Best sushi in Berlin! 100% recommend this place…read more Very friendly staff and everything is super delicious:)

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.

This section of north Berlin is really lively and we found Kyo Grill because of its great reviews…read more We ordered a ton and the value is really there but I thought the food was good to above average. Edamame - warm, soft and lightly salted. Just right. Seaweed salad - standard and good YAKITORI SKEWERS Chicken thigh - good, as expected, just not a head turner Tomato - sizeable and plump. Good charcoal flavor. Zucchini - flavorful and tender but not overdone Shiitake mushroom - regular, needs seasoning Okra - soft and mushy Water chestnut - large sized but then the middle becomes difficult to season - ends up being lots of flavorless water chestnut to chew Chicken meatballs - delicious and well made Nice glaze of teriyaki sauce. Chicken wings - less meat and more work to navigate around the tiny bones Pork - pretty regular Pork with chives - more character - the green onion adds different texture, but without overwhelming the pork flavor Beef tenderloin - good, but pretty regular. Beef and cheese - made with chunks of what I think was mozzarella Lamb - quite overdone and underwhelming - if it's going to be overdone, at least be crispy. Salmon - very tender and succulent. One of the best skewers here, if not the best. Also sampled the Kiyo ramen - nice al dente noodles and good amount of vegetables bathed in a savory stock. Great stop for Japanese that hits the spot. That's all

Glad we found this near our hotel for a late dinner. The choices were decent and I appreciated that…read morethe meats were nicely grilled and not charred.

This is a pretty quaint spot but we happened to grab a table. In a cool, rainy night, ramen was in…read moreorder with some chicken. It was done really well and I was happy with my soup. I had some sake and finished it all off with mochi.

Such a delightful place in the Mitte neighborhood of Berlin. We had dinner and it was fantastic!…read moreIt's a small place but we were able to get a table inside for our group of 4 people. We had the gyoza dumplings to start and they were so good. I had the chicken ramen and wow, it was delicious! I had them add a fried egg and the spicy chili sauce and it was so flavorful! We all enjoyed our ramen and would come back again!

Visited Aiko on a Thursday evening after work with some coworkers. They have a nice outdoor seating…read morearea in the back of the restaurant that we used. The food is priced relatively normal for Berlin nothing crazy there. I ordered the fried chicken udon, a house made soda and takoyaki. The fried chicken on the udon was fabulous but the broth was missing some flavor it was relatively bland for my taste. I really enjoyed the house made soda. I'd never tried takoyaki before and though many of my friends enjoyed it, it was not something I'd order again. Not the restaurants fault, just my own personal taste. I'd go back to try their sushi!

(3.5 stars) Came here for dinner and had a nice meal. I was surprised by the menu, which managed to…read morebe super long but also not the most enticing. Ended up going with the Japanese curry. Loved the crispy chicken and the veggies, curry was thick and had some flavor but became one note halfway through, really would've love some spices or vibrancy. It also doesn't have much color for a curry. I'd get again if I were to return, but would ask if it could be made spicier.

Small but amazing Japanese Korean restaurant in Pberg. I was blown away by avocado maki price -…read more2.30 only! Definitely my favorite spot so far. Omoni offers decent vegetarian/vegan options, like veg maki sets, tofu bowl, vego bibimbap, etc. Kimchi is not vegan, but it's expected. And I really want to share all the nice feedbacks from my non-vegan friends. They really like fish freshness and consider this place to be very authentic. Order the sashimi specials! Very reasonably priced for the quality. Be sure to make a reservation, the place is really busy and not so big. No cards, only cash!

Omoni was the first open restaurant I spotted near a dance I attended. I sat myself at the open L…read morebar where I could watch the guy make sushi. After translating difficulties (asked for a specialty, got pointed to special tea), I ordered the kopenhagener con ikura. This was a roll with vegetables inside, salmon on top, topped with fish eggs. It was ok. The fish eggs didn't really add anything but texture. The rice was ok, but not firm enough for grasping with a chopstick. It was filling, but when is sushi not filling? Overall, it was ok. They also offer Korean food including noodle dishes. The one thing that comes to mind is the care they took with the decor.

I made a reservation a few days beforehand, and upon arriving I struggled a bit with finding the…read moreexact location. Once you arrive at the building, you have to walk upstairs to check in. The interior of the restaurant is simplistic but also grounded in woody/home-y vibes, which makes it welcoming. Not to be dramatic but I had some of the best sashimi ever here (otoro, chutoro, akami and yellowtail - even though I don't normally like yellowtail). The dishes were carefully assembled and plated, and the servers were very attentive the entire meal. Some dishes stood out more than others, and the ones that were most memorable, I've attached pictures of. I can't remember exactly what was in the dish but the one in the blue bowl included eggplant and changed flavors as I ate it, which was a nice, unexpected surprise. At the end of the meal, the owner chatted with every group to gauge everyone's experiences and feedbacks. Overall, a nice first kaiseki experience.

Can't recommend this place enough! While the price has gone up since the first time I came, the…read morecareful preparation of the menu and the fresh ingredients is an experience you have to try for yourself. The plates seem small but they add up and you won't leave hungry. I have to say I was a little disappointed that after a year and a half, I returned to find the menu to be largely the same. None the less worth it and a must eat in Berlin.

1909 at ZENKICHI - Japanese restaurant, Berlin…read more We had very high expectations. The place looks amazing, sounds amazing, seems amazing. Every you read about it screams " amazing ". And all the dishes do look amazing. But to me, it didn't taste amazing. I have had lots of Japanese food all over the world. I know quite a lot about it. And this menu had good parts and not so good parts. The amuse-bouche(6 in total) were very nice. Then one dish out of two was very good, the other just medium good. For example, the shabu shabu veal was partially warm and partially still ice cold, so it was obviously not totally dipped into the broth as it should be. But I have to give them the benefit of the doubt on the fact that I am not Japanese and I might not fully comprehend the subtility of some of the courses and therefore misjudge. Still... All in all for 200€ each (392€ bill for 2, we were not fully happy. However I would recommend it for people enjoying traditional Japanese cuisine and I certainly recommend the saké tasting selection which was very nice. And the place looks amazing with all the little alleys and the little dark booths and the excellent service. Oh and DO order the soft shell crab tempura extra. That is always a bliss.

One of the most delightful taste experiences of my life. Went there 3 years ago and I am still…read morereminiscing. That should say something.

The service was great and Sweet! This spot is owned by Japanese people. The food is not too…read moreexpensive and the quality is good regarding the salmon (better than Roji for sure). The salmon and tuna was fresh, the rice had good quality and was not too mushy. The salmon balls were good but not great. The sweet sour sauce on top tasted like it was not self made. The kimchi soup was a bit disappointing and the glass noodle pretty average. The miso soup was fantastic! I'd say food wise it's ok with good quality and taste, but nothing outstanding. The service was nice. We'd come back to try different dishes.

In the U.S., most of the sushi ends up being fried or covered in sauce (which is definitely yummy,…read morebut not very authentic). Here, the sushi is an experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially considering I didn't speak a lick of German. The genmaicha tea was delicious and refreshing. I ordered a sushi combination that included four chef's choice pieces of nigiri and one roll, plus miso soup. The presentation was beautiful and the fish was so fresh. I finished my meal with the green tea ice cream, which was also delicious. During my 9 days in Berlin, I actually came here twice because the experience and the food were outstanding.

Decided to try something different on our last night in Berlin. Yelp pointed us to Dudu, which…read moredidn't disappoint. Outdoor seating was packed, but pretty much all the (long) tables inside were open. So if it's nice out and you want to sit outside, be prepared to wait. Since almost all the patrons were eating outside, service inside was somewhat slow. Menus were already on the tables, but it took some time to flag down a waiter and get one in English. Food came out in a timely manner, though. Before placing your order, be sure to check out specials on the chalk board! Dudu's menu mainly consisted of a mix of Vietnamese dishes and sushi. Decided to start with dumplings and the starter beef pho. Although both were good, I enjoyed the dumplings more. I liked how the dumpling wrapper wasn't too thick and that it was packed with pork. The dipping sauce went well with the dumplings and wasn't too sour or spicy. I liked how you can order a starter of the pho. It was the perfect size to get a taste of the dish, leaving room for other items on the menu. The small bowl was packed with noodles and beef shavings. The soup itself didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked it to, but it was still good. Our main meal consisted of a variety of rolls that we shared. The salmon avocado and tuna rolls were pretty good, although standard. The fish was fresh and the ratio of fish to fish was good. The crispy yellow roll, one of Dudu's special rolls, was just okay. The roll itself was deep fried and contained avocado and cucumber. Separate from the roll was diced spicy tuna that you were supposed to eat with the roll. If I knew it would came like this, I don't think I would have ordered it. I was over the actual roll pretty quickly, but really enjoyed the spicy tuna. I also tried some of C's "rice for kids", which was a small bowl of soup rice with chicken on top. He quickly ate all the chicken, but left most of the rice. Again, didn't know the rice would be rice mixed in a broth. You could tell the broth had ginger in it as the taste was pretty prominent. Not so sure this is a good idea for a kid's dish...the only kid's meal offered. Price of all the food was reasonable, although pricier than typical meals in Berlin.

Wonderful friendly service. Came in as a party of 12. They took really good care of us…read more The dumplings were amazing in the dipping sauce so flavorful. The Vietnamese spring rolls were just OK. The sashimi and sushi were extremely fresh and delicious tasting. Very impressed. The rolls are generous, big portions. The chicken curry was OK. Could have used a little bit more heat. Overall really positive and enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend and come back.

Two of us tried out Cocoro for lunch the other day, and it was absolutely delicious…read more We had Gyu don(beef bowl €9.5) and Sake don(salmon bowl €10.5) with a nicely done Matcha latte (€4.5). Totally enjoyed. Gyu don was just the way I wanted it, rice was well-covered in sauce, but not soggy nor swimming as some other Japanese restaurents I experienced. The only issue we had was the portion of Sake don, it would have been perfect if the portion had been as generous as Gyu don. However, the service was pleasant. We would definitely go back.

On my food journey through Berlin was this one of the stops I enjoyed more than others…read more This place is a rather small restaurant with smaller portions but it is good food for people who enjoy eating rather than trying to satisfy an "all-you-can-eat-appetite". The menu is nice and easy to cover - about 8 appetizer, 6 udon soups and 6 don dishes which allows you to get a good feel for what they are all about in one sitting. My friend and I shared the japanese omelette and the gyazu as an appetizer which I can both recommend. I chose the Gyu Don which they actually didn't have and what kinda caused me to give 4 stars only. We then actually ordered the sake don and the chicken terriyaki don. Both looked and tasted absolutely fantastic! To complete the experience we chose the "3 out of 8 sake sampler" for 12€ that allows you to trial 3 of the 8 sake they offer in their restaurant. Whenever I am back there is just Onigiri and Udon left to try. Check this place out! Really good...