Kintaro - Köln

The longest running Japanese restaurant in Cologne under the same (lovely) owners. Hidden Gem, best japanese food i ever had read more The longest running Japanese restaurant in Cologne under the same (lovely) owners. Hidden Gem, best japanese food i ever had

I started going there in the 80ies. The sushi was fresh and reasonably priced. I love it. The staff is very friendly. The location isn't great. It is a little h... read more I started going there in the 80ies. The sushi was fresh and reasonably priced. I love it. The staff is very friendly. The location isn't great. It is a little hidden.

Kintaro is not in a main street, it may not be the coolest Japanese restaurant but when we arrived without a booking, it was full, although we finally got a tab... read more Kintaro is not in a main street, it may not be the coolest Japanese restaurant but when we arrived without a booking, it was full, although we finally got a table for 5. If it was full on a Monday night, that means something. Food is very good, large variety of Japanese dishes, good service (a bit slow as they were completely full) and priced reasonably for Cologne. If you are nearby, it will not disappoint you.

Best original Japanese in Cologne. If you want real jaoanese food, dont miss this place. Try ALL of the entrées, and the onigir . Of course if you want some hip... read more Best original Japanese in Cologne. If you want real jaoanese food, dont miss this place. Try ALL of the entrées, and the onigir . Of course if you want some hipstery fakes, go somewhere else. (for the reviewers complaining about it being children or dog unfriendly, sorry, but not every place should accomodate your needs!

I visited here for the first time today. The food, the staff, and the atmosphere were all amazing. It's a restaurant I'd definitely like to visit again! If you'... read more I visited here for the first time today. The food, the staff, and the atmosphere were all amazing. It's a restaurant I'd definitely like to visit again! If you're missing Japan, coming here will surely lift your spirits.