We were happy that the restaurant was open on a Sunday. My coworker brought us here to drink his…read morefavorite black wine. It was okay. It was very fruit forward, and not dry. Other than that, the ambiance was nice because it was clean.

Good wine, good service; but the filet mignon was tough, dry and tasteless. If you're serious about…read morefood, don't go.

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.

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...

Update: Id NOT order…read moremeat dishes. The meat tends to be dry and low quality. Go with tofu. We tried the rice dishes and definitely go with noodle soup dishes and takoyaki only.

FOOD & DRINKS I love Takoyaki. When I am in Japan I always…read moreget them hot and fresh that you always burn your mouth but at the same time they are so delicious. Takoyaki is a speciality in this restaurant and as simple as that I obviously had to get them. So far these were the best Takoyakis I had in Germany but they are a rare species to begin with. Unfortunately I have one major complaint. The Takoyakis were not fresh and hot. They came out very fast which is surprising considering how long it usually takes to make them. I can only assume they were pre-prepared and finished to order. You could argue that I took pictures but I only needed about 5 minutes for that and all the Takoyakis I had in Japan still burned my mouth even after that time. These here were warm and could be eaten as a whole which I would never do in Japan! SERVICE Lovely service. The staff also explained the different Takoyaki variants on your plate at the table. ATMOSPHERE Small and simple restaurant. I decided to sit at a table outside because I felt it was nothing special. RATING If my Takoyakis were hot and "fresh" it would have taken me back to Japan instantly. I think when you put an item on the front of your menu, you should give it your best even if the customer has to wait. I will gladly wait thirty minutes or longer for hot and fresh Takoyakis. They still get my recommendation!

Anyone that knows Takumi in Düsseldorf is probably going to be excited for this location in Berlin…read more Everything was authentically Japanese, delicious, and perfect. They have lunch specials of gyouza and karaage which are really great. We arrived at 11:50am as it opens at 12:00pm. By 12:05pm, every table in the restaurant was filled and a line was starting out the door. So be sure to get there before they open if you want a table quickly! Highly highly recommended.

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.

Review for the Torstrasse restaurant: The sushi is…read moreabsolutely to die for, and the atmosphere is really nice--relaxed, stylish, and very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service was a major disappointment. It took a very long time for someone to take our order, and we didn't receive our sushi until about 30 minutes later. Meanwhile, several tables that had arrived after us had already been served and were almost finished with their meals. Unlike the other customers, we were not automatically given a carafe of water. When we finally asked for some while paying the bill, we were brought... a single glass of water for the two of us! It's a shame, because the food was outstanding and the ambiance was great, but the service significantly spoiled what could have been an excellent evening.

I am going to start with the service. The service was amazing as everyone was very nice and…read morehelpful. The restaurant is super clean and beautiful. However, the food was not that good, sadly. We got four different kinds of rolls, and both of us got the pink salmon rolls as well. Oh my god, I took one bite and I didn't know what to do with it. The rest of the sushi needed lots of ginger to be eaten with it, and to me, that means it's not a good or fresh fish they are using as it's very fishy. The rolls were super salty, which I don't understand why! The only roll that I kinda enjoyed was the Mama Mia one, as it was vegetarian, but it was still salty. I am assuming the rice is super salty. Would I go there again? Absolutely not, as it's not my cup of tea for sure. I wish I can give 5 starts to the staff but think about my three stars here are a 5 stars towards the staff.

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.

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!

I really enjoy this place since the atmosphere and foods are really decent, especially going here…read morewith larger parties or with friends. The food is delicious (though bit pricey for berlin standards) however the only downside is the super slow service. I guess there's an upside since you know they're making your food fresh, but sometimes it gets so packed that servers are overwhelmed. Overall it's one of the better Japanese restaurants l've found in Berlin that's a median price point with fresh and delicious food. I would highly recommend sharing appetizers and rolls so you can try out different dishes and small plates. (The fried squid, edamame, and yakitori are my faves)

We came to Ushido to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and it was an incredible experience from…read morestart to finish! The atmosphere is beautiful and refined, with a very upscale Japanese vibe that makes the whole evening feel special. From the moment we walked in, the staff were extremely attentive and welcoming. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away, and our waiter made the night even better. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us fantastic recommendations both for which cuts of meat to order and which sake to pair with them. The quality of the food speaks for itself. Every piece of meat was fresh, perfectly prepared, and cooked exactly how we wanted. The sake pairing took it all to another level. If you're looking for a place in Germany that delivers on service, atmosphere, and exceptional food, Ushido should absolutely be on your list. Highly recommend for a date night, birthday, or any special occasion!

/)/) ( . .) ( づ Never…read moretasted buttery beef like this before. We basically tried everything they had on the menue. Unfortunately they were sold out on the premium wagyu. But everything else was immaculate. Prefer the only salt wagyu then in soy sauce marinated wagyu. Every kind of premium was spelling premium on your tongue. Every beef they offered was tasty. Also tried the pork belly which was also nice marinated so that the pork had this smokey unique taste. For side dishes I recommend you to try the karaage and agedashi. Very very delicious!!! For veggies we only picked the pumpkin. Very nice flavor and matched the beef very very well. Fyi: you should book in advance or reserve a table since it's always full. Parking is very hard. This restaurant is more on the pricier side! They have a special grill which doesn't make any sounds unlike Korean barbecue where you can here it sizzling. That's why you don't really smell that strongly after eating. All in all very nice service, super fresh and high quality beef. Worth going!

Make sure to sit in front of warren. We loved the sachiko roll. The rolls with scallops and also…read moreenjoyed their tori karaage. The salmon aburi nigiri with asparagus was also good! What we'd skip is the sashimi and normal nigiris. Sachiko for us is a place for special rolls. For their creativity, combination and sauces as well as experience in front of warren Taste: 9/10 Price value: 7/10 5.90€ for a green / normal plate. 5.40€ for a black plate. 80% of the plates are green. Total: 9/10

We tried this place one lunchtime on a Berlin trip and promptly squeezed in as many visits as…read morepossible. I used to live in Japan and am resigned to eating random quality sushi in Europe, but this is best I've tried in a long time! True, the chefs are not Japanese, but they make a big effort in food preparation and presentation. The rice is good quality and delicately flavored, the nori is crispy. The menu has a nice assortment of white fish like hamachi and tai and is a mix of traditional pieces and fried/cheese rolls that are popular in Europe. They even flambé the eel and other fish in true Japanese yaki style. The setting is lovely, it's a converted alcove beneath the S-bahn, directly off the SW corner of Savignyplatz. They do things Japanese style here: take a seat at the bar and order directly from the chef! They will carefully prepare each plate fresh, rather than leave it on the little boats. Our miso soup was a little sweet, but tasty, with tofu and wakame. Plates are served with two nigiri pieces, like in Japan. The portions are very generous, the fish is carefully cut. At 3e/plate on the lunch deal (and Sunday eves), this is incredible value. I'll be coming straight back next time I'm in Berlin!