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The best sushi restaurants in Hamburg

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From sophisticated sushi creations to delicate gyozas and soothing ramen soups - Japanese cuisine enchants with fresh ingredients and fascinating flavours. Discover where the best Japanese food is served in Hamburg in this exclusive Falstaff best list.

Here Japan merges with Peru. Stylish ambience and chic delicacies on the plate. Fresh and full of flavor, from spicy to umami. Raw fish with ceviche and sushi - and everything to the point.

Neuer Jungfernstieg 9–14, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

Japanese-French fusion cuisine: loup de mer with tofu silk cream, miso soup with pumpkin - finely composed flavors, elegant crossover and the creative signature of chef Toshiharu Minami.

Eppendorfer Weg 171, 20253 Hamburg, Germany

Food sharing à la Kaiseki at Alsterhaus with spicy sashimi salad, blue crab tempura, sushi and nabeyaki udon. Lunch deal for the city break. Finely prepared dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.

Jungfernstieg 16–20, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

Traditional Japanese restaurant with authentic cuisine. Excellent sashimi and sushi, the nabemono dishes are something different, sukiyaki is prepared in a wok at the table. Fresh and delicious.

Colonnaden 96, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

In the former iron foundry, the kitchen team conjures up variety with sushi, sashimi, salads, fish creations and meat dishes from the Japanese Robata grill. Fine desserts from the in-house patisserie.

Simon-von-Utrecht-Straße 31, 20359 Hamburg, Germany

Slurping allowed - perfect in bad weather. Ramen and broth are wonderfully warming. Fresh vegetables and herbs, mince and meat to the point, vegetarian dishes as a well-seasoned alternative, and the noodles are slurpy. Gyoza or edamame to start, followed by matcha ice cream. Japanese style on the walls.

Margaretenstraße 58, 20357 Hamburg, Germany

Japanese fusion kitchen in Eppendorf: host Steffen Henssler takes you into a world of first-class sushi and sashimi variations. Relaxed atmosphere, creative rolls and beautiful wine accompaniment.

Lehmweg 17, 20251 Hamburg, Germany

Young restaurant, centrally located on the banks of the Alster, which opened in 2021 and offers Japanese classics such as gyoza and sushi as well as modern fusion cuisine such as bowls, beef tenderloin and ponzu. Good selection of cocktails, including non-alcoholic options.

Alsterufer 1, 20354 Hamburg, Germany

Akari could already celebrate its 25th anniversary in the Uhlenhorst district. Authentic Japanese cuisine with an extensive menu, besides sushi, rice and fish dishes, lamb and Gyutan no Shioyaki (grilled beef tongue) are also offered.

Papenhuder Straße 67, 22087 Hamburg, Germany

Bistro ku'o specialises in donburi: fresh and cleverly prepared ingredients such as vegetables, fish or meat are arranged in a bowl of rice with homemade sauces. The result is light dishes with natural produce.

Osterstraße 91, 20259 Hamburg, Germany