Good tiny sushi place! In the true Japanese style, there only few seats available inside (probably…read morepossible to have max 10pers) so it's better to call and make a reservation before you go. Yet, it's not the kind of place where you stay for hours, meaning there's a lot coming in and out and might be able to get a seat if you ok waiting 15-20min. Talking about the food as such, we tried several different maki and California and they were all pretty tasty and fresh. One thing though: they put mayonnaise in the California ...which I really don't like! That's probably why I only give 3 *, as well as because of prices which are a little bit too expensive for the overall experience.

Love this place! The place is pretty small so make your reservation in advance, so worth it! All…read morethe food is so fresh and tasty. The customer service is excellent! The owner is awesome! He comes personally to make sure you are having a wonderful experience! This is a must!

One of the most original Japanese restaurants in Hamburg…read more There are not many places like the Akari in this city. Minimalist interior, Japanese staff, Japanese guests, and very tasty Japanese food that is worth every cent. I had the seafood salat as a starter and a sushi and sashimi mix for my main. Super fresh fish, very tasty and nicely textured rice (which is really important for good sushi), and good service. I'll definitely come back for some Udong noodles and some grilled dishes.

Japanese food place, recommended by a Japanese friend, that was full of Japanese customers. Could…read morehardly be more authentic. The food was delicious for me (a noodle soup), though average for my friend (cooked vegetables). Appetizers and desert were awesome too. Overall I can't give 5 stars because of the service: the girls seemed to be busy with paperwork, I don't know if we were unlucky or if this is a regular thing. Still a very good addition to any foodie map. (it seems to be a good idea to make a reservation first - though there was no answer when we tried)

Matsumi is a Japanese restaurant. We came there with some friends who had reserved a private…read moretraditional room (it is better to book this room at least a week before). Thus, we shared a Shabu Shabu in a friendly space, sitting in a traditional Japanese way. Shabu Shabu is a fondue made of vegetables and beef. The price is high: 29 €, but the service is good because the waiters help us prepare and cook our food. There is also a Shabu Shabu menu for € 59 where you have different dishes such as chicken skewers, traditional soup, fresh fish and a dessert.

There is only one grade for the taste and quality of the food served at Matsumi - it's pricey, but…read morefor absolutely stunning Japanese cuisine, worth every penny.

This place has to be my most treasured find in the city, close to work, pre-packed Bento boxes…read more(quick pick up) and Apple Pay possible (whoop whoop). Their menu changes daily, and is cutely illustrated on postcard sized papers which are also up for sale (they have a wall full of those). The daily menu has two options - one a vegan and other a meat/fish one. The food has so far always been great. Once I got a mashed pumpkin-ish/puree-ish thing which was to die for.

Great Bento boxes, that are different ever day and there is always a veggie Option A perfekt full…read moremeal in a Box to Go

I got the chance to try this place when getting dinner with some colleagues. We had a reservation…read moreand found a table ready for us when we arrived. The place has a very fun atmosphere with plenty of seating. Many tables were taken, showing it's popularity among all types of people. The food they had sitting in front of them not only looked amazing, but smelled heavenly. What we were all surprised by when we ordered our food was how fast this place is. Even in a group about 12 people, our food basically followed our drinks out the door to us on the patio. It was crazy. And everything was hot, flavorful, and left no one hungry. I personally got some appetizers and a Hugo spritz. The drink was so refreshing and though larger than what I might typical at a restaurant, I found a little expensive. The pork gyoza was stellar, but I found the summer rolls really needed the sauce they were served with to help them with flavor. Over all it was a lovely evening and I wish I had found it sooner. I will have to come back to try a little bit of everything on the menu! Please note, this place only takes cash which I found very surprising. So be warned before coming!

The staff was super friendly and the food was delicious! We both got pho and it was amazing and the…read moreportion sizes were good but could've been a bit smaller for us - if you have a smaller appetite, maybe split something! The food came quickly too which was nice. Remember to bring cash or have PayPal because they don't take credit cards.

I didn't get sushi, just a lunch bento set and it was solid. No major complaints at all. If I ever…read morecame back I would want to try the sushi which has great reviews here on Yelp! I believe this place was cash only FYI!

Hokkai is a 5/5 for Hamburg sushi standards and easily has the best sushi I've come across in the…read morearea. It's a small, quaint shop and has been owned by a very kind Japanese man since 1990; he doesn't speak much English but always gives me a smile when I'm there. There is also an English menu available. There's some non-sushi dishes hand written in German on a chalkboard on the wall. This includes a salmon miso soup which I enjoyed, although I like the sushi a bit more. It's pricy like most sushi places (you'll probably pay 10-15€ to eat), although the presentation is nice and it's of high quality ingredients. I could easily recommend this place if you're looking for sushi in Hamburg.

Luscious flavorful tonkotsu broth with plenty of mouth feel and lip smacking collagen. Tender melty…read morechashu, tasty snappy vegetables. Perfectly seasoned meaty egg yolk onsen egg. The portion appears small but this hearty ramen is surprisingly filling. The Korean Fried Chicken was crispy, sticky sweet and yummy. But at only 5 pieces kind of pricey. Adored the anime posters on the wall! Brought a surge of nostalgia

Coming from SF, I have rather high standards for ramen. The tonkatsu ramen at Kokomo came really…read moreclose and that's actually saying a lot for a ramen joint in Hamburg! The tonkatsu broth had the nice opaqueness, and tasted of that bony brothy-ness that makes your lips stick a little - that was good. What wasn't so good was it was a bit on the salty side. The noodles were great though - thick and chewy, and the char shu was tender and flavorful. Hubby got the Miso Tan Tan ramen which I actually liked more; it reminded me a little of mapo tofu with the slight Szechuan and spicy flavors. We also ordered the chicken Karage to start. Hard to go wrong with fried chicken. I do look forward to coming back here to try their other ramen.

EAST is a trendy and hip hotel/restaurant/bar in the St Pauli neighborhood Hamburg. The restaurant…read moreis one sexy space, with soaring ceilings and a dramatic staircase entranceway---the descent down into the main restaurant is nothing short of impressive. The menu is a bit eclectic and quite extensive covering most Asian/Japanese specialities. The sushi rolls are fresh and among the best I've had in Germany. I also really enjoyed my starter--Coconut milk and lemongrass soup with a fried chicken skewer. The only thing longer than the food menu is the drink menu, which is literally dozens of pages long. Practically every conceivable type of cocktail is on offer, some with slightly unusual takes. EAST has become my go-to place for power Asian fusion in Hamburg.

Went here for some drinks and the drinks were ok. Not the best I have tried ever, but they looked…read morepretty good and were well blended. I tried from their east selection. I had the Rhuby, which was pretty good. Wish it was less ice cubes and a smaller glass however. I got the same feeling with the other drink. Lots of ice in a big glass. We all know we pay for the alcohol so why use big glasses when its mostly ice. Would look better in a small one if you ask me. We went here on the night of a charity event (nove'15) so the restaurant part was closed off, but we still could get food at the bar. I did not try the food, but my man did and he was pleased with the sushi he tried. Drinks are a bit expensive, but at the same time, I would guess its a fair price for this place. Service was just ok, but I guess it was a busy night and that it somewhat affected their attention. Felt a bit underdressed in regular clothing so I would wear something a little bit more stylish if I ever were to visit this place again.

A very good experience in this restaurant. Before I came here, I expected a very hectic all you can…read moreeat eatery without any emphasis on ambiance and dining experience. I was wrong and wrong. The restaurant looked really well decorated and it provided a feeling of being in a bar rather than in a restaurant. The ambiance was really cozy, not too loud that people cannot talk to each other, and also not too quiet that people falling asleep. The order mechanism is really unique, as the others have mentioned. As I chose the all you can eat package, I was allowed to choose 5 dishes x 10 rounds (total 50 dishes per person), even though I stopped at round 5. Most of the food were of very high quality, especially the sushi roll and the nigiris, but some others were just so so. They have very good options of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and I had weizen+ginger and weizen+lemongrass, which I really recommend. The all you can eat package was a little bit expensive at €25, but I think it was really worth it. My friend and I had a really good time there.

Waren am Samstag Abend ab 18 Uhr zum ersten Mal mit 4 Personen zum "all yo can eat". Die Location…read moremacht einen guten Eindruck, aber da hört es dann langsam auch auf. Nach der ersten Bestellung (1. Runde) hat es etwas länger gedauert bis die ersten Speisen kamen. Aus der ersten Bestellung sind leider auch nicht alle Speisen gebracht worden. Und genauso zog es sich dann durch den ganzen Abend und alle bestellte Runden. Es fehlten immer wieder bestellte Speisen, die warmen Gerichte waren leider auch lauwarm bis kalt. Wir sprachen die Servicemitarbeiter/innen mehrmals auf die Situation an. Leider änderte sich den ganzen Abend über gar nichts. Wir wurden immer wieder mit der Aussage abgetan, dass sehr viel los wäre und somit kaltes Essen vorkommen kann. Oh WOW dachten wir, krasse Aussage. Man hätte der Restaurantleitung unsere Beschwerde mitgeteilt, doch leider hörten wir von dieser Person gar nichts. Außer, als die 2 Stunden abgelaufen waren, kam er und fragte recht arrogant ob wir denn noch etwas bestellen möchten, wenn nicht sollten wir zahlen. Ok, zweites WOW war unsere erneut negative Erkenntnis. Bei allem nötigen Respekt für die Gastronomie und die Beschäftigten. Aber bei 34,90 € pro Person kann man erwarten, dass geschultes Personal auf die Bedürfnisse des Kunden eingehen und etwaige negative Punkte abstellen. Kaltes Essen??? Ernsthaft??? Nur weil der Laden voll ist??? Als ob es für die Verantwortlichen so ein Wunder und unverhofftes Ereignis ist, dass an einem Samstag Abend in Hamburg, direkt neben dem Winterdom das Restaurant voll ist.... Die Art und Weise, wie man dann mit den Beschwerden umgegangen ist, zeigt einfach nur erneut, "der Fisch fängt immer von Kopf an zu stinken". Aber auch nach der Veröffentlichung dieses Feedback´s wird es leider sein wie immer; der Laden hat solch einen Andrang, dass sich nichts ändern wird. Uns hat der Laden als Gäste aber definitiv verloren. Echt schade.