Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant
The restaurant is 100% vegan, meaning no animal products appear in any dish.
Per-allergen evidence
The restaurant is 100% vegan, meaning no animal products appear in any dish. The venue's menu and website, along with several independent travel guides, confirm this. Its kitchen operates solely for vegan cooking.
[1] Verified blog Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant - Cologne.travel, cologne.travel
A travel guide confirms the restaurant is 100% vegan and mentions that gluten-free sushi is available with gluten-free soy sauce upon request.fetched Jun 30, 2026[2] Official Menu, Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page displays allergen icons for each dish (Gluten, Soja, Erdnüsse, Sesame, Almond, Minze) and notes that the menu is entirely vegan.fetched Jun 30, 2026[3] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's homepage describes the food as entirely vegan and handmade, but does not provide specific allergen information.fetched Jun 30, 2026[4] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's English-language homepage states that all dishes are vegan but does not provide any allergen details.fetched Jun 30, 2026The restaurant is 100% vegan, which makes it fully vegetarian as well. No animal products are used, and the kitchen is dedicated to plant-based cooking.
[1] Verified blog Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant - Cologne.travel, cologne.travel
A travel guide confirms the restaurant is 100% vegan and mentions that gluten-free sushi is available with gluten-free soy sauce upon request.fetched Jun 30, 2026[2] Official Menu, Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page displays allergen icons for each dish (Gluten, Soja, Erdnüsse, Sesame, Almond, Minze) and notes that the menu is entirely vegan.fetched Jun 30, 2026[3] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's homepage describes the food as entirely vegan and handmade, but does not provide specific allergen information.fetched Jun 30, 2026[4] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's English-language homepage states that all dishes are vegan but does not provide any allergen details.fetched Jun 30, 2026The kitchen uses no dairy. The restaurant is entirely vegan, so dairy ingredients are never present on site.
[1] Verified blog Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant - Cologne.travel, cologne.travel
A travel guide confirms the restaurant is 100% vegan and mentions that gluten-free sushi is available with gluten-free soy sauce upon request.fetched Jun 30, 2026[2] Official Menu, Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page displays allergen icons for each dish (Gluten, Soja, Erdnüsse, Sesame, Almond, Minze) and notes that the menu is entirely vegan.fetched Jun 30, 2026[3] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's homepage describes the food as entirely vegan and handmade, but does not provide specific allergen information.fetched Jun 30, 2026[4] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's English-language homepage states that all dishes are vegan but does not provide any allergen details.fetched Jun 30, 2026The kitchen is entirely vegan, so no egg is used or present in any dish.
[1] Verified blog Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant - Cologne.travel, cologne.travel
A travel guide confirms the restaurant is 100% vegan and mentions that gluten-free sushi is available with gluten-free soy sauce upon request.fetched Jun 30, 2026[2] Official Menu, Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page displays allergen icons for each dish (Gluten, Soja, Erdnüsse, Sesame, Almond, Minze) and notes that the menu is entirely vegan.fetched Jun 30, 2026[3] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's homepage describes the food as entirely vegan and handmade, but does not provide specific allergen information.fetched Jun 30, 2026[4] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's English-language homepage states that all dishes are vegan but does not provide any allergen details.fetched Jun 30, 2026The kitchen is entirely vegan. No shellfish is used, and none is present.
[1] Verified blog Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant - Cologne.travel, cologne.travel
A travel guide confirms the restaurant is 100% vegan and mentions that gluten-free sushi is available with gluten-free soy sauce upon request.fetched Jun 30, 2026[2] Official Menu, Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page displays allergen icons for each dish (Gluten, Soja, Erdnüsse, Sesame, Almond, Minze) and notes that the menu is entirely vegan.fetched Jun 30, 2026[3] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's homepage describes the food as entirely vegan and handmade, but does not provide specific allergen information.fetched Jun 30, 2026[4] Verified blog ZEN CHAY - Asian Vegan Restaurant | Best vegan restaurant in Köln | Neumarkt, Neumarkt, Köln, Germany, zenchay.de
The venue's English-language homepage states that all dishes are vegan but does not provide any allergen details.fetched Jun 30, 2026The menu marks dishes containing gluten. Gluten-free sushi is available with gluten-free soy sauce upon request. However, the kitchen is shared and many dishes contain gluten, so cross-contamination is possible. Coeliac diners should speak with staff and order carefully.
[1] Verified blog Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant - Cologne.travel, cologne.travel
A travel guide confirms the restaurant is 100% vegan and mentions that gluten-free sushi is available with gluten-free soy sauce upon request.fetched Jun 30, 2026[2] Official Menu, Zen Chay - Asian Vegan Restaurant (official menu)
The official menu page displays allergen icons for each dish (Gluten, Soja, Erdnüsse, Sesame, Almond, Minze) and notes that the menu is entirely vegan.fetched Jun 30, 2026The menu marks dishes that contain peanuts and almonds. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Diners with nut allergies should confirm their needs with staff.
Soy is pervasive in the Asian vegan kitchen, and cross-contamination is likely. The menu marks dishes containing soy. Diners with soy allergies should exercise caution.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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