Oukan

Very nice vegan restaurant with a set menu. It was kind of tricky finding the place which made it feel extra special, like some sort of "by invitation only" place. You have to go through a driveway/courtyard to find the front door and ring the bell. The dark interior is very cool. The servers were professional and the food were delicious. We got the set course menu with the extra dish and it was very much worth it. I also discovered my appreciation of riesling from dining here. Great experience for us overall.

First of all, I would like to thank the team working at Oukan. A warm and friendly welcome is something we rarely encounter anymore. A truly creatively planned plant-based experience, different from the products and foods we find everywhere every day. Tea pairing is not something that could be explained, it must be experienced. Amazing. A place I will definitely return to on my next visit to Berlin.

We went to a couple of vegan fine dining experiences so far (Yellow in Sydney which was fantastic and Daigo in Tokyo). Both were outstanding and the bar was set high. Oukan had us impressed when we entered, but not so much when we left. It was very vegetable heavy - no protein, no tofu, tempeh, legumes or similar - mostly cold or lukewarm dishes and a lot of fermented elements. While the taste was truly great for some of the courses, it overall left us longing for more. Especially having been to Daigo in Japan, I felt like Japanese elements were missing. The dessert wasn’t very enjoyable, which is a shame because it’s the closing dish. Regarding portions: other reviewers were right. If we hadn’t ordered the extra course (so a total of 8), we would have left hungry… which is a huge fail when the bill is 340 EUR for two people. 5 courses in we considered getting a Kebap afterward. I had also mentioned it was our 10 year anniversary and in other establishments there would have been some form of recognition. But maybe that’s just Berlin. The service was outstanding and warm, which was nice. We wouldn’t go again - but you’ll enjoy it if you have money to spare.

My girlfriend treated me for a birthday dinner at Oukan and I absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is great, with a modern, dimly lit interior with some traditional elements sprinkled in. The courses were all magnificent and I loved the theme of fermented foods. My favorite course here must have been the mushroom dish and the interesting selection of teas.

Went to the pop-up event - dessert and tea pairing. Very innovative and amazing deserts. The boretsch sorbet was my favorite but all the tastes were just perfect, both alone and in combination.

The experience is very very nice! Most of the food was very impressive. Tea pairing was also good, but 50/50 hit, it was heavy on bitter types of cold brew teas. But when it hit, it was a star of the show. -1 star is for the desert called amazake.. we were a group of four and two of use didn’t eat it, men had to eat two portions for us. It had too intense taste of something very specific that completely replaced all balanced tastes from previous dishes.

We had a great experience. The food was very unique and delicious. I'm vegan so it was amazing to me not to ask about everything. My husband is not, and yet had so much fun! Very recommended!

The almost hidden entrance hints at the mystery and surprise that await us. Upon passing through the mirrored corridor, we’re immersed in a sensory experience that culminates in the main dining room, a true "temple of umami." With its high ceiling, spacious and minimalist ambiance, the soft lighting and decor featuring natural materials create a serene and elegant atmosphere. Since it was a warm day, we started dinner with a Toki Highball, a refreshing drink made with Toki Japanese whisky. This young, smooth, and refreshing whisky, with a subtle hint of spices and lingering fruity notes on the palate, was the perfect choice to begin the evening. The appetizer positively surprised us: a warm and extremely flavorful Japanese brioche, accompanied by preserves, small portions, and fresh aromatic oil. Everything was delicious and invited us to eat with our hands, creating different flavor variations with each bite. Next came the Skewers, so creative and complex in flavor that it was almost a game to taste and savor each one. For me, the special highlights were the beetroot with salsa macha and the hispi cabbage and gomaae. The dessert, equally playful and rich, was delicious and crowned the experience as an unforgettable grand finale. Drinks That Elevate the Experience - The food was truly delicious and surprising, especially considering it’s a 100% plant-based cuisine. And the drinks didn’t disappoint: I was particularly curious about OUKAN's much-talked-about teas. Not every restaurant has an in-house tea sommelier! I tried the three teas offered on the menu: the cold brew sencha, the kobasoda, and the genmaicha. All were wonderful! Tasting teas in this format was something I had never experienced, and I absolutely loved it – it greatly enriched my experience. I highly recommend it! My husband, on the other hand, chose wines, and we couldn’t miss the careful selection by sommelier Jonathan Gobbi. He is responsible for curating the labels that make up OUKAN’s wine list, complementing the inventive Japanese vegan and fermented cuisine of the house, which is undoubtedly not an easy task. Jonathan managed to pair the unique flavors of OUKAN’s dishes with the wines in a way that elevated our experience. Besides his deep knowledge, he knows how to communicate, guiding us through the options in an accessible and pleasant way, making the beverage selection an integral part of the gastronomic journey. In short: At OUKAN, the cuisine is truly innovative. A sommelier who stands out – whether for wines or teas – needs to have profound knowledge and an eye that goes beyond the obvious, perfectly aligning with the restaurant's philosophy. Everyone deserves congratulations! Considering the distinct ambiance, the innovative and high-quality vegan cuisine with a focus on fermentation, and the acclaimed tea and wine pairings, OUKAN offers a truly unique fine dining experience in Berlin. It's a restaurant that aims to provide a complete culinary and sensory journey. It's "worth every Euro" for the memorable experience and incredible flavors. If you're looking for something different, a high-level vegan experience, OUKAN comes highly recommended. Whether for a special, romantic, or business occasion, or during a trip, make sure to visit!