Street Food Guide Germany 2024: The Best Japanese Street Food & Sushi in Berlin

Sasaya has been one of the best Japanese restaurants in Berlin for years. Diners sit cross-legged on the floor or at the bar, where they can watch the sushi master prepare the delicious sushi. The price-performance ratio here is excellent.

The vegan Kara - which means something like Japanese fried chicken - in Kreuzberg is a must for gourmets! Juicy, spicy and crispy coated, as a bowl with rice or accompanied by chips. Be sure to try the various sauces and Onigiris.

Delicious baked goods such as black sesame cookies, melon pan, matcha cheesecake or hearty Onigirazu are prepared by owner Machiko at the Japanese bakery Kame. The food can be eaten on the floor or at one of the tables outside in the simple ambience.

At three locations in Berlin, one in Mitte and two in Prenzlauer Berg, you can enjoy traditional ramen soups like in Japan at Takumi Nine. The ramen is served in a broth made from miso paste or based on soy sauce. You can also choose from a variety of toppings.

Cocolo is one of the best ramen addresses in Berlin. The restaurant in Kreuzberg serves chicken or pork broth-based soups with homemade noodles and toppings. The large terrace with a view of Paul-Linke-Ufer is a wonderful place to linger.

Ishin serves classic dishes at three locations in Wilmersdorf and Mitte: sushi variations, donburi, cey-ro, soups and salads bring Japanese food culture to Berlin. The dishes are freshly prepared from over 60 different types of fish and seafood.

At Smartdeli in Mitte you will find a large selection of Japanese food and everyday dishes such as sushi, bento boxes, noodle soups and bowls, as well as cakes, special tea creations and sake cocktails. All dishes can be eaten in the colourful and cosy restaurant.

Japan Plaza, a supermarket selling fine Japanese specialities, recently opened on Hackesche Meile in Mitte. Ramen and Japanese curry are served in the adjoining bistro, where you can sit comfortably thanks to the light wood furnishings.

Tenzan Lab was the first Kakigōri store in Germany to open its doors in Berlin in 2018. Here, the ice cream is cut by hand from a block of ice. The iceberg is then topped with homemade condensed milk and various purees and refined with toppings.

Tori-Katsu is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Berlin. The food has been delicious since 1968, especially the Tori Katsu, a breaded Japanese cutlet. The spartan interior has remained unchanged over the years, as has the affordable price.

Niko Niko Ramen at Boxi in Friedrichshain is truly an institution. In a spartan atmosphere, the soups based on vegan broth, pork and chicken broth are served with homemade noodles, vegetables and a choice of pork chashu or a meat alternative made from soy.