Umibar - Sushi Restaurant in Köln

We ordered through Uber Eats. Can't understand the good review. Chicken curry was super watery. There was very little udon tempura, the "soup" tasted like warm soy sauce and vegetables would have been nice. Karaage and Takoyako were limp and tasteless. Not recommended for the prices and will not order or recommend it again.

Good sushi, but lousy service – never again The taste of the sushi was okay, but nothing special - you can get better and cheaper elsewhere. What completely disqualified this place for me was the disrespectful waiter. To our completely normal request to serve the sushi on separate plates, he responded with a condescending “What’s the point of that?” – in a tone that I have never experienced in the restaurant industry. Rude, annoyed and completely out of place. Eating is one thing - but if you treat your guests like this, you shouldn't be surprised if they don't come back. For me that was it. And if the waiter is reading this, then I wish you much success with this approach.

More appearance than reality. The food was like an art installation, which is pretty cool in itself. The taste was very disappointing. Cucumbers already shriveled and the noodles a single sticky lump. You didn't feel welcome when you entered and I had the feeling of being a nuisance the whole time. If restaurant visitors are so disruptive, you might want to think about a delivery-only service.

Absolutely disappointing experience. The food was mediocre at best — a random mix of sushi and sashimi with nothing particularly fresh or memorable. But the real nightmare was the payment situation. After finishing our meal, we were casually informed that international cards aren’t accepted. Excuse me? The waitress claimed there were signs on the door, so we went to check — nothing. Then he shrugged and said, “It must have fallen off.” Seriously? The only sign was a tiny one inside the restaurant, in German, where no tourist would ever notice or understand it. When I asked what to do since my cards obviously didn’t work, I was laughed at and told, “There’s an ATM around the corner.” The audacity of that response was shocking. Not only was the staff incredibly rude, but I was also hit with ATM fees just to settle the bill. No apology, no understanding — just smug attitudes. Tourists, do yourself a favor and stay far away from this place. It’s not worth the hassle, the attitude, or the hidden fees.

A very nice restaurant with super delicious, beautifully prepared, and very tasty food and a super friendly waiter. We'll be back in a heartbeat if we're ever in Cologne again. Absolutely worth it. And the prices are absolutely top-notch.

Highly recommended! Top team, sushi 10/10!

“An absolute highlight! Great ambience, friendly service and the food was simply fantastic. Every bite is a pleasure - I'll definitely be back! Highly recommended!”👏👏👏

When we entered, the first thing we were told was that we only had 1.5 hours to eat, which was not previously communicated when we made the reservation. We had just sat down and were asked what we would like to drink and eat. We ordered the drinks we had already selected, which were a bit sweet for our taste but otherwise very tasty. We were immediately asked again what we would get... when we asked that we needed a little more time to make a decision, we were only told again that we only had 1.5 hours, which created a rather stressed, uncomfortable atmosphere. After we ordered we got our starters: edamame and avocado salad with salmon tartare. Both very tasty! Unfortunately, our next course was already served and the starter plates were cleared away even though we weren't quite finished yet. When we pointed this out, the starter plates were simply left for us. When we started with the main course (sushi) we both quickly realized that we had definitely eaten better sushi, it wasn't bad but unfortunately not outstanding either. Now we order a portion of gyoza to test, which came quickly, but unfortunately the taste wasn't great either. We then ordered a scoop of mango mochi and then a scoop of macha ice cream. When the second ball was brought, the waiter rudely asked us if we had ordered more... because there were apparently too many orders for him. When we then asked for the bill and paid (with a tip, but a little less because we were unfortunately rather dissatisfied), the waiter clearly showed his displeasure in his reaction and, annoyed, cleared our table while we were putting on our jackets. Unfortunately, the ambience wasn't perfect for me either, which is unfortunately also due to the rather unfavorable shape of the room. Most of the tables are in a long, narrow row along a wall along the entire store -> little privacy. All in all, unfortunately not recommended, not good value for money! And the whole thing on Valentine's Day, a shame...

Deep fried sushi and duck curry were super tasty. Can only be recommended.

Decent food and not too expensive... Nothing mind blowing

Every time I eat there, I really look forward to it. I think that says it all.

Best sushi in Cologne!! I've tried many sushi restaurants in Cologne, but this sushi shop is by far the best! The quality of the fish is outstanding – fresh, tender and perfectly prepared. The service is also first class: friendly, attentive and fast. The atmosphere is cozy – just the right place to spend a nice evening. If you love sushi, you definitely shouldn't miss this restaurant!!

Nice restaurant with Asian atmosphere

My absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Cologne! As a big sushi fan, I am particularly critical of restaurants in this category, but Umibar impresses me every time! The fish is always incredibly fresh and tender, the rice has the perfect consistency and what's more, the homemade iced teas and lemonades are also incredibly delicious. Every dish shows how much love and quality goes into its preparation. Dessert never disappoints either! The ambience of the restaurant is simply stylish, cozy and inviting. The service is always friendly, attentive and surprisingly fast. For me, Umibar is so good that I almost don't want to try other sushi restaurants anymore. Absolute recommendation!

This restaurant never disappoints! Delicious sushi, chicken karaage and the drinks they prepare.

The sushi was tasty, but too little fish. The service was weird.

Three years ago I gave 3 stars. But today after three years I gave it another chance and it was simply top and 5 stars with great pleasure. Very good portions and low price. Thank you!

It's just embarrassing not to accept Visa and Mastercard to save a few cents. For your information: these are not generally CREDIT CARDS, but mostly debit cards, which many banks issue as standard. You also have your shop in Cologne and not in Buxtehude.

We ordered food to pick up via the website. When we picked it up, we were told quite rudely by the employee there that no credit cards were accepted. To my astonished reaction that this was not communicated in the online process, the genius on site replied: “Why? “It’s right here,” and pointed to a small sign on the bar. Huh?!?! When I then asked him how I was supposed to be able to see a small sticker in the restaurant online ;-) he just repeated his extremely (customer) friendly statement. We then left the establishment without food. Conclusion: Do not accept KK in 2024 👎 This circumstance is then not clearly communicated on all channels 👎 Then give the astonished customer outrageous “explanations” 👎👎 PS: We then went to Sweet Sushi, 100 meters further. They don't take KK either, but at least they are friendly and customer-oriented.

Tasty, quiet and very friendly service 👍🏽

The food is very tasty and the selection is also very large. The sushi is also good but not the best sushi you can get. The ambience is nice and the waiters are nice. You can spend a very nice evening in this restaurant. What also speaks for the restaurant is that it was very fully booked.

Absolutely not recommended! NEVER AGAIN for me!!

The sushi was good, the miso soup and the wine too. I had dinner with friends and everyone was very happy with their food, the wine, and the friendly and attentive service. We felt very comfortable, just as comfortable as a little mouse that ran through the restaurant next to us. I like mice. Just not in the restaurant. We asked the waiter about it straight away and he said he would get an exterminator to take care of it straight away. I hope they get the mouse problem under control, otherwise I would recommend the restaurant. So unfortunately only three stars.

Nice ambience and nice service. Food is good but not exceptional.

The food is good. Sashimi thick and fresh ❤️

I've been to many sushi shops here in Cologne and really - none are as good as this one! Freshly made sushi, nice service, music, lots of selection etc and all at a fair price! I can only recommend it

Sushi was very tasty, but the main courses are so. Three items from the menu were no longer current. Selection of drinks rather poor. Waiting time is also quite long. Paid about €75 for two people. Menu was very worn out.

Fun spot in Cologne! Great service, the Vietnamese coffee was soo good, and the avacado sushi was perfect!

Good sushi but expensive. Ambiance is too bloated.

It is served very nicely and the quality of the food is simply great. Can only recommend sushi lovers.

Very cozy and spacious restaurant. The sushi was delicious and huge in size)) I was full of one portion. There is also non-alcoholic beer available... I'll be happy to come again.

Great food at fair prices! Nice decor and very comfortable chairs/benches! The only deductions are for the somewhat very “cool” service.

We were there very spontaneously and shortly before closing time, but the service was very friendly and we were still allowed to order. The food - especially the duck - was also really tasty! :)

Our favorite sushi restaurant for years. But now we were so dissatisfied. The quality has fallen insanely. The taste is only 1/3 as good as before. Always order the same thing, so we have the comparison. The sushi also looks different. Change of ownership?

Good food, pleasantly reserved but still courteous service. The food is presented in a very visually appealing manner and is very fairly priced.

In my opinion, the food tasted good there, but the customer service is still something to complain about. We always forget something or wait at most an hour for the food to be served

There were seven of us there at 3 p.m., so there wasn't too much going on. Unfortunately, the waiter still seemed very uninterested in his job and was unfriendly. Additionally, one person had a hair in their food. It would be nice if people at least asked if the food tasted good... The food was good, but the service should be improved.

Super tasty, but I've eaten the noodles better

Easy going and fresh food. Waiter made Mention of cash or German credit cards only upfront t which helped me. I had the edamame, veggie gyozas and a shrimp roll via recommendation.

Umibar offers an excellent selection of fresh sushi. The ingredients are fresh and the presentation is attractive. The service is friendly and attentive. The sashimi and the various maki rolls are particularly recommended. A great restaurant for sushi lovers!

Waren während einem JGA zum Mittagessen in der Umibar. Der Service war sehr bemüht und trotz ein paar Verständigungsprobleme hat alles geklappt und die richtigen Bestellungen kamen an den Tisch. Ich hatte Curry mit Huhn, Gemüse und Reis. Nebenbei noch ein paar Maki mit Lachs und Sushirollen mit Lachs und Gurke. Es war wirklich sehr köstlich. Mein Mojito war auch sehr gut und eine Wucht. Alles in einem, würde ich die Umibar auf jeden Fall empfehlen und nochmal dorthin gehen.

I have very good memories of the food from this restaurant, we were served by a very nice young waiter who spoke perfect English.

The sushi here is just really, really good! The price is also really fair. We paid around €45 including a bottle of water for two

Good food; good vibe; dumb customer service.

Amazing food with incredible look. Can highly recommend. Only accepting EC or cash.

Very tasty fresh sushi, everything was great.

When it comes to the food, the location and the ambience, it is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Cologne. However, in 2024 it will simply no longer be viable that you can ONLY pay with a GiroCard, where it feels like 90% of banks only issue such cards for fees. You should really upgrade your system so that you can also use normal credit cards (we had to get extra money so that we could somehow pay in cash)

We have visited the restaurant several times and have always been satisfied. The food tastes very tasty. The tempura rolls are the best I've eaten so far! A point deducted for the service because one of the employees always works very listlessly and seems disinterested to the customers.

Fast serving. Good quality of food. Enjoyed it really! Recommend it to you.

I'm just shocked by the service. Seriously, I've never experienced such treatment before. We waited over an hour for our food, having ordered appetizers and sushi rolls, and it took more than an hour to arrive. Nobody paid any attention to us or offered anything in exchange. When we asked where our food was, they just shrugged. I'm shocked!

Sushi is great, service ok. The atmosphere is a little special. You sit along the walls of a long tube and very close to other guests, you can't have conversations that you don't want anyone else to hear. Less suitable for a romantic evening for two, with friends at any time to eat really great sushi. EC card payment is possible. Not a credit card.

Very good sushi restaurant with a lot of all-a-cart selection. The sushi is always very fresh and there are many good "spare" menus.

no credit card payment! not possible in 2024!

The food (sushi and soups) is nothing special, but okay. But it is completely unacceptable that in 2024 you won't be able to pay with a card in a restaurant in the middle of a big city! Three stars deducted for that.

Umibar in Cologne offers a cool vibe for sushi lovers, with friendly staff and a comfortable ambiance. It’s easily accessible by public transport, though parking can be tricky. However, be aware of their payment policy: payments with German EC cards only start from 20 euros, and credit cards aren’t accepted at all, which can be very inconvenient for international visitors.

We had ordered sushi online 30 minutes in advance, which wasn't even prepared when we arrived at the time we ordered, even though the restaurant was completely empty. After 15 minutes the sushi was ready, but the service staff didn't even apologize for the delay. In addition, less change was given back to me. The waiter just said that he would give it back to me later, but then apparently forgot about it or seemed like he didn't care.

The food at Umibar is really tasty and visually very appealing. Unfortunately we had to wait 2 hours for our food and people who came after us finished their food before ours was there. It's a shame that work isn't done after the order has been received. Unfortunately, even when we pointed out that we had already been waiting for almost 2 hours, we received a very stroppy and unreasonable answer. Maybe you shouldn't offer the ongoing delivery and pick-up service if the guests in your own restaurant are left behind. I hope it was an exception.

Unfortunately, my experience at this Asian fusion cuisine restaurant in Cologne was extremely disappointing. The host showed inappropriate behavior, especially in these difficult times for the restaurant industry. Despite making a reservation two days in advance, I was accused of not specifically stating that I didn't want to be seated next to the toilets - a request that seemed absurd. It is unfortunate that such little things were not handled professionally by the host. The lack of hospitality was in stark contrast to the expected Asian culture. Hopefully, in the spirit of this culture, tipping will be seen as an insult. Unfortunately, the focus here seems to be on profit rather than a pleasant dining experience and hospitality.

Scandal - waited 45 minutes in the entrance area despite a reservation. This is unacceptable!

Super tasty sushi, a large selection and good soups. Service pointed out to us that it could take longer, but the food still came after 10 minutes. A great price for such good sushi. Highly recommended! I would go back immediately.

A first short visit, nice ambience, delicious food at fair prices and nice service

Найкращий азіатський ресторан, де дійсно смачні суші! Так хотілося знайти місце зі смачними стравами і ось воно! Ціни адекватні, не дорого за реально смачні та свіжі роли! Я в захваті, приходжу вже не перший раз

Sehr gutes Sushi. Der Service könnte etwas aufmerksamer sein.

Sehr schönes Ambiente. Zuvorkommende Kellner und das Essen war sehr lecker. Nur zu empfehlen!

Alles super. Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen

Vorab, man sollte auf jeden Fall für Abends reservieren. Jede Bestellung wird frisch zubereitet und effektvoll Präsentiert. Das Sushi hat eine sehr gute Qualität und das Sashimi zergeht auf der Zunge. Rundum zufrieden. Wir kommen gerne wieder

Sushi schmeckt hier immer lecker und frisch. Die Ebi Tempura kann ich auch jedem empfehlen. Die Hauptspeisen (Nudel- und Reisgerichte finde ich jedoch nicht so lecker. Bedienung ist immer sehr freundlich. Die Location ist sehr schön. Wir sind oft hier und sind bis jetzt jedes Mal sehr zufrieden gewesen.

Einfach der beste in ganz Köln!

Das Essen ist sehr sehr lecker aber der Laden ist leider sehr kalt, ich werde jedesmal nach meinem Besuch krank :(

Das Ambiente und die Einrichtung ist ansprechend. Das Personal ist nett und das Essen wird sehr dekorativ angerichtet. Es gibt aber von mir keine 5 Sterne, da es mein Lieblingslokal für Sushi nicht übertroffen hat, dabei beziehe ich mich nur auf den Geschmack. Dennoch ist es zu empfehlen, falls man in der Nähe ist und die Auswahl an Sushi ist zahlreich.

Der Kellner vermittelte anfangs einen abweisenden Eindruck, servierte aber korrekt und wurde später offener. Das Bestellte war wie erwartet und schmackhaft. Die Mischung von asiatischem Flair und Speisehalle wirkt etwas widersprüchlich, insgesamt aber ok. Sauber.

Eine schöne Sushi-Bar, stylisch und gepflegt. Unser Bier kam leider erst nach dem Essen, auf das wir eine Weile gewartet haben. Die Bedienung war okay nett und somit war es auch nicht weiter schlimm. Ich habe eine Kokossuppe mit Tofu und Nudeln gegessen, die sehr lecker war. Meine Freund:innen haben alle Sushi gegessen, was sehr gut aussah und auch allen geschmeckt hat.

Bestes sushi was ich je gegessen habe.

Sehr lecker und gemütlich . Gehen gerne dort essen

Wir waren nach längerer Zeit mal wieder in der umibar und dieses Mal sehr unzufrieden. Wir hatten drei mal Crunchy sushi und sowohl die spicy tuna als euch die summer (Lachs) rochen nach altem Fisch. Als wir den Kellner darauf hingewiesen haben, ist er kommentarlos gegangen, kam nach ein paar Minuten wieder und meinte: ich hab die summer roll in der Küche probiert. Schmeckt ganz normal. Schön für ihn

Die Lokalität ist Schön, jedoch ist der Service sehr träge gewesen. Das Essen war nicht sonderlich Gut und die Desserts sind der größte scam EU West. Schade

Sehr schönes Ladendesign, hohe Qualitätsstandards. Konzept geht voll auf. Pluspunkt für freundlichen Service!

Bin begeistert und kann das Restaurant jedem weiterempfehlen!

Service lustlos und ein mini Glas Leitungswasser kostet 1€, was ich persönlich ziemlich frech finde bei 70€ verzehr! Essen aber super lecker

Ein cooles Sushi Restaurant waren dort um ein Geburtstag zu feiern das Personal war sehr freundlich und hatte ab und zu nachgefragt ob alles okay ist oder ob Trinken und Essen reicht so wie es sich gehört nicht zu anhänglich und nicht das man den Kellner rufen müsste eigentlich perfekt . Da wir viel bestellt hatten war es nich so einfach alles aufzuessen a er wir hatten es geschafft und das Ambiente ist sehr gut dort man fühlt aixh diereckt wohl der Standort ist sehr gut mit der Bahn und zu Fuß erreichbar das einzige ist das die Parkplätze kaum zu kriegen sind jedoch gibt es in den Nebenstraßen einiges an Parkplätzen. Im grossen und ganzen war es super dort kommen auf jeden Fall wieder .

Sehr leckeres und gut aussehendes Essen. Man wartet nur leider bisschen lang

We waited more than an hour for our food and it didn't arrive for everyone at the same time. The service seemed overwhelmed. The sushi looked good, but the salmon teriyaki was too sweet. I think they added extra sugar to it, which I don't understand.

Super lecker aber auch nicht billig

Sehr freundlicher Service, kreative asiatische Küche, tolle ICE teas

Umibar ist immer einen Besuch wert. Freundliches Personal, zügige Bedienung und interessant angerichtete und gut schmeckende Speisen, machen den Besuch in der Umibar zum Erlebnis.

Unseren ersten Besuch, im Umibar, am Donnerstagnachmittag, haben wir komplett mit positiven Ereignissen erleben dürfen. Die Öffnungszeiten sind sehr attraktiv, das Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Speisekarte gut verständlich. Das Essen war mega! Frisch und professionell zubereitet, einfach klasse. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder, vielen Dank. 🙏 Fünf Sterne ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

War ganz gut. Service tagesformabhängig

Edit: Das Essen hier ist wirklich schmackhaft. Doch leider mussten wir feststellen, dass die Servicequalität nachgelassen hat. Bei unserem letzten Besuch an einem Wochennachmittag, als außer uns kein anderer Gast da war, genossen wir zwar unsere Mahlzeit, waren aber vom Service enttäuscht. Wir mussten warten, um zu bezahlen, da das Personal gerade selbst aß. Ich verstehe, dass auch die Mitarbeiter Pausen brauchen, aber es wäre angemessen gewesen, sich kurz für uns Zeit zu nehmen. Zudem wurde uns mitgeteilt, dass Zahlungen per Visa nicht möglich sind (Obwohl bei GoogleMaps angegeben), weshalb ich zu einer nahegelegenen Bank gehen musste. Es ist schade, dass das Restaurant nicht mehr das ist, was es mal war.

Qualität & Geschmack top. Preise sehr fair.

Edit: Service ist leider schlechter geworden. Wir haben uns gefreut wieder mal bei Umibar zu sein. Das Essen war zum Glück ein Highlight. ABER: als einzige Gäste im Restaurant, mussten wir nach dem Essen warten, um zu zahlen, da unser Kellner am Essen war. Es ist folgend passiert: wir wollten zahlen und sind zur Theke gegangen, uns wurde gerufen sowas wie „ich komme gleich“. Okay… haben uns daneben hingesetzt und paar Minuten gewartet. Obwohl ich Verständnis dafür habe, sollte ein Kunde trotzdem niemals warten müssen, vor allem wenn man es eilig hat. Ich habe auch mal als Kellnerin gearbeitet und noch NIE habe ich einen Kunden warten lassen, nur weil ich am Essen war! Man lässt alles stehen und man kümmert sich einfach drum. Alles andere ist respektlos. Als der Kellner kam- die nächste Überraschung. Wir erfuhren, dass trotz Angaben auf Google Maps (die wir uns vor der Ankunft angeschaut haben), weder Kreditkarte noch NFC akzeptiert werden, was uns zusätzliche Zeit kostete, wir mussten nämlich Geld abheben gehen. Im Endeffekt waren wir vom Service enttäuscht. Wir werden nicht mehr zu Umibar kommen, was sehr schade ist, da das Essen eigentlich besonders lecker ist… Die allerste Bewertung: War ganz gut. Was Management und Organisation angeht, muss man noch daran arbeiten. Aber Sushi war ganz lecker und wurde wie man auf den Bildern sieht- schön präsentiert!

Здравствуйте! Уже в ресторан ходим где-то 10 раз) еда нам очень нравиться особенно Naomi но оценку мы снизили из-за того что в последний раз нам принесли очень странные nigiri с красной игрой. Вся икра была лопнувшая и на вид не свежая! Весь рис пропитался жидкостью игры. Мы это не стали есть. Мы позвали официанта и он сказал что икра была заморожена . Официант просто забрал блюдо и не включил в счет. А также у ресторана нету парковки для машины . ЭНо тем не менее этот суши ресторан наш самый любимый в Кёльне! Очень его рекомендуем)

Das Essen ist immer gut, die Auswahl ist groß, die Kellner super lieb und die Location ist einfach schön! :)

Super lecker sushi. Die Qualität war tadellos und die Stücke wirklich groß. Der Preis ist es wert

Leckeres Essen, freundliches Personal! Gerne wieder.

CASH ONLY **except EC card** The sushi is good quality but not amazing, the sushi combinations are a really good value though so I would say it is worth it. The restaurant is really cute on the inside and has beautiful woodwork throughout.

Wir waren mit 4 Personen freitags abends dort. Es waren nur eine Hand voll Tische besetzt. Der Kellner war emotionslos, leider nicht wirklich freundlich. Zudem wurden wir leider stets mit „Ladies“ angesprochen. Angeblich hat der Eigentümer gewechselt. Wir konnten nicht mit unserem Gutschein von vor 1,5 Jahren bezahlen. Der Gutschein sei nur 1 Jahr gültig gewesen. Es wurde - aus Kulanz - die Hälfte des Gutscheins (bei Barzahlung) angerechnet. Früher war ich richtig gerne in dem Restaurant. Gestern haben wir das Sushi-Boot - auf Nachfrage - lieblos arrangiert ohne Trockeneis bekommen. Schade! Trotz des leckeren Essens war ich vom Besuch derart enttäuscht, dass ich erstmal nicht wiederkomme.

Das Essen war ganz Ok. Mein Hauptgericht habe ich mir zwar ein bisschen anders vorgestellt, war geschmacklich aber gut.

Restaurant zu einem Viertel gefüllt und eine Stunde auf Sushi für 3 gewartet, für mich einfach unakzeptabel lange. Das strahlt auch aufs Ambiente und den schlechten Service aus. Dadurch schmeckt auch das Essen nicht. Essen am 8.7.23

Wer wirklich hervorragendes Sushi sucht, ist hier bestens aufgehoben!

Die Auswahl ist sehr groß und es ist für jeden was dabei, ich finde aber, dass hier kein Qualitativer Fisch angeboten wird.