Yoshi by Nagaya

I truly love omakase, and this was without a doubt the best experience I’ve had in Germany. From the very first moment, everything felt right: a calm, refined atmosphere and a team that was attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. I particularly enjoy exploring different styles of sake, and the guidance I received here was exceptional. Each pairing was thoughtfully selected to complement the dish it accompanied. The sake collection is impressive, and the pairings were precise, elegant, and beautifully balanced. We chose the Yoshi Omakase menu with an additional Wagyu course, and every dish from start to finish was executed flawlessly. One of the most memorable moments was the tuna with caviar. To my taste, the sauce was not essential, as tuna and caviar on their own already form a perfectly balanced pairing. What truly distinguishes this experience is the attention to detail — from the presentation and tableware to the overall composition of the menu. Everything felt intentional and thoughtfully curated. The chef is highly communicative, engaging, and genuinely interesting to speak with — it was a real pleasure to meet him. Thank you for a truly memorable experience.

"Best restaurant nearby". That's how I have discovered this absolutely amazing Japanese restaurant. I have had a very generous set menu of 8 courses booked beforehand over the intwrnet. The Chef and owner is behind the counter and monitors the experience. Attention to the smallest detail. The shape and texture of the plate/china matches the refinement of the ultimate quality food. The sake pairing is stunning. The Yoshi is definitely not a bargain but worth every cent you pay. To conclude: You cannot fault the Michelin. Thanks to the magic of internet and the passion of Monsieur Nagaya.

An unforgettable dining experience. Every dish at this Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant was a work of art perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable from start to finish: warm, professional, and attentive without being overbearing. What stood out most was the chef is not only incredibly talented, but also genuinely kind and passionate. You can truly feel the heart and precision behind every plate. I left deeply impressed and grateful. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates fine Japanese cuisine.

Amazing experience! From appetizer to dessert, everything was thoughtfully created and you can really notice the quality of the ingredients and herbs. Service was great, in total there were two colleagues waiting the tables, one was even doubling as sommelier 😊 drink recommendations were fantastic as well and not to mention Chef Nagaya was there to personally prepare the sushi. From taste to experience, everything was as what you would’ve expected from a Michelin star restaurant.

Amazing Japanese restaurant. Outstanding fish quality (one of the best tunas I ever had), creative presentation and well balanced taste. Very good sake selection and wine menu. Perfect service with detailed explanation of every course. Definitely worth the price and one of the best Japanese restaurants in Germany.

A true dining experience on its own and an amazing dive on Japanese cuisine. More than the food (which was excellent), I particularly appreciated the open sushi kitchen. Admiring the chefs while they prepared each dish felt like watching a well choreographed show, with open but slow movements. Each piece felt like a piece of art. I had the short menu (5 dishes) and everything was delicious. Some of the best sushi I ever had. Balanced flavours. Amazing technique. Beautiful crafted presentation. My only 2 critics would go to the steak seasoning (sauce was delicious but not enough to compensate for the complete lack of salt) and the sake macaroon served in the end as a petit four. Taste on point, texture not really. Lacking the crunchiness and the airness of a good one. Maybe it was stored in a fridge and humidity destroyed it? I would probably not comment on that, but they presented it as a specialty, so big expectations were created and not matched. Unsurprisingly service was impeccable. Yoshi is definitely a landmark on Düsseldorf's culinary scene and a must try if you are a foodie.

Exceptional dining experience. The long restaurant is simple yet elegant with an open kitchen in the back of the restaurant where you can see the food being delicately prepared (you can even sit on the bar to observe). We did the tasting menu which was excellent - each dish was carefully prepared and made with great care and pride. Everything tasted wonderful! It was a journey for the taste buds which I would highly recommend to those which are indecisive as the variety was quite good.

Amazing Japanese restaurant. The 5 course menu has good portion with a variety of food choices and so tasty & beautiful. Make sure to make the reservation a head of time!

This is by far the best sushi experience I've had in Europe. I was delighted to try a Japanese mountain peach and a Japanese lotus root for the first time! They are also very generous with accenting each dish with a shiso leaf.