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    Sasaya

    4.0 (263 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crab shell 6€ was good!
    Why-Tie Z.

    Legit Japanese restaurant owned by Japanese people. The rice quality and taste is better than other spots in Berlin which I found very authentic. The fish however was not the freshest and the portions are small. What we enjoyed was the crab shell. The miso soup was alright and lacked in fish pieces. Nigiri wise nothing that would stay out to us. I'd skip the Uni for sure and the butan ebi. It's not worth the price given the size, amount and quality. The chu toro was alright. The salmon seemed to be fresh.

    Natalie C.

    +: cozy environment, friendly staff, the food is very tasty and authentic. One can really tell that they use nice ingredients for sushi. -: The waiting time is excessive... we waited for 1h15m to get the Sushi on the table. It worths the wait but you should be prepared both psychologically and physically.

    Green tea cake
    Gemma S.

    I have waited TWO MONTHS to find a good sushi bar and waited FOREVER to finally get a reservation here... and boy, am I glad I did. Sasaya is simply designed, upscale but inexpensive and honestly some of the best sushi I have ever had (and I am from LA). Although I wish I was sitting on one of the floor tables they have and not the sushi bar, I still had an amazing food experience. I started with a miso soup which was filled with tofu and seaweed and the fried baby crabs which were UNREAL. They were soft and fresh and delicious. Moving on to the next part of my meal, I got 7 pieces of sushi (2 salmon, 2 tuna, 1 sea bream, 2 yellowtail) all melted in my mouth! I also got a toro roll which was tiny but delicious and I wished I had ordered toro sushi, well I asked but they ran out of toro after my maki roll. To finish the meal I had the green tea cake which was at first very tasteless and spongey but by the end of eating it (with whipped cream) I wanted more. My friend got the 22 piece nigiri and a seaweed salad - both which looked tasty and he said were! Another friend got the salmon miso and a rainbow roll which was significantly larger than the toro roll I ordered and also looked delicious - she even said the mayo in the roll was good! While at Sasaya I saw people coming in to get take-out... which I will now definitely do now as well as eating in (when I can get a reservation). Overall it was a fantastic experience, just be ready to wait a while for your food as there are only 2 sushi chefs for the entire place.

    Eric Y.

    The best meal we had in Berlin... so good we went twice! We were lucky enough to find a seat here during lunchtime on our second to last day in Berlin, and were impressed by the quality of the sushi they had. The servings were also pretty generous for the price. The Chirashii bowl I ordered, for example came, with a great variety of sashimis that were all extremely fresh. The chefs and waitresses were all Japanese, which not only added a sense of authenticity to the place, but also ensured that the food itself was authentic. You can actually watch the sushi chef perform his magic if you sit by the bar. We were so satisfied with our meal that we immediately told the waitress that we wanted to reserve a spot for the next day, because simply wanted to try more of what they had to offer, and we were just as impressed the next day. The staff were also extremely friendly, patiently explaining the menu to us, since we didn't understand neither German nor Japanese. They even thanked us when we returned for a second time the next day. If you're ever in Berlin and like Japanese food, Sasaya is a must-eat! In all honesty, this is one of the best sushi restaurant I've been to outside of Asia.

    Jenni F.

    A big note: I have called about 20x to make a reservation, but it seems that they're too busy to pick up, or their phone is hidden in a closet. I choose the latter. We went on a Friday at 1pm and it was already a full house. Luckily they've gotten us a table within 10 mins. In the midst of the chaos of hand-written orders, the sushi chef rollin' away at monstrous speed, and 4 waitresses running around....the Overall ambience got me vibin' why this place is so popular. The medium-sized resto caters to mostly upper-hip pberg yuppies and start-up biz guys. Time management was fair, though the visual execution was subpar. the gunkan weren't wrapped nicely nor topped generously and the makis looked so-so. However, I was delightfully surprised at the chirashi Don (12€) - it was carefully prepared with 2pcs of each fresh sashimi, some veg deco, over a generous amount of sushi rice. It was fresh and made my Japanese taste buds hit a nostalgic note. Waitresses are kind and a nice place to go when you're craving for some authentic Japanese food.

    Clarence Y.

    You might just be able to satisfy a bit of your Japanese cravings here at Sasaya. judging from the crowds alone I'd say this place is worth the trip for. I went to the restaurant hoping for a seat, but to their popularity, no avail. But that was alright, take out would have easily done the trick- the park nearby would be a great place to have a spontaneous picnic, albeit a more pricier one. I ordered the chirashi Don (€12), inari nigiri (prices range from €1-3) and avocado making (€3). I was certainly impressed with their consistent use of fresh wasabi, which is hard to find anywhere in the world these days. The take aways were meticulously organised and beautifully arranged. The chirashi had a variety of sashimi and cooked goods (although arguably they shouldn't be there). Overall, the food wasn't bad although the sushi rice was lacking flavor and didn't stand out. They could definitely improve on their temperature of the rice as well as the acidity/ sweetness balance. Other than that, I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a quick fix. Be prepared however to pay a good amount for quality.

    Maybe I have been spoiled by NZ and Aussie food scene. But this was €10 worth of disappointment
    April Z.

    I came here on a Thursday evening after reading the raving reviews. It took about 10min to catch one of the waitresses to order, 20min for my drink to come, almost another 30min for my starter and main to come at the same time. This is NOT the place to come if you are hungry! As to the food itself, that's another disappointment. Portion was so small I wanted a Big Mac afterwards. The taste was uninspiring just like the rest of the Japanese restaurants in Berlin. But for the price and review you would really expect much much better than this. I left the place much dissatisfied. Maybe I am just spoiled by the amazing food scenes elsewhere...

    Nigiri Sushi

    Very good sushi for Berlin and one of the few places that have toro/tuna belly and uni/sea urchin. We also had the tempura and fish milk as starters, both were good, but not stunning. Same goes for the desserts, we had creme brulee with coconut ice cream and the special of the day cheesecake. Don't expect large portions here.

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    10 years ago

    The best Japanese food I've had in Berlin. Really really good. Come early for lunch and order their bara chirashi!

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    9 years ago

    We were waiting 10 minutes in front of the door only to get kicked out. Because of our daughter!!!! They don't allow kids in.

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    15 years ago

    best sushi in prenzlauer berg and mitte. really tasty and fresh fish.

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    10 years ago

    Good So far! Since I got at Berlin, I came here every week. Tried Chirashi, eel don, both good

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    15 years ago

    perfect food, service and style. the sushi rice is spot on!

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    excellent food, nice presentation and very nice people.

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    16 years ago

    great sushi, definitely one of the best ones in berlin

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    Finally a pretty legit Japanese resturant that doesn't break the bank.

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    King King - Papaya-Salat mit Ente

    King King

    4.2(37 reviews)
    2.2 kmMitte
    €€

    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.

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    Yokozuna - Dragon Roll

    Yokozuna

    4.2(6 reviews)
    1.8 kmPrenzlauer Berg

    I found Yokozuna my last night in Berlin. Was looking for sushi, and this one had promising…read morereviews. It was a Thursday night, and there were only a couple other people in the restaurant. One woman placed a to-go order while I was there. The service was very good. Even though my German was poor, the server's English was really good so it worked out well. He was very attentive and helpful with the menu. I ordered the seaweed salad, the Dragon Roll, the Salmon Flake Roll and a Spicy Tuna Roll. The sushi was okay but far from the best I've had. It seemed to not have as much flavor as I thought it would. I really liked the atmosphere with the sumo wrestlers drawn or in photographs on the walls. It definitely made for a consistent and neat theme throughout the restaurant. The chef was pleasant. We spoke briefly at the end. I would visit again to see if this was just an off night.

    What was good: 1) Lunch Menues are very affordable and have…read morea good price-value ratio 2) the amount of rice on the Makis and inside out are perfect - not too much compared to other places 3) the rice was not too soft and the green tea was nice What could've been better: The quality of the salmon and tuna was a bit disappointing. The dragon roll was flavorful but not outstanding and for the price we've expected a bit more Conclusion: for lunch box it's worth a visit. I'd you crave legit sushi this might not be your spot.

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    Chef in the background. Before the meal.

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