The 10 best Japanese restaurants in Berlin

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Shiori is the appreciation of the moment and is inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony. The 11- to 13-course omakase-style menu focuses on freshness and seasonality.

Max-Beer-Straße 13, 10119 Berlin, Germany

Japanese vegan fine dining in a minimalist atmosphere with dark wood and black tones. According to Buddhist tradition, everything is in harmony; each dish combines five colours, flavours and preparation methods on the plate.

Ackerstraße 144, 10115 Berlin, Germany

In a Neukölln backyard not far from Hasenheide, Japanese Omakase preparation techniques are applied to regional ingredients. Kushikatsu, Dashimaki, creamy potato salad or ramen egg with natto are served with sake or natural wine.

Hasenheide 16, 10967 Berlin, Germany

The successful idea of Japanese fine dining is celebrated in the ambience of a mysterious yakuza club. Chef The Duc Ngo stands for authenticity, the finest craftsmanship and creative dishes.

Kantstraße 135, 10625 Berlin, Germany

Almost meditative silence and just twelve seats make the Omakase restaurant in Köpenick a very special place. The focus is on the original flavours of the food. Every piece of furniture is self-designed and can be purchased.

Kietzer Straße 3, 12555 Berlin, Germany

Inexpensive and fancy; around the corner from Savignyplatz, you can eat kushiage skewers at the open kitchen bar or in the calming wood-dominated space. Fish, meat, cheese, eggs, and vegetables are all put on skewers and deep-fried in panko.

Bleibtreustraße 6, 10623 Berlin, Germany

The city's first and only Yakiniku restaurant for fine-dining fans. In an upscale ambience with wooden accents, the finest ingredients are served on the Japanese BBQ: Wagyu beef and Black Angus braise alongside sweet potato and lotus root, along with homemade sauces.

Lychener Straße 18, 10437 Berlin, Germany

High-quality Japanese cuisine in an understated interior. The highlight is the Raw Bar, where sashimi, nigiri and other specialties are prepared to the highest product quality.

Husemannstraße 15, 10435 Berlin, Germany

Ishin serves very affordable and high-quality sushi at five locations. Especially in Mitte, it can get crowded at lunchtime. The ambience is simple everywhere, the ingredients all the fresher.

Bundesallee 203, 10717 Berlin, Germany

According to its own statement, one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Berlin with suitably simple and authentic furnishings. Fans of the cuisine are happy to make the trip to Steglitz and are rewarded with sushi, tempura and sukiyaki specialities at reasonable prices.

Feuerbachstraße 24, 12163 Berlin, Germany