Ikigai Asian Cuisine Restaurant in Leipzig

I was invited here for dinner. Since I follow a vegan diet, I looked at the menu in advance and was confident that I could eat something here. On site I asked the waitress whether the vegetarian ramen was also vegan. The waitress seemed annoyed by my question, briefly went into the kitchen and said yes, so I ordered. However, the broth was clearly meat based. Therefore only one star. I can't comment further on the other dishes. Everything looked good. However, my acquaintances found that the quality had significantly decreased and they would not come here again.

Great atmosphere, truly amazing food. The best tofu I've ever eaten. We'll definitely be back.

-Good food, romantic and modern atmosphere. friendly attentive service. -worth a try.

Great Asian dishes in a cozy atmosphere and very nice service. Highly recommended, but it's better to reserve in advance.

First of all: The place is worth it for the sushi! They're very good at it, but it's certainly worth the price. Everything else is really not good, let alone authentic. We were a larger group and everyone had different dishes. Like the bulgogi, for example: A quick Google search explains the dish as "spicy marinated, thinly sliced, seared beef." We basically got boiled meat with vegetables. It tasted good, but had nothing to do with the dish itself. But the worst thing was the mentaiko spaghetti. It was supposed to be something like a fishy carbonara, I guess. The noodles were completely soft-boiled, and a huge amount of oil collected at the bottom of the plate. I complained to the server about this, saying it didn't taste good at all. There wasn't much of a reaction. The ramen was so-so, and the kimichi stew was extremely spicy. All in all, it wasn't all that well-rounded, and given the prices, it was a bitter disappointment. If dishes aren't really good or well-made, maybe you shouldn't offer them. So either get sushi or don't go.

Very chic Japanese restaurant. Food can be seen as being very good both visually and in terms of taste! So far I haven't found anything that I didn't like. Very fresh ingredients there is even dry aged meat and a sushi burger Drinks are also recommended. Service is very nice and tries to fulfill all wishes if possible.

Very tasty food with a high standard

Very tasty food and plentiful, gladly again 😋

Super delicious food, great service and a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended

Worst delivery service in Leipzig. Waiting times of more than 2 hours are the rule here. So if you want to waste your time waiting for food, this is the place for you. I called specifically to see how long it would take. I was told it would be faster today. After 2 hours still no delivery. It's disgraceful how customers are treated here. I will NEVER order here again. The prices do not correspond to the standard.

We love this restaurant and have been here many times. We also had our wedding dinner here! Absolute recommendation!

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Great ambient atmosphere.

Very good food and the service is also great.

Very nicely decorated, super good food and drink, friendly service and clean toilets

Everything is very good so far, but the clientele who rent their party rooms scares me. That's why we're happy to forego further visits to your restaurant.

When we are in Leipzig our dream restaurant! Always friendly service, varied selection of dishes, high-quality food and artfully arranged on the plates and platters. Highly recommended.

We ate there once about a year ago. We were very excited at the time. Unfortunately not this time. We ordered sushi for two again, extra miso soup and seaweed salad (makame). The makis were like rubber, with a sauce over the rest, which I unfortunately don't like. The soy sauce was very watery and the sashimi didn't taste like anything. The hit was the wasabi: a consistency of dry dough and very crumbly. The miso soup wasn't good either. Our friend had a dry aged entrècote, which wasn't good quality. Without mentioning this, we were offered to only pay half for it. We thought that was very nice. Service again very attentive and friendly.

Four years ago full stars as my favorite restaurant. We haven't been there as often now because it's simply become too expensive. (At least the price-performance ratio is no longer correct) However, we recently ordered frames. They were a joke, there were hardly any vegetables in them and the meat was like rubber - but almost €20 per portion... It's a shame that things have slowed down so much here.

Usually the sushi here is really great. However, this time it was a complete disaster. - The sushi wasn't ready at pickup time - I had to wait another 50 minutes until I got it - The sushi was not cut properly and it was torn apart - There were bones in the fish - Fish was not cleanly separated from the skin - Service made false time promises several times

Sensational food. We have enjoyed coming here for years. The staff is very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended!

I had the pleasure of having dinner at Ikigai Restaurant with two friends and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our dining experience began with a variety of sushi variations that were perfect in every way. I would particularly like to highlight the incredibly tasty salmon sashimi as well as the shrimp and tuna, which were impressive in both taste and freshness. The presentation of the food was extremely appealing and whetted your appetite just by looking at it. For the main course, my friends chose ramen, which not only tasted great but was also served in a visually appealing way. The drinks included, among other things, a homemade matcha iced tea and various fruit juices - all of excellent quality and perfectly balanced in taste. The ambience of the restaurant was another highlight: modern and stylishly decorated, it created a pleasant atmosphere that further enriched our evening. The service was extremely friendly, attentive and responded flexibly to our requests, which rounded off the service perfectly. Overall, our visit to Ikigai was a thoroughly successful experience that I can fully recommend. Whether for dinner with friends or a special culinary experience - this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

The service was very friendly and accommodating. The modern furnishings are inviting and create a pleasant atmosphere. The sushi in particular impresses with its fresh ingredients and many variations. The starters were also delicious and complemented the offering perfectly. An all-round successful experience – absolutely recommended!

Really not recommended, a superficially renovated shop in which there is so much draft through the windows that some customers have put on their jackets. The food is below average and the prices are way too high. The wines are also below average.

Very tasty food, great service. Would love to come back.

I had the pleasure of dining at the *Quality Outstanding* restaurant and it was an all around fantastic experience! Japanese cuisine here is prepared with such precision and attention to detail that every bite is a delight. The ingredients are fresh and high quality, which is reflected in the intensity and taste of each dish. Particularly noteworthy are the sushi creations, which are not only a visual masterpiece, but also taste great. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was very welcoming and cozy. I can only warmly recommend this restaurant and look forward to my next visit!

Simply an incredibly delicious taste experience. Wonderful service and a really great atmosphere⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Absolutely recommended! Thank you for this culinary journey🙂

It tasted very good and the food was very nicely prepared.

Friendly and attentive service, the food is absolutely delicious, great selection! Always my pleasure! :-)

This is how it should taste. Great restaurant, a bit more upscale. 2 stars deducted because it's currently almost outrageously expensive.

I've been going to the restaurant for years. The food is delicious but unfortunately the price-performance ratio in Ikigai gets worse. It was really good at the beginning but I just think the prices are excessive.

This evening we ordered online again from Ikigai. Two ducks with rice and grilled potatoes. Since we were always very satisfied, we were looking forward to the food. Unfortunately, the disappointment was very great. In contrast to before (approx. 1 year) the portions were very minimal and moderate in taste. And that for 57 euros. We were very annoyed and will no longer order from Ikigai.

Prices are high, but that is to be expected. The quality and quantity of the food is absolutely top class. Service and the employees there were absolutely top. I would come back without thinking for a second.

Alles vom Ambiente über die Aufmachung der Speisen bis zum Geschmack ist hier fantastisch. Ich war schon öfter hier und war immer begeistert. Es gibt eine riesige Auswahl an allen möglichen Sushi- u. ä. Gerichten, welche aber für mich, neben der teilweise spektakulären Aufmachung, gar nicht so interessant sind. Und dennoch ist es mein Lieblings-Restaurant, da ich nirgendwo anders je eine bessere Ente mit Curry bekommen habe. Die Preise sind schon gehobener, aber ein Besuch im Ikigai ist es immer für mich wert.

We always loved going to Ikigai. The food, the service and the ambience were just right and you overlooked the expensive prices. But when many dishes (except sushi) start at 20 euros, I also expect top service! This also includes staff who speak good German and explain dishes and new concepts. Neither was available to us! Unfortunately, the food didn't taste as good to us as it did back then and we also asked ourselves what justified the prices

Was there for the second time now and once again I have nothing to complain about. The food is of great quality, fresh and of course really tasty. The furnishings are also very suitable and make you feel really comfortable. The employees are very friendly and respond to requests/requests. We were also asked once during the meal if everything was OK, which was completely sufficient for me. All in all a very nice and delicious restaurant.

One of our favorites. Food and service is fantastic. We would love to come back and feel very comfortable.

A year ago I wrote a 5-star review here. We were there today and were very disappointed. After the change, portions have become smaller, prices have risen rapidly and service has become significantly worse. I understand that it is more of a fine dining experience. But not that exclusive either. Part of the card had the heading "Pon and Bowl", a bowl was shown as a picture on the card, but no Pon; we thought a pon was a dish similar to a bowl. So with lots of different ingredients, but it was just a heap of rice with some salmon on top. Sure, it was in a large bowl, but that didn't help the size of the dish. And that for 22€! When we complained, we were informed that this was exactly what it said on the menu. After a long discussion, we were offered some sushi as compensation. Still had to pay the full price. Back then, with ramen you could still choose the broth, and there was more in it, very nicely prepared. This time it seemed as if it had been thrown in. You ask yourself, if a concept works, why change it?

Hochhaus surpasses all other restaurants! From the friendly “Hello” to the warm “Goodbye” everything was a smooth 11/10. I've been to countless restaurants in many cities, but this one is perfection personified. The incredibly friendly, friendly and professional service immediately makes you feel welcome and respected! There was not a single detail, no matter how small, that spoiled my experience. There's not much to say about the food - after the first bite I was simply speechless. Again and again: It was simply wonderful.

Fine restaurant where service is really important. That was very pleasant. The portions seem small, but are filling. The food was good. I would have liked it to be a little spicier, but I'm also a spicy lover. The only negative thing was the caviar with the salmon don, which wasn't part of it at all, but soaked all the rice. Gladly again.

Very good food in simple surroundings and absolutely friendly service.

Wir waren bereits mehrmals im Ikigai und haben die Qualität des Sushis sowie das stimmungsvolle Ambiente stets geschätzt. Umso größer war die Enttäuschung bei unserem letzten Besuch, der von Anfang bis Ende eine Katastrophe war. Der Abend begann mit einer unprofessionellen Änderung unserer Reservierung: Nur wenige Stunden vor dem eigentlichen Termin wurden wir informiert, dass unsere Tischreservierung um ganze zwei Stunden nach hinten verschoben werden müsse – ohne Entschuldigung oder ein alternatives Angebot. Bereits hier zeigte sich, dass das Personal offenbar überfordert war. Nach langem Warten wurden wir dann endlich zu einem Tisch geführt, der sich jedoch bald als unbrauchbar herausstellen sollte. Die Herrentoilette war defekt, und Wasser lief ungehindert in den Gastraum bis hin zu unserem Tisch. Eine wirklich unangenehme Situation. Nach unserem Hinweis wurden wir schließlich an einen anderen Tisch gesetzt, der jedoch ein neues Problem mit sich brachte: Dieser Bereich war nur schwach oder gar nicht beleuchtet, sodass wir unser Essen kaum sehen konnten. Zum Sushi selbst: Die Qualität, die beim Sushi an oberster Stelle stehen sollte, ließ stark zu wünschen übrig. Die Gerichte wirkten lieblos und schienen nachlässig zubereitet. Besonders enttäuschend war der „Sushi Burger“, der in einem fettigen Zustand serviert wurde, mit einem Belag, der kaum der Rede wert war. Hier war weder Kreativität noch Qualität zu erkennen. Als wir das Personal darauf hinwiesen, dass die Qualität des Essens diesmal völlig enttäuschend war, bekamen wir lediglich ein knappes „Das ist schade“ zu hören. Keine Entschuldigung, keine Lösung, kein Angebot zur Wiedergutmachung – nichts, was auch nur ansatzweise die Professionalität eines gut geführten asiatischen Restaurants widerspiegeln würde. Die Mitarbeiter wirkten insgesamt überfordert. Selbst grundlegende Dinge wie Sojasauce wurden erst auf Nachfrage bereitgestellt. Für all das haben wir insgesamt rund 100 Euro gezahlt – für zwei Suppen als Vorspeise, zwei Hauptgerichte und zwei Getränke. Angesichts der schlechten Qualität des Essens, des mangelhaften Service und der organisatorischen Probleme grenzt dies an eine Frechheit. Wir werden diesem Restaurant in Zukunft definitiv fernbleiben und können es unter diesen Umständen nicht weiterempfehlen.

Great restaurant, great service, delicious food

The food was a delight and the service was at least as good.

Was one of our favorite restaurants for years. But the menu has changed. twice as expensive but the quality of the food is the same or worse. Our favorite dishes have disappeared from the new menu.

We always enjoyed coming to this restaurant. We were surprised that it was so empty. The concept has been changed. There is only Japanese cuisine. Very expensive, the sushi rolls are small and poorly rolled. You could barely grasp them with chopsticks and they fell apart. The Hourenso I ordered (8 small vegetarian rolls for €14) were unfortunately topped with frozen leaf spinach, which didn't make a difference in terms of taste but unfortunately didn't look that nice. Of course you won't get full from it. Upon request, we wanted a record that could be freely put together according to our wishes. This is impossible and you could only order the plates from the menu. It's a shame and very inflexible. All in all, the price doesn't match the offer, there are much better sushi places. Too bad, that was our last visit.

After I was in Leipzig to view an apartment, I found the restaurant on Google and we just managed to get a table. The staff was super friendly and the food was very, very tasty. I would like to come back on my next visit to Leipzig.

TOP sushi. MEGA delicious. Gladly again.

We are simply horrified: hard grilled potatoes and raw broccoli paired with hot green chili peppers (without warning) really spoiled our evening.

It is a beautiful restaurant, it has two environments. For summer it is excellent to eat outside 🤍. It has a wide range of delicious Asian dishes. If you want to have a romantic dinner, or celebrate your birthday, this is the ideal place, I recommend it.

Very nice atmosphere, food tastes great. Very clear recommendation :)

The sushi burger was very tasty 😋 Ambiance seems very modern and cozy. Service was very friendly.

Very great. Tastes great. A bit pricey. But highly recommended. I'd love to come back.

Looks fantastic and tastes fantastic too If you want, you can watch the preparation inside

We've been coming here once a year for four years and always think it's great. The food is excellent and freshly prepared. The service was very attentive and courteous. Only the plants on the windowsill could use a little more care.

Food was good, ambience only if you're there on Friday/Saturday/Sunday and you're also listening to oriental music and you want to walk through mountains of garbage on the way to the car!!! Therefore not recommended!

So inconspicuous from the outside, and so delicious inside, so friendly with a very, very nice beer garden! Great dishes, homemade lemonades, Japanese beer and desserts! We will be back definitely! Service AND kitchen top!!!👍

I'm excited! Probably the tastiest Asian restaurant I have ever visited today. Incredibly delicious, very friendly and professional staff and a wonderful atmosphere, especially the outdoor area! I can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant! - the only thing: it is a little more expensive. But otherwise: TOP!

My absolute favorite spot for good sushi. High quality, tasty and beautifully prepared. The other dishes are also, without exception, flawless, as far as I have tried them so far. Highly recommended with reservation.

We had ordered food to pick up. When we picked it up, we immediately noticed the ambience of the restaurant. Very nicely and neatly furnished. Food was great and sufficient.

I go there so often because the food and quality are so unbelievably good!!

Very inviting atmosphere, delicious food, fast and friendly service - pleasant prices. Always my pleasure.

It was very tasty, unfortunately there was a little too much coriander in our food - but that's a matter of taste after all 😉 We were completely satisfied with the service and the ambience! Great place! 🍱🍜🍣

Left a lot of money but at the same time got a lot of delicious things

The outdoor space in the garden is wonderful, great and romantic.

Thank you for the lovely evening. Very nicely designed outdoor area, great service and great food. We'll definitely come back.

Now my favorite Asian restaurant in Schönefeld. Very good selection of food, I especially liked the starters, and the sushi is also pretty good. The atmosphere in the restaurant is cozy, the outdoor seating area has been redesigned. Staff always friendly, toilets clean. Ordering and collection or delivery is also easy.

The food is good and the service is nice.

Incredibly tasty, although not for small budgets.

Good tasting food and kind people.

Very friendly reception. And the staff is also very friendly. There were four of us who ate there. The food also came very quickly. You didn't have to wait long. Is highly recommended.

Everything fits together here. Great cuisine with a nice selection. The service is great and the atmosphere is stylish and cozy.

My experience was nice and everything was easy

There is one of the best sushi in Leipzig here! But besides the sushi, the other dishes are also really great here. It doesn't matter if it's "just" a pho or salmon with sweet potato fries. Our go-to, especially when it comes to ordering via Lieferando. But we also found it nice there. However, it may take a little longer on the weekend as many others also know this insider tip.

Very tasty food. Manageable menu with a focus on sushi. Very friendly service. Cozy and beautiful tables in the outdoor area, as well as absolutely beautiful decorations with plants.

Bestes Sushi, dass ich je gegessen habe. Dazu noch wunderschön präsentiert. War ein echter Geheimtipp. Eine echte Entdeckung in Leipzig! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! Vielen Dank für den tollen Abend

Wir waren nun schon mehrfach hier essen und wollten diese Woche wieder mit der Familie kommen. Die Reservierung war umständlich, da unsere gewünschte Zeit (18.30 Uhr) einfach vorverlegt wurde auf 18.00 Uhr und uns gleich eine Endzeit (20.00 Uhr) gesetzt wurde. Vom letzten Besuch wissen wir, dass dann wirklich die nächsten Gäste da stehen und auch wenn der letzte Gang gerade erst serviert wurde, wird man als Gast zum zahlen und gehen gedrängt. Gemütliches Zusammensitzen ist so kaum möglich. Auch unsere Bitte nach einem ruhigeren Tisch im hinteren Teil des Restaurants wurde abgelehnt, und somit hätten wir vermutlich wieder mittendrin kurz vor der Bar gesessen, wo Gäste, Personal und Lieferdienste nonstop um einen herumtanzen und man kaum ein vernünftiges Gespräch am Tisch führen kann. Deswegen habe ich unsere Reservierung storniert, was ich schade finde, denn das Essen ist hervorragend und die Präsentation der Speisen ist eine Wucht! Bei einem Restaurant in dieser Preisklasse erwarte ich, dass ich mich als Gast auch wohlfühlen kann und mein Essen in Ruhe genießen kann.

For us it's always an experience when it comes to excellent Asian cuisine! It's a pleasure to take the journey from Merseburg.

Best Asian restaurant I've been to in a long time!

Best sushi I've ever eaten. Also beautifully presented. It was a real insider tip.

Unfriendly delivery person, cold food.

Very chic, modern and above all delicious Asian restaurant! We were there for the first time and really loved it! The food was great, the price-performance ratio was reasonable and the service was really great. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. There should be something like this more often ☺️ thank you very much - we'll be back!

Very nice and cozy restaurant with a large selection of fresh Asian dishes and sushi. Everything is beautifully prepared. Very nice service and nice outdoor seating in summer. I definitely recommend making a reservation.

Everything great and delicious 😊

Service is very friendly. The selection of dishes is varied and there is something for everyone. The food tasted delicious and the waiting time was absolutely fine. However, the selection of wine is limited. Basically there are only dry wines. That's not to everyone's taste. But the restaurant is definitely recommended. I've never been disappointed here either.

Great outdoor space! Friendly staff!

Very friendly, quick processing

Online ordering worked great. The atmosphere is very nice if you don't sit right at the entrance like we did. However, unfortunately we weren't that impressed with the food, the quality was okay but unfortunately I would have expected a little more given the prices. Drink prices are well above average. Unfortunately the toilets are not enough for such a place.

Very nicely decorated, with friendly service and a good selection. The food tastes good, although I imagined the Japanese dishes to taste a little different. The selection of sushi doesn't disappoint either and has some convincing options that you can't find in many other stores.

Very inconspicuous from the outside, but a mega ambience inside! The food is very good, as are the house cocktails and lemonades.

Here you can only give full marks! The ambience is really beautiful and furnished with love, the service is super accommodating and always tries hard. About the food: We enjoyed the best sushi. It was fantastically prepared, a feast for the eyes and super fresh. It couldn't be better. All in all, we had a really nice time at this restaurant and we would eat here again at any time. Unfortunately we live too far away for that... If we stay in Leipzig again, we'll see each other again. 😊

Super lovely staff, great ambience. Would recommend it.

Ikigai offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious, fresh sushi. The selection is diverse and ranges from classic favorites to creative variations. The service is friendly and attentive. A perfect place for sushi lovers looking for a pleasant experience.

Were there for lunch. Finally a restaurant that doesn't offer run-of-the-mill Asian food. Culinary extraordinaire with reasonable prices! Service was very polite without being intrusive. All in all, this place is highly recommended.

Tasty food, but we waited 40 min for it

A wonderful experience, almost like a short trip to Japan. The exquisite cuisine, the cozy atmosphere and the always friendly and helpful but never intrusive service make dinner a successful evening. We would be happy to come back here at any time!

This new Asian restaurant in the Schönefeld district is definitely a culinary enrichment. Asian specialties from several regions, from Vietnam to Japan, are offered and are of high quality. Given this quality and the well-kept ambience, the prices are within the usual range. Recommendation!

We didn't like it, we found the menu without prices absolutely disgusting! There are people who have to be very careful about the price! The selection is also very limited. I really like eating fish, but my wife doesn't at all. The menu had nothing to offer them! Very unfortunate

こんにちは、みんな。 😃🇯🇵🥢🍣🍤🍹🌯 What do you do on a rainy Sunday evening? Yes! Maybe. Let's go eat again. You are greeted very nicely at the entrance, thank God we had reserved beforehand. The restaurant was very well filled, the staff was friendly and nice, the drinks and food were lovingly prepared and it tasted perfect. A visit to this small ambience is definitely worth it. You should expect 50€ per person, because ....... the eye can see it. LG. Eyelash lifting Leipzig

The food was delicious, very nice ambience and the best match iced tea!!!

The staff was super nice ☺️. The food was really tasty! And you have parking options.