Himalaya-Laternchen in Frankfurt am Main

Every now and then we treat ourselves to a wonderful meal at Iwase. Everything delicious, everything TOP, as always! The best Japanese in town!

Best!!! Keep it up and don't let up...

My favorite Sushi restaurant. I am visiting this restaurant since my childhood. As good as ever! :)

Best Sashimi, Sushi, Sake, … in town

Among the Japanese restaurants in downtown Ppu, the quality of fish is the best. Only the first photo is the lunch menu and the rest are the dinner menu. The prices are too high for dinner, so I recommend going for lunch!

I visited Japan long time ago and this place translates me in the heart of Kyoto, same spirit, same taste, same vibes! when u even have to wait a little bit for a table because u didn't book it in advance, u know u r in the correct place! ToP Japanese food!

Top quality, competent and friendly staff

Neglecting customers, bad waiters👎

We are regular customers at this restaurant and love it. Update: after many wonderful years, guests are no longer allowed into the restaurant at 1:30 p.m., even though it is open until 2 p.m. Nobody answers the phone for two days, so reservations are not possible.

I came with a high expectation, and it still exceeded it. I ordered their Set Menu, which came with a portion of Osashimi (3 pieces of each Tuna, Hamachi, Salmons), Nigiri Set, Tempura, Yakitori, Miso Soup, Appetizer and Dessert. All were perfect. I also ordered their Hotate Butter and was very sweet and umami. Comfortable and warm atmosphere, very friendly employees. They don't accept payment with debit card though, so make sure to bring some cash or credit card. And it could be very crowded, but i believe you could make a reservation. Overall very enjoyable, very nice food. Would definitely come back.

I imagine a typical Japanese restaurant like “Iwase”. Furnishings are functional, down-to-earth, no frills and quite cramped. Above all, the “Sushi Set” (€23) and the “Osashimi Set” (€25) were really good. The “Makunouchi Bentou” (€22) and the “Tempura Set” (€20) tasted quite good. Definitely really authentic and overall highly recommended.

Best Japanese Restaurant. Anyone who has ever been to Japan will feel like they are in Japan here. I was just great, I come to Frankfurt regularly.

Fantastic and really authentic little Japanese gem in the heart of Frankfurt. The quality of all the dishes is great and both the sushi and all other Japanese specialties are excellent. The RTestaurant also has an excellent selection of different sakes. The price is absolutely right for the quality. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

If you are looking for very good traditional sushi, this is the place to go. For me it is the best sushi place in Frankfurt. Especially their lunch offers are amazing.

One of best top famous Japanese restaurants, traditional Japanese chef who is super friendly. Nice to come and visit the restaurant, phone booking recommendations.

Gute Bewertungen führten uns in dieses Restaurant. Mittagsmenü Sushi Set 23€ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ich dachte, es wäre zu wenig, also habe ich zusätzlich nur Tempura bestellt. Das hat 20€ gekostet, also habe ich insgesamt 43€ fur eine Person bezahlt... Nur Tempura fur 20€ ⭐️ Es war viel zu matschig und geschmacklos. Es war das schlechteste japanische Tempura, das ich je gegessen habe. Die Knusprigkeit ist das Wichtigste, aber ich habe es bestellt, weil ich große Erwartungen hatte, und war so enttäuscht, dass ich mein Geld zurückhaben möchte. Absolut nicht zu empfehlen. Personal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Obwohl das Restaurant zur Mittagszeit eng war, war das Personal sehr freundlich. Sashimi and Sushi scheinen in Ordnung zu sein. I visited because the ratings were good. lunch menu Sushi set 23€⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I don’t think it’s enough, so just fry it! I ordered extra and it cost 20€ euros. come out more I paid 43€ per person.... Only fries 20€ ⭐️ It was too soggy and tasteless. It was the worst fried Japanese food I've ever had. The crispy taste is the most important. I ordered it with high expectations, but I wanted a refund. It's such a waste of money. Not recommended Staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It was a small restaurant during lunch time, but it was friendly. I think sashimi and sushi are okay.

The waitress is very nice :) You can pay with card over 30€. But I didn't have any cash, so she allowed me to pay 25 euros with a credit card! Sashimi was delicious too!

A small Japanese restaurant on the edge of the Zeil that is simply great. Warm service that is available to provide advice and support. The dishes we tried (softshell crab, oysters, sashimi, fried egg with mushrooms, etc.) were all excellent, and I was able to try natto, the fermented soybeans with the cheesy taste, for the first time. Reservations are definitely recommended or you can drop by spontaneously and ask if one of the 20 or so places is available. Absolute recommendation!

Small little authentic Japanese place. Amazing sushi that is prepared freshly by the chefs. Lunch menus are great and reasonably priced.

Visiting the Japanese restaurant Iwase was one of my best decisions. We love eating Japanese food often, so we wanted to look for the best restaurant in Frankfurt and finally found it. The prices are quite high here, but everything here tastes uniquely delicious! My favorite is roasted squid with aioli The employees are super nice. The atmosphere is beautiful even though the restaurant is quite small. Will definitely come back here.

Lovely service - really nice little Japanese. Iced matcha tea was delicious

Food like in Shibuya/Tokyo. The cuisine, service and decor are authentic. It's smoothly tight, just like in Japan. Anyone who appreciates Japanese cuisine should definitely go to Iwase. Tokyo Feeling! I am happy to answer any questions you may have about the travel destination and look forward to answering them. I write the reviews exclusively as a private person who appreciates traveling. I'm happy about a thumbs up rating.

Authentic Japanese food in frankfurt 😋

As already described, simple atmosphere, but attentive service. Sushi rice and fish is great! Unfortunately, Spicy Tuna was too spicy and basically killed the great tuna taste. Wine selection is okay, people here probably drink sake. Black sesame ice cream was advertised to me as something extraordinary (but I already knew it 😅). was beautifully presented with fresh fruit and was very refreshing.

Real Japanese food, cozy place and nice staff

We like coming here. Very good sushi, some other dishes have room for improvement. Very small restaurant that is fun, especially at the counter.

I never thought you could eat such authentic Japanese food in Frankfurt. It was very delicious.

Google Maps says the door is open but it’s not! ! ! I'm really angry that I went all the way in vain.

Authentic Japanese food and very courteous personnel

still my favorite for Japanese in Fra.

Sushi plate costed 38 EUR however i know i can find better options with lower price in Frankfurt. The staff were very busy and sometimes couldn’t take care for everyone although the shop was not very big.

Unbelivable great and delicious japanese food in a small authentic restaurant with first class and friendly service, and this - every time again. Benchmarked with Dusseldorf jananese fine cuisine - definitely a stunning star in the sky. The Iwase offers a lovingly selected selection of suitable delicacies to immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine, perfectly prepared, served first-class and this at fair prices. My unreserved recommendation and greetings to the outstanding team!

A very nice little not fancy Japanese restaurant

It is the number one Japanese restaurant in my heart. I have been a customer of this restaurant for more than 15 years.

A typical Japanese restaurant, small but with something special. Worth a visit.

I visited for lunch on Saturday. I was happy that the tea came out right away. I ordered the sashimi set. It looked colorful and beautiful, and there were a lot of different kinds of fish. However, there was actually a lot of salmon, and the fish was dripping water, probably because it had been frozen. The rice was hard and the pickles had a ginger flavor. I was a little disappointed because the reviews were good and my expectations were high. It might be a good idea to go on weekdays or for lunch in Makunouchi.

It's best to reserve a day in advance as the queue is already forming at opening time! You won't get in there spontaneously unless you're very lucky. The sushi was one of the best I've ever eaten in the area. It literally melted in my mouth, it's a bit expensive and you also get a small starter beforehand which I found particularly tasty! I didn't like the atmosphere, it's very small and very cramped. The toilet is clean and I would definitely come back because I won't forget this sushi 😊👍🏼

The fish was fresh and the menu had a lot of variety. The rice wasn’t wrapped tight enough so it was hard to eat some of the rolls but the flavor, service and atmosphere surely compensated for that! Make sure to make a reservation because the place is always packed :)

Thank you for the very tasty menu, it tasted delicious. As a Eintacht fan, I was particularly excited about the Adler and the Hasbe jerseys. I tasted Japanese sushi for the first time and it is very delicious ❤️

In a place where it's relatively hard to find fresh sushi Always my favorite house. Card payments available for amounts over 30 euros. Because it is a small space Reservations are recommended, even on weekdays! Always my favorite house. Card payments available for amounts over 30 euros. Because it is a small space Reservations are recommended, even on weekdays!

Treasure Japanese Food Shop soft shell crab is delicious

Everything great and super fresh goods.

The food was very tasty, but the taste and freshness of the sashimi didn't quite convince me. Oysters and Okomanyaki very good, crab and sushi also highly recommended. Service is quick and friendly

Food is nicely presented. The quality and taste are more like canteens or snack bars. Price/performance is good, a set costs around 18-20 euros. The set includes a starter soup, side salad, main course and fruit slices as a dessert. The store is very small, there are few seats, so you have to wait in line outside to get in. However, in my opinion it's not worth queuing because, as mentioned above, the quality is no better than in an Asian snack bar.

Always top... for almost 30 years

The sushi set meals here are exquisite.

The best sushi restaurant in town. Everything is very fresh and from the Japanese sushi master. It's delicious every time.

Authentischer japanisch geht kaum

Es ist mir schlichtweg unmöglich zu reservieren Telefon wird nicht angenommen.

So wie in Japan. Klein und gemütlich und definitiv die beste Fischqualität in ganz Deutschland 😍

Excellent quality. Delicious food. My favorite Japanese restaurant in Frankfurt. Congratulations and thank you!

Sehr schmales Lokal mit wenigen Plätzen. Wer hier essen will, muss vorher reservieren. Sehr authentisches japanisches Gefühl. Essen war wunderbar für Liebhaber japanischer (Ess)Kultur. Keine EC-Kartenzahlung möglich. Nur Bargeld oder ab 30€ Kreditkarte. Parken kann man im Konrad-Adenauer-Parkhaus (1 Minute Fußweg)

Als Japanerin kann ich dieses Restaurant nur empfehlen. Das Restaurant ist sehr klein. Ich mag die Ambiente, aber das ist vielleicht nicht jedermanns Geschmack. Essen auf jeden Fall. Unbedingt reservieren.

Amazing authentic Japanese food, prepared the traditional way just like I used to eat at my Japanese great-grandparents' home. They don't bend the menu to satisfy the German taste, so you can find genuine food like nattō. An absolute delight.

Lezzetli temiz güleryüzlü hizmet

Unser absolutes Lieblingsrestaurant für Sushi! Egal ob für ein Mittagsmenü (mit Miso, Reis, Salat und Obst zum Hauptgericht) oder am Abend, es ist immer top - und immer voll. Reservierung absolut empfohlen, sonst kann es einem leicht passieren, dass man keinen der sehr wenigen Plätze mehr bekommt. Mein Favorit mittags ist das Sashimi-Menü.

Bestes Sushi in Frankfurt, das Ambiente stimmt und der Service ist ausgezeichnet. Ein Muss wenn man in Frankfurt ist.

Absolutely amazing place! Great sushi, reasonably priced. Small place, so a reservation is advisable.

Das Ambiente war gemütlich, das Essen war köstlich

Amazing Japanese cuisine! Highly recommend

Excellent authentic Japanese with fast and friendly customer service. Definitely recommend

Immer wieder lecker. Seit Jahrzehnten gute Qualität.

Ich war schon über 40 mal in Japan und meine Frau ist Japanerin, deswegen erlaube ich mir zu sagen, daß meine Bewertung objektiv ist. Wir freuen uns immer auf Essen bei Iwase. Die Speisen sind sehr frisch und sind sehr gut zubereitet. Schmeckt wirklich wie in den besten Restaurants in Japan.

フランクフルトで一番美味しいお寿司屋さん！お寿司以外のお料理もとても美味しいのでお勧めです。大変人気のあるお店なので予約必須です We love Iwase-the best Japanese restaurant in town. I have been to Iwase for the last 10 years and sushi and the cooked food are so delicious! Highly recommended!

Seit einigen Jahrzehnten immer super Essen in einer Qualität (und Athmosphäre) wie in Japan. Sehr gutes Sushi und Gerichte nach Isakaya Art.

周四不开门！请各位想去的朋友注意哦～ （看到google map上说周四开门，走过去发现没开实在是太伤心了…希望下次有机会吃到）

Sehr gutes japanisches Restaurant. Sehr empfehlenswert, wenn man auch mal was anderes als nur Sushi probieren möchte. So stelle ich es mir in Japan vor: Lecker, aber auch eng und etwas ungemütlich. An der Theke sitzt man so dicht neben den Nachbarn, dass man deren Gespräche unfreiwillig mithört. Unter der Woche muss man unbedingt reservieren. Wegen der hochwertigen Zutaten ist es naturgemäß nicht ganz billig.

Super Service, Super Buletten, Super Highballs

Very small place with limited seating, but you don't come here for the atmosphere or social aspect, you come here for the food ... And the food really is top notch. I love sushi, and I've been to more sushi restaurants than I can count or recall. Predominantly what differentiates between them is the selection, but when you go to a place where something as simple as a nigiri or sashimi tastes superior, you know you've found one of the top 5% of sushi restaurants that are on par with the quality of sushi you find in Japan. Iwase is in that category.

This is a must for everyone who likes Japanese food. When you pass the restaurant watch out you don’t miss it! It’s so tiny 😉 The food is authentic and yummy. The moment you enter the room (there’s only one), you’ll notice a irresistible smell 😋 When we were here (on a Saturday around 1PM) it was crowded but we were lucky to get a table. But don’t worry. Just wait outside. It’s worth it.

Genuine Japanese with the finest ingredients!

One of the best Japanese restaurants in Frankfurt. Very classic Japanese menu, cozy atmosphere and an amazing consistency in fish quality and great taste.

Eine kleine Speisekarte dafür aber authentisches japanisches Essen. Frisch zu bereitet und sehr lecker. Vegetarisch ist nur die Suppe (auch diese ist mit Fischbrühe gekocht).Unbedingt vorher anrufen und reservieren . Service sehr nett absolut empfehlenswert. Wer ein schicki micki Restaurant möchte sollte woanders hingehen, wer Wert auf gute Küche legt ist hier genau richtig.

sehr gutes Sashimi & Sushi 🍣 jederzeit gerne wieder 👍

Immer wieder gerne dort zu einem leckeren Essen.

Top Sushi und mega authentisch! Absolut zu empfehlen und die fritierten Austern sind ein Gedicht!

Sehr kleines Izakaya Restaurant, immer voll, unbedingt reservieren- für größere Gruppen und intime Gespräche aufgrund der Größe ungeeignet. Das Personal ist freundlich und die Karte ein Argument für sich. Es gibt auch im Winter Tenzaru Soba, eines meiner Lieblingsgerichte. Alles was ich probiert habe ist ausnahmslos lecker.