Tanoshii in Köln

I have eaten sushi countless times in various restaurants. Be it at a Japanese restaurant, Asian fusion restaurants or wherever. The sushi quality can certainly keep up with that of a good Japanese restaurant. Since me and my wife are the only active sushi lovers and our children have tested the other dishes on the menu, I can say that five stars are appropriate. There was nothing to complain about. The service was also very good. The prices were decent, but that is probably partly due to the location in the Belgian quarter. You are definitely full.

Always a pleasure!! Best sushi!!

Highly recommended! Tastes very tasty, the staff is friendly and gives very good advice.

Eating sushi after the business meeting. Super tasty sushi. We ordered the starter: okonomiyaki shrimp, the main course: sushi platter Romantic Date for 2 and finally Macha Creme Brülee and Sweet Tanoshii. But you should reserve the table (we did), otherwise you may not get a seat. Super recommended.

Fish quality is horrible. There are so many better sushi places that are cheaper. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Had a wonderful meal with 6 people! Not only Curry Duck was slightly spicy but the other dishes were also of special quality!! Service very accommodating!! In short: highly recommended!!!

The food did not taste fresh at all, and service was bad too. Skip this place

I don't even know where to start - my visit to this sushi restaurant was simply terrible. As soon as you walk in, you're hit with this fishy, ​​musty smell, and that immediately takes away your desire to eat. How can that be? In a sushi restaurant, fresh fish should be the basis! But things got worse. The fish tasted old, kind of tough and just unpleasant. You sit there and ask yourself whether they are really serious. I was actually looking forward to a cozy evening, but instead I sat around for ages waiting for my food. It took what felt like forever, and when it finally arrived, the plate was as disappointing as the smell in the store. To make matters worse, they don't accept credit cards - honestly, who does that anymore? The prices are really outrageous for what they serve, and they also make paying complicated. The staff? Totally uninvolved and almost annoyed. You feel like they don't really care about you. That was the first and definitely the last time I was here. If you want a nice evening, you should give this restaurant a wide berth!

Delicious! Also vegetarian dishes.

The food is not fresh at all, and I am not a picky eater. Also service was bad. I was so disappointed and I would skip this place entirely!

Unfortunately, the sashimi was not competitive in terms of both quality and price/performance.

I've been looking forward to the evening for months and haven't been disappointed. The sushi and the entire creations were fantastic and very tasty. One of the best sushi experiences of our lives. Next visit to Cologne and the restaurant is open! Service was super nice and friendly. A bit noisy at peak times but the sushi makes up for it.

An amazing restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive. It was my husband's birthday and they greeted him with bitlrthday wishes. We started off with a complimentary cocktail. Had delicious sushi, some of the best we have had and to end off a birthday dessert of mango pannacotta. Definitely recommend this place!

The service is really great, very attentive and friendly. The food is absolutely average, the fancy sushi are very heavy, greasy and overloaded. And extremely expensive. We paid one hundred and fifty euros for two people with two glasses of wine each. The price-performance ratio is disproportionate. Too bad, I'll leave it at a one-time visit.

My absolute favorite restaurant in Cologne! I have eaten, ordered or picked up on site countless times. Every time the quality and especially the taste of the sushi was top. Absolute recommendation! 🫶

If you are from the United States, Japan or another country with a large Asian ex pat population, I would skip as the food is probably sub par on what you would expect. Comparing this to the best omakase experiences in Japan or the coastal Unites states is probably unfair as this is Germany. BUT if you’ve had your fill of wurst and haxe, and really want some sushi then go here. Stick with the nigiri. The fish is pretty good, rice could use some more vinegar. Avoid the tartare or preparations with mayo and sauces since the fish gets a bit drowned in them. Prices are reasonable and they do not take American or foreign credit cards. Bring cash!

Very tasty food, not cheap and friendly service.

Our favorite sushi place in the city. They have a very large selection including a few authentic pieces that are relatively rare in Europe, like unagi and wagyu nigiri. They also have fried and warm rolls, which may not be authentic Japanese but sometimes it just hits the spot. The main dishes we tried are also excellent. The atmosphere is elegant, but relaxed enough to go there with children.

By far the best “Fusion Sushi” in Cologne. Not only is the quality of the food (including the fish) really good, but above all the price-performance ratio is absolutely convincing! I can especially recommend the lunch menu on weekdays, the bestseller plate is always very good too! The service is okay and the atmosphere is nice too (the courtyard is nice in summer), but the special thing is definitely the sushi! I can only recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes fusion sushi!

I've been here several times and have always been impressed by the selection and quality.

Tanoshii has long been a classic in Cologne when it comes to premium sushi. And the quality of the fish is still sensational. Today's tuna, for example, came by plane from Japan an hour earlier. The sushi creations are all fun and addictive at the same time, the service in the evening is charming, competent and always attentive. The small, distinctive courtyard summer terrace is perfect for romantic dinner time. Yes, there is a lot of competition in the city now - but if you want an all-round exciting sushi experience with a still spectacular price-performance ratio: head to Tanoshii! A little tip: be sure to reserve terrace seats for the evening! Oh yes: there is also delicious warm food...

We have been guests several times, recently for the first time in the outdoor area. Short version: Great! The food is fresh, especially the sushi is heavenly, the service is friendly, courteous and fast. About the price: Sushi is not one of the cheapest dishes anyway, and Tanoshii doesn't change that. The all-round package absolutely justifies the prices. We would be very, very happy to come back!

They are actually regular customers. However, the last visit was a disaster - not because of the food, but the absolutely miserable service. First we weren't served at all for half an hour and we carefully asked if there was a lot going on, whereupon the waitress said "no, not really" (yes, great, then served and please?), then we had to keep placing orders order more at the counter, things were forgotten. When asked at the end if everything was okay, we said "No", the answer was "Aha." Ask what was wrong: Apparently not necessary. And then paid €170 for 3 people... No, sorry Tanoshii, we're used to it differently. We're now looking at alternatives and maybe try it again next year.

Sushi is great, lots of choice of fish and seafood, but the prices are all too high, especially nigiri, flambee, temaki, sashimi and main courses. Service staff are friendly and attentive, dishes can easily be adapted to individual taste preferences. No shop for people with dietary restrictions e.g. gluten intolerance or vegans.

We have been enjoying eating here regularly for years. The service is always very friendly and the sushi is extremely high quality. The "Romantic Dinner Date for Two" platter is a great mix of sashimi, nigiri, makis and rolls that will definitely feed two adults at a very fair price. The platter for 4 people is also phenomenal. The starters and main courses are also very tasty, although the sushi is simply a must. At lunchtime there are also great dishes for €13. Tanoshii is by far the best sushi/Asian-fusion restaurant in Cologne.

The venue and sushi are excellent. It turns out that when you eat good sushi, you don't need soy sauce.

Simply fantastic. Super delicious food, a very relaxed terrace and great staff who respond to individual wishes. Like a little oasis in the stress of the city center.

Very tasty sushi with fresh ingredients, large selection of food and drinks (you can also find what you're looking for as a vegetarian/vegan!). The service was very attentive and friendly, our orders were at the table quickly. The inner courtyard is also very nicely decorated, but you end up sitting a bit "on top of each other" as soon as it gets crowded. Unfortunately, the tables are very close together, so it is advisable to sit closer to the entrance door if you want to come during peak times. The restaurant is recommended, we will definitely come back!

Good sushi restaurant in a central location. The food is tasty and the shop is nicely decorated.

Ate Crispy spicy sushi and miso soup special.

Best sushi in Cologne. The fusion sushi are mega! Very nice service staff and cozy atmosphere

Very nice restaurant with a great backyard that invites you to linger. The menu offers an extremely large selection. The dishes were extremely tasty. We really enjoyed it and would love to come back.

I recently visited Tanoshi and had a great experience. The atmosphere was cozy, with simple yet elegant decor. The sushi was fresh and skillfully prepared, offering a good range of options. The drinks menu was diverse, complementing the meal nicely. The service was very friendly. Overall, it was an enjoyable dining experience that I would recommend for sushi lovers.

The food was delicious, but the quantities are limited at 8 pieces, so if you want to try more than two types, you'll hardly be able to do it. My problem arose with the drink. The card said 0.2 Cola €3.20. I was given 0.4 without asking, which wasn't even on the card for a whopping €5.90 As if I was drinking so much coke at 9 p.m., especially since I assumed that a bottle of Coke Cola would be served. Instead it was just a glass - which Coke with how much caffeine was in it, I have no idea. I didn't drink it. At least 1/3 was left. It's now 3 a.m. and I'm still lying awake on a Monday - cheeky to serve sizes without asking that aren't even on the menu but not to bring what was there without comment And no, you don't feel like messing around with a waitress in front of others. I'm so annoyed that I don't want to see the inside of this restaurant again

Essen war lecker. Aber geärgert habe ich mich über die freche Handhabe mir eine grosse Cola 0,4 für 5,90€ zu servieren, die es gar nicht auf der Karte gibt. Dort gibt es nur 0,2 für 3,20€. Ich habe sie auch nicht ausgetrunken, ich will keinen halben liter cola abends um 20 Uhr trinken, noch möchte ich eine Scene machen - hätte ich andere Begleitung gehabt hätte ich diese Rechnung nicht bezahlt. Man kann nicht etwas ungefragt servieren, dass es gar nicht auf der Karte gibt und nicht bestellt wurde fuer fast den doppelten preis. Einfach frech

Very tasty sushi and very fast, friendly service.

The sushi is really delicious. We pointed out that we were allergic to gluten... we looked carefully at all the ingredients and allergies on the menu... when the sushi came, half of it was taken away because the mayo contains gluten... The menu is fine faulty, but this was presented as our mistake and not as the restaurant's mistake (didn't write the menu?) new sushi arrived, everything was great. We pointed out again that we need everything gluten-free. Our main course came, luckily I didn't like the sweet potatoes because when I was finished with my salmon the waiter came with rice and said I couldn't eat the other side dish because it had gluten in it. (I had already eaten some of it!!!!) All the waiters are now unfriendly (service isn't good anyway), our allergens were not addressed at all, allergies should always be taken seriously!! So if you have allergies you should ask and speak to them 5 times and not just 3 times.

As you know, as a top world traveler Google reviewer, I don't focus on too much negative, so I will start with the positive first! Great decore and atmosphere, Chef's had positive vibrations....on the other hand traveling through Germany I was told there was an Asian Fusion place I had to try. The service started out ok.. When I asked for fresh fruit drinks, I was told they have freshly made drinks with Asian fruit, no sugar added. When the beautiful drink came to the table, we asked again, is this a sugar drink and she explained well the mix they have is added sugar and she can not take it out. We kindly said no, thank you, we will have a beer. She snaged the drink back and never came back to the table. We received our beer and food from another waitress who didn't speak to us. The shrimp tempura was like frozen type shrimp. The beef was very tough and not too much flavor, and my friend had the salmon with fried sweet potatoes. Salmon was good fried sweet potatoes very greesey and heavy I would.ask about the oil. And to top it off, I had to go get her to get the bill, and she told me they do not take US bank or credit cards. It was not the best Asian food or service, but the decor was nice.

Such delicious sushi!! We had four different rolls and tempura prawns and what can I say? The salmon: buttery soft! The shrimp too and otherwise just delicious! A visit (or several) is worth it!

Best restaurant in Cologne. Here 5 Google stars are really 5 stars. Don't know how to make sushi better. Service is always very nice

The best place of the sushi restaurants I know. I eat there regularly. If you want to criticize something (no reasons not to go there): Sushi is rather expensive, I (personally) don't find the ambience inside that cozy (great terrace in the courtyard in front of it) and only cash or EC card payments are accepted.

Super tasty sushi, melts in your mouth. The soup was also very tasty. Nice ambience. Gladly again.

It was my first time in the Tanoshi Restaurant for 2 people, a reservation is recommended as it is well attended. The location is quite tricky as it is right next to the street, which makes parking a difficult issue. The staff at Tanoshii are quite friendly and approach guests. The atmosphere is small and compact at the same time, so there are a lot of tables in a small space, which feels overwhelming. If you think about dining in the evening, this is a bad decision because the interior is poorly lit, especially directly above the tables the lighting is very bad. You can see this clearly from my pictures, something needs to be done. Now on the subject of food & service, That's clear, a 5/5 🌟 Since we were very hungry, we took the sushi platter for 4 people for €109 and it was really worth it, everything was just right, the sushi was very tasty and the sushi rice 🍚 was really good. When we asked, the rest was packed up for us. Conclusion: High quality ingredients are used here and you get real sushi with sushi rice🍣 Nice sushi restaurant where you can spend a nice evening for two and a reservation is recommended. The staff should have a better command of the language as there were significant misunderstandings there too. When visiting in the evening, the lighting conditions are significantly poor, especially if you sit in the corner! You eat almost in the dark (potential for improvement #YES#, you just have to implement it) It is recommended because it is difficult to find good sushi 🍣 who know their craft

Sushi, as always, very good. Portions have now become smaller. But service and friendliness has deteriorated significantly.

Great, super nice and attentive service. The sushi was fantastic

Great restaurant. The food is fresh and special. Staff very nice. Card payment is possible.

Food was wow, but very expensive and busy. Overall, a clear recommendation!

Service was great, but how little sushi there was with a roll for 17 euros. The other appetizer, sashimitartar, was also very small and full of mayonaise. As soon as it says Japanese, you pay twice as much in some stores. I'm not going there again.

In my opinion the best sushi in Cologne, lots to choose from, including unusual sushis. However, the location is not for wheelchair users, the toilet is in the basement (stairs only) and it is quite narrow between the tables

The restaurant is very stylishly decorated. The service is quick and friendly. There is enough to choose from, so we recommend simply taking a large plate and sharing it. The different variations are very nice to look at and taste good too. A small sauce is usually served with each dish or spread directly on the sushi. Of course there is also a vegetarian selection. Overall the visit was very enjoyable. The prices are already relatively high. You get great products in return.

We stopped by at lunchtime for a culinary stop and were not disappointed. The variants we chose were beautifully presented on a platter and prepared quickly. The prices are higher but definitely appropriate for the quality. We would love to come back…

I love Tanoshii! The food is always particularly delicious and the service is very friendly! My absolute favorite sushi restaurant!

Nice place, but it would be better if they add more traditional decorations to feel like Asia. And bigger portions of food :) if you are hungry - order double. For 2 sets of sushi, 2 soups and drinks we paid 60 euro

Delicious! Something for everyone. Prices reasonable for the quality.

Super tasty sushi. Friendly service. We recommend!

Very tasty sushi and super nice service staff. Only the vegetarian and vegan selection could be a little larger :)

Already been there for the second time Dishes very tasty. We really enjoyed it It takes some getting used to writing down the order yourself. Will definitely come back .

Went to Tanoshii's for the first time last night. And all in all it was a successful evening with delicious sushi. The atmosphere is very nice and inviting, the service was great and the sushi was excellent. The food menu is very diverse, with something for everyone. Highly recommended

Very good sushi and a great sashimi selection. Intolerance (avocado) was dealt with creatively and an additional roll that accidentally landed on the plate was given to us after a short discussion. The staff is very accommodating and the portions are large enough. We will be back!

Very tasty sushi for everyone who wants more modern sushi with sauces and delicious combinations.

Great sushi, nice restaurant, friendly service. My favorite restaurant in Cologne! Sushi platter Romantic Date for 2 highly recommended, lots of variation, great selection and very tasty.

Very good sushi. The ratio of filling and rice is surprisingly good. Friendly service.

Mega sushi, totally delicious and also a visual delight 😍😋. Plus nice service. What more could you want...👍Top!

Sensationelles Essen Top Auswahl an Sushi und Bowls Sehr gute Qualität Unbedingt reservieren Sehr gut= Wait until you are seatet. Vorspeise Beste Frühlingsrolle ever.

Sehr schönes kleines Restaurant. Super freundliches Personal. Tolle Auswahl an verschiedenen Gerichten und Sushi. Gute Auswahl an Weinen.

Sehr Gutes essen schneller service super Mitarbeiter nur zu empfehlen

Excelente sitio para desconectar y comer comida asiática fuera de los estándares. Gran acierto encontrar este sitio. No es barato pero merece mucho la pena una cena o comida en este restaurante.

Einfach nur absolut lecker und empfehlenswert.

Zum ersten mal besucht, aber sicher nicht das letzte mal.. auf Empfehlung meiner Schwester hingegangen und absolut überzeugt. Fischqualität top, Okonomiyaki, Gyozas und die 6 Sorten Fushion Sushi super. Mein persönliches Highlight waren die Secret Roll und die Fire Roll. Kimchi hätte für meinen persönlichen Geschmack noch schärfer sein dürfen und wenn der Service kurz das Bestellsystem mit den Zetteln erklären würde für neue Gäste wäre es nicht schlecht. Wir waren eingewiesen durch meine Schwester, aber nicht jeder neue Gast weiß da gleich Bescheid. Trotzdem sehr netter Laden, die beiden Damen im Service waren auch sehr höflich und fix unterwegs

Sehr freundlich and das Essen ist lecker

Sehr leckeres Essen zu stolzen Preisen. Aber geschmacklich wirklich gut. Der Service ist sehr nett, aber auch ziemlich langsam. Zeit mitbringen ist wichtig.

Super coole Sushi. Ich kenne schon viele Arten, aber herausragende Sossen, Waygu in Sushi oder von aussen. Super Sache. Sehr zu empfehlen. Nicht ganz billig, aber top.

Die Bedienung ist sehr freundlich trotz der vielen Arbeit . Das Essen ist sehr sehr gut . Ein echter Genuss. Vielseitig und gut gemacht . Sofern ich nach Köln komme werde ich hier etwas Essen . Vielen lieben Dank dem tollen Team . Peter aus Thüringen

Wir haben toll gegessen, Sushi war sehr lecker, Bedienung war nett, flink und zuvorkommend Wir konnten dank des schönen Wetters draußen im Hinterhof sitzen, der mit vielen Lichtketten beleuchtet war, wirklich schön

Essen war super lecker! Leider war das Personal nicht ganz so schnell, mussten extrem lange warten (sowohl auf Essen als Aushang Getränke). Also besser nicht zu Stoßzeiten hin:)

Wir sind spontan auf das Restaurant aufmerksam geworden und haben zum Abholen bestellt. Es war vor der Zeit fertig und super lecker.

Paluten ging früher zum Tanoshii ist auch lecker Paluten freut sich

Alles Kaka! Alles schmeckt nicht und der Service ist echt schlecht. Ich habe Essen bestellt und erst eine Stunde später kam es!

Waren nach einigen Jahren wieder mal dort. Die Qualität des Essens ist gut, aber die Portionsgrößen wurden geschrumpft Preise dafür steil nach oben gezogen....( 5,90 für einen einzigen winzigen Yakitori-Spiess und 6,50 für drei winzige Mini-Frühlingsröllchen)...Und der Service...Welcher Service? Wir haben einmal Getränke bekommen, danach wurde nicht mehr gefragt.... Stattdessen haben wir mit leeren Gläsern vor abgegessenen Tellern gesessen... Sind dann schnell gegangen und trinken jetzt außerhalb weiter....

Super leckeres Sushi und ein mega Auswahl! Der Service ist sehr nett, nicht aufdringlich und super flott. Gerne wieder!

Leider nicht mehr so gut wie früher. Vor allem war ich vom Service enttäuscht.

Sehr gutes Essen, sehr guter Service, sehr schönes Restaurant. Der Sushiladen schafft es endlich mal, das Sushi in einer angemessenen Temperatur zum Tisch zu bringen. Summer Rolls und Getränke waren auch top 👌🏼 #1 der mir bekannten Sushiläden.

Wir waren zum Abend bei Tanoshii und haben uns eine Sushiplatte plus warme Gerichte geteilt. Ich hatte als Dessert noch das matcha Creme Brûlée Uns hat alles sehr gut geschmeckt. Alle Mitarbeiter sind total freundlich und haben immer ein Lächeln auf dem Gewicht. Bei guten Wetter eignet sich auch der schöne Hinterhof zum sitzen

Sehr leckeres Sushi. Komme gerne wieder.

Delicious food !! Thank you very much !!

Einfach Wow! Wir sind spontan vorbei gekommen und waren geflashed. Lange nicht mehr so gut asiatische Küche gegessen. Hut ab! 🍱🤤

Irgendwie hat es leider stark nachgelassen. Der schöne Innenhof hat modrig gerochen. Dafür kann das Lokal ja vielleicht nichts, aber leider ist das Sushi nicht mehr wie damals. Geschmacklich schwach.

Preis Leistungsverhältnis mangelhaft, Essen war okay aber preislich nicht gerechtfertigt: Tofu durchgeweicht, Avocado hart und nicht reif, Ente besteht zu viel aus fett… Würde für den Preis nicht nochmal kommen. Wasser 0,75: 7€ ?

Sehr leckeres Sushi und tolle Gerichte. Das Tanoshii ist geschmacklich sehr gut und auch die Cocktails können überzeugen. Der Service konnte allerdings nicht unsere Bestellung für 10 Personen verarbeiten. Wir hatten sehr lange Wartezeit bis zu 1 Stunde und das Restaurant war sonst fast leer. Das Bestell System mit den Kärtchen mag bei kleinen Gruppen funktionieren aber für Größe Gruppen ist das nichts...

Super lecker, schönes Ambiente und nette Bedienungen. Empfehle ich gerne weiter.

Sensationell leckeres Sushi! Habe bisher noch kein besseres gegessen! Wir haben ohne Reservierung im gemütlichen Innenhof gesessen, Service war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam! Wir kommen definitiv wieder!!!!

Essen war und ist super lecker und ausreichend. Die Menükarte muss mit einem Handy gescannt werden. Auf dem Tisch liegt ein Zettel auf dem man seine Menü-Nummer notiert und der Bedienung übergibt. Es gibt zu dem sehr interessante Eistee Sorten mit frischen Beeren, je nach Sorte auch mit Litschies und Minze. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.

Sushi lecker, Service leider sehr unaufmerksam und die Getränkeauswahl ist nicht wirklich uptodate. Kann man hingehen, aber gibt bei weitem bessere Optionen in Köln.

Mit Abstand das aller beste Sushi in ganz Köln! 😍

This place is really good, good variety of dishes and everything pretty well cooked and presented. 100% recommend to get the Gyozas as starter, the best I have ever eaten before. Only thing I did not like and this is just my opinion, it is that they don’t accept international cards (visa, Mastercard, etc). Either just cash or an specific German card.

Respect the delivery people.....a bit at least Very bad evperience

Tolles Team, schöner Laden und sehr sehr leckeres Sushi. Die Weinkarte ist ebenfalls klasse! Ich komme immer wieder gerne hierhin!

Ich bin ein schwieriger Kunde dank viel besuchter Topkonkurrenz weltweit und das schon Jahrzehnte. Hier war alles von A-Z einfach 5* Niveau,ich habe wie meist von allen probiert,das Essen ist hervorragend,egal ob warm oder kalte Speisen. Dazu paßt der Service.Danke und auf Wiedersehen

Wir waren ohne Reservierung dort und hatten Glück einen Tisch zu bekommen. Der Service war hervorragend, super freundliches Personal. Das Essen war auch phantastisch, sehr lecker und toll angerichtet! Von mir gibt es 10 von 10 Punkte👍

Sehr sehr leckeres und frisches Sushi 😍