This is definitely some of the best sushi I have ever had -- fresh, excellent fish. I had the Jo Sushi combo for 25 euros and it was worth every penny. Since it was lunch, it came with 2 free little salads and miso soup as well, and they gave us each a little bowl of strawberries for dessert. We also got free green tea. I was really blown away -- every bite was just a revelation, especially since I've been living in Freiburg for almost 3 years where it's impossible to get this kind of sushi at any price. I just got back from the restaurant and I can still taste the fatty tuna. I wish I were staying in Dusseldorf longer so I could go back every day. It is that good! Also, in contrast to what many others have written, the service was excellent. They even forgot to put my sake on the bill, so when I pointed it out, they charged me for a cheaper warm sake. I left the full amount on the table anyway but it was a very nice touch by them as well. I really could not expect any more from any restaurant. Amazing food at very reasonable prices (for the quality especially) and great service. I will miss Kikaku! read more

Well, if you need an impression how a Japanese restaurant looks like & how it works in Japan - here is a good place to have some kind of athentic experience. No need to repeat the good features of this restaurant but one point to say: Make a reservation. Otherwise the risk is high that you will not find a place to stay. 100% Recommendation One star less because of the restroom situation...needs to be improved. read more

Busy little place with good but not outstanding Sashimi. Even went for the special sashimi that offered nothing more than just a special premium price - above even the premium menu price... read more

Kikaku - Special today price - 43 euros - Japanese Near Me - Dusseldorf, NW

Friendly service, authentic and fresh sushi and sashimi and very good kitchen fare. Good selection of sake and beer, as well as full bar. It can get crowded and they tend not to answer their phone so you may have to wait a little while. read more

After my disappointment more than 2 years ago I thought I should give Kikaku another try. I wasn't disappointed. All the food was up to standard, sashimi and sushi very fresh, all the cooked food well prepared. Service was efficient and very friendly. This is what I expect from one of the best Japanese restaurant in Dusseldorf. From now on it's Yabase or Kikaku again. read more

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Came here on a Sunday evening for dinner. Had to wait about 10 minutes to get seated at the sushi bar. Service: 0 out of 5 stars. It was one of the worst service I have ever received. It took about 20 to 30 minutes to get a server to take the order after calling for different one each time and being told they would be right back but never returned. Constantly being ignored even though the servers saw me looking at them, sometimes waving but still not getting any attention for green tea refills or wanting to order desserts which they also screwed up when 2 was asked for and only received one. The constant ignoring was a bit harsh and the pretending to do work was blatant. Service needs a lot of work. People who were sat after also left before. Food: 4 out of 5 Edamame: good but it's hard to screw that up. No salt added. Miso soup: good but it's not hard to do and I've had much better elsewhere. Mix-nuta salad: the fish was good as was the sauce but it would probably be better served with the sauce in the side and not drenched in it. Kaisen salad: the seafood was good but yet again probably should have lightly drizzled the sauce. Sashimi: very good fish and very fresh and tasty Omakase sashimi: same but with a few more fish/seafood. Recommendation: if service improved dramatically, of course it's a yes. read more

This restauren might be rare of place to seat, but the delicious sushi which will be provided here is outstanding good. Best day to go there is Tuesday, becuase the new fish delivery will takes place each Tuesday morning. Make a reservation a little bit in advance and enjoy the best sushi what you can get for money!! read more

Lovely authentic Japanese food. Good prices and good service. Easy to find in the Japanese district of DUS

Another of the many delicious Japanese-run sushi joints in Dusseldorf! Sit at the sushi bar and strike up a conversation with the many Japanese businessmen who are often there alone and appreciate a bit of conversation. read more

We turned up at Kikaku early on a Friday evening (possibly a mistake) having read the wonderful reviews on Qype. I would have thought that when two people walk into a restaurant on a Friday evening they are obviously there hoping to have a meal..however, it didn't seem obvious to the staff. They didn't speak English, we don't speak German or Japanese, and it was just awful. Apparently, two people don't qualify for an actual table and they gestured vaguely towards the counter, the best seats at which had reserved signs on them. We did not feel welcome. In fact we felt very uncomfortable. So we left and went to Edo. The food may be fantastic at Kikaku for all I know but customers will not stay to find out if they are not made to feel welcome. Very disappointing. read more

Great Japanese food in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. I highly reconmend the lunch menu: For 9 Euros Young get three small starters (a mouthfull of different tastes, usually vegetables) and a main course, most days either meat or fish. Plus soup, fruit salad for desert and green tea. Perfect! read more

Really nothing special about this place except the friendly staff. The sushi is subpar at best. I'm not sure if what we were served was fresh that day. My husband has a tummy ache the next day. We ordered the top of the line sushi platter special they offer on the menu and didn't enjoy it really. Sushi is about having the freshest fish, and although I know it is difficult to get in Düsseldorf, I've had better elsewhere. read more

good sushi, fair pricing. atmosphere is pretty lame so not great for impressing a date. just go for the food. try the rice-wine sekt cocktail - it's delicious! read more

I have been going to Kikaku for lunch at least 3 days a week for the past 5 years. Their 8,50EUR lunch special is the best value lunch around. I find almost all of their dishes (with the exception of their very lacklustre curries) to be exceptional in taste and presentation. The ambience is early 80's Japanese functionalreally nothing to write home about, but the sushi as wellas the fish adn meat meals are all excellent. It has 14 Gault Millaut points and deserves them all. Definitely one of the best Japanese restaurants in Europe, and probably the number one value. read more