893 Ryōtei Japanese Restaurant

893 Ryōtei is one of those places that grabs your attention before you even step inside. The entrance is super low-key — blink and you’ll miss it — which weirdly adds to the charm. It sets the vibe right away: cool, edgy, kind of mysterious. Inside, the atmosphere is a bit of a mixed bag. It’s definitely aiming for that moody, intimate feel, but honestly, it’s dark. Like, squinting-at-the-menu dark. And the table setup’s a little cramped — not ideal if you’re sharing a bunch of dishes, which you’ll probably want to do here. We spent a lot of time rearranging plates just to make space. Food-wise? No complaints. Everything we tried was super fresh, well-made, and packed with flavor. But heads up: portions are small. We had to order extra just to feel like we’d actually had dinner. So don’t come starving unless you’re ready to shell out a bit more. The real standout was the service — the staff were awesome. Super friendly, knew the menu inside and out, and happy to walk us through it all. That kind of attention always makes a difference. One weird thing: the timing of dishes was way off. Mains showed up before the starters, and not even at the same time. My plate came way earlier than my partner’s, and then the appetizers rolled in late. Definitely not what you expect from a place at this price point. Speaking of which — yeah, it’s pricey. You’re paying for quality and style, but between the portion sizes and the uneven pacing, it doesn’t exactly scream great value.

Solid spot - worth the hype🤍 I’ve been meaning to check this place out ever since I saw it in my fav chef’s food blog, and finally made it. The sushi was super fresh🪄like, melt-in-your-mouth fresh. Really clean, well-made sushi the way it should be. Service was great too, chill, friendly, and on point without being over the top. Overall, it’s just a place that gets it right. Good vibes, quality food! Definitely somewhere I’ll be coming back to.

In my opinion, if this is such a popular place, capitalism won. We’ve been dreaming about coming here for so long. But the experience felt… off. The first thing we did not like how tightly packed the tables were. You could hear every conversation around you. But well, it’s okay. Then came the service. It started with our waiter recommending us a dish we had already ordered, which made us feel like no one was really paying attention. Then we asked for five more minutes before ordering, but he didn’t come back. For 15 minutes. We had to wave him down like we were invisible. Also, another case of poor service: when waiter brought the chopsticks they were just dropped on the bare table, no napkin. I had to ask for a replacement. I mean yeah I’m not a spoiled brat but I don’t want to use chopsticks of the table that was touched by hundreds of people. The food? Dishes were okay. The shrimp salad, probably our favorites, but nothing was wow. And the reason is in a long wait. We waited way too long for everything. After 30 minutes, we asked how much longer, and were told: “There’s only one chef tonight.” Which would’ve been okay… if someone told us that earlier and we could have ordered some more starters. Instead, we sat. And waited. Watched others who arrived later get their food faster. After over an hour, the sashimi finally came. Wait for sashimi for almost hour and a half, really???? A steak that was offered to us “while we wait” never showed up on time, why offer to bring it earlier than?? And when we finally said we wanted to skip the steak and just get the bill, we were told it was being made and will arrive in one minute. Spoiler: it still took another 5–7 minutes. At that point, we were just tired and wanted to go home. We didn’t come here for a museum-like experience. We came to eat. And when service isn’t communicating clearly, delays feel personal, like you’re being ignored. And it’s a shame. Because we wanted to love it. We really did. But the whole evening felt like a series of “almosts” and honestly, I don’t think we’ll be back. PS. I see you like to drop aggressive answers, do not bother, you are great in what you do, but it is our experience and if you want to get mad at someone, judge your poor service team.

Excellent food and delicious cocktails. Try sitting at the bar to watch the chefs at work. Will definitely come back again!

893 is a real hidden gem in the city. The entrance is easy to miss, tucked behind a huge graffiti painting, but that just adds to the experience. Once you step inside, it feels like you’ve discovered elegance in the city’s casual street art. The focus here is on authentic Japanese cuisine, and it really shows. We’ve tried plenty of sushi spots, teppanyaki places, and Japanese brasseries, but 893 stands out for staying true to traditional flavors without too much local influence. The quality of the fish and seafood is top-notch, especially the sashimi and Otoro—absolutely worth it if you're a fan of the real thing. We also tried the taquitos, which were good, just not the standout for us. Still, everything else more than made up for it. If you're looking for high-quality, traditional Japanese food in a cool, understated setting, 893 is a strong recommendation.

We had the set menu for 4 people (100€ each) and it’s worth it. 7 starter plates, big sashimi bowl, fried fish and meet plates and two dessert plates. It’s quite a lot to eat. The recommended white wine worked perfectly. Only two downsides of this restaurant - you only have 2 hours which is not a lot if you have the menu and you are a slow eater. Luckily they offered the bar to have the dessert - it is usually booked out so it is packed. Interestingly it is not too loud inside. They did some good work with noise reduction Bottom line. Try it out

What an amazing experience! Every dish from the Menu was delightful, and so highly recommended. The team was great explaining every dish and very attentive, seamless and at the same time friendly.

The food is amazing and worth a visit! Also the value for money ist fair, especially if you share with the table and stick to the small bites. The service was a bit impersonal under I really didn’t like we wait to wait outside for 10+ minutes in the cold before we were let to our table. Still would go back

We walked by here after dinner and thought we were peeking in on a casino or sketchy private club.The building looks unoccupied and the entrance is marked only with a neon "893" sign. When we saw two people exit - a girl in a skimpy cocktail dress followed by a well-dressed woman with her baby in a carriage - we had to see what it was. Surprise! A new cool Japanese(-South American?) fusion spot right here in Wilmersdorf! Owned by the same group as Kuchi and Cocolo - how could this go wrong? We were too late for food, but the front area of the restaurant serves as a bar/lounge, so we stopped for a drink. The cocktail list was unique and in the expected price range (9-13 Euro?). Unfortunately their cocktail list isn't online yet, but my fruity cocktail with miso paste(!) was delicious. Can't wait to go back to try the food! Taking a peek at the menu, they have all kinds of great stuff like Ankimo (monkfish liver) that's not so common in Berlin. The restaurant was clearing out when we were there just before midnight, but the friendly bartender warned that reservations are recommended for the restaurant area.

I can't say enough good things about this place! Everything I had was just delicious. Now my mouth is watering just remembering the food we had so I will come back and update in more detail another time ;) I'm stuck between telling everyone to go there and trying to keep it a secret!!!

I wonder why would a restaurant, no matter how modern and classy it claims to be would display, right there by the entrance, framed photos of BDSM... Some people actually come for dinner with kids and some just don't like to see this on the wall of a restaurant. As for the food, many miles behind NYC, London, Dubai and many not so posh but much more tasty Asian restaurants... mediocre, fish had not a very pleasant taste and odor. All the "talk of the town" in reality is all for nothing... 2 stars only because our servant was very attentive and professional... not coming back here for sure. Berlin can offer far better sushi and Asian food.

I was recommended this place by a colleague who thought it was the best sushi in Berlin. It must have been a while since he visited because now I think it is all hype and full of tourists. Mediocre sushi and rude staff.

For a Japanese person, the name is pretty shocking and you feel like okay... yet another weird japanese restaurant... BUT this is not that kind of place! Behind those big mirror is hidden a really chic restaurant that reminds you of New York (well I haven't been there but I've watch Sex in the city ;) ) You have a central kitchen area where you can see the chef cooking. The waiters wear all black but are really nice an friendly and make you feel like at home! And the food... ow the food... compare to other good japanese restaurant in Berlin where the food (without drinks) starts at 60euros. We manage to eat everytime around 50euros with drinks included which was a plus. And it is SO GOOD. All the dishes are Japanese food with an original twist but you have normal sushi and sashimi too. The fish are fresh and so tasty... and i think this is the only place in Berlin where you can eat Mentaiko spaguetti :) :) It's a hidden gem worth a try! I went there twice this week and I will definitely go back!!

We made a reservation online a week ago and when we got there they told us we didn't have a reservation. Even after we showed them the confirmation they only kept scrambling to figure out what to do but made no gesture at all. We said we'd leave and their response was simply "bye". Not even a sorry. Terrible service and will never co

we booked 3 weeks in advsnce, we were given a small table suitable for 2 person, we were 3 persons... the food was tasty , although the starters were torslly over priced. we had 6 plates, 6 beers , total cost 166 Euro

It was Sushi. We are not taking about something world changing, although Sushi can be that, both positive and negative, this was neither. Good, we'll go back, but no fireworks.