Japanese Food

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Japanese cuisine with a Nordic touch, served in one of Berlin's most stylish restaurant spaces: Sticks'n'Sushi on Potsdamer Strasse in Tiergarten combines Danish design sensibility with Japanese culinary art and is one of the most sought-after addresses for a refined business lunch.

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.

In Charlottenburg, right around the corner from Tiergarten, EArth Tokyo Ramen has established itself as one of Berlin's most authentic Japanese ramen spots. The broths here are served after long hours of cooking, and the craftsmanship behind them is distinctly Japanese. Anyone looking for genuine ramen in Berlin should definitely stop by.

Wagashi ejima is Kreuzberg's quiet address for handcrafted Japanese sweets that transform every season into edible art. Those looking for matcha in Berlin will find the most authentic sweet accompaniment to their cup here: delicate, seasonal, and truly uncompromising.

The Matcha Harmony Cafe on Gabriel-Max-Straße in Friedrichshain is the Berlin address for everyone who takes matcha seriously: creative matcha variations, sweet accompaniments, and a drinks menu ranging from classic lattes to fruity matcha cocktails in a glass.

Bean Here Cafe on Möllendorffstraße in Lichtenberg is one of Berlin's coziest addresses for matcha. If you're looking for a quiet cafe atmosphere, carefully prepared tea drinks, and fresh croissants, you should definitely stop by.

Mia Ramen in Alt-Tegel serves steaming bowls with miso broth, homemade dumplings, and plenty of sushi. Those looking for honest Asian cuisine in northwest Berlin will find fair-priced options here.

Located in the heart of Neukölln's Weserkiez, KETORI COFFEE has established a solid reputation as one of the neighborhood's most popular specialty coffee spots since 2019. A café by day, a bar by night, always offering ceremonial grade Matcha and self-roasted beans.

Located by the water tower in Kollwitzkiez, directly on Knaackstraße, Sirene serves Turkish eggs on sourdough bread, fluffy cottage cheese pancakes, and seasonal breakfast dishes. Those looking for Turkish breakfast in Prenzlauer Berg will find one of the most harmonious addresses in the entire district here.

KAFFEE 26 on Jüdenstraße, in the heart of Spandau's Old Town, is one of Berlin's most charming cafés, serving organic matcha teas and homemade cakes among genuine antiques. For those seeking matcha in Berlin away from the mainstream, this offers a pleasantly calm alternative to the hype.

On the Landwehr Canal in Neukölln, Life Berlin Ramen serves authentic Japanese cuisine so good you'll wonder why you ever ate anywhere else. Small menu, large portions. Tip: The vegetable broth with sesame, homemade spicy miso, chopped tofu, chili oil, and nori seaweed is a must-try.

If you're looking for a really good matcha in Berlin's Treptow-Köpenick, Yado Coffee Bakery offers delicious options on its menu. This cozy café on Schnellerstraße combines freshly baked tarts and croissants with a drink menu that will make matcha fans beam.

In Berlin-Spandau, JaVi 92 Restaurant serves Japanese-Vietnamese fusion cuisine that stands out from other ramen restaurants with its extensive menu. Ramen meets sushi, and diners quickly understand why this establishment is one of the most popular Asian restaurants in West Berlin.

At the quieter end of Kudamm in Charlottenburg, DONGNAM Coffee Lab has made a name for itself as one of Berlin's most exciting matcha spots. Southeast Asian coffee culture, creamy matcha lattes, and handmade crepe cakes meet a warm, bamboo-infused interior here, transporting guests on a short trip to Asia.

With its restaurant and delivery service, the Izumi figues among the most well-known restaurants for sushi in Berlin.

The Zhou’s Five is a huge Pan Asian buffet-style restaurant with a good price-performance-ratio at the Moa-Bogen in Berlin-Moabit.