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title: "Masala Empire"
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description: "The Masala Empire in Cologne-Ehrenfeld is not just a restaurant, but an authentic journey into the diverse culinary world of India. Located in the middle of the lively Neptunplatz, this established café-restaurant attracts attention with its unique combination of traditional Indian and contemporary aesthetics. Here, precious metals and tropical woods meet a light-flooded interior design that deliberately dispenses with familiar clichés.The gastronomic concept by Joel Vilangappara, an ambitious restaurateur with South Indian roots, combines traditional Indian cuisine with modern innovation. Experienced chefs from India ensure that you can enjoy both authentic curries and creative fusion dishes. The restaurant's North and South Indian specialties are particularly noteworthy. Whether you opt for a spicy tandoori dish or a rich biryani, the dishes are always prepared with fresh spices and herbs."
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Masala Empire
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Modern Indian restaurant
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 The Masala Empire in Cologne-Ehrenfeld is not just a restaurant, but an authentic journey into the diverse culinary world of India. Located in the middle of the lively Neptunplatz, this established café-restaurant attracts attention with its unique combination of traditional Indian and contemporary aesthetics. Here, precious metals and tropical woods meet a light-flooded interior design that deliberately dispenses with familiar clichés.

The gastronomic concept by Joel Vilangappara, an ambitious restaurateur with South Indian roots, combines traditional Indian cuisine with modern innovation. Experienced chefs from India ensure that you can enjoy both authentic curries and creative fusion dishes. The restaurant's North and South Indian specialties are particularly noteworthy. Whether you opt for a spicy tandoori dish or a rich biryani, the dishes are always prepared with fresh spices and herbs. 

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Cuisine types

- Indian
- vegetarian
- vegan

Kitchen offers

- Lunch table
- Dinner

Openings

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Infrastructure

- Outdoor dining

Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- for familys
- for individual guests

Directions & Parking facilities

The restaurant is located about 100 meters from the Körnerstraße stop. Streetcars 3 and 4 stop here.

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    - Thermal bath/sauna area
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - Gallery

Tenant/Operator

Neptunplatz 6a

50823 Köln