
Dining
Japanese Guide
15 July 2026
Dining
Japanese Guide
15 July 2026
Coucou :)
Berlin has no shortage of good food, but sometimes what you really want isn't the fanciest table in town, it's something familiar, something warm, something that just feels right.
For the days when a fancy dinner sounds like too much, but a good bowl of ramen or a plate of onigiri is exactly enough, this one's for you.
We've put together our personal picks for comfort Japanese food , the kind of places we actually go back to, whether it's a quiet lunch alone or a low-key dinner with friends.
Bon appétit!
xx,
kiez030 team

Mitte:
Mamecha Cafe
Lunch special and matcha crepes

Mitte:
ichi いち
Ask for Chicken Nanban

Prenzlauer Berg:
Dot Tea Bar
Red bean paste dumplings

Kreuzberg:
Fukugawa Ramen
All kinds of ramen

Mitte:
Smart Deli
Lunch special, grab groceries on the way out

Prenzlauer Berg:
Izakaya Watapas
Nasu no age-ni and gyoza

Prenzlauer Berg:
Sasaya
Whatever's on the daily specials board

Wedding:
Niko Izakaya
No fixed menu, trust the chef


