a neighboring table, I knew I was definitely seeing correctly. We were initially asked not to carry this around in a big way in the restaurant. When we then wanted to pay, of course not the full price, see BGB paragraph 437 ff., we were offered a “nice” 20%. After a long discussion and at the request of showing the mouse traps that had supposedly been placed, we were told that mice were “normal” in the catering industry. In the end, we paid for our cocktails out of niceness and walked out of the restaurant with cheeky, follow-up comments.

The first time, great, the next time, it's okay. Very long waiting times, one fish was very fishy, ​​and the staff was very stressed and disorganized. Maybe we'll be convinced again next time.

All you can eat and yet I find the price unreasonable as the drinks are still top notch. The sushi was OK, nothing high quality. The dessert and also the meat were OK. The udon noodles with vegetables, the vegetables were missing. The sweet sushi was far from tasty, but that's certainly a matter of taste. The fried vegetables were in an indefinable sauce, not at all tasty. The food always came quickly, although the last two rounds were very slow and we still had meat and fish for dessert. The waitresses wouldn't survive in a restaurant. They were nice, but didn't know much about service. It was like a fast food restaurant. When I order high-quality sushi 🍣, for 32 pieces I'm well below this price for 2 people and I'm full. That's why I prefer quality and not overeating, like eating lots of things that are only half as tasty.🤷🏼‍♀️ I think for this price you can and should expect more quality, that's my conclusion.

The food was very tasty and the service was friendly. Unfortunately, during our visit a mouse ran from the kitchen into the dining room and back. When we asked, the staff told us that this was “normal”, that the health department had been informed and that operations could continue. Despite the good food, such an incident is absolutely unacceptable from a hygienic point of view and poses a health risk. I definitely cannot recommend the restaurant.

Bewertung für Mikado Köln (Hansaring): Das Essen war geschmacklich wirklich lecker, die Auswahl beim All-you-can-eat sehr groß und frisch, und auch die Bedienung war freundlich. Allerdings wurde der Besuch durch etwas absolut Unakzeptables überschattet: Mitten im Restaurant lief eine Maus herum. Als ich den Kellner und den Manager darauf ansprach, wurde mir gesagt, das sei normal, das Gesundheitsamt sei mehrfach da gewesen, und die Maus gehöre quasi dazu. Ich war sprachlos. In einem Restaurant – insbesondere bei offener Küche und rohem Fisch – darf es unter keinen Umständen Mäuse geben. Dass dies dort offenbar bekannt ist und nicht als Problem angesehen wird, ist absolut inakzeptabel. Ich kann dieses Restaurant niemandem empfehlen. Mäuse im Gastraum sind kein “Charm” oder lokales Maskottchen – sie sind ein Hygieneproblem, das ernst genommen werden muss.

Rating for Mikado Cologne (Hansaring): According to staff and manager, mice are normal in the restaurant. The food was really tasty, the selection of all-you-can-eat was very large and fresh, and the service was also friendly. However, the visit was overshadowed by something absolutely unacceptable: a mouse was running around in the middle of the restaurant. When I asked the waiter and the manager about it, I was told that it was normal, that the health department had been there several times and that the mouse was basically part of it. I was speechless. In a restaurant - especially with an open kitchen and raw fish - there should under no circumstances be mice. The fact that this is apparently known there and is not seen as a problem is absolutely unacceptable. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. Mice in the dining room are not a “charm” or a local mascot – they are a hygiene problem that needs to be taken seriously.

The food was definitely delicious. We felt comfortable there. The only thing to complain about is that the service staff was inattentive. At the beginning we had to wait about 15 minutes until we were noticed and a tray was handed to us. You had to say 3 times that you wanted to pay and then after a good 10 minutes someone came to bill you. Normal cutlery was only available after the 4th request. Nothing dramatic, but it was a bit negative. But one also has to say positively that the orders always came quickly. A few times something was missing, but you still get full there and as I said, the food is also very edible :) And for all dog owners... dogs are also welcome there and are also provided with a bowl of water.

My favorite place for sushi. The waitress and manager Akram was particularly courteous and attentive today. Pay raise please :)

The three of us had a business lunch at Mikado in Mediapark today and were very satisfied. There is a large selection of sushi and many other dishes - there is something for every taste. We had the all-you-can-eat with table service, which was very pleasant. The service was super friendly and attentive. The prices are a little higher, but that's understandable in this location. Overall, a thoroughly successful visit – we would love to come back!

We went to this restaurant this evening for all you can eat. On the third round of ordering we discovered a live maggot on the cucumber salad - absolutely disgusting and unacceptable! We immediately informed the waiter, who was also the shift manager. However, his reaction was more than disappointing. No shock, no apology - just the question of whether we would like a new cucumber salad (of course not!). The bowl was taken away without comment. Point. Not a word of regret, not an insight. Of course we lost our appetite after this incident. When we told him this and explained that we didn't want to eat the rest, we were told that there was nothing we could do about the price - it was "already late in the evening". Particularly outrageous: His statement: “I can understand you in private, but not in business.” What does that mean please? Like we're friends? Completely inappropriate and completely off track. After a long discussion, we reluctantly received a 15% discount - accompanied by stroppy, arrogant comments. An apology? None. A restaurant that deals with such a serious lack of hygiene in such an indifferent and unprofessional manner is absolutely unacceptable to me. We will definitely never come back and strongly advise everyone not to do so!

"The food is good and the service is friendly. However, if I write my honest opinion here, it will probably be deleted."

I had the pleasure of eating at this sushi restaurant and was completely satisfied. The quality of the sushi was great and the sushi was also very tasty 🍣 The service was attentive and friendly. I would love to come back here

Dinner for 4 . Great experience. We all got all you can eat ( 10 rounds ) . We ended with 5 rounds . Was not expecting good deserts and ice cream but they were amazing

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Cheap food, not exceptional but ok for spending an evening with friends

We've been there a few times and everything was always great. Drinks come super quickly, food tastes delicious except for the temperature. But what's a bit strange is what happens every time: After the 3-4 rounds, food just gets mixed up or not at all. Dishes that have been ordered do not arrive or are sometimes very late. Unfortunately, the temperatures of the fried dishes are often lukewarm and sometimes cold. Otherwise the food tastes really good. However, the service is sometimes very overwhelmed. Tables are no longer cleared and only after asking does an employee come and take the empty plates away. You also notice a certain level of stress among the staff.

Eine gute Auswahl und ein schöner Vibe. Waren in der Woche da entsprechend war es nicht sehr voll und alles ging sehr fix.

All you can eat at 35 euros on the weekend is simply too expensive... during the week all you can eat at 23 euros is completely ok. The surcharge for the weekend is too high. But the food was very tasty.

We went there to eat all you can eat, it was very tasty, the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We were there right at 12 p.m., but the food came super quickly and tasted very good. The gyoza were the best we've eaten so far. 👍🏼 The poke bowl was also one of my favorites. I can recommend everyone to stop by there!

Were with you for the first time and thought it was great. The only thing that's a bit annoying when you're sitting in the entrance area is the gym with the treadmills one floor above, which makes quite a bit of noise here and there. But the store was still pretty empty at the time, so you could hear it better.

The worst sushi I've ever eaten

We had to wait a bit until the tablet was brought and the bill came at the end, but otherwise the service was quick and friendly. The selection is impressive and definitely worth the price. Super tasty, they rolled out ;) and the flower ball tea was an experience

Long waiting times and the quality of the sushi has deteriorated.

A fantastic sushi experience at Mikado! The fish was incredibly fresh, and the presentation was beautiful.

The Mikado offers a varied lunch menu that includes soup. My personal favorite: the Peking soup – spicy, aromatic and just the right thing to start with. Whether it's sushi or a hearty menu with chicken - you can always get freshly prepared, tasty dishes here. A recommended address also for the lunch break!

Disappointing experience – not recommended! Unfortunately, our visit to the Mikado was anything but pleasant. Although we were quickly shown to our table, we had to wait over 30 minutes before anyone even took our order. Several times staff walked past to clean other tables or bring food, but we were completely ignored. No greeting, no apology, not even a brief information that someone would take care of us straight away. Only when we became active ourselves did the staff react. The hygiene also left a lot to be desired - the tables, trays and cutlery were sticky. The staff was unfriendly and the food was carelessly slapped on the table. Absolutely not justified for the price! There is no difference from your average all-you-can-eat restaurant.

The food is really tasty, but we lost our appetite relatively quickly because there were at least two mice under the neighboring tables. When we pointed this out to the waitress when we were paying, we were told that she would be very sorry, but that we couldn't prevent it because it was cold outside and the mice wanted to get warm. We definitely won't be coming back and are annoyed that we even paid.

Today, on February 2, 2025, three of us arrived with a reservation. We were greeted by a young, unfriendly waitress. She asked all the guests in line at the entrance in an annoyed manner: "Reserved?!" Instead of being escorted to a table, the guests were told to choose one on the top right. Done, we sat at table 12. Reservation for 6:00 PM. We were seated at the table at 6:15 PM (still within the time limit). So we sat there and sat and sat and sat. Table 13, which arrived even later, was a bit impatient, and at about a quarter to 7:00 PM, she went to the unfriendly waitress, who then gave the tablets to the table to order. We also received the tablets at the same time, and our first order was taken from the tablet at around 6:50 PM. The first round… 50 minutes after arrival. But things can always get worse, which is why I personally didn't get to eat my first sushi until around 7:40 p.m., almost an hour later. So I'd been sitting there for an hour and a half without eating 😂 But the food was definitely fantastic! No, it wasn't. Compared to the previous times, it was the worst. What was supposed to be hot came cold, and what was supposed to be cold was almost warm. Several items didn't come at all, but a few items we didn't order did. I'm incredibly disappointed to have spent my birthday here today 🙃

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We have been there on Monday, so was not busy and the atmosphere was great. The service was really friendly and helpful. The food was also good, the fried dishes were hot and crispy. There is a great choice of the stuff that you can try, the dessert menu is also amazing. I think I will go there again!

Always very tasty and the staff is always polite

We love this store 😍 The food is great and super fast service. We are there regularly 😂