IKIGAI Pforzheim - Modern Asiatisches Restaurant in Pforzheim

Worth a visit every time! Always good food and comparatively cheaper than other high-quality Susi restaurants in the area.

Great atmosphere, committed staff. Seating is very comfortable and there is enough space. The food tastes very good. Can only recommend it. Price/performance is top.

We were thrilled on our first visit: the food was excellent, the service was friendly and attentive - even though half of the restaurant was still a large construction site. Because of this positive experience we decided to come back. Unfortunately the second visit was a disappointment. With the new furnishings, the ambience looked more like a noisy market hall, which didn't fit the desired modern Asian atmosphere. The service was chaotic, one dish was forgotten and arrived much later. The quality of the food was also not convincing this time - it seemed less fresh and not as lovingly prepared as the first time. It's a shame that the initial enthusiasm couldn't be maintained. Maybe it was just a bad day, but we are left with an ambivalent impression.

The food and service are simply fantastic. Many thanks to the team

Our favorite sushi shop in Pforzheim! Beautiful shop with delicious sushi 🍣

Super delicious food and all you can say about the staff is super nice and very accommodating. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very cozy.

The sushi is delicious, but half of it simply fell apart due to the fact that it stuck to the board :( the price is a little high.

Mega great range of food. Very nice staff. The food was absolutely delicious and also very well prepared!! Highly recommended

The duck was super tasty, the vegetables were very fresh and crunchy, cooked to perfection. A large portion - price and performance are totally right. Very nice staff. Thank you - this restaurant is highly recommended

Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and very tasty food! The family set for 4 people is plentiful and attractively prepared. Also very tasty! Highly recommended! The only negative point: you can only pay with cash.

Went there again yesterday after not being there for a few months. The service has deteriorated significantly. It started with the WhatsApp reservation, which is offered online, but then you don't get a response. Unfortunately, the sushi doesn't taste as good as it did at the beginning, the rice was pretty hard. Payment is still only possible in cash, and when I wanted to see the bill because the amount seemed very high to me, the waitress yelled at me and was totally annoyed, almost aggressively showing me the order (not the bill) on the tablet. It's a real shame, it started so well when it opened and the months afterwards. That was the last time we ate there.

Food is good even if it is quite expensive (I think for sushi it is in the middle range) Service is ok, the serving of juices in particular could be better. The biggest point of criticism is the cleanliness of the toilets, I don't know when they were last cleaned. The ambience also gives you a bit of a warehouse vibe.

Ate super delicious sushi. Really great atmosphere and attentive service!

The food is fresh and tastes excellent. There is a large selection of starters, sushi and other main courses. We only ordered an appetizer and sushi and were very happy with everything. The lemonades they have are also recommended. There was very little going on late at lunchtime, so we had no problem getting a free table (there are quite a few seats overall). The staff were friendly and attentive. It is important to mention that payment can currently only be made in cash. This is also made clear by a notice on the entrance door.

Food is really very good. Service always seems very stressed. No card payment possible! Why???

My absolute favorite when it comes to sushi. The restaurant's interior is modern and there is enough space. The sushi tastes very fresh and the ingredients have an intense taste - even avocados or cucumbers in the sushi :) The dishes are served with great attention to detail and the entire staff is also very courteous and friendly. Special requests are taken into account and the price-performance ratio is great. Compared to other restaurants in Pforzheim that offer sushi, Ikigai comes first in my opinion. The visit is worth it. I only go here to eat delicious sushi.

Food top. No card payment possible, a no go for me personally.

See nicely decorated restaurant. The food is exceptionally beautifully presented and the service is customer-oriented - perfect all around!

I don't regret my visit to Ikigai. The food is very good to look at and tastes good too. I was personally pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. The furnishings are very attractive and the music is often very appropriate and calm. The service is friendly, but it can't be that tips are taken for granted and you don't even get your change back. I don't have/had no problem leaving a tip, but taking my money and just moving on without saying anything or asking is very bold in my opinion. Nevertheless, I can recommend the restaurant with a clear conscience.

We really had a very nice evening, the ambience was great, the service was also very satisfactory and the food was very tasty. Beautifully prepared and the quality was also top.

The food is not just a visual work of art, it is a culinary delight at its best

Services are very slow and have a lot of disruptions. Change to another restaurant.

Have been there many times and had very good food

Delicious food, nice staff, nice decor, what more do you need 😄 sashimi and sushi were very tasty 😋

Delicious food, a good selection and great service 😊

Delicious food and nice service.

The best Sushi I have ever had!!

The best sushi I’ve ever had. We took the Love platter for two. They have staged it so beautifully and it was so fresh and yummy! Very beautiful decorated and perfect date night spot! The green tea ice cream dessert was delicious! I highly recommend

If you want to eat delicious Asian food in Pforzheim, this restaurant is a must. The food was very rich and a pleasure. The atmosphere is very nice and cozy. The staff was friendly, courteous and always attentive. All in all a very good restaurant.

Love this place ♥️🥰, really delicious food and perfect service.

Very nice restaurant with excellent food. It's not just the sushi that really impresses you.

You can now pay by card in almost every snack bar, but this shop has refused to go this route for years. Such stores should not be supported.

The food was only good on my first visit (when the restaurant was newly opened). Then things got worse and worse. All dishes are too sweet, tastes as if a lot of sugar or honey was used. Not my taste at all. Even when I ordered a dish that was extra spicy, it was sweet.... Spring rolls are way over fried and only taste like oil. The service is not seen often. Other guests stood up to draw attention to themselves. And the fact that you can't pay by card these days is, in my opinion, no longer appropriate.

Very very nice place & really elegantly decorated. Food was delicious & the waiters are very nice & caring🩷

A wonderful restaurant for a lovely evening. Very friendly service, the food is beautifully presented and tastes very tasty. Price-performance ratio is completely fine. We recommend. Cash payment only.

Everything is just right here. Ambiance - service and food were excellent. Please continue! We'll definitely be back.

Super tasty and fresh sushi, friendly staff and a great ambience.

I don't think I've ever given full stars in all categories 💪🏼 absolutely recommended, anyone who likes to eat sushi is definitely in the right place here. We had the family package for 4 people and then got this huge ship, plus spring rolls and udon noodles with duck ☺️ everyone was really full and everyone enjoyed it! The ambience is very nice and relaxed, the paintings on the wall are breathtaking and the music is not too loud or "dated" The staff is very friendly and accommodating 🤗 All around a great experience and a very nice evening. We will definitely come back here! *P.S. I can only recommend the "Refresher" for anyone who doesn't always want to choose the same drink ☺️ tastes really berryy

There were 4 of us for dinner. Food was very good. Tenderly cooked, piquantly Asian seasoned. Price was rather cheap. We'd love to come back.

Absolute insider tip! A bit inconspicuous from the outside, but: In my opinion, the best Asian restaurant in Pforzheim. Super nice atmosphere, very nice service and exceptionally delicious food. Recommendation: the Ikigai Deluxe sauce with beef sirloin steak. It wasn't that cheap (around €17 per main course) but more than justified for the quality, we'll be going there more often now! 5 Stars

A wonderful restaurant with a great ambience. The sushi is great, as are other dishes. The service staff is very polite and attentive. Overall, a very successful dinner with the family. Great!

The four of us went there for the first time based on a recommendation and we were all thrilled! We took a starter platter for 3 people and were already full, then a sushi platter for 2 people. The service was great! We will be back.

There were four of us in the restaurant. We all really enjoyed the food. The waitress was also very friendly and attentive.

Have eaten at IKIGAI three times. I really like the food, super delicious. The service team is friendly. I will visit this restaurant several times.

pretty good No snapper... Also no EC payment possible

Station ambience, service very inattentive, poorly heated, not recommended

Very very tasty sushi. The staff was also super nice.

It's very loud here, which is probably due to the smooth walls and ceilings. It looks great, but it damages the acoustics. Quite expensive, but super tasty.

Even on early Sunday evenings, the restaurant fills up quickly. Here you can only pay in cash, which seems a bit out of date. After I was able to enjoy the excellent sushi last summer, I'm testing the main menu this time. The service is quick and attentive. I start with "Summer rolls (fresh roll filled with lettuce, rice noodles, peanuts, served with hoisin coconut sauce)" with tempura shrimp. Tasty and beautifully presented. The homemade ginger-lime lemonade is too sweet for me. We continue with "Udon in Tokyo (Japanese udon noodles fried with seasonal vegetables in homemade unagi sauce, fried onions, peanuts)" with crispy duck. Well coordinated. Only the crunchy vegetables are cut too roughly for my taste - it's good that there are chopsticks as well as a knife and fork. Conclusion: Ikigai is also convincing beyond sushi. Category: Moderate Ambiance: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Culinary: 5 stars Value for money: 5 stars Revisit factor: 5 stars ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::: July 29, 2023: The restaurant between Zehnthofstrasse and Gerberstrasse stood empty for a long time after the failure of the Mauritius restaurant system at this location. The Ikigai restaurant has been located there for a few months. Under Vietnamese management, it defines itself as a “modern Asian restaurant”. Reservation is uncomplicated. In the dark, well-lit restaurant, the color accents of the modern furnishings come into their own. On this warm Saturday evening, the friendly and attentive service put together two tables for us so that six of us could sit in front of the restaurant on Gerberstrasse. I start with tuna tartare (“with spring onions, coriander, hot sauce and rice crackers on a bed of avocado”). We continue with the “Crouching Tiger” sushi set, consisting of 8 pieces. "Dragon Roll" ("baked shrimp, cucumber, avocado, mango, Philadelphia, special sauce, spicy sauce, teriyaki sauce & salmon coating") and 6 nigiri. A pleasure across the board, which is enhanced by the solid, but unfortunately unspecified, cold sake. The arrangement is also visually a feast for the eyes, and the staging with a bowl of dry ice does the rest. Everyone at our table is also very happy. With Ikigai, my personal sushi favorite at Bahnhofstrasse 30 has for the first time had a serious competitor. Category: Upscale Ambience: Five stars Service: Five stars Culinary: Five stars Value for money: five stars Revisit factor: Five stars

Food, service & ambience were top. Prices were reasonable and staff friendly. But: We had reserved for 2 people and when we arrived we were quickly allocated a place. Unfortunately, we were then informed by a waitress that we could only stay here for another 1.5 hours because then the next guests would arrive (in my opinion, there is no point in making a reservation then?). The whole thing made the evening quite un-relaxing as we were constantly looking at the clock and would have liked to have enjoyed the evening without stress. In my opinion this is a no go, if you have already made a reservation you should be allowed to stay as long as you want.

The service was very friendly The food is fresh, tastes great. Everything with fresh ingredients, no thickeners. We will be back definitely. Am and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

We were there for the third time yesterday. Always a very nice service, all wishes are fulfilled. We will be back definitely.

Very nicely designed restaurant. Great ambience and super nice service. The food was delicious and the selection was very large. For me, not everything is always authentic but still delicious. The cocktails and drinks tasted good. Everything is within reasonable price.

Super tasty and varied sushi, very attentive staff and fair prices. An absolute recommendation in Pforzheim.

Super friendly staff, delicious food, it's a bit out of the way in a mini tunnel but it's nice and warm (early spring, cold...), the wall is beautifully painted, the tables are clean and the chairs are soft and clean and comfortable. Simply a 100/10 for me! Super recommended!! Unfortunately I don't live in this area, but in places where I probably wouldn't be able to go anymore... What a shame! LG Milana 👍✨🫶

Beautiful ambience, excellent service and good lunch. I didn't really like the soup but the rest was very tasty

Great food and great service in a modern restaurant. We will be back!!!

Fresh food, prepared quickly. Homemade lemonades were great, and sushi was also highly recommended. Service was impeccable!

Udon and summer rolls were simply divine. Will be back soon 🤩🤩👍

Super friendly, flexible service. Celiac disease? No problem. Even gluten-free soy sauce is available. I got everything separately from the rest of the table. The food is presented in a visually appealing manner and tastes great. Not your run-of-the-mill sushi. Full 5 stars.

The food is very tasty and beautifully presented. Staff is friendly. Unfortunately we didn't like the atmosphere. It reminds me of a canteen. Tables lined up close to each other. Unfortunately the service wasn't there (too many customers). There was no way to order another drink.

Delicious sushi, very nice, friendly and courteous staff! Always happy ☺️

Although the food was good, I wouldn't go there again after the treatment. No one came to take our drinks for 40 minutes. You were deliberately ignored. I work in the catering industry myself and know stressful days. Nevertheless, people were treated very unkindly. When someone came after 40 minutes, we were quickly processed and almost jostled when ordering. When the drinks came they were wrong. We let them know and the drink was taken away again. When it came back (which happened quite quickly) it spilled easily across the table. I also understand something like that. The waitress apologized and ran away. No cloth, no napkin, no rag. Our food tasted good and was very nicely prepared. Nobody even came to the table. When we had finished eating, it wasn't cleared away for another 30 minutes. Repeated requests that we would like to pay were not received. Other people in the store also became clearly dissatisfied with the long wait times. When someone came, our remaining food was just packed up and our request for payment was ignored again. When someone finally came after another 30 minutes, we were checked in again. The service person said that she now wanted to give the table away and that after paying, they should “please leave quickly”. I found it a disgrace. If it is too stressful, please send more staff and send them away after you have to wait 40 minutes for your drinks to be taken (we also had a reservation). It just wasn't okay.

Were there with 3 people. Were very satisfied so far. Delicious food, great ambience. The only small point of criticism. I ordered spicy with it, unfortunately the sauce that was brought wasn't spicy (for me). But I could have contacted myself and asked for an alternative. All in all a great evening.

The service was catastrophic. Didn't have a chance to order a second drink. There was actually enough staff there. The acoustics were similar to a sports hall. Otherwise it is very nicely decorated and the food was very tasty.

It's super delicious there, and I've liked it ever since

If the ambience were a little warmer, it would be perfect

I celebrated my birthday today at Ikigai with 10 people. We ordered a party sushi platter and it was just great. Everyone really enjoyed it, the service and ambience were great. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Great lunch, highly recommended!

Wir waren an einem Freitag Abend spontan zum essen in diesem Restaurant. Das Restaurant war komplett belegt, hatten aber nach einer Wartezeit noch einen Tisch erhalten. Das Restaurant überzeugt mit einem schönen Ambiente. Die Bedienungen schienen an diesem Abend sehr überfordert. Lange Wartezeit auf eine Karte und die Vorspeise kam vor den Getränken. Das Sushi ist gut, jedoch durchschnittlich im Vergleich zu anderen anderen Restaurants in Pforzheim. Erschreckend war die Zeit, die wir in diesem Restaurant verbringen musste. Aus einem schnellen Abendessen wurden 3 Stunden. Wer dort essen möchte muss dringend reservieren und viel Zeit mitbringen. Auf einen Rechnungsbeleg hatten wir leider ebenfalls lange warten müssen. Im Großen und Ganzen aber in Ordnung. NUR BARZAHLUNG! Der Hinweis an der Eingangstüre in reiner Schriftform ist schnell übersehen.

Hab Sushi bestellt kannte diese Laden vorher nicht. Sehr leckere Sushi. Die tempurasushis hab ich bestellt waren sooo lecker. Würde sagen der beste in Pforzheim.

Vom Ikigai haben wir schon vor unserem ersten Besuch viel Gutes gehört. Leckere und ansprechend angerichtete Speisen, freundlicher Service, gutes Preisleistungsverhältnis. Das alles können wir nach einem opulenten Essen mit Freunden bestätigen.

Einfach sehr gut. Angenehme Atmosphäre, kulturelle Bedienung, geschmacklich sehr gute Speisen. Besuchen wir wieder!

Waren heute zum ersten Mal hier essen und waren sowohl mit dem Essen und dem Service sehr zufrieden. Die Anreise aus Karlsruhe hat sich gelohnt!

Das Essen war bisher immer sehr gut, das Personal sehr nett und es hat alles gepasst.

Nettes Ambiente Diversifizierte Auswahl an Speisen Freundlicher Service Gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis Gerne wieder

Wir waren zwei Mal als Gruppe von vier Personen im IKIGAI und bei beiden Besuchen absolut begeistert. Das Personal ist super freundlich und zuvorkommend, die Atmosphäre im Restaurant sehr angenehm. Besonders hervorzugehen ist das das hervorragende Sushi, welches auch auf Wunsch und je Wahl für drei oder mehr Personen serviert wird. Geschmacklich, wie auch von der Vielfalt absolut überzeugend und definitiv zu Empfehlen! Vielen Dank und auf das nächste Mal!

Sehr lecker und auch nicht alles mit Tischen zugestellt. Nette Bedienung. Preislich für die Qualität völlig in Ordnung.

Super! Tolles Erlebnis...schön eingerichtet... freundliches Personal...mega lecker... Empfehlenswert! Flying Noodles sind der Hammer! Große Kinderportionen...

Fantastisches Sushi. Sehr schön angerichtete Gerichte. Freundlicher und authentischer Service. Absolute Empfehlung!

Bestes Sushi in und um Pforzheim! Absolut empfehlenswert. Super Service, schöne location und sehr lecker. Kommen auf jeden Fall wieder. Tip, das sushi family set für 4 personen

Schönes Restaurant im Asiatischen Stil. Reservierung lief ohne Probleme und wurde vorweg erwähnt nur Bargeldzahlung möglich. Bedienung war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Die Speisen waren sehr schön angerichtet, frisch und geschmacklich sehr gut. Preis/Leistungsverhältnis stimmt Sind nicht das letzte Mal dort gewesen.

Wir waren zum zweiten Mal im Ikigai Essen, es ist einfach das beste Asiatische Restaurant in Pforzheim und Umgebung. Wir sind sehr begeistert, es sieht nicht nur super lecker angerichtet aus sondern auch der Service und das Ambiente sind perfekt!

Es ist absolut traumhaft dort ... ich könnte einfach nur schwärmen , unglaublich gut undzwar alles , über Bedienung über Essen über Ambiente, probiert es selbst!!!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at a new sushi restaurant in Pforzheim, and it left a lasting impression. The restaurant boasted a modern and appealing design, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was exceptionally kind and friendly, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The presentation of the sushi was meticulous, with each roll beautifully crafted and visually enticing. However, I must admit that finding the restaurant proved to be a bit challenging due to its location. When it came to the taste, the sushi and other dishes did not disappoint. While most of the sushi rolls were flavorful and well-balanced, I was slightly disappointed with the sushi containing Philadelphia cream cheese. I expected a more generous amount of the creamy filling. Additionally, the sushi roll with Crispy salmon was a tad too crispy, making it a bit challenging to eat. Nevertheless, despite a few minor issues with the texture, the flavors were enjoyable. One aspect that stood out was the selection of drinks. The beverages served were truly delightful, with a variety of options that were both refreshing and delicious. Overall, I would recommend visiting this sushi restaurant in Pforzheim for its pleasant ambiance, friendly service, and flavorful offerings. | Нещодавно я мав задоволення пообідати в новому ресторані суші в Пфорцгаймі, і він залишив глибоке враження. Ресторан мав сучасний та привабливий дизайн, створюючи приємну атмосферу. Персонал був надзвичайно люб'язний і привітний, що зробило вечерю ще приємнішою. Презентація суші була дотепною, кожний ролик був майстерно створений і манівцем залучав око. Однак, я повинен визнати, що знаходження ресторану трохи ускладнилося через його розташування. Щодо смаку, суші та інші страви вразили. В основному суші були ароматними та збалансованими, хоча мене трохи розчарувало суші з філадельфією. Я очікував більш великої кількості сиру в роликах (було б гарно мати щедру порцію). Крім того, суші з хрусткою лососем були трохи занадто хрусткими, що ускладнило процес споживання. Проте, незважаючи на деякі мінімальні проблеми з текстурою, смаки були приємними. Особливо варто відзначити вибір напоїв. Подані напої були дійсно чудовими, з різноманітними варіантами, які були одночасно освіжаючими та смачними. Загалом, я рекомендую відвідати цей ресторан суші в Пфорцгаймі за його приємну атмосферу, дружній сервіс та смачні страви.

Un restaurant liniștit, dragut ....mâncarea este variată și super delicioasă.. .personalul super prietenos și profesional,îți răspund cu răbdare la multe întrebări.. ..sunt asa de multe mâncăruri care te atrag ca nu știi pe care sa o alegi prima dată.....Noi am comandat 5 feluri de mancare plus 2 băuturi, nu am avut nimic de reproșat.. ..cireașa de pe tort....gheața carbonica....vom reveni curând cu mare drag. Felicitări personalului,toți tineri și pregătiți profesional ❤️

Super cooles Ambiente und freundlicher Service. Die Qualität und der Geschmack des Sushis haben die Erwartungen absolut erfüllt

Alle 5 Punkte absolut verdient! Das Essen ist richtig lecker! Das Gemüse ist knackfrisch, die Soße sehr gut gewürzt und das Fleisch saftig und zart. Wir hatten zu viert von Tofu über Flying Noodles, Hühnerfleisch und Ente alle tolle Gerichte. Das Ambiente ist auch sehr besonders und die Stühle sind bequem und einladend. Das junge Team ist freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Restaurant ist wirklich sehr zu empfehlen und wir kommen definitiv wieder!

Super leckeres Essen - tolle Bedienung! Kommen super gerne her.

Hammermäßig lecker. Ein Geschmackserlebnis. Frische Zutaten . Ambiente wahnsinnig schön. Sehr nette Bedienungen

Einer meiner Lieblings Sushi Restaurant

Sehr leckeres frisches Essen, super nette Bedienung!

Super Essen und tolle Bedienung👍

Köstliche Gerichte mit Ente, sehr leckeres sushi. Bedienung immer freundlich. Sogar freundlich zu unsrem Hund, er durfte immer mit ins Restaurant. Bestes japanisches Restaurant in Pforzheim.

Haben uns verwundert die Augen gerieben, als wir das Restaurant betraten. Sehr gelungenes Ambiente, das Team hat offensichtlich viel Arbeit reingesteckt. Zum Glück nicht nur ins Ambiente, sondern vor allem auch in die Speisen! Auswahl top, Aufmachung 5⭐und Geschmack fantastisch. Da will ich sehr schnell wieder hin. Danke Team Bis bald 🥰🥰🥰

Es war einfach so lecker und der Service wirklich top. Ich würde es jedem weiterempfehlen.

Wow-mein neuer Lieblingsasiate! Von außen sieht das Gebäude nicht einladend aus, aber die Gasträume sind wirklich nett eingerichtet. Freundliche Begrüßung, wirklich flotter Service und nach wenigen Minuten war bereits unser Essen da! Und vor allem: schmackhaftes Essen, wirklich gut! Wir sind von der gut gemachten Speisekarte, dem freundlichen Service, der Küchenleistung angetan und kommen wieder!

Sehr schön von Innen. Außen Pfui, Innen Hui!

Wir kommen öfters hier hierher und sind jedesmal zufrieden, sehr freundliche Bedienung