Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant in Köln

Super, super delicious! The four of us ordered some snacks to share, and it was fantastic. What a taste experience! Lovers of vegan Asian cuisine will definitely get their money's worth!

The bowls are really large and the price is unbeatable, especially with the lunch menu. However, you should be aware of the size if you want to try several. I would have liked the peanut cream to have a stronger peanut flavor, though. Our favorite was the Crispy Dream Sushi, which was truly incredibly delicious. I think the prices for the 20 to share are a bit excessive. I think 6.50 for two pieces of fried tofu is too much. I think it would be good if they adjusted the price depending on the order, because 6.50 for the small bowls is certainly justified.

Delicious food, good portions and friendly service!

Super delicious vegan food and good, fast service :)

Super delicious food and great selection.

Absolutely! It was truly delicious, the staff were really friendly, and overall, I highly recommend it.

Everything was perfect!! I loved the place and the food

If you love good vegan food AND drinks, you should definitely eat here. There's a wide variety of dishes, so there's something for everyone. When we arrived, the sidewalk in front of the restaurant was open, so there was no patio. But given the temperature today, it wasn't a hardship to sit inside where it was nice and cool. When we got there, the place was only half full. Considering it was between lunch and dinner, this was reasonable. The food and drinks were delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. PLEASE NOTE! You can only pay with cash or a German debit card!

This is the perfect cute little place for a vegan snack or a full blown meal! It was so good 👍 I had the BaoBao and loved it, the strawberry ice tea was divine ❤️ definitely will come back for the sushi because it looks amazing!

Delicious food in a great location and nicely decorated. The staff is very friendly. I'd be happy to go back :)

A must-see, also good for vegans and vegetarians. The sushi from the lunch menu is highly recommended!

The food is great and arrived very quickly after ordering. But if you're looking for a pleasant evening with a "peaceful meal," you're in for a miss! We had various tapas that we wanted to enjoy in peace and not in a hurry, but the waiters repeatedly insisted on clearing our bowls, even though they were still full. Why? Don't they have enough dishes in the kitchen? 🤔 The demanding requests for clearing also came several times at our next table, so that the guests almost had to hold onto their plates so they wouldn't be cleared too quickly! The service staff must have noticed that this behavior doesn't go down well with guests! Since our waiter was still very young (less than 20), we wanted to give him valuable feedback for his superior in a very friendly and non-accusatory tone that the hasty clearing of dishes doesn't go down well, but instead of thanking him (and possibly apologizing), he blocked us, defended himself, and showed no real understanding that this behavior is unpleasant for guests. Despite the delicious food, I'll think twice about whether I want to eat there again or whether I'll just take Togo with me. 🙄 I hope the management reads this review and accepts it – just as they intended to do with the young waiter last night.

I was here on a Sunday during Pride and, despite the restaurant being full, I got a seat quickly, and the food was served very quickly. I had the incredibly delicious matcha and a red curry bowl with noodles, tofu, vegetables, and nuts. Everything was freshly prepared and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy, and the restrooms are clean. All in all, a great experience. I'd love to come back!

Good service and delicious food

Very tasty, unusual food—all vegan. The service is friendly and fast. The food is of high quality, and the prices are extremely fair.

Very tasty, I love going there :)

We read on another comment, the food looks nice but is average. I can confirm it's above average but not that above.

A very nice vegan restaurant. The entrance area features a beautiful arch and indirect lighting with ornamental wall decorations. Gold, black, and green elegantly blend into the ambiance of the establishment. This is underscored by the friendly, courteous, and elegant staff.

Everything is vegan and, in our opinion, very tasty. We definitely recommend this restaurant.

Beautiful restaurant with super delicious vegan food. We were there with four people on the weekend. The place was quite busy, but the food still came super quickly, the service was very friendly, and the food was incredibly delicious. We'll definitely be back. I recommend numbers 3, 9, and 13. ♥️

Super delicious, fresh food! Delicious, homemade drinks, and fast service—we'll be back!

The restaurant is beautifully decorated and serves delicious food. The tapas are especially recommended for larger groups! We'd be happy to come back anytime!

Very friendly service, delicious food and everything was served very quickly – highly recommended!

A huge selection of delicious food, all vegan! They also offer a variety of delicious homemade lemonades and iced teas, as well as Kaffee Da, a special Vietnamese coffee. Highly recommended!

A modern, stylishly decorated restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. We had reserved a table for dinner. The welcome from the waiter was a bit reserved, but we were allowed to choose a quieter seat in the back. The Café Cot Dua was our highlight: Vietnamese iced coffee with oat milk, coconut cream, and agave syrup. Incredibly delicious and refreshing. I would come back for that alone! For starters, we shared the Tempeh Bowl and Glorious Pear. Both were very aromatic, with fresh, crunchy vegetables. For the main course, we chose the Pagoda Dream with crispy tofu and udon noodles, and the Pho Tron with flat rice noodles, soy medallions, and papaya. The flavor was good, but the many similar ingredients made the dishes seem a bit uniform. Personally, I didn't like the lamb's lettuce-like salad in the bowls, but that's certainly a matter of taste. I loved that the tofu, tempeh, and soy medallions provided a decent portion of plant-based protein. Overall, a highly recommended vegan Asian restaurant with a creative concept. If you love Vietnamese coffee, you should definitely try Café Cot Dua!

I came alone, received a very warm welcome, and was served incredibly quickly. I really enjoyed my meal. Thank you!

The food was thoroughly impressive—fresh, delicious, and lovingly prepared. The Buddha Bowl was wonderfully balanced, and the Lemon Sea was wonderfully refreshing. I was particularly impressed by the BaoBao, which I hadn't tried before, but was a real highlight. The Buddha Rolls, Mango Tango, and Summertime Rolls were also really good. The crowning glory: a creamy Cafè Cot Dua—highly recommended! 😊

Nice atmosphere and the food is excellent.

Not only vegan, but delicious! I only paid €10.50 for my meal (11:30-15:30) for a large portion of fresh and delicious vegetables! Highly recommended! The drink (matcha) was a 10/10, as I got to choose how sweet it was. Big fan! I'd love to go again! The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are super friendly.

Really delicious and fresh food! The lunch menu is fantastic and the prices are really good.

A very nice and modern ambiance. Very friendly staff who serve you quickly. Delicious drinks and food, with a wide selection. Visiting this restaurant is definitely an experience and I highly recommend it.

Very tasty food, friendly service, and quick preparation. We were very satisfied and would gladly return.

Fantastic food. Why would anyone want to eat meat and fish when the food is so vegan?

The food was delicious as always, highly recommended!

The food was truly delicious – absolutely fresh, perfectly seasoned, and truly creative. The service was incredibly friendly, unhurried, simply relaxed and attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and tranquil, and you immediately felt at home. I've rarely felt so well looked after – I'll definitely be back!

I try three starters every time I visit. Treat yourself, folks—it's a good feeling!

Super delicious vegan restaurant in a great location! The food is always great!

Always great food at fair prices! Very friendly staff, great sodas. In my father's words: "The most delicious Asian food I've ever eaten."

Very good value for money, we were there at lunchtime and were satisfied with the food and lemonades and shakes.

Very nice restaurant, good food, and friendly service. Highly recommended!

Very tasty food and friendly staff. I'd love to come back.

As a meat eater, I had my reservations. But I can only recommend it. Delicious and filling :)

Very tasty, large selection. There was always something available.

A huge selection, various small dishes for sharing, and very filling main courses. A few desserts and typical local coffee specialties. Service was also very good, and the restrooms were clean!

The place was nice, but they don't accept foreign credit cards, which is very inconvenient for tourists who don't carry cash. Because nobody handles cash these days.

A wonderful place! My first stop in Cologne! A vegan Asian restaurant. Everything is just right for me here. Delicious food, stylish decor, good and friendly service. A place to feel good!

The food was delicious and the service very friendly. A lovely restaurant near Neumarkt. We'd love to come back.

I recommend %100 they serve delicious traditional food

We always enjoy coming here. The selection is great and the food is always fresh!

The food was lovingly prepared and tasted excellent. They also serve excellent homemade drinks. The service was very friendly and the restaurant is very comfortably furnished. All in all, a fantastic vegan restaurant, well worth a visit!

Nice ambience, good service and a large selection of delicious dishes:)

Very tasty vegan restaurant, have been there twice. Good food and quick service. We'd love to come back :-)

I was pleasantly surprised! Even though I'm not vegan or vegetarian, the various dishes were delicious! Can only be recommended

Very very tasty food. Something for everyone.

Very tasty food and good service.

Nicely decorated restaurant. Food was fantastic! Strong flavors. If you like spices, seasoning and special flavors, then this is a good place for you. Portion size was decent too. The lemonade were tasty as well, and they felt fresh instead of your typical syrup based ones.

It was so delicious ! That I can not believe 🫠 #yoummy 10/10 recommend !

As we approached the table the waiter came by and said "hallo". We replied with "hello" because we are tourists, so the first thing he says is "here you can pay only in cash or German cards". So we said "Goodbye".

Very cute and cozy restaurant Relaxed atmosphere Very tasty food, sushi and starters were super tasty

quiet and pleasant atmosphere 😍 the food was also very tasty, we didn't have to wait long! 😍👍🏽

While walking and looking for a place to eat we came across this restaurant. Very tasty meal here. Food was great! Highly recommended and we will definitely eat here again.

Very, very tasty food. Even people who don't otherwise follow a vegan diet can find delicious food here. Animals are not missed. Tip at the end - a vegan Vietnamese coffee! Tip top and fully recommended.

Oh my god that was delicious! Without exception delicious!

Super tasty, good prices for the food. Came to the table quite quickly, hopefully prepared and no convenience. But I would always go back.

Very nice loka with delicious food

Very tasty food. Large portions, fresh ingredients. The ambience is very tasteful.

Mega delicious food! Definitely coming back next time you visit Cologne.

Food was very tasty and service was very friendly ^^

Perfect for a nice and meatless lunch.

Very tasty small dishes to share. All very fresh ingredients with good quality. The homemade lemonades are original. Friendly service without a long waiting time and the price/performance ratio is also right.

Very good food and friendly, competent staff.

Great vegan restaurant. We were very satisfied. Would love to come back

The food is very tasty, the staff is great! All recommendations!

Very delicious food. We were thrilled. The prices are right. We'll be back.

Unfortunately, I wasn't very impressed with the sushi. The service is super friendly and the interior is fantastic, but food-wise, I've had better vegan sushi.

Simply fantastic, I can recommend everything. Whether it's the food or the service, we'll be back!

Best Vegan food in Cologne so far. And you need to try all the tapas here. Super yummy 🥰🥰🥰

It was very tasty. The only downside: the main course arrived while we were still eating the starter. Otherwise, everything was great!

Very modern restaurant with a large selection of dishes, only the drinks could cost more for the price. Otherwise an absolute recommendation!

Great! Simply incredibly delicious. We will 100% come by regularly from now on.

Terrible service, they don't speak English and they don't accept debit and credit cards that aren't German

Absolutely great food. Fresh and tasty.

Zenchay impresses with great prices, especially at lunchtime, and an incredibly friendly team. The food is served fresh and hot, the portions are generous, and the selection of vegetables on the plate is impressive. After eating you feel pleasantly full but still refreshed. An absolute must for anyone who loves vegan cuisine or simply wants to try something new!

Great food, and location. All very wholesome and tasty! Their menu is vegan and brought so much flavor in simple dishes. The interior looked nice.

Eat delicious food. Top service. Reservation without problems.

I thought the homemade drinks were great. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was very nice. As a starter there was a papaya salad, which was great. For my main course I had the Buddha Bowl. I found it lacking a bit of spice here. It was the same at the court with my companion. But it was still tasty.

Called at lunchtime and made a reservation, arrived in the evening and they tried to tell you that you never called. They don't even admit to a mistake, but rather the waitress accuses you of imagining the call. Even though it is shown in my search history! Absolute disgrace, never again.

We recently visited the Zen Chay – Asian Vegan Restaurant in Cologne and were very satisfied. The menu offers a wide selection of fresh, colorful and delicious vegan dishes. We were particularly impressed by the appetizers and ramen. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the ambience of the restaurant is very appealing. There will also be an outdoor area that we would like to use in warmer weather. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

So first of all I have to say a lot of praise for the interior design. The shop looks so beautiful. The service is also very friendly and competent. We had the Buddha Bowl and Zen Chay Ramen as well as the Hot Banana for dessert. The main courses are very large, which definitely fills you up, but I found the dessert a bit expensive for its small size. However, we really enjoyed it and are looking forward to our next visit.

Tolles veganes Restaurant.Alles war super frisch und nett angerichtet.Es war wirklich lecker aber sehr besonders war das Sushi!! Es gibt 2 Restaurants in Köln - wir waren am Kaiser- Wilhelm -Ring , gefällt uns die Atmosphäre besonders gut

Everything was fine. If we want to eat vegan again, we will go there again

Definitely a must-visit for all vegans in Cologne. I had the Nr 23 (Pagoda Dream) and a green smoothie. It only took a couple of minutes from ordering to receiving the food, which was impressive. The food was also really fresh and well-presented. I appreciated the serving size with lots of tofu, so it was definitely filling as well. The dish tasted well-seasoned and delicious, I would have appreciated a bit more spiciness (although I didn't ask, so maybe they have some sauce they could provide). It's a bit annoying that they don't take credit cards, but in the end I found a way to pay. I hope in the future they will also allow for other payment options.

Unfortunately, more appearance than reality. Looks tastier than it tastes. Service rather rude, basically rolling your eyes at the choice of dishes. It's a shame, I was hoping for more.

We got a seat in the entrance area without a reservation, very nice staff, but the highlight is the food. I had Pagoda Dream and Baobao, both very good and recommended.

Absolut empfehlenswert! Sehr guter Service, tolle Gerichte, sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!

I've never had such good vegan Asian food in Cologne

This will definitely be my new favorite restaurant. The food was incredibly tasty, all fresh ingredients and top quality. The staff are very friendly and attentive. And the atmosphere is modern but very cozy. Simply perfect!

Food is very good and interesting, the look of the dishes is also super colorful and well refined. I don't give 5 stars because it is not possible to pay with debit card (only credit card, who knows why).

We went to Zen Chay because it was designated as a vegan restaurant and not far from Neumarkt. Ambience is very nice, service attentive and fast, large selection of dishes. Our dishes were very tasty! I drank my first Vietnamese cold coffee, which I really enjoyed.

I now see it as a means of financing fascism that you can pay with a credit card anywhere in Europe, except in a big city in Germany in the middle of the city center. So I just drank some wine, gave my colleague the 6 euros via Paypal and ate somewhere else. What my colleagues had looked good. Therefore 2 stars anyway…