Anna Lakshmi - Cologne

I loved the selection of the diners on the menu. there are some classic Indian dishes, but also some unusual (srilankan and south Indian). the seasoned are on p... read more I loved the selection of the diners on the menu. there are some classic Indian dishes, but also some unusual (srilankan and south Indian). the seasoned are on point, so definitiv not for the weak hearts. in portions and quite large.

It is not a restaurant in the sense of the restaurant, but rather like a visit to its old tantenhaus for a meal. it has a series of sorted snacks that they can... read more It is not a restaurant in the sense of the restaurant, but rather like a visit to its old tantenhaus for a meal. it has a series of sorted snacks that they can buy from outside to take with or have them as appetizers. served with a coconut green cutney or a red chili cutney, both are great. coming to the main court there are the choices of typical North Indian materials, but also some sri lankas specificities. we ordered the sri Lanka specialties veg koththu and idiyappam with fish curry) were both quite good. sri lankas eating is spicy, so make sure they discuss their spicy or u will need some of these mango leti, which by the way is simply ok. tante is the one who runs around and takes orders to deal with ppl on the window and also serve them eating. She's very sweet. I hope they will go there and try to eat her, not expect a restaurant, but more a home!

We ordered idly and masala dosa and the taste is really good. after a long time I felt like real Indian/Indian subcontinent food. the dame is really friendly an... read more We ordered idly and masala dosa and the taste is really good. after a long time I felt like real Indian/Indian subcontinent food. the dame is really friendly and I enjoyed a conversation with her. the tee was also good. the amount of tees is more and would be better to share between two, even if they are a tee lover. mutton curry was also pretty good. it could be that the mutton curry can have a more lemon flavor and if they don't like, they talk to her. I think that's a very good place for South Indian food.

I can only praise this restaurant. One of my favorites, if not my favorite, in Cologne. Outstanding authentic food at super low prices. The owner is the best an... read more I can only praise this restaurant. One of my favorites, if not my favorite, in Cologne. Outstanding authentic food at super low prices. The owner is the best and is always happy to see you.

The owner is very friendly and attentive. I've been eating lamb curry for years and I'm satisfied. In my opinion, the prices aren't reasonable these days, but y... read more The owner is very friendly and attentive. I've been eating lamb curry for years and I'm satisfied. In my opinion, the prices aren't reasonable these days, but you can make up for it with a generous tip. I can recommend it to anyone with some time to spare; it's also good for students on a budget. Please remember to bring cash, as she doesn't accept card payments. If you don't expect luxury and can settle for less, you'll feel perfectly at home in this modest place; you've found a gem! I can highly recommend it!