We went again after having heard so many controversial people saying this is a great place and yet…read morewe still aren't convinced. Yes I might increase my rating to maximum 3 stars but not more. Why? 1) the broth is far too thick and creamy. It's like you've left your noodles in water for too long where the water sucks in all the starch from the noodles that makes the small amount of water super thick. 2) The noodles and ramen therefore are very heavy. What i liked: the noodles are chewy al dente. They have eggs and bamboo which is good. Would I come again? - No. takumi is by miles better than hako. If you like creamy thick heavy broth ramen. Give this a try. Otherwise, there are better spots in Berlin.

The ramen here matches the lively and hip ambience that surrounds the restaurant. I ordered the…read moreVeggie Black Tan Tan because I was intrigued by the black sesame broth. After getting it, I would recommend just getting the regular Veggie Tan Tan instead. The addition of Black Sesame adds some grittiness and another layer of complexity that weakens rather than elevate the broth flavor.

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.

I was staying at a hostel near here. I got in a little later and started wandering around the…read moreneighbourhood looking for some dinner. I saw Marubi, but kept walking. I mean was I going to eat ramen while I was in Germany? What about finding some bratwurst and beer? Well I ended up walking all over, but came back to Marubi, because dammit I really wanted some Ramen. It's not a big restaurant, but it wasn't busy when I was there (it was after 8), so I got seated right away. I ordered the beef ramen. The very little German I can speak and understand didn't stop me from getting a delicious bowl of ramen, and it was delicious. There's a good ramen place in Dublin where I live, but it's a bit of a ways for me to get to. So yeah Ramen in Berlin was a great idea. I always forget how much I love ramen until I have a bowl. This was as good as the ramen I tried in Tokyo. Homemade, nicely seasoned, and a good price. With some water it was 9.80, and was enough to keep me satiated until breakfast the next morning. If you're in Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin it's worth stopping in for a delicious bowl of ramen at Marubi.

Not very authentic but still pretty tasty…read more The gyozas tasted store bought and they were not crispy! However, I do have a soft spot for gyozas and I would be happy eating many more with that delicious vinegar dipping sauce they provide. Moving on--the ramen did not taste Japanese at all. I could not help but think that I was eating a Chinese pork noodle soup. Even the workers were speaking in Mandarin the whole time. The broth was not rich or creamy at all, but light and translucent like the broth in pho. Although it did not have the flavor or aroma of a pork broth, it still tasted quite satisfying. However, the noodles were a bit bland and they were not the typical noodles used in traditional ramen shops. Furthermore, there were no bamboo shoots in the soup, but sugar/snow peas instead. I would probably come back here only for convenience and the prices were very affordable. You are definitely getting what you pay for so if you want better ramen, I would suggest another ramen place that charges around €10 instead of €6.50 for a bowl of ramen.

Good soups, two options for vegans and vegetarians. I thought the miso ramen might be too salty and…read moregreasy (fried tofu), so I took the Yasai ramen and it was delicious. If you want more flavor, there are condiments on the table. So many vegetables, not too many noodles, good variety of flavors, textures and colors. It can take a while when they're busy, so order a hot ginger tisane while you're waiting. Pay cash or card, sit indoors or outside. The restrooms are clean.

Communal high top tables and a buzzy vibe define this corner spot. Yasuaki ramen, their veg option…read morearrived perfect as is, wet and hot, on a cold dry day, topped by a quick shake of available red hot Japanese pepper. And their hot sake, served smoking in an earthen urn, resembled some strange tiny cauldron from horror movie or steelworks plant. No matter, it was good. I drop in to cocolo again, without a second thought, and double done on the same dishes

If you're looking for the best ramen in Berlin, try Takumi Nine Sapporo. As someone who has been to…read moreJapan, I can confidently say that this spot serves some of the most authentic ramen I've ever had. I've been there many times, and on my last two visits, Kazuki-san was my server. He's very knowledgeable about the menu and provides excellent service. My personal favorite dish is the Nanban Tan Tan, which is a chicken ramen topped with fried chicken tempura and an egg. If you want to avoid long lines, I recommend visiting on weekdays. Trust me, you won't be disappointed if you give Takumi Nine Sapporo a try.

Small, pretty authentic looking Ramen (and snacks) place. Young and friendly staff, decent food but…read morea bit overpriced. Plus is that you can pay with debit cards, which is not common in Berlin, especially in asian restaurants.

I love this place. It's wonderfully simple and delicious. Everything there has been good and I find…read moremyself going more frequently because there's hardly a crowd, the food comes quickly and is consistently good. It's also very good portions. There's a winking panda in the window, which is why I call it the winky panda. It's a sight to see in neon! The colorful decorations and brashness of the place makes me feel like I'm someplace different. The look of the restaurant is daring and unique and reminds me of authentic Asian experiences. I highly recommend this place.

Interesting mix of toppings and sauces, not a super serious classic ramen. Several named dishes and…read morealso option to make your own bowl from whatever you pick. Spicy noodle bowl with fried egg was 7eu, i think 6.50eu if its done vegan.

Good food but unfortunately inattentive service. Had to flag down servers each time for eveything.read more

Wanting to visit the store next door for ramen, but the line outside was too long for -2c weather…read more I just walked in without checking up on yelp first. I ordered a large sashimi platter and a few yakitori. The sashimi for 25€ I expected better or more types than 4 kinda of fish plus two shrimps. The platter came too quick for me to be suspicious that it was semi ready and was not prepared per order which defeats the chief's choice description. The yakitori, well, were also taste like premade. Chicken skin if made fresh would have been hot, crispy. Shitaki mushrooms were a bit dry. All in all, this was an ok choice given the circumstances.

Nope, no way, no how. I have no idea why or how King King is so highly rated, but heed my warning,…read moredear Yelpers and avoid this spot. They get two stars because the outdoor seating is nice (star #1) and our apps were edible (star #2). Once you get past the summer rolls and fried wontons, you're left with a disgusting plate of overpriced sushi that you can't pay for with an "American" credit card. We ordered the King King Crunch and Fire Tuna rolls. Both clocking in at €12 each (about $14-$15) we were expecting greatness. The plate was beautiful when it arrived but as they say, you can't judge a book by its cover. Each roll was buried under a pile of what I can only call guacamole. Weird, right? The fish was not fresh. The rice was way over cooked. And both rolls lacked any flavor. They needed salt, acid, spice... Anything! I have never in my life left sushi behind on a plate and we left over half of each roll at King King. The waitress cleared our half-full plates with no, "Was everything ok?" or "Did you enjoy?" To add insult to injury, when we attempted to pay our €50 bill for sushi that we had about two bites of, we were told they only accepted "German cards," not Visa or Master Card. Huh?! I had to wait at the restaurant while my poor husband walked 40 minutes round trip to the hotel and back to get cash to begrudgingly pay the bill. Ugh.

Amazing. Just amazing. The food here is absolutely fabulous, I just had the best coconut soup I…read morehave ever had anywhere in the world. The udon noodles were sensational and the sashimi was super fresh! We also ordered a roll, I cannot remember the name, but we devoured it before anyone had a chance to take a photo!! The service was also impeccable. Absolutely highly recommend.