DASHI in Berlin

I had the Korokke Curry and a Traditional Winter Melon Iced Tea. It was served very quickly. Overall, it was OK. The curry was tasty, but I would have expected a bit more vegetables or sliced cabbage, as two slices of carrot, a spoonful of cabbage and a spoonful of spring onion were about it. Of course, there was the delicious rice and two croquettes to go with it. The iced tea had a lot of jelly cubes, making it hard to drink, but it came with a spoon for the jelly cubes so that worked out.

DASHI Diner is now our trust spot if we want to go out and have a good dinner in a nice and comfy place. Pork belly, curry, chicken katsu or fries are some of our favs dishes 🤍

It is a super overrated place. Everything was cold. The chicken sando was too dry, and the pork belly was just okay. Cold fries? No comments. The melon granita came with fresh melon, but the melon itself wasn’t tasty—too watery. The staff was nice, but I agree with other reviewers about the strong smell of chlorine 😵‍💫.

I was there alone for dinner last night. Ambiance is very nice, clear, tidy concept. Atmosphere was good too. Service was magical. The food also tasted good, but unfortunately I upset my stomach and am lying flat all day today. I had a Caesar salad with katsu and Japanese croquettes with dipping sauce. Everything tastes OK, but apparently not completely hygienic. As I was leaving the store, I saw two kitchen employees sitting on the worktops in the kitchen without any (work clothes) uniform, i.e. chef's jacket, etc. Not exactly charming when employees sit on the kitchen table in sweatpants instead of cleaning the kitchen at the end of the day. I am aware that you can always have bad luck and upset your stomach. However, I don't like paying to lie in bed with stomach cramps while probably untrained copyists sit around in the kitchen in sweatpants on stainless steel furniture. I would like HACCP to be implemented better here.

Nourishing congee in a cute diner warms the traveler.

Food is good but just not worth the money, it’s too expensive for the quality and presentation

A diner that hopefully stays. Pleasant, bright atmosphere with a view of Invalidenstrasse. Beautiful wood paneling inside. The chicken sandwich is excellent, incredibly tender, in a fluffy brioche with a nice slightly sour sauce and fresh carrots. Be careful of the large portion of French fries alone: ​​combined with the Sando, it's too much. A smaller portion would be desirable.

We ordered the fries, korokke curry, chicken congee and chicken katsu sando. The fries had extra batter on them which didn't make for the most pleasant texture and didn't allow for the nori salt flavour to come through. We appreciate they were hand cut but overall it was only just okay. The korokke curry was unlike any Japanese curry we've ever had in Japan or any iteration outside of Japan. While it wasn't specified as being Japanese, it was implied by calling it a korokke curry. It tasted heavily of tomato and sweet vinegar, similar to ketchup. Again not terrible but definitely not to our liking. The chicken katsu sando, like the curry wasn't typical of a Japanese sando. While it was okay, it tasted more like a chicken schnitzel sandwich. I understand it's a modern interpretation of traditional flavours but when the end result is worse off, it might be time to revaluate your choices. The chicken congee (not pictured) unfortunately was the worst of all. The texture was thick and gluggy and tasted overwhelmingly of salt. This could have easily been fixed by adding more stock to help both the flavour and texture. The drinks were okay and the staff was very pleasant. They gave us a new bowl of congee after a fly fell (and died) into our original bowl. Unfortunately our overall experience was disappointing. The food is not worth what you pay for.

Delicious food and great service.

I could recommend this place a year ago. Unfortunately not anymore… The food preparation quality is just not there.

The food was actually delicious but unfortunately we had to find a soaked paper towel in our salad. After discreetly informing the service, we were offered a free dessert. But that was then forgotten. We then left. Too bad.

The portions were small, food was forgotten, the staff was unfriendly, it smelled of chlorine. The examples in the menu sounded completely different than the food looked. It still tasted okay, but we went further to another restaurant because we weren't full.

I came here because I saw many other reviews praising the chicken katsu - and I was very much disappointed. There’s no way to spin it, that’s no katsu. The curry tasted ok but the spices mix wasn’t a standard Japanese one and overall it wasn’t the right thickness either. The only reason why I’m not giving it even less stars is that it was edible in the end, and the staff was ok.

Nice curry and katsu,though expensive! Deep and warm flavor plus a very nice and crispy chicken katsu. Payed for a plate and cola 24 euro

I ordered the chicken sandwich, but the chicken was still bleeding. I can’t decide who was more unfortunate—the chicken or me.

It's delicious and clean, but a bit expensive... I can't believe I had to pay 12.5 euros for a bowl of something similar to chicken porridge...

Amazing place with great selection of food with good quality. Drinks are also very nice though. I recommend the lemonade.

Really cool and relaxed little diner with great dishes. Absolutely fair in price and great in taste. I saw the DASHI as a recommendation on YouTube and was absolutely not disappointed.

An overall good experience with a few faults. The food was mostly great. For appetizers we had the korokke which was appropriately crispy outside and warm and pillowy inside, the chicken katsu was alright (wish there was a pork option) and the tonkatsu sauce was nice. The mains where all very good: the braised pork was super tender and the coca cola sauce was rich with a punchy and deep flavour. The surprise of the evening was the chicken congee, which I never had, but was pleasently surprised how good it was. Warm, comforting, delicious with the fluffy quẩy/youtiao dough sticks on the side to contrast the soft texture was perfect. The desserts: the mango sago was fine, a bit rare and bland for my taste. The brownie was warm, sweet and overall a good dessert, but nothing to write home about. The worst part was the service, while being very friendly, nice and amiable, the servers were very confused. Every dish came out of order and the service members had to be reminded and informed of what we ordered because they forgot everything, for every course. So there were prolongued periods of time where some of us waited trying to figure out what’s going on, while the others were already served, until we decided to act and ask. To sum up, nothing terrible and as said before, an overall satisfying and enjoyable experience. Maybe some of the employees were just starting out and don’t know how things work yet so I wouldn’t hold it against them and would gladly come and dine here again.

I loved that they had vegan/vegetarian options! The fries are a must have! And the ambiance and vibe of the restaurant are also on point!

The food tastes like home, the atmosphere in the restaurant is great, and the service is extremely friendly and warm. The dishes came very quickly. It was a great culinary experience and we will definitely be back

Honestly, I’m really disappointed. The brand looks great on Instagram, but when I actually came to dine in, the lighting and atmosphere felt really weird and totally different from the photos online. As for the food, it was pretty underwhelming—especially the pork belly, which was super dry and tough. The mains didn’t meet my expectations, though the drinks were okay. Overall, I was quite let down and wouldn’t recommend dining here⋯⋯

What I like about this place how simple their menu is. No fuss, just a few items. This small diner is located at a corner intersection which was very convenient. Place is small so our group was divided into two tables. Food price was affordable too. Staff were friendly and the service was fast. Food was amazing, I ordered tofu congee and did not disappoint plus side of small chicken cutlet. Their servings was plenty and filling. If you want a quick bite this is the place to go!

Summary: absolute umami explosion with friendly at the counter service and beautiful interpretation of a diner with wooden paneling Dishes (- negative / = ok / + positive): + Korokke curry: oh my god, what an umami explosion; the curry sauce is delicious, intense and full-bodied; great also for vegans as the curry is vegan; the only slight negative is the Kraut served along, I think it has upside potential + the potato croquettes: delicious and juicy; I normally stay far away from croquettes because they’re generally dry, but not here; I’m happy I had them and didn’t opt out + chicken katsu: i topped up the curry with chicken katsu. It is delicious with a nice crunch and well-seasoned with their lemony and refreshing teriyaki sauce, luckily not too much sauce Service: + friendly service at the counter; order at the counter and the food is served Price: = a bit pricey especially for a lunch at €20.5 without a drink but the price for value is fair Atmosphere: + beautiful and stylish modern interpretation of a diner with wooden paneling

Delicious potatoes, sandwich too, tea with figs is very tasty. Beautiful design and friendly staff.

fries and lemonade were nice, but the tempeh sandwich unfortunately was extremely bland, weirdly sour and dry. maybe the other food items are better, but i would not go here for sandwiches. having waiters but ordering at an ipad is weird too.

Gorgeous interior, amazing service, ambitious food. Dashi is very curated, starting with its almost immaculate interior, which is kept very neat and tidy by the staff. The cleanliness of the space has to be commended. The atmosphere is very relaxing with the bustling kitchen being open for view but still tucked away behind the counter. Seating space is limited, bit difficult for large groups. Since they don’t take reservations, I would avoid rush times like lunch. Food isn’t anything super special. The item are all well cooked, prepared and styled. The commitment to the aesthetic is very clear but also a bit wasted since the food isn’t that innovative. In general the menu which ranges from Vietnamese style congee to Szechuan fries and HK mango sago is a bit confusing. Not much Japanese food besides the curry- which isn’t life changing. If you’re looking for Japanese food dashi isn’t the place to go. Again it’s well prepared and served but not as grand as you might expect. The concept of the store is interesting but not well executed. Seems like big mash up of sea asian cuisine, lukewarm curry and a random Caesar salad. The staff are very nice and accommodating. Very attentive, and friendly. Service is quick and professional. - A big thank you to Quinn and Hani!!

The first few things we had here were good but the tempeh sando was inedible and extremely sour. We tried to talk about it to the staff but they at first shrugged it off, so we ate the bread because it was ok and we were hungry. Then we tried to talk about it to the other staff member and they were incredibly rude and argued with us about it, saying we had taken one to many bites and that we were wrong. On top of this they then laughed at us on the way out. Was such a weird and bad experience. They make you pay for the food beforehand so they don’t need any responsibility after you buy it. I don’t often write reviews but this was just so offensive and disrespectful and I wouldn’t recommend anyone to go here.

Love, love this place!!! It serves a great variation of Japanese fusion kitchen- each dish is special and very tasty. I recommend the Tempeh Sandwich, the Szechuan fries and the Korokke :) Apart from that the interior design is very cool. Last but not least: the service is great and super friendly!

I'm really sorry. I called 20 times and no one answered. I packed the chicken curry rice, but when I got home I was very hungry and only had rice when I opened it. I originally wanted to call and ask how to solve the problem, but the call kept being refused. I've been promoting your store on instagram and always tip a lot, it's really disappointing!

A pretty place with nice vibes. You get food that you wouldn’t get anywhere else. The waiters are very very kind

very cozy diner, delicious food!

Small, chic restaurant. The pork belly is very good. The sauce is excellent. I can recommend. Kimchi has just the right amount of spiciness. The onions taste good too. The radish wasn't really my thing. For €17 I found the portion a bit small. There are better shops there. Nevertheless, you can still do it. To drink I had the Winter Melon ICE Tea. Since I didn't know what winter melon was, I went in expecting it to be more along the lines of ICE tea. That wasn't the case. Winter melon is a type of pumpkin. The taste wasn't really my thing. The jelly beads were quite tasteless. I wouldn't get that drink again.

Our favorite Japanese diner spot. Can only review the tempeh sandwich and double fried fries bc it’s so good can’t bear to order anything else.

One of the best Ceasar's I had, great chicken katsu. Will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!

It was quite expensive. Nothing really impressive.

I had a braised pork belly. It was quite nice and I emjoyed it. Maybe next time I would try the chicken sandwich;)

I would have liked to give 5/5 stars because the food and service were excellent, the only drawback: unfortunately our sandwich was first served in moldy bread, but after our complaint the entire dish was replaced and an extra side dish and a dessert were served for free with repeated apologies from the waitress. Without this good handling of the situation, I would probably have given fewer stars because the people sitting next to us had the same problem with their food, which shouldn't happen like that. Nevertheless, I think this is an exception and would have no hesitation in recommending the establishment to anyone looking for something good to eat.

The food is delicious, the fries are delicious, the lemon-flavored mayonnaise is delicious, if everything is good and the staff is very friendly, you can ask for a chair for small children. In general, it is good.

Cool concept, it's been on my list of restaurants I want to go to for a long time. Drinks were really tasty, the food tasted good too but the rice was from the bottom drawer, so if you mess it up the whole dish is ruined in my opinion. Well, maybe we just had a bad day.

Really good Korokke+Katsu Curry, 5-stars for that alone. The braised pork belly was hit and miss with half my pieces being dry and the other half being juicy. It was probably supposed to be reminiscent of Kakuni, but it was cut a bit thin from how I have had Kakuni in the past and how I prefer my Kakuni. But again, that Katsu 🤌

We all have been amazed by the IG aesthetic of this place! but… if you have ever been either to Japan or China, you’ll know that the taste is not nearly matching the flavours you could experience there. The curry was way too sweet (could be some sort of curry ketchup) and not even spicy, the fries should really taste like Sichuan pepper (I mean it’s the whole point of this spice) and the Sando was dry. Well, if you want to try a real curry or Sando, just avoid this place, you’ll save some money. Service and staff were really nice though!

Protein portions are too small. Flavor was nice though

The best curry I have ever eaten in my life! In a truly crafted setting, with an eye for detail. I ate a katsu curry it was delicious!!! The staff is smiling and attentive, I really recommend this place, it could be a good idea for a date :)

Great vibe, lovely interior and location.

Everything about this place is great. Heavenly food and service like angels. And I'm not even religious.

Great service, good food. The Japanese lady at the counter is amazingly customer friendly, My daughter had been here a few times already.

Totally nice service and great food. Really good vegetarian selection - you have to try the fries!

Heavenly good service, interiors, and foods!!! I personally liked the iconic chicken katsu sando the most. The bread was giving authentic 食パン　(shoku-pan) and the chicken cutlet was so flavorful. Don’t miss trying their melon granita not just for the aesthetic but also for the taste.

Food was incredible and the staff was so friendly !!! Especially Mobyna who was really attentive to our table🩷🩷

the sichuan fries were good but the sandwich and the coca cola pork that we had was not worth the price

Lovely place, really! So aesthetic, but the food? Hardly any chicken on this Sando chicken katsu - really disappointed

Probably the best pork belly in Berlin. The meat is super soft and melts in your mouth. The sides complement the dish perfectly and I had a winter melon iced tea with it. Very refreshing! From now on I'll be coming every week! Very nice atmosphere too!

Curry is more like soup and very salty. 26 Euro for curry rice with chicken katsu and a drink is too much. Wintermelon tea was 4.50 Euros and taste like classic 1 Euro canned wintermelon tea. Not worth the price.

Really great shop! We were there with the children after a visit to the zoo and were given a very friendly welcome. We had a few questions about the dishes and they were answered very competently. We then followed the recommendation. The food came super quickly and was delicious! The children were treated to a melon granita and were very happy too! We'll be happy to come back on our next visit to Berlin!

Delicious food, great service, lovely atmosphere

I came for the Melon-Shake and went happy with memories of my favourite childhood popsicle in Korea - the Melona. The brownie was sizzling and perfectly fudgy as well. The katsu sando was yummy but did lack a bit of punch in my personal opinion. I'd surely visit again during my next stay in Berlin and can safely suggest you to try it out as well!

Unfortunately, it's not even mediocre anymore. The concept and interior are highlights. Unfortunately the food and price are not right. Sand in the salad and the chicken is rather dry and loveless. Using leg meat would be much more appealing, the breast is quite dry and the frying is also better. With such a small menu and dishes with few components, I expect more. Fries aren't convincing either... I was looking forward to the visit for a long time. I wouldn't come again.

The chicken congee was flavorful but the youtiao and chicken were so hard like a refried and recooked leftover. The Sichuan fries was mediocre. The chicken katsu did not taste like an original. The curry was nothing Japanese. The wintermelon tea tasted like grass jelly poured straight out of a canned one including all the water. Nothing special about the food, definitely overpriced and not returning anymore.

The toilets are clean, the food is delicious and the service is very nice. I would go there again.

Food was delicious. Staff was lovely. There is an absurd amount of dust on the lamp that hangs over the table and is directly above the food. If we had come against it and breathed in that direction it would have fallen into the food. You may not see it in the picture. The other tables and guests looked dust-free. :)

Nice restaurant. Good food, friendly staff and quick service 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Top Japanese diner! The food was great, the furnishings were modern and yet cozy and individual. We'd love to come back.

A visit to Dashi is highly recommended! The ambience is nice and quiet, the furnishings are simple and tasteful. We tried the entire menu and every dish was not only lovingly prepared and presented (totally Insta-worthy!), but also very tasty! Our children particularly enjoyed the congee, an authentic Vietnamese dish with a special twist! For me personally, the Mango Sago and the Melon Granita were a highlight! Many thanks to the great team!

Can only recommend the restaurant. My children thought the food was very good

Very yummy and special and still very simple! The Szechuan Fries and the Chicken Katsu Sandwich were great and the Caesar Salad was also super tasty.

The food was really good, though the overall experience was dampened by what felt like a kind of dysfunctional service. I wanna say first off that the wait staff were extremely friendly, explained everything well, and were doing their best. We both ordered a sandwich and fries and a dessert to share, which were all great. However, the fries came out around 25 minutes before the sandwich, meaning we had to kind of ration them before the sandwich came, and they were inevitably cold by the time the sandwich arrived. Generally these are the kind of thing you want to eat at the same time. Then, around 5 minutes into the sandwich coming, the dessert inexplicably arrived also. It was a sizzling molten chocolate brownie with ice cream, so by the time we finished our sandwiches, it had gotten cold and the ice cream had mostly melted. So overall, it was a bit of a let down in that sense, considering the price, the experience didn't match it, so I don't know if we'd come back for that reason.

Amazing chicken sandwich, also fell in love with one of the waitress. We're dating now.. amazing vibes.

Delicious foods, nice atmosphere

That was really not good food. We ordered the curry chicken and pork belly which might have been ambitious on my part. Both dishes tasted like they were made from packages and over seasoned. Very overpriced for the quality of food. Service is friendly enough for what it is. But you are not served but rather order at the counter. The art deco diner aesthetic is cool but feels unwelcoming.

Simplistic interior design meets Japanese cuisine! The quality of the menu is outstanding - I really enjoyed eating here. Also huge plus for the friendly, attentive service!

Cozy environment and super food, service really efficient too!

The resto features Diner style interior yet it’s quite elegant with refined wood finishing. It’s very retro & has style+vibe. Menu is simplistic and staff are pleasant & efficient. Mirroring the interior, the menu focuses on “fast food/ home cooked” traditional Japanese with a few elevated Asian inspired dishes. Standout items are the Chicken Katsu paired with the koroke curry. I Found the sauce quite light and flavorful which is usually not the norm as Japanese curry can be quite heavy & thick. Also, shout out to the Caesar salad that was exceptional. The tempeh sandwich was good but not anything spectacular however the toast on the sandwich was very good. All in all, a great spot in town.

It was my favorite to-go place for a Japanese curry in Berlin. But today, when I ordered it via Wolt (order number 074), the quality was way worse than before. The curry was water-liquid, the chicken appeared kinda stale and chewy, and the carrot had dark spots on it. I’ll be happy to replace this review with a positive one when the quality is back to normal.

Nice place, nice food, it is selfservice.

Curry was watery. Overpriced for the tastes

Plastic cup + paper straw Stupidest combo🙃 Not environmentally friendly + straw breaks within 5 minutes They only care about the appearance

Such an architecturally pleasing establishment with the most delicious food and experience. You can tell the owners really care about service and quality! The Katsu Curry was sooo good and the Szechuan fries amazing !! Highly recommend !

too bland. its not worth it for this price. would rather go to udagawa or golden curry at home. 2 stars just because of the friendly service and the vibes.

Very good alternative food style, made me feel like home to be able to get Congee with fried dough in a rainy day. Such a 💎. The owner is very friendly and the service is verr fast.

Very nice place and staff and the food was excellent! The only thing I would say is that it would be great to point out food containing gluten for those with an intolerance.

Super good restaurant! I'd love to come back!

Simple and good food options. Atmosphere is relaxing and the concept of putting your stuff in a basked next to your table is interesting.

Special restaurant with particularly delicious dishes and sweets.

We had an excellent time here, the food and service was fantastic.

We were there yesterday. We all had different food and drinks and I have to say, everything was delicious. The card is not but very fine. Fair prices, great quality and the service is A1. We'll definitely be back!

Great atmosphere, nice staff. But be careful! I can absolutely not recommend the food. Anyone who has ever had a real Japanese curry will be seriously disappointed here! The curry tastes like you might find in a supermarket, labeled as “authentic Japanese curry”. The consistency is reminiscent of soup packets, and the taste is close to diluted ketchup. Even with the golden curry spice mixtures from Japan, a better tasting result can be achieved, especially since few and inexpensive ingredients are needed to prepare a curry, so the ingredients were significantly saved here. This is a stretched tomato puree. It tastes good to those who don't know the original. The curry is almost a crime! It's a shame about the beautiful shop. The sando is fine. The bread and meat are good, but unfortunately much too dry overall. Overall, this has little to do with Japanese cuisine.

One of my favorite restaurants in Berlin honestly. Very relaxed atmosphere so I walked in on a Friday for dinner and was immediately seated, no wait. Ordered chicken sandwich (incredible), pork belly rice (also yummy, though the sauce was somewhat lacking in memorability and nuanced taste), and korokke (a little too potato-y and I think could use more oomph). Edit: changed my review from 5 to 3 stars due to decrease in food yumminess levels.

An excellent Japanese diner! We've sampled nearly everything on the menu, and each dish was fantastic. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. This spot is now a regular go-to for me; it's ideal for a relaxing weekday dinner.

I was so amazed by the taste of your japanese curry! It was so tender and marvellous that I still tell everyone how delicious it was even though I was there in September!!! Will come back soon for sure <3

I ate croquette curry. It felt like it was made with ketchup + curry powder + starch... The consistency was disappointing and the croquette was also disappointing. Limeade is delicious. Would it have been better if I had tried a different menu...? It's a shame I chose it because I wanted to eat.. The store is pretty. The space is smaller than expected. It's a pre-calculated service, but I've only heard of places where there's a button to choose how much a tip to give after calculating, but this was my first time seeing it and it was amazing, and when I thought about it, it was a bit funny. Isn't the tip given after you've eaten all the food and experienced the service?

I go out to eat often and the atmosphere is perfect for reading a book and just having a relaxed meal. The space is relatively minimalistic; window seats are recommended. The food ranges from curries to sandwiches, finger food and desserts, all of which are delivered very quickly and fresh. For meat eaters I recommend the Chicken Sando or Curry + Chicken Katsu and for veg. We recommend the curry without katsu or tempeh sando. When it comes to drinks, I recommend the jujube tea or lemonade! My go-to order is the (veg.) Tempeh Sando with a jujube tea. I eat here quite often and the atmosphere is perfect to relax and read a book, or just eat food. The Interior Design is simple and minimalistic, I recommend the seats looking out to the streets. The food ranges from curry to sandos, finger food and desserts, which are fresh and quickly at your table. For the meat lovers I recommend either chicken sando or the curry + chicken katsu and for veg. its the tempeh sando or curry (no meat). As for the beverages I recommend the jujube tea and orzata limeade. I go to order is (veg.) tempeh sando with a sweet jujube tea!

I tried Korokke Curry and it was delicious. Gurmeer kaur made the dish so yumm, so ive visited the place for thrice 😋

Stylish interior. Fusion Asian-dinner style food. Try it all!

Great service. I had the pork belly and it tasted great. The only problem for me is that I found it overpriced (€17 for a portion that doesn't look like it's worth that), otherwise it'd be 5 stars. Anyway, it tasted great.

Japanese curry was stew-like, lacking actual curry flavour, and overwhelmed by cornstarch and MSG. Katsu was desperate for any amount of seasoning. Jujube tea was more of a roiboos with added sugar syrup. Sandwich was deceptively small. *However*, it was still all rather enjoyable. Temper those expectations. Friendly staff, pretty interior.

Beautiful interior and friendly staff, but disappointing food both in terms of taste and portion size: the chicken katsu sando is tiny and bland, and the curry has no curry flavour. Plus, for those who mind, the place will leave you smelling like a frier.

Really good food. Had the Caesar salad with the chicken Katsu

I really liked this place. I was wondering why it is always so crowded, now I know. While I doubt that that this is the best japanese restourant in Berlin as soneone here says, I do think that the food is pretty good and prepared with care and that the staff is very professional. It is not exactly a cheap place to have a business lunch but I would say that it is worth to try at least once.

Sorry das Curry hat mich an das Schulessen von früher erinnert und war echt nicht gut. Der Tee war auch nicht meins.