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Zarathustra

Persian, Vegan Kabab & Rice

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Try the vegan Kabab Kubideh with saffron rice; reviewers praise its smoky flavor and generous portion.
  • Good to know: Ask whether the Persian ice cream is vegan before ordering; one reviewer said it was incorrectly labeled.
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  • Share the vegan starter platter before ordering a main course.
  • Consider booking ahead for busy lunchtime visits.
  • Ask for extra spice if you prefer a hotter meal.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention baklava, dugh and kabab kubideh.

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Also mirza ghasemi, adas polo, dough, eggplant appetizer, fesenjan, kebab and kebab koobideh.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and affordable.

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Also praised for attentive service, cozy atmosphere, good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards

About

Zarathustra serves Persian dishes including vegan Kabab Kubideh with saffron rice, and reviewers praise the smoky plant-based kebab and generously sized portions. Most of the menu is reported to be vegan, with clearly labeled dishes and a Wednesday vegan buffet; there’s also a small garden patio, though reservations are advisable when it’s busy.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Zarathustra · dine-in · 23 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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Dasselstraße 4, 50674 Köln, Germany

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–23:00
Tuesday
12:00–23:00
Wednesday
12:00–23:00
Thursday
12:00–23:00
Friday
12:00–23:00
Saturday
12:00–23:00
Sunday
12:00–23:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, vegan minced meat, soy yogurt

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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