I came here with a group of friends and colleagues, while my mom was in town. This was a great place to meet all my friends and have them meet my mother. A big long Community tables and we shared part of our table with some other people we didn't know. The beers and cocktails are flowing. Everyone had some sushi, nigiris, skewered meats, edamame, beef bowls, yaki noodle bowls, soups. We had so much food and were stuffed by the end of it all. Another great night with friends and good food, can't beat that. read more

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I had my doubts about this place, based on the other reviews... But I'm definitely glad I checked it out! Although a chain, inside is nice.. doesn't appear to have a fast food atmosphere so I wasn't scared away. Communal seating here is the theme, so grab a seat and get cozy with others! Apparently they take reservations too, but I didn't have one, and I had no issues on getting in. Menu is Japanese named items, but explained in both German and English. Also, pictures are present for most items. I started out with Agadashi tofu, followed by a Shoyu ramen, all washed down with an ice cold Kombucha. Tofu- nice broth/sauce it was served in, but the fried wasn't that fried or crispy, more of a flour coating. The tofu itself was not as soft as traditional agadashi, but more of a firm bean curd.. Either way, good flavor, but didn't love the texture Ramen- After my MoschMosch experience, I was really expecting to get let down. However, the broth tasted great! The noodles were real ramen noodles, and not soggy! And the pork.. wow! Great flavor and soft, like it was cooking for hours! I was really blown away to how great this ramen was! Overall, for all three items, I walked away with the bill being 16 euros.. which really isn't that bad, knowing that I walked away stuffed and happy! The drink was actually more expensive than the app! I will definitely be back to try other items! :) read more

Bento Box -Mitte - Agadashi tofu - Japanese Near Me - Cologne, NW

I've eaten at this restaurant multiple times as well as ordered takeout, because my husband is a huge fan. Pros: it seems like an upgraded takeout/fast food place. The atmosphere is nice, food is fresh, relatively quick, and well-made. Several of the specialty rolls are very good. Cons: priced higher than other better places, although it's a chain. Hubby and I rarely feel full afterwards. I would suggest coming here for lunch, takeout, or a casual meal. For serious sushi lovers, there are better places in Cologne. read more

Bento Box -Mitte - Various rolls - Japanese Near Me - Cologne, NW

As Japanese Fusion Kitchen, I can say they manage to do very well. The taste of the food, although not original Japan, still taste really good. My favorite is the Karaage Menu, complete with Rice and side dish. The price was quite expensive, and for sushi i think it was even more expensive than average sushi cost. The food, however is delicious, with serving time that varies. Fast on crowded days like weekend, and moderately slow on low weekdays - which is interesting to see how prepared they are for the wave of customers coming in to eat. The only problem is to sit down somewhere when it is crowded - some people just come, realize it is full, and walk away because the time spend in this restaurant is relatively long, it was very disturbing to wait if you are extremely hungry. :( read more

Bento Box -Mitte - Japanese Near Me - Cologne, NW

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I visited this place many times before - with my mother, my friends or by myself. The ambiente is not what you would expect from a typical Japanese-style restaurant (not run by Japanese people). It sort of seeks to modernize traditional Japanese furniture. Every time I visited, the place was moderately to extremely crowded, so I'd advise you arrange your visit at a time that's not-so-busy; this is where reservations can come in handy. The tables are not always squeaky clean; sometimes there are bowls and plates from previous customers, but I find it forgiving since the restaurant is almost always really busy. Despite the busy atmosphere, the staff is really friendly and engaging, trying to provide an authentic restaurant experience. I almost always come for the donburi and the Ramen. I very rarely order the sushi because it does not quite make me feel full, and for a snack I find it sort of overpriced. What I dislike is the inconsistency with the amounts. The donburi do not feel quite as full as the Ramen and Udon soups. I was never able to finish my soups, but I was able to finish the donburi quite comfortably. The donburi are a bit pricey for what you're getting. So, would I recommend this place? Yes. Despite the pricing and the inconsistency in amounts, the food has never left me dissatisfied. However, I would advise caution since some items can be overpriced for what you're getting. All in all, this place is A-OK. read more

Bento Box -Mitte - Yakiniku bowl - Japanese Near Me - Cologne, NW

My boyfriend and me went to Bentobox for a quick lunch on a busy Saturday. The restaurant was crowded but we were lucky and got a table. We had a PicNic Pack (?) and it everything was fine. Orangina was good too, Ginger tea was a little too sweet. I think that it could be a little less expensive but since it's in the city centre and service was good I won't complain. Always a nice place for lunch, sometimes just too many other costumers ;) read more

I had the vegetarian sushi and a broccoli appetizer. Both were good. Of course it is not the best place for real sushi, but it is a perfect place for a healthy and not very expensive lunch or dinner. Very friendly staff. Lots and lots of vegan options. Lovely outside seating. read more

Was one time there, took Sushi, which was very dry and not tasty. One can eat it, but if you expect at least medium quality, don't bother going there. read more