After traveling around Switzerland for a week, it got to that point in the trip where we…read moredesperately needed Asian food. We were passing through Düsseldorf for half a day and saw they're known for their Japanese food, so we decided to check out Takumi! They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. AJITAMA TONKOTSU RAMEN: I'm a tonkotsu person and almost always order this over other types of ramen. Not sure if I was just so severely deprived of Asian food, but I felt Takumi's tonkotsu ramen ranked pretty high on my list! And coming from SoCal as well as having lived down the street from both major Japanese food hubs in Los Angeles, that's saying a lot! Good amount of pork, the noodles were cooked to the perfect texture, and the broth was rich without being overly salty. I don't usually enjoy other types of ramen so I can't speak for those items from their menu. But I slurped my entire bowl of tonkotsu ramen dry! KARAAGE: Large pieces with crispy exterior and super juicy interiors! I wasn't expecting much but in the end I was super happy we ordered this. Overall, amazing tonkotsu ramen located in Düsseldorf's Little Tokyo.

I tried the Special Miso Ramen at Takumi 1st in Dusseldorf recently. FI'd give the overall…read moreexperience 8.3/10: - Soup: 9/10: Authentic/hearty - Noodle: 8/10: Doesn't "grab" onto the soup, a bit too tough/undercooked even after soaking still - Meat: 7.5/10: Decently cooked, cut was okay - Condiments: 7.8/10: Nice variety but not perfect balance - Atmosphere: 8.5/10The restaurant felt like ones in Japan which was nice. - Price: 8/10

The best thing about the restaurant was my waitress. I have been learning German for only three…read moresemesters and was a little shy about trying to talk to someone. She was so patient and helpful, even though I was undoubtedly slaughtering her native language. It really helped with my confidence. The second best thing was the food. I had their Schnitzel,, Wiener Art and it was my first time ever having Schnitzel. It was very delicious! The Bratkaroffeln and Gurkensalat paired nicely with the meat. I was sadly unable to try dessert due to my timing. Next time. Either way, I highly recommend this restaurant for quality food!

Very nice. Service was great and food was delicious. Go with the more expensive schnitzel of the 2…read moreas it has an amazing mushroom gravy. Perfect with an Alt to compliment.

We stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and managed to snag a table outside. The alt beer itself was…read morelight and very drinkable. I went inside to use the bathroom and the inside is HUGE with tons of seating and very cool architecture.

The pork knuckle (20.80 Euros) is the thing to get here. I could barely finish half of it but it's…read moreperfectly cooked - delicious and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Super crowded and bustling, which probably explained the brusque attitude of the staff. They will keep bringing you beers when they see empty cups on the table, even if you don't drink.

We were lucky to have friends who live in Düsseldorf and booked a reservation for our party of…read moreseven more than a month in advance. The Christmas Market time in Germany is super busy and especially on Friday - Sunday. Schumacher alt is the oldest brewery in Düsseldorf. Established in 1838. Thankfully they have modern and clean restrooms to evacuate all the beer drank there. The ambiance of the place is a lively beer hall. There are picnic tables and banquettes of various sizes. The wait staff are intentionally a little rude. Part of their stick. The beers keep coming until you say stop. You get the house brew in 10 oz. glasses. The waiter makes a mark on a coaster each time he brings a round. When you have had enough be sure to put a coaster on top of your glass, or the beer will keep coming. The food menu is large and only in German. It is a good time to use the photo translation feature on your phone. The food was very good and a LOT! I highly recommend a stop here for an authentic German experience.

We really enjoyed this place from the layout to decor, service was great, food was unique and…read moreterrific , and the beer was great.

Normally, when we go out to eat, we try to find places that serve food that is very difficult to…read moremake at home. This place is exactly that. We got there right when they open and so we were seated right away. We ordered a few small plates and a big fish hot pot. The big fish, hot pot was really good a lot of flavor and you can also add a lot of other toppings to it. It was a little spicy, but not too bad. The service is really quick, and seems like it gets packed very quickly to with a lot of people. The sauerkraut fish was the perfect spice level with sourness and flavored. This is a nice casual spots to go in and eat a nice meal while hanging out with your friends.

The food is good, service is good too, price above average, can be a good choice for a small group…read moreif everyone like chili food

First off, RESERVATION IS A MUST! We started with the Gunmandu and they were crispy and delicious,…read morea good starter for 3 people. Then we ordered Ganjang Chicken wings and Tangs Chicken wings. Each order is a kilo of wings which is about 25-27 wings. Both were very tasty but I would have to say the Ganjang wings were my favorite, a very delicious soy garlic sauce. we had pomegranate Soju to wash it all down. The atmosphere was like a dive bar and very small hence the reservations. To be honest it was a bit pricey but the quality of food made it worth it. I will definitely return.

Super cool little unassuming Korean gastropub where Korean cuisine and beer dance into the wee…read morehours of the morning. The fachwerk architecture, music, beer, soju and smells of cabbage, hot pepper paste, garlic and onion could let one mistake themselves as being in any small kneipe in Korea. Seriously.

Delicious doner kebab and you get such a large serving for a great price! We had eaten dinner not…read moretoo long ago so I really struggled to finish the whole thing, but it was so good I tried so hard to stuff myself. The pita is packed to the brim and I have no idea how people eat it with their hands. I tried at first, but so much of the filling fell out that I ended up just grabbing a fork to make things easier. Overall, highly recommend for some delicious quick bites. Limited seating though if you're a larger group and I think it'd be hard to eat on the go.

We had a late night craving for some Doner, and one of our friends found this spot nearby. We had…read morejust done some grocery shopping down the street and decided to grab a bite before heading back to our hotels. Limited seating area outside, and the inside is just a walkway for you to order your food. You can see the spinning skewer of meat, as they freshly shave off some for each customer. I shared a single order with my fiance and WOW it was a lot of food!!! They really stack up your plate with a ton of meat, veggies and toppings! The flavors all melded together so well, and although we were eating for quite a while, it seemed like the food was never ending! I'm happy that's what it was like, as the food was delicious! If I had more stomach space, or if this was earlier in the day, I would have definitely loved my own order!

Absolutely amazing service in a cozy Korean restaurant . We came in with little ones, and they…read moreimmediately cleared a corner table for us and dug up a child's seat. We ordered food, and while making it, they actually came out with bowls of rice to let the kids eat first while we waited! The servers are always keeping an eye out to help. The food is superb, from the fish cake soup to the fried chicken, every was cooked perfectly. The bon chon was also very tasty, the kiddos even asked for more of the bean sprouts.

Personally one of the best Korean restaurants I've had across Germany. The food and atmosphere is…read moreauthentic and tasty. The service team is humble, nice, attentive and friendly. I totally understand why this place is always jam packed and hard to grab a seat. I personally enjoyed the japchae with veggies the most. It has a nice charcoal flavor which I really enjoyed. The matcha ice cream was very matchay which I liked and the galbizim was great with slight sweet taste. I'd just order these two if I had to decide The taebokki was nice, pretty standard. The bulgogi was great too, just slightly too sweet for me but all three worth an order.

Who knew that Dusseldorf has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan? Not me, but when I…read morefound out, I knew I had to have a sushi meal here....yummo, it was fabulous. I ordered a Japanese eggplant dish as an appetizer and it was great, my sushi was a plate of sushi and a roll of my choice....I loved every piece. Fresh, nice rice and the servers dressed in authentic looking Japanese outfits, right down to the white socks and the thong wooden shoes. It was a nice change from the regular German fare in Dusseldorf.

From the owner: Wie ein Kurzurlaub in Japan -- das Restaurant Benkay ist ein japanisches Spezialitätenrestaurant,…read moredas sich der authentischen japanischen Genusskultur verschrieben hat. Sowohl Menü als auch Einrichtung und das in Kimonos gehüllte Personal entführen den Gast zumindest kurzzeitig nach Südostasien. Das "Benkay" ist in drei Bereiche gegliedert: Die "Fish Corner" mit Sushibar ist der klassische Restaurantbereich. In den Tatami Räumen können Gäste privat mit eigener Servicekraft speisen. Und im Teppanyaki werden Fleisch- und Fischspezialitäten -- darunter das berühmte Wagyu-Rinderfilet -- vor den Augen der Gäste auf heißen Eisenplatten gegrillt.

In a city of restaurants serving either a) sub-par Italian or b) heavy German food, Oktopussy is a…read morebeacon of light. Seriously guys, this is the best restaurant in Düsseldorf. To be fair, I get the same thing every time - the salmon and potatoes. But it is so good I can't bring myself to order anything else. My husband gets something different every time and has been really happy with every meal. The ambiance both inside and outside is perfect for a leisurely dinner with friends or a romantic date. Bonus points: the staff is incredibly friendly and really good with the wine suggestions. We almost always go home and order a bottle of whatever we had at Oktopussy because the wine is always spot on. If you ask, they also have English menus available.

Great seafood, a collaborative and epicurean staff, great bartenders. I can't recommend Oktopussy…read morehighly enough. The menu changes, but only to keep up with seasonal ingredients and palate. I wish they had more space to accommodate a larger crowd, I took a 9:00 PM dinner reservation but it was well worth the wait. Seafood seems to be their specialty, but I saw an amazing goose plate leaving the kitchen. If you're a foodie, I strongly recommend you treat yo self and visit Oktopussy if you are in Dusseldorf. It's not on the top restaurants list for nothing!