Kuchi

Since 1999, Kuchi in Berlin has stood for Japanese cuisine with character: Restaurateur The Duc Ngo opened his first restaurant here, laying the foundation for one of the city's most renowned sushi concepts. Today, Kuchi operates two locations in Charlottenburg and Mitte, both freshly re-established.

Kuchi: Berlin’s Sushi Institution with a New Chapter

Anyone going for sushi in Berlin will sooner or later end up at Kuchi. At just 24 years old, The Duc Ngo opened his first restaurant on Kantstraße in Charlottenburg. That was in 1999, and much has happened since then. Kuchi Kant has received a complete make-over: a new interior and a revised menu that now focuses more on Japanese and less on pan-Asian cuisine. The new menu was designed by Ngo’s Japanese head chef Masao and creates real FOMO because you simply can’t try everything. If you like, take a seat at the new Sushi Bar and watch the chefs at work.

At lunchtime, there are more accessible dishes like Katsu or Gyudon, while in the evening, Izakaya dishes are more likely to be on the table: Sushi, Sashimi, grilled steak, or Yakitori, meaning meat skewers. The Crunchy Rolls are particularly popular, such as the Crunchy Salmon Roll with fresh salmon, dill, and crispy tempura flakes, or the variant with tuna and spicy mayo. Those who prefer classics will also find a solid selection of Sashimi and Nigiri.

Two Locations, One Standard

In addition to Kuchi Kant in Charlottenburg, the location on Gipsstraße in Mitte attracts many visitors. The listed building with its picturesque inner courtyard offers a beautiful retreat in the heart of the neighborhood; the restaurant itself is furnished in Zen-Pop style and offers 60 seats. If you want to celebrate a special occasion: The Tatami Lounge, integrated into the vaulted cellar, offers space for up to 24 people for an exclusive gathering. Both locations are open daily and accept reservations. Kuchi has simply been one of the best sushi restaurants in Berlin for over two decades.