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Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Vietnam-style decor vegetarian restaurant est. 2017. Serves Vietnamese dishes including noodles, rice, soups, and curries. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00. Closed Sun.
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Last update on 01 Oct 2020 by EricTheCleric
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Added by mtravel on 08 Aug 2017
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76 Reviews
First Review by mtravel
NicoFo
Points +949
Amazing food, fair prices - Edit
Chum Chay is always a great place to get a meal. Everything on the menu is at least vegetarian, most of the items also vegan.
Read moreAtmosphere is cosy, food is ready fast and even though it's one of the "in" spots in Cologne, prices are very fair.
The only downside: In the evening always very crowded and people are waiting to get a table, so it's not really a place to stay for long. But there are plenty of bars around the corner, so no problem once you're done eating.
Pros: Many vegan choices, Food is ready fast & very tasty, Fair prices
Cons: Very crowded place
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MarioUrr
Points +320
Great flavours - Edit
Amazing flavours and huge portions
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Fräulein.solowerk
Points +150
Authentisch - Edit
Die pho ist hervorragend. Man darf nur nicht zu spät kommen.
Read morePros: Authentisch , Riecht gut, Preise sind ok
Cons: Immer sehr voll , Bis 14 uhr gehts
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SatansDonut
Points +94
Sehr lecker und vor allem viel! - Edit
Man bekommt ordentlich was für sein Geld! Ich bin pappsatt raus gegangen😄es war sehr lecker, die Leute alle sehr freundlich. Da komme ich gerne wieder auf einen Besuch nach Köln!
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amandrysch
Points +61
Lovely vegetarian/vegan Vietnamese food. - Edit
Vegetarian with many vegan options
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Pros: Vegan dishes are clearly marked in the menu., Very good quality and very fresh.
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RadVeggie
Points +297
Good portion size and flavor - Edit
Worth waiting for if there is a line... Dishes were full of flavor and filled us up. We got the rice noodles with coconut sauce and fried tofu as well as the special of the day which was tofu and veggies in a fresh orange sauce. It is nearly fully vegan except for a couple of clearly marked items which were vegetarian
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-18
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jenso
Points +421
Very tasty vietnamese - Edit
Very tasty dishes. Caters for peanut allergy too, which can be a challenge in Vietnamese restaurants.
Read moreWould definitely try again!
Pros: big portions, delicious
Cons: Doesnt take reservations and its often very full
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ErikvH.
Points +1694
Popular for a reason - Edit
We walked by this place and the restaurant was packed inside and outside with a line of people waiting to get in. Good sign, so we came back later when the line wasn’t so long. It appeared that Chum Chay is popular for good reason. Excellent Vietnames food. Mostly vegan and some vegetarian options. Big portions, fast service, friendly folks. All good!
Read morePros: Great food, big options, Nice atmosphere, Outside seating.
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VRebecca
Points +2473
Very tasty - Edit
The menu is quite small but more than sufficient. Everything we ordered was delicious and the prices are fair. However, the dishes contained coriander which wasnt mentioned in the menu so if you dislike coriander I'd advise you to tell the waiter
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Marchster
Points +407
Sehr frisch und lecker! - Edit
Ganz viele vegane Gerichte, alles sehr frisch, bunt und lecker! Die Portionen sind sehr groß und sehr gute Preise.
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PiaVegana
Points +71
Lieblingsladen - Edit
Einer meiner Lieblingsläden für veganes Essen. Es gibt ziemlich viel Auswahl und die Gerichte sind super lecker.
Read moreEs ist allerdings wirklich immer ordentlich was los.
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AmálieKoppová
Points +81
Perfectly seasoned asian fusion - Edit
It even worth queuing. Loved the creamy udon and pho!
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ZoeSchaefer
Points +119
Lecker und preiswert - Edit
Viele vegane Gerichte, alles sehr lecker
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Betz0203
Points +42
Sehr lecker! - Edit
Sehr lecker! Allerdings immer sehr überfüllt.
Read morePros: Viele vegane Optionen
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Aloctono
Points +217
Very unfriendly staff - Edit
We went for some food and never got to eat because staff was extremely rude. We were told not to sit outside because it could rain (it didn't). We sat inside and before even ordering we asked to move to a table outside that had just freed up. We almost had to beg to be allowed to move and were then signposted to a much more uncomfortable table than the one we had requested. We asked to move to a bigger one and were told those were for larger groups (we were 3), but many of those tables were occupied by two people. They also had screens to turn a larger table into one for more two groups. Ended up leaving and whilst walking out were then offered the larger table to make us stay. We spoke to three different people and they were all rude and unhelpful. Cannot speak for the food though, as we never got to eat. I can say however, that there are some other lovely options around, which are friendlier and less busy.
Read morePros: Good location
Cons: Rude staff
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mathias1
Points +37
Richtig gut - Edit
👌👍 sehr lecker
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SofieVermylen
Points +138
Great pho! - Edit
We stumbled upon this place by accident, but I'm never one to skip the chance to eat a good bowl of vegan pho! Service was super fast, outdoors space was cozy. I had a summer roll and a bowl of pho. Both tasted really good, I ordered the big pho, and it was huge. Will visit again next time we're in Köln!
Read morePros: Good value, big portions
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EricTheCleric
Points +30
Absolutely amazing - Edit
One of the best vietnamese places I have been so far. There were loads of options. We picked a bun and a wok with a sweet and hearty sauce. For starters a banana blossom salad and summer rolls. Every bite was amazing, it tasted very fresh, and the portions were large. The service was friendly and the wait was very short.
Read moreI wish I could come here regularly.
Tip: pick the warm soy milk for a drink
Pros: Loads of vegan options, Amazing food, Very fast service
Cons: Somewhat crowded
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Em1698
Points +58
Cologne equivalent to Chay Village in Berlin - Edit
Just yum!!! I highly recommend you bring anyone there who you love.
Read morePros: All vegetarian, Delicious vegan options, Authentic Vietnamese food
Cons: Hard to get a table., Very coveted by everyone
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veganfoodey
Points +315
Food was alright, but it was very crowded and loud - Edit
We had to wait to get a seat on a Thursday evening! The menu was good, not to many options which is fine. The food was quick and good
Read morePros: Nice staff
Cons: Very Loud , Not that many options
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Jan_hgs
Points +680
Amazing vegan options - Edit
Beautiful patio, great for the summer. Food is great and the staff is welcoming. I can definetly recommend this place.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, nice ambience
Cons: Well visited
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mf003h
Points +36
Really excellent food - Edit
This place was great! There was a long line out the door when we arrived, but the staff was very efficient and we ended up being seated fairly quickly. Our noodle dishes were amazing and priced quite reasonably. We're only in Cologne for 2 nights, but may have to make a second trip back here! There is a English menu available. I believe it's cash only.
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Wildebeast
Points +131
Mediocre - Edit
Maybe our expectiations were set too high after reading the reviews on Chum Chay. We thought the food was not great. A lot of the dishes have food coloring and taste enhancers (MSG?), and we thought the vegetables weren't very fresh. Maybe other dishes taste better (maybe one without msg.., it is stated on the menu what dishes have food coloring and taste enhancers). The food is not too expensive though.
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ephie
Points +135
Feel good food in Cologne - Edit
Absolutely lovely place, with amazingly tasty food, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We were served even though we arrived fairly late and had a glassnoodle salat with tofu, super fresh and well seasoned. The menue has lots of vegan options. Definitely recommending it!
Read morePros: Tasty, Fresh , Cozy
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mil_94
Points +40
Love everything about it - Edit
The food is sooo delicious, it gets quite crowded but the wait is worth it! Try to make a reservation otherwise you will have to wait.
Read morePros: The food is amazing
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JulJulJul
Points +71
Tasty but crowded - Edit
Really nice food and apparently everybody noticed, so it was quite crowded when we went there in the evening. But the staff was still nice and not stressed at all. Looking forward to coming back here again
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Lubu
Points +184
Good food but always overcrowded - Edit
Cute little place with great food but always overcrowded and sometimes overbooked, so no relaxed atmosphere although the restaurant could be. Service is mostly stressed but friendly. Perfect for take away or a quick stop (with reservation).
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