Koln also happens to be one of Germany’s most multicultural cities, and offers a wide variety of cuisines and budgets to choose from. A few more interesting options are outlined below.

Hauptbahnof

The hauptbahnof and the area just outside it have a number of cheap and filling options, located on the ground and upper level. Take your pick from the numerous – fast food, Turkish and Coffee shops that adorn the place.

Chang Buffet

Nothing beats all you can eat Chinese, when you are on a budget. Head to the top of the Du Mont Shopping Mall, for this massive feast, served in a simple yet elegant eatery, that won’t set you back more than $7. Located at Breite Straße.

Selam

Koln’s tribute to its Ethiopian population, Selam boasts of a fair range of authentic food at affordable prices. Located at Ehrenfeldgürtel 91

Unsicht Bar

By far the uber cool eating option in today’s Koln, unsicht which literally translated from German means unsighted takes you into the world of a blind person. Escorted around by a visually impaired butler, you eat your meal in total darkness, as you sit and appreciate the small things in life that you were lucky enough to get. You are entirely dependent on you butler/waiter, who waits on you unfailingly. A fascinating experience, leaves you feeling humbled as you walk out. Located at Im Stavenhof 5-7, near the Hansaring and Ebertplatz. Reserve ahead before you go.

Beer

Traditional Koln beer or Kolsch is the drink of the town, served in small 0.2l glasses called Flasch or Stangen. A unique drinking experience, the beers are tabbed by pencil on your coaster, and keep on coming, the moment you empty your glass. Signal your fulfillment by placing your coaster on top of your glass.

The area around the Alstadt, is home to a number of micro-breweries and beerhalls each serving its own variety of Kolsch, the most famous being the Fruh Kolsch brewery. There are over twenty five brands of Kolsch to try, the critically acclaimed ones being Sion and Gaffel amongst others – available at their own Brauhaus’