NOODLE FAN in Köln

Good noodle dish. Good service.

The biang biang was very well prepared. The meat was braised as soft as butter. But who puts parsley on a Chinese dish (confusing)?! I ordered an egg, but only got half. A bit too expensive for €1.80! The portion was a good size. The cucumber salad was, to be honest, just average. Gerolsteiner Cola is also really wild. No hate, but not nice. The ramen just wasn't ramen; you'd be better off going to Takumi. Overall, a solid 3/5.

Really nice noodles . Next time I think i will try the Ramen

The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I recommend the ramen. The staff speaks English.

The hand-pulled noodles in the chili sauce are incredibly delicious, had the version with tomato and egg

The food and the bubble tea were truly delicious. Unfortunately, the portions were relatively small, as you can probably tell from the photo. We only got two thin pieces of gyoza and two small pieces of karaage. Without the large bubble tea, we probably wouldn't have been full.

Very delicious noodles. Had the beef ramen and beef biang biang noodles. You have to order at the till then you get a buzzer so you can collect your food when it’s ready. Very fast service. The beef was so tender and soft and the noodles were very flavoursome. It was so good we came here twice! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area

Best ramen and hand pulled noodles I've had in a long time. 100% recommended

I tasted my first Ramen here and it is nice. The soup and meat are so good.

Super nice freshly made noodles.

We ate at NOODLE FAN today and were very satisfied. It's a small shop with a modern-day feel. You order at the counter, and you pick up your food when the buzzer goes off. The noodles are the highlight. They have a good consistency, although I'm sure not everyone likes that. The meat and sauce were also delicious. Unfortunately, it wasn't spicy for me. There was only vinegar and soy sauce on the table, so nothing to spice it up. There was a decent amount of meat on the plate, and the portion was quite filling. We both had homemade iced teas, although the passion fruit was way too sweet for us. Peach, on the other hand, was great. As for the ambiance, the tables were a bit dirty, but OK. Otherwise, the shop was fine. It wouldn't be my choice for a romantic first date, though. We still recommend it.

The chicken tasted old and like it had been prepared four days ago. There were no vegetables except for a small piece of bok choy and 2-3 rings of spring onion. The soup was also too greasy for me. The toilet was extremely dirty and desperately needs a thorough cleaning—I've never seen such dirty walls and doors in a restaurant (see pictures).

Better to open the Tom Yum bag at home, the noodles were barely cooked through and I couldn't finish them. There was practically no vegetables. Handmade isn't everything.

Nice location near Köln hbf , near Köln cathedral. Aesthetic place to eat noodle. I ordered spicy beef noodle without the soup, but actually it wasn’t spicy at all for me 😂 that’s why I requested extra chili oil. The food was delicious but isn’t really special to me,I’ve tried hand pulled noodles that is more delicious than this so. Btw the beef was so tender 🫶🏽✨

The cashier is not very friendly and the noodles are too thick like chewing a dough…

Unfortunately, we didn't get the right food twice. Despite being informed, the dish wasn't brought correctly, so we ended up having to eat something else. That was very disappointing.

Good food, but why is TikTok music playing in an Asian restaurant? It totally ruined the atmosphere. I didn't want to listen to alternative teen music while eating.

Very bad. The noodles smelled toxic, and the broth tasted like water and vegetable broth from the supermarket. Pulled noodles are actually a good concept, but this chain in particular is cutting corners and ruining it for everyone. Never again!

Very nice place with a pleasant atmosphere. The meal unexpectedly included shrimp, but maybe that was our fault. Otherwise, the food was very good.

The noodles were tasty, but the sauce wasn't very authentic. The price for the karage was very, very high.

Great experience at Noodle Fun! The noodles, freshly pulled before our eyes, are a real highlight. We had the Biang Biang version – super flavorful, with buttery-tender beef and a pleasant spiciness. The portion with scampi was also top-notch. Authentic, delicious, and highly recommended! Second visit: this time we had one with tofu and shiitake mushrooms, the other with gyoza and karaage. Both very tasty.

The taste was average, the noodle soup tasted like soy sauce. The environment was decent, and the service was good.

Portion size is very small, especially with the meat. Three tiny pieces of chicken, two gyoza and a hand full of noodles $15-17 euro. 3 stars because it was flavorful.

Fast and good service, I really recommend the chicken karaage gyoza noodles. Boba is decent as well. Great stop when you have a layover at hbf

Really nice restaurant for traditional Taiwanese beef noodles, hand & fresh made. Rich beef sauce and tender meat, I highly recommend you to order this ! Spice level is fine, Tabasco spiciness level is equal to the highest spiciness here. Close to a touristic zone, prices & quality have to be highlighted :)

We were in Cologne for 3 days and we came here twice! Could have gone for a third time - it was soooo good. Highly recommend to try if you are in the area, the biang biang noodles and chicken dumplings were absolutely delicious ❤️

A great shop to have some very good hand made noodles. The funny part is that you actually see the cook making the noodles. The dish was full of flavour, large and colourful. The staff was great as well as the service. The guy that helped us spoke several languages and I saw him helping out a French couple... in French. Further they created a nice atmosphere with a wallpaper showing a collection of Asian movies.

Delicious hand-made noodles, with good side dishes like melted beef or shrimp.

There's a Doubanjiang store next door. I'm already living in Tomson Yipin. Maybe I'll have a bite before I starve to death.

Raami food cuz, just need a double apple shisha to go with

Awesome service with the best ramen noodles I have ever had

We had a wonderful meal. The prices were reasonable... I skimped on the service because it was self-service... The meat noodles were delicious...

Good noodles, good sauce but very bad tofu and disappointingly little vegetables.

The food was so delicious, they were so friendly, but the ambience could have been better, it's still a small but nice shop.

Cool vegetarian dishes .. recommended

The food had a strong bleach smell, and the soup was overly sweet and far from authentic

Best noodles I’ve had in a while! The portion is enormous, lots of meat (even lots of prawns), great sauce - I had my one portion for two full meals 👍🏼

I liked that there were vegan options. You order at the counter and get a beeper so you can wait at a table. We also ordered bubble ice tea, but had to pay 2 times (card&cash), I guess because the POS system of the drinks is different from the food. We chose a table in the back corner next to the stairs which didn’t feel as clean as sitting in the front, however the noise in the front was bad due to it being the end of the day after the big Pride parade at the last day of Pride. I think it would be less dirty and chaotic if we came on a regular day. The food was ready quickly. I ordered the vegan noodles with tofu (no soup) and my partner a dish with chicken with soup. The restaurant is known for their hand pulled noodles. However we found the noodles a bit too chewy for our liking. Also the soup and the sauces were too intense in our opinion. Furthermore, we would have preferred more vegetables than just one tiny piece of pakchoy. Thankfully we ordered a side dish with wakame, kimchi and cucumber.

The best ramen I've ever eaten!

Absolutely tasteless food, I ordered spicy ramen but it was bland and not even salty. Worst noodles I've ever had anywhere.

Very tasty bubble tea and a great price! The two girls (Naz and LaraSu) were super friendly waitresses.

My experience at this restaurant was absolutely amazing!!! I believe it is completely underrated! The food was delicious and we got the opportunity to see the noodles being made. If you have kids you might understand the current craze with bubble tea, and my kids absolutely loved the ones on offer at the shop, especially brown sugar tea. If you are a tourist it will be very helpful to know that the staff speak fluent English , and they are the sweetest and most polite waiters I have ever met. The atmosphere was charming and the food was authentic. My husband and I really enjoyed the black bean sauce ho fun noodles, they were delicious and not greasy like a lot of places. 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🧋🧋🧋🍜🍜🍜👍👍👍

Absolutely delicious, I can only recommend

We ordered, so I can't comment on the service or the atmosphere. The food, however, wasn't tasty at all and was way overpriced. Plus, I have a stomach ache now. I occasionally make biang biang at home. It's a super simple dish from China that's among the cheapest there. In Shanghai, a huge bowl of biang biang, which was really good, cost me about €3.

Delicious handmade wide ramen noodles with many options of protein. Can be tailored non-spicy or spicy. Also good cold bubble tea for a hot summer day! Good value and would visit again.

Noodles are like in Asia. Nothing more needs to be said.

Unfortunately, the Bian Bian noodles don't taste very authentic. Once you've eaten at Bian Bian in Xi'an, the food is unfortunately no longer as good or authentic. The staff, however, is very friendly.

Food is super good!!! Kind of a self service place tho, you go to order and pick up your food and pay right away, then bring it to your table. The hand pulled noodles are so thick and chewy though I really love them!! You can watch them make the noodles too which is really fun.

Liked it, really filling noodles that are made right on the spot. Chinese vibe with japanese posters, friendly staff and shared toilet, really close to the dom and prices reasonable, from 10-25/person. We were 7 and paid 110,40.

Not flavourful at all and the chicken is so dry. I didn’t eat the chicken and the noodles couldn’t finish them because it’s not enjoyable.

Delicious hand-pulled noodles. The food was truly amazing, and the price was very reasonable for the location. Unfortunately, I didn't quite like the atmosphere. But if that's not your top priority, then it's great 👍🏻

Very good restaurant, the noodles are homemade and served right in front of you, so there's no long wait. The portions are generous, but they lack vegetables.

Not excellent, but good to eat. The ramen sauce or pasta with meat were like they were just doused with soy sauce diluted with water. The food is normal, the price is appropriate, but it didn't leave a strong impression. It seemed like we weren't full, like it was empty. It's okay for a quick bite. And the staff is friendly and polite. You can order your food at the counter yourself.

Highly recommended. Good food, prepared quickly. Good selection of beef, chicken, and vegan options.

The noodles were decent, though a bit too oily for my taste. The beef, however, was tender and full of flavor… definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. The waitress wasn’t very friendly and walked away after dropping off my plate, even though I was about to ask a question. Overall, the food was fine, but the experience could be much better with more attentive service.

The biang biang noodles were pretty good but wasn’t a fan of the ramen ☺️ Good halal option close to the Koln Dom.

The shop looks very nice and is beautifully decorated. The atmosphere is pleasant, and we were warmly welcomed, even though it was already late. The food was very rich and flavorful. My boyfriend had the beef noodles, and I had the vegan version with delicious braised tofu. The portions were large and beautifully presented! Great experience, thank you! <3 (The food is also halal!!)

A very nice little snack bar with an open kitchen. You can watch the hand-pulled noodles being prepared. Flavorful biang biang and hearty ramen. The separate cash registers for food and drinks are a nuisance. The prices are just about right.

Fantastic food!!! - Very large portions. - Great flavor, beautiful atmosphere, and very friendly staff! Would highly recommend for anyone in the area!

Extremely overrated. Chicken was tough. Noodles were just dough. Unfortunately, I only gave it a 3/5 in terms of taste.

Very tasty Biang Biang Noodles! Were visiting Cologne and if we come back, we'll definitely come back! Thank you

Excellent food- I had the beef ramen while my girlfriend had the tofu Biang Biang- flavors of both were excellent and portions were filling. Wish every meal could be this efficient and delicious. Your friends @DrivingWithFate

Very tasty food and also a vegetarian option for every dish. I can highly recommend!

Authentic, very strong soup with tender meat. Quickly prepared and directly at Cologne Cathedral. Highly recommended

Absolutely loved this hidden gem of a noodle spot! Tucked away just a short walk from the main attractions, the Cologne Dom, this place is truly underrated. The service is top-notch—friendly staff who speaks fluent English, which made ordering super easy. We tried the Biang Biang noodles—both the regular and the spicy versions. While both were delicious, the original one stood out with a more delightful and well-rounded flavor. The spicy version wasn’t overwhelmingly hot—it had a gentle tingle that still let you enjoy the full taste of the dish. The noodles themselves were wonderfully chewy and paired with generous portions of tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef. Every bite was satisfying and full of flavor. The place is cozy and cute, though admittedly a bit small—probably the only downside, because everything else was on point. They also serve bubble tea, and we tried the Blue Ocean flavor. It was decent—I'd give it a 4/5—but for the price (about the same as a bottle of soda), it’s definitely worth it. All in all, this noodle fan restaurant deserves way more hype. A solid 5/5 for the food and experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Very tasty food, the noodles with the chicken were great.

Delicious homemade noodles and fresh Chinese salads.

Great, tasty, home made noodles. Friendly staff, nice location, and good drinks variety all at the same price.

I was there 3 times. The noodles are okay, but sometimes not well cooked and sticking together. Seasoning is good. In the lunch time no place to sit, bear in mind. A bit expensive though

The atmosphere these days is rather eerie. The restaurant has reached the point where they don't care about anything. There's a constant, loud, annoying noise from a fan or something. The waitress was polite, but the owner and chef have no skills whatsoever. I ate later than a customer who arrived later. Maybe because he was the same annoying Chinese guy as the chef. I'd recommend the waitress quit. She could be working somewhere a thousand times better. She has all the skills. The bubble tea shop is closed, which has also spoiled the atmosphere.

The best noodles meal i ever had, amazing taste and texture Love the fresh ingredients Also appreciated the kindness and helpful Kira

Noodle Fan in Cologne is a great find for those who love handmade noodles. I had the Biang Biang with shrimp and it was great: perfect consistency, intense flavor and a really tough level of spiciness, so be careful if you can't handle this type of food. The place is casual, with an open kitchen that makes everything more engaging. The staff is friendly and the service is fast, even when the place is full. A few details could be improved, such as the general cleanliness, but overall a great choice if you want a tasty and no-frills meal in the city center without spending a lot and avoiding the usual low-quality fast food.

Noodles were great however sauce was too salty. Service was mediocre. It would have been a better experience if there were more drink offerings and sides. I wouldn’t recommend.

Delicious! Will definetely return when visiting Cologne again

Super delicious handmade noodles.

The boss lady is very efficient and friendly to people with decision-making difficulties. You can choose soup noodles or mixed noodles, spicy or non-spicy, beef or chicken. The pulled noodles are very chewy, and the dry chili is very fragrant in the soup. It is not spicy, but it is a bit throat-burning.

It was normal experience not fancy. Portion was big enough but reasonable to the high price. That was at the other branch not the one closer to the Dom.

From the inside it is very well furnished, you also feel very comfortable, the service is also first class and the food is also extremely good. You can taste the noodles that they are homemade, the meat is also very tender and all in all it is really first class

It's a great place to sit down and enjoy alone time. It was fun to try the delicious noodles and watch people make handmade ramen.

If you don't value ambience, are keen to experiment and want more than just a small snack, this is the place for you. Watching the chef make pasta is exciting. Food was ready within 5 minutes and tasted delicious.

Incredibly delicious noodles! If you arrive at the main station for a trip to Cologne and look at the cathedral, you will be here within 2 minutes and can treat yourself to these delicious noodles. Service top, food top, everything top 😊

The noodles are really delicious, but the seasoning is a bit salty. Is it like mixing in a lot of seasoning like jelly and seasoning without diluting it? There's a lot of meat and it's not bad.

Super tasty, especially the biang biang noodles

Simply very cool, modern Chinese cuisine, found spontaneously, totally impressed!

The noodles are incredibly tasty, service was super friendly! Big recommendation ✨

We had a good time this evening,the food was amazing,the service and the atmosphere also. Definitely we will came back here .

I hope they never move away and if they do then I'll need the recipes, thank you. The vegan tofu fan noodle and the kimchi salad are a dream.

Only in Germany for a few days and decided to try out Thai little restaurant. It did not disappoint! Amazing staff, service and more importantly, incredible food! Would recommend to anyone to come here! 😍☺️

Very tasty food, the tofu was great! Good portion size, the broth was also very flavorful. Gladly again!

Super delicious food! Big recommendation

Hahaha.. not disappointed! It's not nice, but it's really meant in a positive way. Had spicy ramen with beef. Broth still has the right consistency, meaty, hearty. Noodles fresh and slightly thicker, with a slightly pleasant crunchy consistency. Service asked directly whether I was familiar with the map and quickly and friendly explained the major differences. I'll spare you a picture. There were noodles with beef in soup ;)

The waitress explained the concept very well. We got the chicken biang biang ramen soup (the chicken was really dry but there was lots of it) and the tofu & shitake biang biang noodle dish and that one was definitely the superior choice! We only wish that there had been a bit more veggies - one leaf of bok choi seems insufficient for the price point. But very good food and the sauce & broth were both spicy and well balanced. Would recommend!

The biang biang noodles are really well made and the flavour was on point.

Unpleasant/unfriendly. I came to this restaurant on the first date because a friend recommended it to me. The moment we entered the restaurant the waitress came up to us and just stared at us. I was eager and excited to try the food with my date and asked the waitress nicely if we could choose a seat or if one would be assigned to us. The waitress rudely says "First say hello, first how are you" in an arrogant manner. This almost ruined our mood, but we decided not to take it to heart. The food was great, but be aware that you may feel unwelcome!

delicious... my favorite Asian noodles!!!!

Nice cozy place, I got beef ramen for myself, but the girl liked the chicken one, the beef one was more to her taste, the noodles were made by hand and very tasty, if you don’t take into account the prices, I recommend it

The food was amazing, really tasty and the portions were good. But the service was SO DISAPPOINTING. The waitresses were just chatting with each other, the tables were super dirty and nobody cared to clean them. For my ramen I asked without spring Onions and they brought it with them. It's sad to see a place with delicious food and a lot of potential being brought down by the service level.

10 / 10 recomendado! La comida era increíble y fresca junto con un gran sabor! ¡El mejor ramen que he probado en mucho tiempo! El servicio al cliente fue genial.

Everything is ok except the soup is a bit salty.

Food was OK. The meat was very dry and overall the food was very fatty.