Ito – Japanese Cuisine - Koeln

General The ITO is located in the rooms of the former restaurant “Sorgenfrei” in the Belgian district. I liked to have lunches a long time ago. I have rarely had contact with Japanese cuisine. But I've heard a lot of good about the new place in Cologne. Chef Kengo Nishimi learned the craftsmanship in his home country. He then gained experience in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Finally he came to Düsseldorf, where he worked for several years at the stared Japanese chef Yoshizumi Nagaya. He also met Torben Schuster where he moved to the “Gut Lärchenhof” to Pulheim. Peter Hesseler has the “La Société” in addition to the “Gut Lärchenhof”. And now he opened his third location with Ito. The gourmet “table notes” reported very positively about the new restaurant some time ago. And Carsten Henn from the Cologne city scorer also praised the kitchen; he even gave 6 out of 6 stars. Michelin also mentions the house and GaultMillau awards 2 black hoods for 2022. There was only 2 members for our little connoisseur club to come here. After all, our enjoyment always starts with a lunch. Ambience There are some outdoor seating on the street. We'd rather be inside. When you enter the house, the counter is on the right. There the “master” works clearly visible to the “fishing”. We had reserved and got two tables offered for selection in the first room next to the counter. At the window we found it all right and settled there. The facility is simply but very tasty for me. In addition to the seats in this area, there are still further seats in the back of the house. It's about 40 people. At this noon, the places in the counter were all occupied. Cleanliness Everything works well maintained. The toilets can be reached in a flat way. They're in the back. Everything was clean and tidy. Service Place A lady and two gentlemen took care of the guests. Both were friendly and empathic. They were always in place when it was necessary – and left the guests alone so I like it. However, the card n Man can order me many terms not much because I am an ignorant in this kitchen; there is also an extensive beverage card that I understand better. So we went down to the lunch menu and wanted to “surprise”. In the drinks we chose a bottle of wine and water. Beverages were relatively expensive – and you don't know what's coming. With a Riesling, you can't do anything wrong with Asian dishes, can you? The tasting food Omakase Lunch – Kengo’s menu trip served in four courses € 55.00 offer applies exclusively to lunch greeting – twice cauliflower with shrimp This little bite of pleasure had come up. The happen showed a wide range of aromas. The cabbage was tasty, the shrimp pieces fit well. Sashimi Hamachi The rolls were slightly marinated or seasoned. The fish tasted fresh and aromatic. In addition, there were still herbs I mean and green sprouts maybe peas as well as strips of Nori alge, under and next to the fish. A soya sauce was kept in a bowl. Eating with rodlets is not my thing – I am occasionally practicing at home with peanuts, but the result does not convince me. In addition, I would also like to eat knives and fork in Japan with my fingers. Sushi – Hand Roll Temaki Nigiri Hosomaki – Wasabi – Gari – Soy Most of the time I saw the “Eishörnchen” from Nori Alge. In this funnel or cone were crispy parts, rice, sauces and soft marine animals. I have no idea what it was and I have the names. The waitress said, forget immediately. But it was delicious. With several bites and small breaks in between I enjoyed the taste. Also the Nigiri were very pleasant. There were three types of fish I think: Salmon, Thun and trout maybe. It tasted very good again. With the small inserted ginger pieces, I was able to “fresh” the mouth after every bite. The Wasabi Paste was too sharp to me – I only tried one my, that was enough. The ginger did the rest. The maids also have guarded. I have to admit that I was very done with this gang. However, the next two courses did not appear very “Asian”. But we didn't do that. On the contrary, they also enjoyed us. Main dish of the day – cod, tomato, vegetables, butter herbal sauce The fish was buttery and creamy. The small tomatoes were surprisingly strong in the sweeter aromas; so I rarely tasted her. It must be a wonderful variety. Tiny salad slices were next. And from baked dough there were two crispy “finger hats” on the plate. The sauce was quite rich and ally, loose. Dessert – Cheesecake, Ice, Strawberry On the plate a red berry sauce was poured out circularly. In the middle was the creamy cheesecake. Then followed strawberry pieces on the turret. On top was the white creamy ice cream. The conclusion was made by two transversal tubes from Baiser. For me, they looked like broken pieces a plaster pipe for Marin's wake-up men. But they weren't so hard, they were crunchy. Drinks Schloss Lieser Thomas Haag SL Riesling 2020 bottle 33,00 € Viva con Agua medium 0,75 l 7,50 € The drinks were well cooled. The wine came into a cooler. The semi-dry Riesling was a good handle; because he was very good with fish. Price Performance Ratio I think the lunch menu is fairly calculated. Conclusion 4 – happy again. I tasted it and liked it to my colleague, but I have no great experience in the sector. In the “taku” in Cologne, the Asian dishes always taste good; from “Kintaro” in Cologne I was a bit disappointed years ago, too, with our gourmet club for lunch. 1 – certainly not again, 2 – hardly again, 3 – if it arises again, 4 – happy again, 5 – absolutely again – after “Kuechenreise” Date of visit: 15.07.2022 – midday – 2 people My enjoyable experiences also stand with [here link]

General The ITO is located in the rooms of the former restaurant “Sorgenfrei” in the Belgian district. I liked to have lunches a long time ago. I have rarely had contact with Japanese cuisine. But I've heard a lot of good about the new place in Cologne. Chef Kengo Nishimi learned the craftsmanship in his home country. He then gained experience in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Finally he came to Düsseldorf, where he worked for several years at the stared Japanese chef Yoshizumi Nagaya. He also met Torben Schuster where he moved to the “Gut Lärchenhof” to Pulheim. Peter Hesseler has the “La Société” in addition to the “Gut Lärchenhof”. And now he opened his third location with Ito. The gourmet “table notes” reported very positively about the new restaurant some time ago. And Carsten Henn from the Cologne city scorer also praised the kitchen; he even gave 6 out of 6 stars. Michelin also mentions the house and GaultMillau awards 2 black hoods for 2022. There was only 2 members for our little connoisseur club to come here. After all, our enjoyment always starts with a lunch. Ambience There are some outdoor seating on the street. We'd rather be inside. When you enter the house, the counter is on the right. There the “master” works clearly visible to the “fishing”. We had reserved and got two tables offered for selection in the first room next to the counter. At the window we found it all right and settled there. The facility is simply but very tasty for me. In addition to the seats in this area, there are still further seats in the back of the house. It's about 40 people. At this noon, the places in the counter were all occupied. Cleanliness Everything works well maintained. The toilets can be reached in a flat way. They're in the back. Everything was clean and tidy. Service Place A lady and two gentlemen took care of the guests. Both were friendly and empathic. They were always in place when it was necessary – and left the guests alone so I like it. However, the card n Man can order me many terms not much because I am an ignorant in this kitchen; there is also an extensive beverage card that I understand better. So we went down to the lunch menu and wanted to “surprise”. In the drinks we chose a bottle of wine and water. Beverages were relatively expensive – and you don't know what's coming. With a Riesling, you can't do anything wrong with Asian dishes, can you? The tasting food Omakase Lunch – Kengo’s menu trip served in four courses € 55.00 offer applies exclusively to lunch greeting – twice cauliflower with shrimp This little bite of pleasure had come up. The happen showed a wide range of aromas. The cabbage was tasty, the shrimp pieces fit well. Sashimi Hamachi The rolls were slightly marinated or seasoned. The fish tasted fresh and aromatic. In addition, there were still herbs I mean and green sprouts maybe peas as well as strips of Nori alge, under and next to the fish. A soya sauce was kept in a bowl. Eating with rodlets is not my thing – I am occasionally practicing at home with peanuts, but the result does not convince me. In addition, I would also like to eat knives and fork in Japan with my fingers. Sushi – Hand Roll Temaki Nigiri Hosomaki – Wasabi – Gari – Soy Most of the time I saw the “Eishörnchen” from Nori Alge. In this funnel or cone were crispy parts, rice, sauces and soft marine animals. I have no idea what it was and I have the names. The waitress said, forget immediately. But it was delicious. With several bites and small breaks in between I enjoyed the taste. Also the Nigiri were very pleasant. There were three types of fish I think: Salmon, Thun and trout maybe. It tasted very good again. With the small inserted ginger pieces, I was able to “fresh” the mouth after every bite. The Wasabi Paste was too sharp to me – I only tried one my, that was enough. The ginger did the rest. The maids also have guarded. I have to admit that I was very done with this gang. However, the next two courses did not appear very “Asian”. But we didn't do that. On the contrary, they also enjoyed us. Main dish of the day – cod, tomato, vegetables, butter herbal sauce The fish was buttery and creamy. The small tomatoes were surprisingly strong in the sweeter aromas; so I rarely tasted her. It must be a wonderful variety. Tiny salad slices were next. And from baked dough there were two crispy “finger hats” on the plate. The sauce was quite rich and ally, loose. Dessert – Cheesecake, Ice, Strawberry On the plate a red berry sauce was poured out circularly. In the middle was the creamy cheesecake. Then followed strawberry pieces on the turret. On top was the white creamy ice cream. The conclusion was made by two transversal tubes from Baiser. For me, they looked like broken pieces a plaster pipe for Marin's wake-up men. But they weren't so hard, they were crunchy. Drinks Schloss Lieser Thomas Haag SL Riesling 2020 bottle 33,00 € Viva con Agua medium 0,75 l 7,50 € The drinks were well cooled. The wine came into a cooler. The semi-dry Riesling was a good handle; because he was very good with fish. Price Performance Ratio I think the lunch menu is fairly calculated. Conclusion 4 – happy again. I tasted it and liked it to my colleague, but I have no great experience in the sector. In the “taku” in Cologne, the Asian dishes always taste good; from “Kintaro” in Cologne I was a bit disappointed years ago, too, with our gourmet club for lunch. 1 – certainly not again, 2 – hardly again, 3 – if it arises again, 4 – happy again, 5 – absolutely again – after “Kuechenreise” Date of visit: 15.07.2022 – midday – 2 people My enjoyable experiences also stand with [here link]

The ito is located in the rooms of the former restaurant “Sorgenfrei” in the Belgian neighborhood. I liked lunch a long time ago. with Japanese cuisine I have rarely touched. but from the new local in the car I have heard a lot well. the Chef kengo nishimi has learned the craft in his house. then he gained experience in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Finally, he came to düsseldorf, where he worked for several years at the sighting Japanese chef yoshizumi nagaya. He also hit Torb’s more shocking, with whom he moved to the “Gut Lärchenhof” to Lulheim. peter hesseler not only owns the “Gut Lärchenhof”, but also the “La Société” and now opened its third location with ito. The fine “table notes” reported a few times ago very positiw about the new restaurant and carsten henn from the carpenter city display also praised the kitchen; he even spent 6 out of 6 stars. Michaelelin also mentions the house and gaultmillau awards 2 black hoods for 2022. there it was for our little edgy club only 2 members already almost you have to get back here. After all, our pleasure always begins with a lunch. Around the street are some outdoor seats. We wanted to be in. When you enter the house, the right of the counter is. there the “master” works clearly visible to the “fishery”. we had reserved and got two tables for selection in the first room next to the counter. in the window we found it all right and settled there. the device is simple, but rather tasteful for me. next to the meeting in this area there are more places to go further through the house. this afternoon the places in the area were all occupied. Cleanliness everything works well maintained. the toilets are easy to reach. they're back. everything was clean and tidy. Service station one dam and two men took care of the guests. both were friendly and empathic. they were always at the place when it was necessary – and let the guests rest so that I like it. The card can be ordered by all, but many do not understand much because I am an ignorant in this kitchen; there is also an extensive drinking card that I understand better. so we went to the lunch menu and wanted to “surrect” in the drinks we chose a bottle of wine and water. the drinks were brought to a high price – and you do not know what is coming. With a giant you can hardly do anything wrong with Asian dressing, or? the tasting food omakase lunch – kengo's menu trip served in four courses € 55.00 offer applies exclusively to lunch greeting – twice cauliflower with shrimp already made these small delicacies. that showed a large wide aromene. the cauliflower was delicious, the shrimp pieces fit well. sashimi hamachi the röllchen were slightly marinated or spiced. the fish tasted fresh and aromatic. I mean, and green expressions could exalt and strips of nori alge, under and next to the fish. a soya sauce was kept in a bowl. with mere food is not my thing – I occasionally practice to come home with him, but the result does not convince me. In addition, in Japan you can also eat me with fingers would also be offered knives and fork. the raw fish really promised me. sushi – hand roll temaki nigiri hosomaki – wasabi – gari – so I immediately saw the “iron” of nori alge. in this funnel or cone were crispy parts, rice, sauces and soft marine animals. I have no idea what it was and I have the names. that the waitress said, forget immediately. but it was delicious. with several bites and small breaks between me enjoyed the taste. also the nigiri were very pleasant. there were three kinds of fish I think: probably salmon, thun and trout maybe . I was careful about the fish side in Soy. it tasted very good again. with the little ones I could refresh the mouth after every bite. the wasabi paste was too sharp – I only tried one, that was enough. the ingwer did the rest. also the maki have guarded. I have to admit that I was very done by this band. the next two courses did not seem to us very “Asian”, but that did not make us well. in contrast – they also enjoyed us. Main dish of the day – cadjau, tomato, sweet, butter crumbed sauce of the fish was butterfly and creamy. the small tomatoes were surprisingly strong in the sweet acid flavors; I rarely tasted her. It has to be a wonderful way. And from baked dough there were two crispy “finger hats” on the plate. the sauce was quite rich and allied, loose. Dessert – cheesecake, ice cream, strawberry on the plate was, as a basis, a red berries sauce poured circularly. in the middle was the creamy cheesecake. then followed strawberries on the turquoise. At the top was the white, creamy ice. the closure formed two transverse pipes from basil. for me, they looked like broken pieces of a plaster for martyrs. but they were not so hard, but crisp. Drinks castle empty thomas haag sl riesling 2020 bottle 33,00 € viva con agua medium 0,75 l 7,50 € the drinks were well cooled. the weaving came into a coolmanschette. the half-dry riesling was a good handle; for he was very good to fish. Price-performance ratio the lunch menu that I think is fair. Conclusion 4 – happy again. I tasted it and liked it too. But I have no great experience in the industry. In the “Taku” in the cold the Asian dishes always taste good; from “Kintaro” in the cold, I was a little disappointed years ago as we were also with our enjoying club for lunch. ito will give me a boost to stay on Japanese cuisine. 1 – certainly not again, 2 – hardly again, 3 – when it reappears, 4 – again happy, 5 – absolutely again – after “Kuechenreise” Date of visit: 15.07.2022 – noon – 2 people my enviable experiences are also with [here link]

General The ITO is located in the rooms of the former restaurant “Sorgenfrei” in the Belgian district. I liked lunch a long time ago. I rarely had contact with Japanese cuisine. But I heard a lot of good things about the new place in Cologne. Chef Kengo Nishimi learned the craftsmanship in his home country. He then gained experience in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Finally he came to Düsseldorf, where he worked for several years at the prestigious Japanese chef Yoshizumi Nagaya. He also met Torben Schuster, where he moved to the “Gut Lärchenhof” to Pulheim. Peter Hesseler has the “La Société” next to the “Gut Lärchenhof”. And now he opened his third location with Ito. The gourmet table notes reported very positively about the new restaurant some time ago. And Carsten Henn from the Cologne city display also praised the kitchen; he even gave 6 out of 6 stars. Michelin also mentions the house and GaultMillau awards 2 black hoods for 2022. There were only 2 members for our little Kenner Club. After all, our enjoyment always begins with a lunch. There are some outdoor seating on the street. We'd better be inside. When you enter the house, the counter is right. There the “master” appears clearly visible to the fish. We had reserved and got two tables for selection in the first room next to the counter. In the window we found it well and settled there. The facility is simple, but very tasteful for me. In addition to the seats in this area, there are other seats in the back of the house. There are about 40 people. At this noon all places were occupied in return. Cleanliness Everything works well maintained. The toilets are flat to reach. They're back. Everything was clean and tidy. Service Place A lady and two men took care of the guests. Both were friendly and empathic. They were always in place when it was necessary – and left the guests alone, so I like it. The card n You can order a lot, but tell me many terms not much because I am an ignorant in this kitchen; there is also an extensive beverage card that I understand better. So we went to the lunch menu and wanted to make “surprise”. In the drinks we chose a bottle of wine and water. Drinks were relatively expensive – and you don't know what's coming. With a giant, you can't do anything wrong with Asian dishes, can you? Tasting Omakase Lunch – Kengo's menu trip served in four courses € 55.00 Offer applies exclusively to lunches – twice cauliflower with shrimps This little bite of pleasure had come. The event showed a wide range of flavors. The cabbage was delicious, the shrimps fit well. Sashimi Hamachi The rollers were slightly marinated or rubbed. The fish tasted fresh and aromatic. In addition, there were still herbs I mean, and green runners maybe peas as well as strips of Nori alge, under and next to the fish. A soy sauce was held in a bowl. Eating with bars is not my thing – I occasionally practice peanuts at home, but the result does not convince me. In addition, you can also eat with fingers in Japan, but also knives and fork are offered. The raw fish really promised me. Sushi – Handroll Temaki Nigiri Hosomaki – Wasabi – Gari – Soy Most often I saw the “Eishörnchen” by Nori Alge. In this funnel or cone were crispy parts, rice, sauces and soft marine animals. I have no idea what it was and I have the names. The waitress said, forget immediately. But it was delicious. With several bites and small breaks between me enjoyed the taste. The Nigiri were also very pleasant. There were three kinds of fish I think: laughing, tuna and trout maybe. I had the fish side carefully in Soy. It tasted very good again. With the small inlaid ginger pieces I could “fresh” the mouth after every bite. The Wasabi Paste was too sharp for me – I just tried one, that was enough. The ginger did the rest. The girls were guarded. I have to admit that I was very done with this band. The next two courses were not very “Asia”. But we didn't. On the contrary, they also enjoyed us. Main dish of the day – cod, tomatoes, vegetables, butter herbal sauce The fish was buttery and creamy. The small tomatoes were surprisingly strong in the sweeter flavors; I rarely tasted her. It must be a wonderful variety. Next were tiny salad slices. And from baked dough there were two crispy “finger hats” on the plate. The sauce was pretty rich and allied, easy. Dessert – Cheesecake, Ice, Strawberry A red berries sauce was poured out circularly on the plate. In the middle was the creamy cheesecake. Then followed strawberry pieces on the turret. Above was the white creamy ice cream. The conclusion was made by two transversal pipes of Baiser. For me, they looked like broken pieces a plaster pipe for Marin's watchful men. But they weren't so hard, they were crisp. Drinks Schloss Lieser Thomas Haag SL Riesling 2020 bottle 33,00 € Viva con Agua medium 0,75 l 7,50 € The drinks were well cooled. The wine came into a cooler. The semi-dry Riesling was a good handle; because he was very good with fish. Price Performance Ratio I think the lunch menu is quite calculated. Conclusion 4 – happy again. I tasted it and liked it to my colleague, but I have no great experience in the industry. In the “taku” in Cologne, Asian dishes always taste good; from “Kintaro” in Cologne I was disappointed with our gourmet club for lunch a few years ago. 1 – certainly not again, 2 – hardly again, 3 – when it comes back, 4 – again happy, 5 – absolutely again – after “Kuechenreise” Date of visit: 15.07.2022 – Lunch – 2 persons My pleasant experiences are also in [here link]

We had the really excellent 5-course menu. the service is endeavoring, but absolutely developmental. good, beautiful, felt and funny was the young man who served the wine tasting. the wine card is ambitious, also price, but fair. weine under 50 euro are rar. we'd have dinner again.