We were lucky enough to have stumbled upon this gem on an overnight stay in Köpenick, which…read morecompletely turned our night upside down. From the food to the atmosphere to the owners, everything was perfect. The tall ceilings with raw light walls and a stunning wooden table sets the scene with light jazz music playing. Seating only 8 creates a relaxed environment for one to really enjoy their meal. We wanted to try everything, so my boyfriend had the 5 course meal and I ordered 4 dishes off the menu. Everything was not only fresh and delicious but also beautifully plated. My favorite was the salmon tartar served over an avocado salad and arrived to the table in a glass bell filled with smoke. wow. they also have an excellent wine selection as well as Japanese whiskeys. Kumami is owned by a Japanese couple who have paid attention to every detail in order to make your experience perfect. This restaurant is definitely worth the trip outside Berlin to experience the deliciously fantastic food and wonderful interior !!

Ooh, I finally found a real Japanese (or precisely Kyoto) food restaurant run by a real good…read moreJapanese couple. I am from Tokyo and have lived London and Berlin for 10 years and for the first time after a long time, I thought I had a real Japanese food. The chef is a Japanese architect as well, and all the interior is done by himself. It is quiet and spacious place and very cozy atmosphere. Daily menu is only a course menu with 5 smaller dishes (if you are still hungry at the end, they can serve you a little bit more, but I think you will be fine with 5 dishes). All the dishes are so precise and wonderful and enjoyable both visually and by tasting. The couple pick ingredient everyday and to me, it is so nice to find a place in Köpenick!! It can have only 8 people and well spaced so it does not bother other people. You need to book the table beforehand otherwise you may be disappointed. But visiting Köpenick, walking around the waterfront or enjoy boat trip and come to this place at the end of the day can be such a peaceful day for me. Strongly recommended!

This is a hidden gem. Hanabi serves some of the best sushi and sashimi I've experienced in a long…read moretime. They don't have much curb appeal and offer the ambiance of a small cafe but don't be fooled!

I know my sushi -- I come from Hawaii.. I eat sushi all the time. So finding a good sushi place in…read moreBerlin is sometimes challenging. But this restaurant, although small and quaint, blows me away every time I eat here. You can always tell if a Japanese restaurant is good by their miso soup, and as a starter the Miso soup broth was above and beyond my expectation. The udon is big enough for two people, in case you were planning on ordering for one person. The nigiri is hand cut and served so exceptionally I was impressed. The food takes a while to come out, but well worth the time. Note, this restaurant only takes cash or EC. So bring your Euro!

Delicious & affordable sushi!!!…read more I have been here a couple days ago for he first time and for sure not the last time! We had the omelet and salmon avocado sushi rolls and also some fried ones, oh my God, I was in sushi heaven!! It was so tender & fresh! My husband had noodles with fried chicken and that was also very tasty! Our waiter was friendly, the service was quick and our bill came out under 50€ including sakes, beer and a bottle of water! What a good deal! Best sushi I have ever eaten! So if you look for good, affordable Japanese food in a cute area like alt Köpenick, this is the place to be! Last thing: The place is small, so it's good to make a reservation!

Best sushi near old town Köpenick! Try hot spicy tuna, absolutly delicious!read more

We didn't realize Shibuya was literally in the shadow of Uber Stadium and, since information is…read morevaluable, lack of information is costly, so we paid 68 Euros for the food shown in my photos. 8 pieces of sushi, 2 bowls of ramen, 1 coke 68 Euros, or $78 dollars for lunch. How was the food? It was fine. Not exceptional, not bad. But the price tag was the same had we been dining at a pro sports event or concert: excessively expensive. As soon as we arrived and entered the restaurant within 50 steps of the stadium we knew the prices would be gouging. We considered going somewhere else but I had scheduled meetings for it was a Thursday at noon and time was valuable, expensive even, and our expensive, valuable time was traded for expensive, but pedestrian, food.

In Berlin visiting from America. I'm a vegetarian and was looking for a good Japanese place to eat…read moreat for dinner. Found this place and was extremely pleased. My boyfriend and I were able to get 2 drinks, 2 entrees, and 3 appetizers for the price of about 60€, which we consider a steal as we got a large amount of food and many variations instead of one expensive dish. The waiters were kind and able to speak to me in English. The food cane out fast and was super good! My local boyfriend has now recommended this place to his friends.

You all talked about the food, yes it's very good…read more But there was just one male waiter, who was acting super weird against me. I happened to be the asian guy and my friend a Berliner. And I'm not usually this sensitive but this weird shit really got on my nerves. The reservation was made by my friend, and the waiter denied my request to take the seat only until my friend showed up, even if I had all the informations needed. At the end I paid the bill, and he acted as if I didn't exist, only trying to interact with my friend instead, and again, pushed me, giving orders like "hold it", when I simply tried to attached my card to the machine. It was too aggressive for a waiter's body language. There was so much cringe in the air that I had to laugh, finally he realized my presence and gave me this shocked look as if i came from nowhere. And you know what, all these narrations don't actually come from me, but from my white friend, with whom this waiter was, compared to what I experienced, perfectly polite and friendly. To be fair, other waiters were really kind and attentive. The way they talked to me and my friend was equally nice as professionals. So we can be almost sure that it was not me being a bitch. He couldn't hide his discriminations or make it even just a bit easier to ignore. And I will not ignore or tolerate such behavior. So here you go. And yeh, good luck with your special charm my guy.

Great tempura. Both shrimp, and white asparagus…read more Sweet service - all Japanese staff. Speaks English, with English menu's. Does Not take credit cards - Be aware. Great seaweed salad. Normal ambience Loved their appetizers, and miso soup.

I live near by and have visited Sasaya a few times. This last time was a bit of a disappointment…read moredue to overwhelming amount of wasabi in the sushi. Perhaps it was a mistake? Thought of addressing it to the staff but as it's our culture, we don't like to confront problems. The ambiance is nice as usual but the service quality could have been better. I miss the authentic Japanese experience and food in Japan..

We came to Ushido to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and it was an incredible experience from…read morestart to finish! The atmosphere is beautiful and refined, with a very upscale Japanese vibe that makes the whole evening feel special. From the moment we walked in, the staff were extremely attentive and welcoming. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away, and our waiter made the night even better. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us fantastic recommendations both for which cuts of meat to order and which sake to pair with them. The quality of the food speaks for itself. Every piece of meat was fresh, perfectly prepared, and cooked exactly how we wanted. The sake pairing took it all to another level. If you're looking for a place in Germany that delivers on service, atmosphere, and exceptional food, Ushido should absolutely be on your list. Highly recommend for a date night, birthday, or any special occasion!

/)/) ( . .) ( づ Never…read moretasted buttery beef like this before. We basically tried everything they had on the menue. Unfortunately they were sold out on the premium wagyu. But everything else was immaculate. Prefer the only salt wagyu then in soy sauce marinated wagyu. Every kind of premium was spelling premium on your tongue. Every beef they offered was tasty. Also tried the pork belly which was also nice marinated so that the pork had this smokey unique taste. For side dishes I recommend you to try the karaage and agedashi. Very very delicious!!! For veggies we only picked the pumpkin. Very nice flavor and matched the beef very very well. Fyi: you should book in advance or reserve a table since it's always full. Parking is very hard. This restaurant is more on the pricier side! They have a special grill which doesn't make any sounds unlike Korean barbecue where you can here it sizzling. That's why you don't really smell that strongly after eating. All in all very nice service, super fresh and high quality beef. Worth going!

We went here based on the great ratings online. This place…read moreis authentically decorated, authentic Japanese vibe and Japanese service. We were very excited. They don't take any phone calls and no reservation. The menu is very very limited to 4-6 dishes. The karaage was ok but there was no Japanese Mayo. The ramen was totally disappointing to a point that we couldn't eat it. The vegan miso comes with thick noodles and all ramens have almost no toppings. They come with noodle and soup only. The vegan miso tasted slightly burned. The shoyu ramen had a strong pork taste and overall we wouldn't come back or recommend this spot

This is an amazing place. Authentic Japanese food, staff, ambience, and feeling. They are very nice…read moreand even though they are very busy with many customers, they served us the starters and drinks very fast. They told us that the mains will take around one hour, but we enjoyed already a nice starter and umeshu beforehand. I was for 6 months in Japan and it felt like there!

Really lovely, small izakaya in our hood. Just happened to walk by on a wine run & decided to try…read moreit out for a light dinner. Tried the velvety eggplant that's an umami bomb, the very good pickled mackerel, the surf clam on spinach & scallions with miso, scallop & grapefruit carpaccio, and the pork gyoza. Everything is presented beautifully, and great quality. The plates aren't expensive per se, but things can add up if one is a big eater. They also have a fairly extensive sake selection. My only criticism is that the place is not very well ventilated, and it's got an open kitchen -- this means you will def smell like you sat in the fryer after leaving. I will go back, but only if I can sit outside next time.

boom ... five stars ... well deserved. There is nothing bad about it. We shared 15 different dishes…read morewith four people, and they were all really good. The service was wonderful as well, the different kinds of Sake were picked perfectly. All in all - one of the best restaurants we visited in Berlin this year!!!

Authentic okonomiyaki spot with some izayaka dishes and Japanese staff…read more As some appetizers, we had karaage, agedashidofu, gyouza, and buta shogayaki. All were great, but the favorite was the shogayaki. We tried two okonomiyaki (Osaka with pork and Sapporo with seafood), and both were very good. For dessert, the goma ice cream and green tea creme brulee were really great. Highly recommended if you would like some kansai food!

Harapeco just keeps getting better and better. They revamped their interior, finally gave their…read moremenu the much needed face lift and I'm happy to see people either eating inside or outside every time I pass or stop by - this place has definitely taken our neighbourhood by storm. They currently offer the limited matcha crème brûlée. Since I just got done with work I ordered oko takeout and asked for the MCB on top 'cause all I need is a night in with good food after a particularly long and exhausting day at work. Over the phone the waiter told me he'd try to get the MCB takeout-ready. Upon picking up my order another waitress worriedly told me it's not possible to box the MCB, which I had sort of expected already, so it wasn't much of a letdown. The waiter in the back, however, asked if I lived in the area and offered me to just bring the MCB bowl back after finishing it - trusting me blindly. It's not like I'm in desperate need of a dessert bowl, but his behaviour once again proves that the staff will go out of their way to make your dining experience as unforgettable and comfortable as possible.