“Underground Asia Meets Jeżyce Chaos”

Red floors. Shaolin monk statues. Biang biang noodles.
Fantazja Noodlebar doesn’t feel like a typical Poznań restaurant — and honestly, that’s the whole point.

Located in Jeżyce on Koscielna 56, the couple-run spot has quickly built a cult following thanks to bold flavours, underground Chinatown energy and dishes most people in Poznań still can’t pronounce properly. While half the city came for the aesthetic, many stayed because the food actually hits.

Featured in the Poznan Daily Spring Edition — available now in 100+ cafés, bars, restaurants and hotels across the city — we sat down with the owners of Fantazja to talk red floors, crane-lifted Buddhas and why people are suddenly obsessed with century eggs.

And for anyone who missed the paper edition, here’s the interview online.

So this is a couple-run kitchen… who’s actually in charge?

“Marta kills it with breakfasts at home, I handle dinners and evenings. The rule is simple — whoever cooks doesn’t wash.”

Why open a Chinese spot in Poznań?

“Because people kept telling us the same thing — this kind of place was missing.”

Any big arguments while building the place?

“Loads. But one thing we agreed on instantly was the red floor. Everybody told us not to do it. We did it anyway.”

What’s the real goal behind Fantazja?

Marta: “No fake gimmicks. We just want to give people new flavours and a place built with heart.”

Biggest misconception about your food?

“That it’s complicated. Chinese food is actually about balance and bold simplicity.”

What scares people most on the menu?

“The century egg. But funnily enough, most people who try it end up loving it.”

And what do people always come back for?

“Biang biang noodles. Every single time.”

That giant stone Buddha inside… what’s the story there?

“We thought it weighed around 150kg. Turns out it was way heavier. We literally needed a crane to get it inside. And technically… it’s actually a Shaolin monk statue.”

How would you describe the vibe inside Fantazja?

“Underground Asia mixed with modern Chinatown. Music, porcelain, little details everywhere — we wanted people to feel transported.”

Biggest reaction from guests so far?

“Honestly? Before we even opened. The day we removed the foil from the windows and people finally saw inside — that was the moment.”

Final vision for Fantazja?

“A place with the best noodles in Poznań. Simple.”

Our Take

Fantazja feels less like a trendy opening and more like the beginning of a new wave for Poznań’s food scene — louder flavours, stronger identities and restaurants that actually take risks. Whether you go for the noodles, the aesthetics or just to finally try a century egg, one thing’s clear: Jeżyce just got a lot more interesting.