Japanese Cuisine

In Mulackstraße in Berlin-Mitte, small bowls full of flavor are steaming: Iimori Ramen serves authentic Japanese ramen in a minimalist setting. Both the meat varieties and the vegan ramen alternatives at the restaurant are arguably the best in the city.

Matchasome on Torstraße in Mitte is Berlin's first pure Matcha Café. Founded out of a desire to find truly good matcha in the city, the café stands for organic, ceremonial matcha from Japan. With two locations in Mitte and Kreuzkölln, it has long been more than just an insider tip.

The PHO - Noodlebar on Linienstraße is the original branch of three Berlin locations and one of the city's most renowned Pho addresses. The beef broth with braised brisket costs 15.00 Euros, the vegan bowl with tofu, seitan, and shimeji mushrooms 14.00 Euros. Among Berlin's soup bars, this is the go-to spot for Vietnamese noodle soup in Mitte.

In Wilmersdorf, near Brandenburgische Straße, Hage Ramen hides like a small Japanese home kitchen in the heart of Berlin's western district. The broths simmer here for ten hours, the noodles come directly from Hokkaido, and the restaurant is typically Japanese and minimalist in design.

Sticks’n’Sushi on Torstraße invites you every Saturday to an extensive Bottomless Brunch with fine sharing dishes and a resident DJ. Guests enjoy a selection of Danish-Japanese delicacies and 90 minutes of unlimited drinks such as sparkling Bellinis, Kirin, or Espresso Martini.

In tranquil Schöneberg, not far from Viktoria-Luise-Platz, one of Berlin's most beautiful matcha spots is hidden. Café Komine combines French patisserie art with Japanese precision and serves tarts that are almost too beautiful to eat.

Iro Izakaya in Alt-Treptow, just a few minutes' walk from Treptower Park, brings the warm, living-room atmosphere of a Japanese izakaya to the neighborhood. Handmade ramen, sushi, and small Japanese tapas for Berliners craving particularly intense ramen.

Paradise Café on Kirchstrasse in Moabit serves breakfast in Berlin at a level the neighborhood has long desired: Mediterranean breakfast variations, homemade cakes, and freshly squeezed juices in a pastel-colored feel-good atmosphere that's just as impressive as what lands on your plate.

Sticks'n'Sushi in Berlin represents the fusion of Japanese sushi tradition and Danish culinary culture. With three locations in Charlottenburg, Tiergarten, and Mitte, the restaurant chain from Copenhagen has long since won over the city.

On Lychener Straße in Prenzlauer Berg, owner Hideki Abe runs one of Berlin's most authentic sushi restaurants. Sasaya stands for traditional Japanese craftsmanship without compromise: minimalist interior, flawlessly fresh fish, and nigiri that are rarely found.

At Olivaer Platz in Charlottenburg, mr hai Kabuki shows what sushi in Berlin can look like when craftsmanship meets true passion. The Kaiten Sushi Bar of Vietnamese-born pioneer Van Hai Tran has been one of the city's most reliable addresses for high-quality Japanese food for over 25 years.

Southeast Asia meets Mitte: Transit serves Thai and Indonesian tapas in small bowls, perfect for sharing and trying a variety of dishes. The concept is simple yet convincing, which is why the restaurant on Rosenthaler Straße has been one of the most visited addresses in the neighborhood for years.

Located on Torstraße in the heart of Berlin-Mitte, SHINJU serves more than just sushi: its modern Izakaya concept combines artisanal nigiri and sashimi creations with yakitori, ramen, and takoyaki. Small, stylish, and with a true sense of Japanese hospitality.

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.

Behind an ivy-clad facade on Rykestraße in Prenzlauer Berg lies one of Berlin's most authentic sushi restaurants. Gingi's Izakaya combines daily fresh fish with Japanese tapas and a hospitality you won't soon forget.

On Kastanienallee in Prenzlauer Berg, at Hako Ramen, you slurp as it should be: gladly loud, deliciously hot, and the broth down to the last drop. The traditional Japanese noodle soup here is free of flavor enhancers and tastes particularly aromatic and intense.

Located on Kastanienallee in Prenzlauer Berg, 26 Shibuya is named after Tokyo's most famous district. Here, Omakase menus, hand-rolled sushi, and Izakaya classics meet a modern, intimate atmosphere. If you're looking for authentic Japanese sushi in Berlin, this is the place.

If you're looking for good matcha in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, you'll find it on Eberswalder Straße: The Kai Matcha House serves ceremonial matcha from Kyoto in both classic and modern variations, right by Mauerpark. Kai Matcha House offers some of the highest quality matcha in the city.

Ramen in Berlin, from a southwestern perspective: Midori on Steglitzer Damm brings Japanese noodle soup culture to one of the city's quieter neighborhoods. Small, cozy, and with a menu that offers other Japanese specialties like sushi in addition to ramen.

Sticks n Sushi serves Japanese cuisine with a Danish twist in the former Tagesspiegel printing house on Potsdamer Straße, spread over two floors with over a hundred seats and a sculptural spiral staircase. The four lunch menus cost between 17 and 23 Euros. Group menus for sharing are available for ten people or more, practical for a larger business dinner in Tiergarten.

Behind a graffiti-covered facade in Charlottenburg lies one of Berlin's best Asian restaurants: 893 Ryōtei on Kantstraße combines Michelin-level Japanese cuisine with the charm of an Izakaya, turning sushi, sashimi, and creative fusion dishes into a true evening experience.

At Monbijouplatz in Berlin-Mitte, right next to Monbijoupark, Dae Mon serves so-called "Open Minded Cuisine": Korean-Japanese cuisine with European influences, staged so atmospherically that an evening here begins the moment you step inside.

TAKUMI NINE 1 on Pappelallee was the first Takumi location in Berlin, serving Sapporo-style ramen with rich broths and homemade noodles. The Tori Shoyu Ramen costs 15.00 Euros, the vegan Katsu bowl 19.50 Euros. Among the ramen shops in Berlin, this is the go-to ramen spot for Prenzlauer Berg. The menu is intentionally kept short.

In the backyard of Reichenberger Straße in Kreuzberg, Buya Ramen Factory serves handmade noodle soups that are almost too good for a quick lunch. Fresh noodles, locally sourced ingredients, and about half of the menu is vegan! This is how ramen is done in Berlin.

On Bleibtreustraße, in the heart of Charlottenburg, DUDU 31 serves sushi with a unique signature rarely found in Berlin: Vietnamese roots meet Japanese craftsmanship and South American accents. The result are creations that go far beyond classic maki and nigiri.