Lúa by Danny is a vietnamese restaurant in Belgisches Viertel, Cologne.
Lua by Danny on Brabanter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves authentic Vietnamese cooking with pho, spring rolls and fresh herbs at affordable.
Must order: Pho bo with beef, and the crispy spring rolls with fresh herbs and dipping sauce
Tip: Compact room; arrives early for the better tables. Affordable and filling for a weekday dinner.
Address: Brabanter Strasse 9, 50674 Köln, Cologne
Daikan on Maastrichter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel combines ramen, sushi and poke bowls in a modern Japanese-inspired room with a small summer.
Order: Tonkotsu ramen with rich pork-bone broth and chashu pork belly
Tip: The small terrace is one of the best spots on Maastrichter Strasse in summer; arrive early to claim a seat.
Tibet Momo on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves handmade Tibetan dumplings and hand-pulled noodles; one of the most distinctive.
Order: Steamed momo dumplings with minced beef and spiced filling, served with chilli sauce
Tip: Cash only, no reservations. Arrive hungry as portions are substantial. Closed early afternoons.
Adieu Paris on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves plant-based döner and creative Middle Eastern fast food for the vegetarian Belgian.
Order: Vegan döner in house-baked flatbread with grilled halloumi or seasoned falafel
Tip: Good for a quick lunch or early dinner; the seating is limited but the food is fast.
Wen Cheng on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves hand-pulled noodles prepared in the restaurant window; a compelling spectacle before.
Order: Hand-pulled noodles in spiced beef broth, watched being stretched at the kitchen counter
Tip: Lunch is the best time to visit; portions are large and prices are some of the lowest in the Belgian Quarter.
Daikan on Maastrichter Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel combines ramen, sushi and poke bowls in a modern Japanese-inspired room with a small summer.
Order: Tonkotsu ramen with rich pork-bone broth and chashu pork belly
Tip: The small terrace is one of the best spots on Maastrichter Strasse in summer; arrive early to claim a seat.
Tibet Momo on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves handmade Tibetan dumplings and hand-pulled noodles; one of the most distinctive.
Order: Steamed momo dumplings with minced beef and spiced filling, served with chilli sauce
Tip: Cash only, no reservations. Arrive hungry as portions are substantial. Closed early afternoons.
Brauerei zur Malzmühle on Cologne's Heumarkt has brewed Mühlen Kölsch since 1858 and once served Bill Clinton; consistently fresh pours in the Altstadt.
Order: Halve Hahn, the traditional rye roll with aged Gouda, alongside a freshly tapped Mühlen Kölsch
Tip: Monday to Thursday from 14:00, Friday to Sunday from noon. Less tourist-heavy than the Cathedral-adjacent Brauhäuser.
Adieu Paris on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves plant-based döner and creative Middle Eastern fast food for the vegetarian Belgian.
Order: Vegan döner in house-baked flatbread with grilled halloumi or seasoned falafel
Tip: Good for a quick lunch or early dinner; the seating is limited but the food is fast.
Wen Cheng on Flandrische Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel serves hand-pulled noodles prepared in the restaurant window; a compelling spectacle before.
Order: Hand-pulled noodles in spiced beef broth, watched being stretched at the kitchen counter
Tip: Lunch is the best time to visit; portions are large and prices are some of the lowest in the Belgian Quarter.
Gaffel am Dom occupies Cologne's main station forecourt, pouring Gaffel Kölsch from table taps opposite the Cathedral with Rhenish classics and Friday.
Order: Rhenish Sauerbraten with raisin sauce and Kartoffelklösse, the defining Cologne Sunday dish
Tip: Friday evenings musician Björn Heuser leads free admission sing-alongs from 22:30; Saturday has Brauhaus Beats parties from 22:00.
