Sasaya

Japanese food on Lychener Straße: nigiri, sashimi and futomaki from the sushi chef, tempura, udon and kakuni, tatami seating.

Sasaya on Lychener Straße has long been an institution for Japanese food in Berlin. The room is kept plain, and some of the seating is on tatami at low tables. A sushi chef prepares nigiri, maki and rolls in front of the guests.

The nigiri come with salmon or octopus, among others, the sashimi is known for its freshness, and the thick futomaki are a chapter of their own. Inside-out rolls come with fried onions or spicy mayonnaise. There is also tempura, udon soups, rice bowls and warm dishes such as grilled horse mackerel or kakuni, braised pork belly, plus miso soup with tofu and seaweed and something with green tea for dessert.

If you can, order from the daily menu. Demand is high and the phone is hard to reach, so it pays to arrive early, ideally right at noon for lunch. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.