Tonka Restaurant in Frankfurt am Main

There is so much to praise: the delicious food, the refreshing drinks, the stylish ambience - and especially the friendly service. The service is extremely attentive, takes its time, explains every dish and drink with great attention to detail and ensures that every guest feels welcome and well advised. Everything is just right here – excellent all around!

Surprise dinner from my partner. Really: delicious, delicious, delicious! Nobody misses meat & co. here! Price-performance ratio is absolutely right! Service super friendly and authentic! I can absolutely recommend Tonka to anyone who appreciates delicious food, not just vegans😉. We'll definitely be back 🫶🏼

Was there on a business trip with colleagues, everything was vegan, everything was very interesting. The smoked carrot really caught my attention and I'm someone who doesn't really like carrots and for the first time I really thought about cooking more with carrots myself. Thanks for that. The potato roulade was also very tasty, the umami taste of the mushrooms was great and I really have to say that I have never eaten vegan so well. Thank you very much for the great evening, keep it up! :)

I had a lovely evening at Tonka. Small but nice menu that changes often. The dishes all tasted great and there was also great, relaxed service. I'd love to come back!!!

Very good and imaginative vegan food with some pickled or fermented ingredients. Gladly again!

I went here alone. It was packed but i was able to sit at the bar. Excellent flavors here and there and an ultra friendly staff member.

Was there yesterday with some Colleges and we were greeted by Felix with the loveliest smile. Justin and him shared with us all the information about our DELICIOUS Food. Would 100% recommend!

One of the best vegan restaurants I’ve been to!! Place and food were great, I loved it so much that I had to come back the next evening. I tried the entire menu and everything was really lovely, for sure I’ll come back if I find myself in Frankfurt again!

We've been wanting to try Tonka for a long time, now we've finally done it and, what can I say... it was a restaurant visit that easily made it onto my best list! Well, the menu is very small, but changes at fairly short intervals, so you can still eat there more often without repeating it. We chose the braised fennel with rosemary tomato sauce, crispy potatoes and sourdough crackers and the oven-baked red cabbage with panko breading, beetroot salad and fermented tofu cream, and after expert wine advice, a Kabinett Riesling and a Pinot Noir rosè. After we initially delighted our throats with an amuse gueule and then ate the homemade bread with whipped and smoked margarine, both main courses impressed us both visually and subsequently also in terms of taste! The wines kept their promise of rounding off or counter-accents and during the meal we always felt that the service accompanied us discreetly, but never intrusively. The two desserts, the tonkamousse with white chocolate and blackberry-lavender ice cream as well as the matcha tiramisu with mirabelle plums and organic matcha and the subsequent espresso, also kept the standard high. Yes, you "wait" for a while for the food, but if you want it to be quick, there are other, less convincing alternatives. "Good things take time" - we had time. We really can't understand the negative reviews and will be coming back to eat at Tonka soon. An all-round successful evening with very friendly and attentive service at a reasonable price.

Had a brilliant time and enjoyed some amazing food. Felix was a great server with amazing recommendations. The menu is very unique and allowed us to try things we’d never had before!

Dedicated, super nice, young team. Creative food and drinks (the homemade “Shrub” is recommended). It's also great that sustainability is also taken into account when it comes to napkins and towels - they are all made of fabric.

A really great vegan restaurant. The service is incredibly friendly. Restaurant is easy to reach on foot from Leipziger. It's lovely to sit outside in the summer. The dishes are very special, very tasty and something completely different for the taste buds. Selection limited but completely sufficient. Price-performance ratio is also right! We will definitely come back :)

I was there with a friend as we both eat a predominantly vegan/vegetarian diet. We were served on the terrace by two very nice gentlemen who were also able to make great recommendations about the wine list. The food was super tasty and well balanced. The only thing that was a bit too sweet for us was the dessert, but that's definitely a matter of taste. Many thanks to the team, Tonka is definitely worth a visit!

Fine vegan cuisine. It is cooked with seasonal vegetables, beautifully presented and tastes fantastic. Be sure to try the Tonka Mousse, it's a dream! Some non-alcoholic drinks are also homemade and are worth trying. Clear recommendation for special vegan food in Frankfurt.

The food is very tasty and the service is very nice. Unfortunately, the portion sizes are very small and that's why there are only 2 stars: 4 small pieces of bread were served with a spread before the meal. 6 euros were taken for this. We thought it was a greeting from the kitchen. This should have been communicated, other restaurants offer something like this for free. For the main course for 24 euros, only 4 aubergine wedges were served, which is less than half an aubergine. There were also 4 tablespoons of potato salad and some cream. Sorry, but for 40 euros per person with a drink I expect more on the plate.

Super delicious food! Very special, great atmosphere, very professional and courteous service! We were completely satisfied and would like to come back :)

I can only say one thing: GREAT!!! Mega tasty, great atmosphere, great team!!!

First class, without exception!

Soooo delicious food. Gladly again. A taste experience in a chilled atmosphere.

Very loving and tasteful Vegetarian

Thank you for the wonderful evening. Loved the food, especially the appetizers and dessert. I will definitely be coming back soon.

Delicious vegan restaurant that also appeals to non-vegans. Extremely friendly, competent service! Nice rustic atmosphere! Gladly again!

We were guests at Tonka last night. Service was really very nice. The atmosphere was very lively, we sat outside in the evening and were lucky with the weather (if the weather was good I would also sit outside, you sit in front of the restaurant, but it captures the vibe of Bockenheim very well, especially in summer). The food was delicious, you received a greeting from the kitchen and some sourdough bread with misomargarine beforehand. My main course was really good, but I have one criticism, which is complaining on a high level and certainly also a matter of taste: I actually didn't really like the way the dish was prepared or rather I found it a bit bland in relation to the obvious effort put into it Greetings from the kitchen and the sourdough bread. Ultimately, this is absolutely solid vegan cuisine that is worth recommending!

Completely vegan menu. There are only a few dishes, but they are fresh and exceptional. I don't think it's a bad thing that there are only a few dishes. Food was very tasty. But the portions could be a little larger. Price is relatively high. The wine recommendation was very good and went perfectly. The map changes every few months. That invites you to come back.

We had the sourdough bread as a starter, then the bak pao and the koji pointed cabbage. For dessert there was tonkamousse and strawberry-basil sorbet. The entire meal was not only beautifully presented, but also tasted excellent. As a greeting from the kitchen, there was even a small appetizer at the beginning. The menu changes regularly due to the regional and seasonal products. We will come back in any case!

Very cozy restaurant with a visually and tastefully very appealing vegan food selection. I'd love to come again!

A big risk for a committed meat eater... it was very tasty AND I was full. I will go there again too.

The five stars are more than deserved. The food was amazing, the service was even better and you felt very comfortable - you can sit outside on the sidewalk and inside you can see the charm of the previous pub. The owner and his service staff are very hard-working, can tell you a lot about the dishes and the concept and the chef knows his craft. The prices are absolutely justified for local organic cuisine (completely vegan) that is unusual (but not so unusual that you no longer know what you are eating). We'll definitely be back - thank you for the lovely evening.

It was our first time in this great vegan restaurant and we were completely thrilled! It starts with the friendly and personal welcome explain the menu/dishes and the attentive service. There is never a lack of anything. The service takes place with a nonchalance that rarely occurs and that is exactly what creates this pleasant atmosphere. You just feel comfortable and welcome. The dishes on offer were also completely convincing due to their sophistication. They were truly a taste experience. The perfect wine to accompany it rounded off the excursion into the vegan cuisine, which is well presented here. We are already looking forward to the next visit!

Please never stop cooking the way you do!

I like the variety of the food. Ever changing menu, great food! Never disappointed. One of my favourite places in Frankfurt!

I recently dined at Tonka and had an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and warm. The people there are extremely friendly and attentive. The menu was a delightful surprise, brimming with innovative dishes that catered to all taste buds. What truly stood out was the restaurant’s commitment to sustainability. Everything from the locally sourced ingredients to the eco-friendly packaging showed their dedication to the planet. The culinary creativity and eco-conscious ethos make it a must-visit. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their delectable offerings :)

We ate at Tonka several times and, as always, we were very impressed. The service is incredibly hard-working, friendly and attentive, the food is very tasty, special and well thought out. The portion sizes are well chosen :)

Here you will find outstanding, innovative vegan cuisine with excellent service!! We also learned a lot about fermentation, which is used here. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

Very tasty food and regional/seasonal. It's definitely something special

We were here for the first time on Whit Monday! I rarely give my sixth star for perfect, but everything was really perfect here! There is no more to be said! Top food, top wine and a top team! We will be back!

Special, sophisticated vegan cuisine! Motivated and attentive very nice staff! Totally recommended!

A wonderful and super tasty vegan restaurant! Thank you for the loving and attentive service. It was a dream to eat here and be pampered.

Very nice, cozy restaurant, super attentive service and of course incredibly delicious (vegan) food! We are already looking forward to our next visit when the new menu comes out.

Really nice and a great surprise to have found this restaurant. Conceptually it is wonderfully refreshingly unconventional, simply contemporary and beautiful. No loud music, just people who want to eat out with their friends and families and enjoy great food. We were blown away. The team was more than friendly and gave us great advice, thank you again! And when it comes to the most important thing, the food, one can only say that it is absolutely delicious, calm but not unrefined. I would always like to have some of most dishes at home. Thank you for this really nice evening you gave us!

We had a wonderful evening at Tonka. All courses, from starter to dessert, tasted very special and were designed and prepared with a lot of love and passion. Our highlight besides the food was the courteous and pleasant service staff. We felt very comfortable here and will definitely come back. A new place-to-be in Bockenheim!

Very good tasting food. Absolutely recommended from the main course to the dessert. The service is also very attentive and friendly. We'd love to come back.

Absolutely top service. We were given great advice regarding wines and selection of dishes. Unfortunately, we ended up having to wait a very long time (approx. 1.5 hours) for dessert and the bill, but our waiter recognized this and was able to explain the reasons to us quite transparently and comprehensibly. It would perhaps have been nice to have an espresso or something similar on the house (but of course not a must!) About the food: the sourdough bread is by far the best thing I've ever tried. Absolute recommendation. The mushroom farce was also great. The main courses and the dessert were unfortunately a bit disappointing and, at least for me, did not represent an appropriate price-performance ratio. There is definitely still room for improvement. Unfortunately, I was missing “that certain something” from the main courses for the higher price. If you implement this accordingly, we would be happy to come back again.

Very nice and friendly service that really goes out of its way. The food was okay, but for us it was missing that special twist that gives the dishes a certain sophistication. But everything in itself was delicious. The atmosphere is a bit sparse and it was quite cold. In general, I think minimalist furnishings are nice and the fact that you can still recognize the flair of the former student bar is also nice, but personally I would probably add a little more homeliness and warmth. Especially since many guests were obviously freezing. We had a lovely evening, but personally I think there is still room for improvement, especially when you compare it to other purely vegan restaurants in Frankfurt.

We visited Tonka for the first time a few months ago. The service was extremely courteous, friendly and competent. The rustic ambience gives the place a very special but extremely cozy charm. The food was simply fantastic! Although the prices are slightly higher, you get fresh, seasonal dishes. Tonka is also highly recommended for non-vegans, especially if you are looking for something special in Frankfurt.

Incredibly delicious! The roulade was so delicious.. I could have indulged in the sauce..! The prices are high but every bite is worth it. We will be back definitely!

Very creative ideas for good, vegetarian and regional food!

If the way to your heart is through your stomach... then you'll definitely find yourself in Tonka! From the reception, to the wine recommendation, the attentive and genuinely friendly service, the greeting from the kitchen to the main course and dessert: nothing was left to be desired! Thank you for the reminder that great beauty often lies in the small delicacies. We'll definitely come back and we'll be happy to come back!

It's nice that there is finally a vegan restaurant with a down-to-earth, instead of the same hip ambience in Frankfurt. All the dishes on the menu sound good, I would have liked to order them all. Our starters and main courses also tasted great. The main courses in particular are far too small for a price of €23 each, so we were still hungry after the main course despite having one starter per person. One dish was BBQ carrots, two fried carrots on carrot cream with a few dabs of mayonnaise. Yes, everything has become more expensive etc., but that's cheeky. The restaurant operator must find other savings options in order to be able to offer an appropriate price-performance ratio. For the bread ordered because of the small main courses, €6 was charged for two slices (!). The otherwise very nice and attentive waiter with a beard also cut the bread throughout the evening without using the cloth that was provided for us to touch, as the colleague on the substitute did. Since the waiters are handling the guests' returned dishes, this is not entirely a hygienic way of working, as one would expect from a restaurant in this price category. The same waiter also continued to intrusively upsell the orders by trying to sell each table a side dish (that cannot be found on the menu) to accompany the main course. At the next table, for example, a side salad to go with a main course salad? Of course no one is forced, but he was persistent enough to convince the hesitant lady. Conclusion: The ambience, taste and friendliness of the waiters are great. Due to the miserable price-performance ratio, we will only visit and recommend the restaurant if something happens here.

Fine vegan variations of down-to-earth dishes in a casual atmosphere.

Innovative vegan cuisine - an absolute asset to Frankfurt. A celebration every time!

The food is very tasty and the service is very friendly. We'll be back soon.

Tolle regionale vegane Küche! Die Speisen sind kreativ, aber nicht zu abgehoben, schmecken lecker und machen satt. Der Service ist sehr freundlich. Die Getränkeauswahl beinhaltet neben klassischen Weinen auch Naturweine und interessante nicht-alkoholische Alternativen. Ich empfehle, zu reservieren.

The flavours simply didn't deliver. It's a nice enough place, and definitely promising. Nice people, great small surprises like roasted almonds presented creatively in a cup. We appreciate what they were trying to accomplish with their dishes but I've seen well-executed vegan menus, and this wasn't it. We kicked off with the mushroom/onion appetizer. Balanced creamy starters, and they pair nicely with the bread. Yet the miso butter that came with the bread -as a separate side- was the first to miss a central note. Not enough in there to stand out. So much so that we salted it by hand. And the broccoli side dish lacked flavour, came cold, and could've been left out. Next up, the mains. The sushi is fried. I'm okay with subverting expectations but only if you're confident that the surprise will be a positive one. It wasn't. The other main -the walnut balls- were too much and too little at the same time. They'd packed a world of lentils -way too much- and nuts into three (massive, to give credit where it's due) balls but were dry and flavourless. The base, a pumpkin spread, was the antagonist of the night. At its worst a pumpkin spread base should taste at least like pumpkin soup, and at its best, well... that's what makes a great chef. They'd show us what it can be. But surely not this. Too oddly-flavoured, almost chemical-tasting. We didn't try the dessert after the surprisingly heavy dishes. Overall, the service was wonderful, the people and the atmosphere are nice, they're striving for something cool, but as they stand, these dishes still belong in the kitchen for some serious fine-tuning before they can surprise and entertain us the way they intend. Till then, Tonka unfortunately doesn't stand out amongst a recent crowd of wonderfully-creative vegan restaurants in the city.

Visited here for my boyfriend's birthday. It was a good to have a nice vegan restaurant in my neighborhood. Staff was also very friendly and knew the menu well. But it would be nice to have more options to choose on the menu. There was only few choices that I can choose. Also serving was really slow.

Kleine, aber sich stetig verändernde Karte mit veganen Gerichten und Zutaten aus der Region. Nettes Konzept, welches sehr gut umgesetzt wurde. Leckere und schmackhafte Gerichte, eine passende Getränkeliste und ein Preis-Leistungsverhältnis welches ebenfalls vollkommen in Ordnung geht.

Gute bodenständige vegane Küche. Das Sauerteigbrot war ein wenig trocken und sehr fest, es hätte fluffiger sein dürfen. Die Misomargarine war gut. Der kalt servierte Brokkoli war lecker, jedoch recht schlicht gehalten in Präsentation. Das Beet Wellington war sehr gut. Voller Geschmackstiefe und ein sehr gutes Pendant zum ursprünglichen Beef Wellington. Der dazu gereichte Salat hatte ein sehr leckeres Dressing. Der Service war sehr freundlich und kompetent. Man hat versucht das Ambiente so gut wie möglich aufzuwerten. Da steckt wirklich viel Liebe drin. Mit einem besseren Lichtkonzept könnte man den Innenraum sicher ein wenig angenehmer gestalten. Alles in allem eine leckere Küche, die durch ein wenig Finesse in Präsentation und Detail bei den Speisen an Wertigkeit gewinnen könnte. Die Preisgestaltung und Portionsgrößen sind sehr fair.

Sehr leckeres und kreatives Essen, fantastischer und aufmerksamer Service und eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. Danke für den schönen Abend!

Sehr gutes und ausgefallenes Essen aus regionalen und Bio-Zutaten, vieles schmeckte auch den Kindern. Im Übrigen gibt es 2 Hochstühle und immer ein extra Kindergericht. Wir kommen wieder!

Ein absolutes Highlight, auch für Nicht-Veganer*innen! Sehr professionelles, kompetentes und freundliches Personal, auf alle unsere Wünsche und Fragen wurde eingegangen. Zur Vorspeise gab es eine Käseplatte mit hausgemachten Crackern (der beste vegane Käse, den ich je gegessen habe) und Muhamarra mit selbstgebackenem Brot. Als Hauptgang dann eine Rote-Beete-Suppe und Kartoffel-Rouladen und zum krönenden Abschluss Quitten Tiramisu und das Tonka Mousse. Geschmacklich war jeder Gang und jedes Essen für sich ein Highlight. Das Timing beim Servieren der Gänge war perfekt abgestimmt, genau so, wie es bei drei Gängen sein muss. In jeder Hinsicht ein Genuss, wir haben uns sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder!

Wir waren gestern dort essen und es war der Hammer, das Essen war toll, die Bedienung super nett und zuvorkommend.

Gemütliches Restaurant, sehr freundliche Bedienung und sehr besondere, vegane, regionale Küche (wir ernähren uns im sonst nicht vegan). Besonders die Käseplatte und den Grünkohl können wir empfehlen 🤤

Wir hatten einen schönen und sehr leckeren Abend im Tonka. Das Essen war durchweg spitze und die Bedienung sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

I just don’t get why vegan restaurant replicates animal based food (cheese, pork). Sauerteigbrot was too heavy

We've just had the loveliest dinner at Tonka. The food is fresh, seasonal and bursting with flavour. Fancy food, which feels and tastes special, but without any pretentiousness. The service is warm and welcoming. If you live in, or are visiting Frankfurt, I would highly recommend making the effort to go there. Vielen dank!

Etwas gehobeneres veganen Restaurant an der Stelle der traditionellen Bockenheimer Studentenkneipe "HeckMeck", die leider im März schließen musste. Der neue Pächter hat die alte Einrichtung weitgehend belassen. Die leckere vegane Küche ist die etwas höheren Preise wert. Reizvoll auch die Getränke, z.B. Sanddorn-Schorle und Sanddorn-Radler. Leider montags und dienstags geschlossen.

What a lovely place! The people were super friendly and offered an amazing service. The food was so tasty! I 100% recommend this place and would come again!!

Dieses Restaurant hat Bockenheim noch gefehlt. Waren heute jetzt endlich das erste Mal da und sofort begeistert. Liebevoll zubereitete vegane Gerichte mit saisonal verfügbaren regionalen Zutaten und ein sehr freundlicher Service. Wir kommen wieder.

Noch ein bisschen wenige unterschiedliche Gerichte, aber sehr lecker. Auch für nicht Veganer (wie mich) eine gelungene Abwechslung.

Es passt alles hervorragend zusammen. Die Inneneinrichtung und das Essen. Das Konzept macht Spaß und man kommt gerne wieder, denn nie ist die überschaubare Karte die selbe.

Wir waren an einem Freitag Abend dort. Das Restaurant war gut besucht und es herrschte eine nette Atmosphäre. Die Hauptgerichte waren geschmacklich sehr gut, frisch und kreativ. Dafür hätte das Restaurant 5 Sterne verdient. Als Vorspeise hatten wir eine Portion Brot (5€) und eine Humustarte (10€), die sich als Teller Humus mit gerösteten Kichererbsen, Trauben und Oliven entpuppt hat. Das war geschmacklich i.O. aber aus unserer Sicht insgesamt überteuert und ein Stück Brot hätte man schon zum Humus für 10€ reichen können. Vorspeisen bekommen daher nur 3-4 Sterne. Was uns letztendlich aber davon abgehalten hat, noch eine Nachspeise zu bestellen war die Wartezeit. Zwischen Bestellung und Vorspeise lagen ca. 30 Minuten und das Hauptgericht kam dann nochmal ca. 1h später. Insgesamt waren wir daher rund 2h für Vorspeise und Hauptgang im Restaurant. Das war einfach nicht, was wir an dem Abend wollten. Wir wollten nach der Arbeit einfach nett zügig was gutes Essen und dann weg und hatten auch nach einem langen Bürotag Hunger. Hierfür daher nur enttäuschende 2 Sterne. Irgendwie schade, weil geschmacklich und vom Grundkonzept ist es ein gutes Restaurant. Vielleicht haben wir auch einfach einen falschen Tag erwischt. Vielleicht geben wir dem Restaurant nochmal einen zweiten Versuch, aber erstmal werden wir nicht wiederkommen.

Ausgezeichnetes Essen und Service.

Nettes Personal aber langweiliges Essen. Geschmacklich eher fad, kleine Portionen, zu teuer.

Sehr liebevoll geführtes Restaurant mit biologischer und regionaler Küche. Die Speisekarte ist überschaubar und wechselt je nach Saison. Das hausgemachte Sauerteigbrot ist absolut empfehlenswert! Justin (einer der beiden Inhaber) war sehr freundlich und man fühlte sich herzlich willkommen. Preise für die Portion in meinen Augen leider doch etwas gehoben.

Such flavorful food! From delicious starters, to stunning mains and crowning glory desserts, the food they prepare here is totally recommendable and satisfying for all senses. Take your time to indulge in the flavors and textures, experience something new. This place enables you to do so. The dishes seem to be seasonal, and you can taste it in every bite. Besides delicious food, they also prepare (and home-ferment) delicious drinks that go well with the food. Again: new flavors await. The service is very friendly and attentive, provided by one person only while I was there. I dined by myself and felt very comfortable. A true recommendation!

Tolles veganes Lokal um die Ecke. Das Essen war hervorragend und preislich angemessen. Hier kommen meine Frau und ich gerne wieder hin. 😊

Das Essen war super lecker und etwas Besonderes. Der Service war sehr nett und zuvorkommend und das Ambiente auch top.

Das Essen war leider zu schlicht und wenig kreativ für den Preis. Es entsprach nicht unserem Geschmack, aber das ist natürlich subjektiv. Die Servicekraft war sehr nett, doch im Verlauf des Abends, mit zunehmendem Andrang, wirkte sie unaufmerksam und überfordert. Dies lag vermutlich nicht an der Person selbst, sondern eher daran, dass das Verhältnis von Servicekräften zu Kund:innen nicht angemessen war.

Great new vegan restaurant, will be coming back!

Lovely local vegan elevated cuisine. Perfect for an intimate occasion. Owners are super nice and the menu changes according to seasonal produce. Give this place a visit to unwind from busy city life! (Bring your own container for take out/ doggy bags)