I tried the Special Miso Ramen at Takumi 1st in Dusseldorf recently. FI'd give the overall…read moreexperience 8.3/10: - Soup: 9/10: Authentic/hearty - Noodle: 8/10: Doesn't "grab" onto the soup, a bit too tough/undercooked even after soaking still - Meat: 7.5/10: Decently cooked, cut was okay - Condiments: 7.8/10: Nice variety but not perfect balance - Atmosphere: 8.5/10The restaurant felt like ones in Japan which was nice. - Price: 8/10

After traveling around Switzerland for a week, it got to that point in the trip where we…read moredesperately needed Asian food. We were passing through Düsseldorf for half a day and saw they're known for their Japanese food, so we decided to check out Takumi! They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. AJITAMA TONKOTSU RAMEN: I'm a tonkotsu person and almost always order this over other types of ramen. Not sure if I was just so severely deprived of Asian food, but I felt Takumi's tonkotsu ramen ranked pretty high on my list! And coming from SoCal as well as having lived down the street from both major Japanese food hubs in Los Angeles, that's saying a lot! Good amount of pork, the noodles were cooked to the perfect texture, and the broth was rich without being overly salty. I don't usually enjoy other types of ramen so I can't speak for those items from their menu. But I slurped my entire bowl of tonkotsu ramen dry! KARAAGE: Large pieces with crispy exterior and super juicy interiors! I wasn't expecting much but in the end I was super happy we ordered this. Overall, amazing tonkotsu ramen located in Düsseldorf's Little Tokyo.

Best Japanese restaurant in town. Their sushi is on par of quality in Japan…read more Look at the pic , it meant 1000s words. I went back three meals in a row

We stopped by for lunch on a Thursday. They're known for their lunch bento boxes but were sadly…read moresold out by the time we got there so we all went with their other lunch menu item which was quite good. The inside isn't super big so there's probably a long line during peak hours. There's a handful of tables and I would say it's probably best for smaller groups of four or fewer.

FOOD & DRINKS Another day, another visit to a Ramen…read morerestaurant in Düsseldorf. I went with the recommendation and ordered the Mali Tora Soba. The soup was very oily. I would say a bit too much for my liking. It also wasn't really spicy just in case you are afraid it will burn your tastebuds. Instead it was more fragrant and I strongly believe the reason for that is because of the famous Chinese chili oil they added to the broth. In particular the one with crisp chilis. The minced meat did not have too much flavor. Overall it was still a nice bowl of ramen. SERVICE Unfortunately the service felt rushed and busy. ATMOSPHERE Sadly they still haven't opened the restaurant for dining inside. RATING Personally I would only come back again if I can eat inside the restaurant to enjoy the Japanese flair and I would skip the recommendation and try something else. It wasn't bad but it wasn't special enough.

Die Curries der absolute Wahnsinn…read more Sind zwar ziemlich teuer, dafür immer frisch, seit Jahren gleichbleibend hervorragende Qualität und wirklich üppig. Eine To Go Curry Bowl reicht locker für Zwei oder für 2x futtern

Food was good and the sets were a great deal for the price. We walked in for dinner on a weekday…read morenight and were seated at the bar, but when we left, there was a long line outside, so definitely try to get here early!

Long long lines because it is worth the wait. Ramen bowls…read moreare huge and can be shared for two. Ramen was tasty and we mostly ate it. Fried rice was a small portion and for me that was expensive for what you get. The only downside eating indoors is you smell so bad when you get out after eating. So if you don't want the smell on your clothes eat outdoors.

One word -- WOW! This place is amazing! Hubby had a sushi assortment and I had a salmon bento…read more We'll definitely be back and may even try the assortment of grilled sewers which includes duck and ribs. The service is also outstanding and restaurant ambience modern quaint.

Update: das yakitori chicken für 10.80€ war sehr lecker, rauchig und geschmackvoll. Würde das…read morewieder essen und für den Preis unschlagbar. Das Ei kommt separat und das würde ich weglassen. Alles was yakitori auf dem Holzkohlegrill landet ist vielversprechend.

Wir waren von Sumi äußerst enttäuscht…read more Auf der Suche nach einem authentischen Japaner, muss ich leider sagen das sumi deutlich unter den Erwartungen liegt und im Vergleich zu nagomi, yabase oder hyuga den deutlich kürzeren zieht. Die Preise sind hoch, der Service spricht japanisch, das Publikum und Cliente ist überwiegend deutsch / nicht-asiatisch. Die karaage waren knusprig, das war lecker, hätten es gerne mit kewpie Mayo gehabt. Die anderen chicken waren zu eingeweicht. Sushi Reis war zu hart. Prinzipiell Mark ich al dente, aber hier war es zu hart körnig und zu sehr gepresst und hart. Viel mit Soße gearbeitet aber insgesamt nur ok bis naja. Auch die Fisch Qualität war nicht hochwertig so wie auf den Bildern ursprünglich erwartet. Lange Wartezeiten und überteuertes Sushi das wir leider mit Max. 2 Sterne bewerten.

I had high hopes for Sumi but I found it to be mediocre. When I opened the front door I could…read moreimmediately smell a strong chemical smell which was masking the urine stench from the bathroom. The decor of the place is nice but the service was not great and because of how quickly our food came out, i'm pretty sure the Sushi rolls are not made to order. I've been to a lot of sushi restaurants in multiple countries and I have never had my order come out this fast. The quality of the fish was ok to mediocre. My friend went to the restroom and then suggested I wait to go until I got home if I could because the smell was so bad. Gross! We will not be coming back.

Lunch for One. I…read morelike minimalism so the simplicity of this cafe (restaurant) is just me. The decor has plenty of exposed brickwork, semi industrial feel with a "gigantically" high ceiling with some super light-fittings and massive windows giving an airy open feel. But the wooden floor and tables add the warmth to this eating space. Overall it's relaxed and spacious, even busy you don't feel squashed by the neighbours, and not the sort of place you feel to conspicuous as a single diner (although you shouldn't at lunchtime generally). Lunchtimes are busy enough but I always find a free table. Also the lunchtime menu is just one sheet neatly placed on a clipboard. English included. I didn't need help ordering but the two servers really seem approachable and their smiles seem genuine. I choose the teriyaki chicken which comes warm and succulent, with rice and "salad" - which means green iceberg style lettuce with a vinaigrette dressing. So it's kinda basic to some but pure and simple for others. Other lunch choices include Gyoza, pork or fried rice with shrimp. There is miso soup and a ramen option. All washed down with matcha green tea. (Meal approx €9-12) I see them wipe the tables after each set of diners leave. I did check out the bathroom facilities this time. It's kinda a hidden stairway behind the service area. For tall and elderly maybe not ideal but the place was clean and tidy. "Seoul" is still holding on to The 'Bathroom of the Year' Award. There was no one to see as I left but I got a cheery smile and bye through the window as I passed their service area...proving that it's the people not just the food that often makes us go back.

The atmosphere in this cafe is cute and casual. The food was served hot and the staff was friendly…read more(all seemed to be Japanese). The gyoza were the best thing we had. A nice place for lunch.

Ah-Un is an authentic Japanese yakiniku place that opened recently. The yakiniku is excellent and…read morepriced similar as in Japan. It's perfect.

This place is wonderful. We found it back in April. We were back again twice in three days. The…read morepeople are friendly the food is very good. It's walking distance from the courtyard. Try it. The skirt steak is great.

The katsu here is so so good and great and friendly service! Casual ambiance. Sometimes there's a…read moreline but luckily we didn't have to wait on one during Tuesday dinner time. We ordered the rose katsu and shrimp katsu. Both delicious, tender, juicy, crispy....tasted like what we've had in Japan. Love that you can order it as a set meal, we were quite full after with the rice and salad. Def recommend as one of the spots to hit up in Little Tokyo.

Great food & customer service! Authentic Japan tastes, would love to eat again. Big servingread more

Das japanische Omelette lag sehr schwer im Magen. Die Mochi bacon für neun Euro waren für uns…read moreüberteuert und die japanischen Karage waren auch nicht unsers. Da hat takumi deutlich bessere. Das einzige was gut war waren die takoyaki. Insgesamt ein sehr schweres Gericht mit ok Geschmack, und relativ hochpreisigen Gerichten wo wir nicht nochmal hinkommen werden

FOOD & DRINKS Okonomiyaki in Düsseldorf is not very common…read more That is why I wanted to see how good it actually is. If I am not mistaken, what they serve here is the Osaka style okonomiyaki where everything is mixed in the batter and served as a thick pancake. I much prefer the Hiroshima style where it is more of a thin pancake and the ingredients sit on top of that and also often comes with fried noodles. It gives more layers of texture and is less heavy on the stomach. But that is just my personal preference. Osaka style oknomiyaki can be pretty filling and I did the mistake in ordering it with the fried chicken. Batter on batter and on top of that with Japanese potato salad. While the size of the pancake is pretty small, it can fill you up in no time. And if not then just add some protein and cheese on top. You won't go home hungry. The execution of the okonomiyaki is fine. I am just not a fan of this style because the pancake can be so dense. That is just me though. Other than that I would have preferred to do it myself. I also find it more fun that way but having an experienced chef to do it for you is by no means a bad thing for the majority of customers. Furthermore I'm happy to see that they also offer vegetarian items. SERVICE I think the service was alright. It felt very formal which is not my preferred style of service but that doesn't make it bad. You will be in good hands. ATMOSPHERE Here comes what I think is the big seller of this restaurant besides of the okonomiyaki. The decoration is just phenomenal but also very untypical for most oknomiyaki restaurants you find throughout Japan which are more simplistic. While most of the other Japanese style restaurants in the area definitely try to adopt and make a more modern approach to interior design, this place takes a slightly different direction. This place is packed with decorations about Japan. From the traditional big lamps to the japanese sake containers on the wall to the cute details all around. This place wants to make you feel as if you were in Japan not just by the food but also with their sense of decoration. RATING This place can be packed if you come here with a group of more than two and want to sit at a table. I highly recommend to reserve a table to make sure you don't have to wait too long. Come here if you miss Japan or if you want to immerse yourself into Japanese culture. This restaurant is worth trying out! NOTE One review mentioned that you can't get oknomiyaki for dinner. That is not true. You can get it every day for dinner. That is what they are known for. Just make sure to check when the kitchen closes. You can't get them too late into the evening.