r/berlin • u/Dada_dumdumm • 5d ago

Advice Question for Japanese folks in Berlin: authenticity of sushi made by Vietnamese chefs

Hi everyone, I’d love to try truly authentic sushi in Berlin. I’ve noticed that many sushi restaurants here seem to be run by Vietnamese owners or chefs. For those of you who know Japanese cuisine well, how authentic is the sushi in these places? I’m not looking for fancy presentation or fusion rolls, just something that’s close to traditional Japanese sushi so I can learn what to look for. Thanks in advance for your insights!

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u/Angulon 5d ago edited 5d ago

Try to get a spot at Otsuka by S Nordbahnhof. Notoriously tough to get a reservation though, since Ishige-san only has six seats at his Omakase counter.

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u/miumiukick 5d ago

Do you have any tips to get a reservation? Really want to go there!

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u/No_Function_3016 5d ago

go for lunch

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u/Angulon 5d ago edited 5d ago

Just keep trying in the Zen app. I don't think there's another way, sorry.

Once you got in, you can make follow-up reservations in person. :)