Cologne says goodbye: Vegan sushi bar Maki Maki is closing after almost 10 years!

Cologne says goodbye: Vegan sushi bar Maki Maki is closing after almost 10 years!

An era is coming to an end in Cologne: Maki Maki Sushi Green, the city's first vegan sushi bar, will close its doors on November 27, 2025 after almost ten years. The operators, Vladimir Dimitrov and Daniela Vapirova, announced this decision in an emotional Instagram post that left guests surprised and dismayed. In it they share that times have changed and it is time for them to close a chapter.

Located on Greek Market, the bar was not only a place for delicious vegan sushi, but also known for exciting sushi-making classes and a popular catering service. Maki Maki opened in November 2016 and has since achieved a permanent place in Cologne's gastronomy. Hakan Albayrak, the founder of the franchise concept, which was originally launched by a German-Turkish restaurateur in Paderborn, also expressed surprise at the closure and questions the future of the concept in Cologne.

Special farewell for the regular guests

For many regular guests, this is the last opportunity to visit the beloved restaurant and say goodbye to the team and the creative dishes. The closure has raised numerous questions that remain unanswered. Guests wonder what the reasons for this decision are and whether there is a plan for what to do next with the concept itself.

In the meantime, it remains to be hoped that the Cologne gastronomy scene will produce an alternative or a new location that takes up and continues the culinary experiences of Maki Maki. The demand for vegan dishes continues and such a concept could be very popular.

For more information about the closure and the last days at Maki Maki, you can visit the official website Sushi Green. Here you will also find information about future developments that are still up in the air and that the people of Cologne can soon look forward to.