PULS

What do you know about perhaps the most original and oldest food in ancient Rome? Exactly – it was a porridge made from grains, typically emmer wheat, spelt or barley, cooked with water and refined with oil, herbs and vegetables; a dish that appeared daily on the tables of ordinary people. What may sound like a savoury version of porridge inspired Michelin-starred chef Daniel Gottschlich to develop a bar and restaurant concept that explores culinary traditions in their elemental, reduced and essential form – appropriately naming the location PVLS, after the original Roman dish itself.

The name "Puls" is simply the Latin term for porridge. Pliny the Elder famously noted, "pulte autem, non pane longo tempore vixisse Romanos manifestum," meaning that the Romans originally lived not on bread, but primarily on this porridge. Indeed, the term "puls" was so familiar, and the dish so commonplace, that the Romans never saw the need to record the recipe.

Returning to the restaurant, here Daniel Gottschlich and his head chef move far beyond the ordinary, transforming dishes into puristic, creative fine dining infused with a historic twist. The location itself charmingly bridges to history, situated right at Alter Markt in Cologne’s Old Town, close to the historic City Hall, within the Legend Hotel.

Enjoy it your way: Menu With a Sharing Concept  

Divided into Bar Snacks, Starters, Classics, Mains, Sides, and Desserts, you select dishes à la carte according to your mood and appetite. Starters, Mains, and Sides come in both individual and sharing sizes, allowing you to sample a variety of innovative creations by Johannes Langenstück, Chef de Cuisine, and the renowned quality of two-star Michelin chef Daniel Gottschlich, whether dining alone or in company. Vegans, vegetarians, fish and meat enthusiasts will equally find dishes they love within the extensive menu.

Such a wide array of choices can be fascinating – even more valuable then, when someone with expertise takes responsibility for the perfect selection. Entrust your dining experience to the Chef de Cuisine with the Chef’s Choice menu. He curates your meal – all you have to decide, according to your appetite and group size, is between Large, Medium or Small, with or without accompanying wines – or perhaps add a crafted cocktail?

Cool minimalistic urban elegance  

Airy, pure, elegant: the casual urban ambiance of PVLS excellently mirrors its cuisine – and, as part of Legend Hotel, naturally reflects a sophisticated boutique style. Choose your seating preference at the bar, a classic table, high table, or on the summer rooftop terrace overlooking Cologne Cathedral. That ambience particularly takes on a special glow as evening progresses and the stylish bar character becomes more pronounced, inviting you to round off your culinary adventure leisurely, perhaps accompanied by one or more cocktails.

Johannes Langenstück – Chef de Cuisine  

Alongside Daniel Gottschlich, Johannes Langenstück earned the first Michelin star for the Ox&Klee, where he also began his career. Now, at PULS, opened in 2022, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the culinary concept.