Niko Niko Ramen(Ex-Hako Ramen am Boxi) in Berlin

Amazing Tonkutsu! The best I have had in Berlin yet! The gyokai variant was also very nice! Don't forget to add the shitake and the chilli paste to your Ramen order!

five stars for traditional tonkotsu ramen

If you're in the mood for something special, try the Tantan Ramen! For me the best in Berlin. The broth is spicy but not overpowering, and the noodles have just the right consistency. The aubergines are also a highlight – perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender.

The vegan ramen here is outstanding! It's so rare to find a good, authentic tonkotsu-style ramen, but they absolutely nailed it. The broth is rich and full of flavor, with none of the usual missing elements you'd expect from a vegan version. And those ribs? Incredibly tender and perfectly marinated. I'm a big fan of this place!

Visitor to Hako/ Niko Niko Ramen for years! The Shio Ramen has such a fine, clear broth and is simply seasoned perfectly. The miso ramen is also fantastic – very hearty and flavorful. The gyoza are crispy and delicious. Absolute recommendation!

Hands down one of the best ramen spots in town! The Tonkotsu Ramen is so rich and creamy, and the chashu pork practically melts in your mouth. Their Gyoza is crispy on the outside and juicy inside - a perfect starter! Definitely coming back for more.

Decided on this place for dinner one night last week while visiting Berlin for the first time. Ramen was tasty and the vibe was perfect. I like what was going on.

Price and performance are not in a reasonable relationship. Uncomfortable and uncomfortable to sit on.

Super delicious ramen! The broth is really aromatic, the ingredients are fresh, and there's just something about eating at the counter. The decor is cozy and stylish, and the prices are reasonable too. Absolutely recommended!

Very good and authentic! I had Shoyu Ramen and my companion had Vegan Shoyu and both were excellent, the gyoza were also great. All in all, really delicious, beautiful and very cozy! Recommended!!!

Miso ramen with the mushrooms wasn't tasty - unsure if it was good product.

For me as a Japanese woman the best ramen place in Berlin! Absolute favorite. Unlike in most shops, the toppings are not too overpowering, the soups are rich and the individual ingredients are made with love, so that you feel pleasantly satisfied at the end. The food here is authentic, also because most of the employees actually come from Japan. The atmosphere is great and the staff are very attentive and friendly. Niko Niko is always a great experience. Keep it up and thank you for this wonderful place!

Best Ramen and Service in the world. This is my happy place. Thank you!

Everything was great, I'll be back, I can't decide what's better, whether it's the food or the service 👌👌👌

Overrated. We had gyozas and kimchi as starters, which was ok. But the ramen was very disappointing. In one case, the vegetables promised on the menu consisted only of limp mushrooms and a leaf of seaweed, in the other case, 1 leaf of pakchoy and a few tasteless bamboo snippets, hardly anything more. Otherwise just very salty broths (the miso one was very sweet, the shrimp one was too salty and tasteless) and a lot of spaghetti and three slices of rather bland chicken. Disappointing. Given that the ambience is loud and lively (cool jazz, a bit tiring given the stress level), the trip isn't worth it. A plus: lots of staff, nice and attentive. Not a long wait when we visited.

W ramen the pork is very tasty and good and fast service (when the shop is semi full)

For years, this is the best ramen in town, and we tried them all :) And to this you can add kind and professional staff

I had never eaten ramen soup as thick as I did there. Unfortunately, I later had quite a bit of gastrointestinal problems... well. The price is also quite expensive for what you have on your plate.

Very Mediocre Ramen. Broth lacking flavor/umami, noodles overcooked, (half) egg ok. Would personally not come again.

We sat at the bar table and ate Tonkotsi Ramen and Tantan Ramen. The atmosphere was very nice and authentic🥰 All the employees are real Japanese, so come by and see for yourself 🫶

It's beautiful and full of manga drawings. They prepare the food in front of you and it is all delicious and handmade!

Unfortunately I didn't like the Ramen and it didn't feel authentic to me. First of all, I've been fortunate enough to taste Ramem in many cities including the real deal in Japan. I felt the ramen lacked taste, substance and proper ingredients. It's also a bit pricy for what it is, a small portion of bland and unappetising ramen. The noodles didn't feel the right texture, size and most of all, didn't taste great.

Incredible ramen, it comes out. Highly recommended

Authentic, tasty and friendly. Simply the best. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just finished the miso ramen and it was honestly a pretty disappointing ramen. The broth was tasteless and the Meat wasn’t as tender as it could be. No umami or feel of passion in the dish. The quality in Denmark where we usually eat our ramen are leagues above this experience

Amazing place to eat ramen. I came here three days in a row. It’s the best ramen I’ve eat outside Japan. You’ll feel exactly like in a japanese restaurant. Do not miss this spot!

Very good food and good service.

A simple, cozy ramen shop. People are friendly, food is ready quickly and tastes perfect. Top place if you want to eat something quickly that also tastes great

Super. At Niko Niko I felt reminded of my time in Japan. This ramen shop could just as easily be located on a nice side street in Osaka. The ramen is delicious, the staff is friendly, the waiting times are moderate and the selection is good. Gladly again.

Small restaurant with good ramen. Honestly, there are much better ramen shops in the city. There were hardly any side dishes in the ramen soup. I thought that was a shame. There aren't many inside or outside places. Better reserve 🩷

A must in the rather crowded Berlin ‘s gastronomy jungle. Japanese ambient, back in the 90’s, vibrating and intimate atmosphere at the same time. Very friendly service and great noodles. I can only recommend.

One of my favourite Ramen in Berlin

Yummy Ramen! The waitress with short red hair is fantastic, really prepared for every language!

The ambience is really great. You immediately feel like you are in Japan and the open kitchen is an eye-catcher. Everything is freshly prepared and the food came quickly. The taste is simply great and plentiful. In my opinion, the prices are ok, although €3 for additional meat is a bit steep for the portion size you get. The service is friendly, if a bit unstructured. But we'd love to come back!

Best ramen in town, absolutely yammy

Make sure to book a table in advance! Friendly staff! Delicious Ramen…

Probably the best ramen I've had so far outside of Japan, the broth (of the Tonkotsu Tantan) was a bit too thick for me, I was missing the vinegar on the table but except for that, perfect

Cozy place with a variety of different ramen together with other authentic asian food.

Been there probably 10 times and have never been disappointed! Absolutely further recommendation! Keep it up like this :-) The cold ramen is also a real treat 🥰

Good food, authentic atmosphere.

The broth is too salty, not soft, the noodles are hard and tough.

Soooo good 🤤 Unfortunately only a photo of the empty plate. It was just too delicious!

The ramen was not that good comparing to many other places in Berlin. The taste was bland with not much spices so we needed to order chilli oil to make it better. I was expecting much more from a place that used to be connected to Hako Ramen

Vegan/ vegetarian options But it didn't taste good :( too salty and a bit bitter

I ordered the Tonkotsu Gyokai and I really liked it. Nevertheless, I consider the ramens very overpriced for the amount of food you get. For instance, we ordered another ramen that came only with one leaf of pak choi… I mean, I’m paying 17 euros… Give me half of a pak choi.

The pork soup was unbelievable. Will be back. Edit, 17€ for a ramen. I have been coming for 3 years but the price has made me visit less. So I took off 1 star ⭐.

Food perfect! But service from everyone at reception was a disaster! We arrived 8 minutes earlier than opening times... the employee turned us away in a very rude manner... didn't even tell us if we could wait...

I took the CBD ramen, did not feel much, the ramen were good, just paid a bit too much, nice place

Amazing atmosphere and incredible Ramen

Food is bombastic, service is also great and nice, atmosphere inside 4.5 and outside a 3, thanks for everything

Fav ramen place in Berlin HAIKU: Hot Sun in Berlin Refreshing cold tasty ramen Serving peace of mind

best ramen in town with friendliest staff

It was very tasty, the broth was spicy and complex at the same time. The noodles were al dente and the chasiu fit perfectly. I can only recommend it.

All in all, a solid ramen place. We ate there twice and it was good. The service was attentive and knew how to deal with guests. The atmosphere is rustic and the seating is a bit uncomfortable.

I didn't like it. Nice service but neither me nor my friends liked the food. Additionally, the dorayaki were dry and appeared to be a frozen product.

I chose this restaurant not by chance. My daughter worked here for almost a year. Very nice people work here. I liked the kitchen. The portions are really generous! Homemade is delicious, there are also non-spicy dishes, this is important for me. I have a sensitive stomach, I thought about eating mochi with lemonade, but I couldn't resist, I ordered Tonkotsu Traditional and lemonade. The stomach felt good! Good ventilation. I will visit!

I ordered yesterday for my partner and myself two ramens. I don't abuse when i say i never eat some bad ramens. We had three spoons and couldnt eat anymore. Big disapointement. It taste nothing except salt, the ramens are extremely thin that you taste nothing. Its a shame to ask 16€ for that, even the ramens in box at rewe or edeka are more tasty. I wanted to come with a group of friends next time at this restaurant but i will never put a feet there and i wont miss any occasion to spead the word that it's the worst ramen ever i had in Berlin. Its a shame.

I ordered yesterday for my partner and myself two ramens. I don't abuse when i say i never eat some bad ramens. We had three spoons and couldnt eat anymore. Big disapointement. It taste nothing except salt, the ramens are extremely thin that you taste nothing. Its a shame to ask 16€ for that, even the ramens in box at rewe or edeka are more tasty. I wanted to come with a group of friends next time at this restaurant but i will never put a feet there and i wont miss any occasion to spead the word that it's the worst ramen ever i had in Berlin. Its a shame.

Absolute recommendation! The service was friendly, the ramen was very tasty and the ambience was perfect. We sat directly at the counter and were able to watch how the chefs prepared the dishes with passion. The Kirin Ichiban beer is also highly recommended! We'll definitely be back

Not the worst, but also not the best ramen I've ever eaten. I had the veggie tantan and a yuzu lemonade. The service was great and I felt comfortable. Just the right meal on a windy Sunday.

Ramen like in Japan! Good selection of ramen, also cold - very tasty in summer when it's hot, e.g. Shoyu Ramen with chicken. There is also a vegetarian version. Yuzu spritzer highly recommended. There is also Yuzu Radler. Small restaurant, a few tables in front of the door. You can also sit directly at the counter and watch the food being prepared. Very nice and friendly staff. Card payment possible.

The ramen is simply delicious, and the inside of the restaurant is very Japanese and comfortable. Both the tonkotsu ramen and the chilled ramen are very delicious.

I was here for lunch and got a seat outside. The food was really tasty (vegetarian ramen) and the service was very quick and attentive. I'd love to come back.

I ordered a Vegan Tantan and Edamame as started. Both were delicious and the portions were great too. Service was fast, didn’t wait long. I’d definitely recommend this place.

Great broth! So thick and luscious!

Amazing food and drinks! They have amazing cold tea, normal lemonade and yuzu lemonade! All home made. The Tsukemen were very umami and had a great dashi flavor to them. The Cold Yuzu Ramen they had were really refreshing and had a especially great subtle yuzu aftertaste! The Gyouza and Ribs were a perfect starter together! The waiter we had was very nice and helped with deciding on what to eat. Without him I wouldnt have tried the crazy good cold yuzu ramen. I would trust this waiter with my life. One of the cutest waiters ive ever had ✨👌 The matcha Ice cream is one of the good matcha ice cream and a perfect addition at the end! I 100% will come here if I visit again! Kartenzahlung möglich!

Everything was extremely tasty and the eggs were the highlight of the ramen. The service was super nice! I would come here again and again! Always recommended! Come here!

Oldtime classics on the district, always good and super authentic🙏

The food in the restaurant was delicious, the waiter was really nice and the atmosphere is great. I really enjoyed eating and I highly recommend this restaurant.

Amazing food and friendly staff, great place

Simply delicious 👍 A wide choice of very good quality ramen and salad.

I think it's the best kimchi I've tried in Germany. In addition to the traditional tonkatsu ramen broth, the best ramen I've had lately. Good concentration of flavor and well-made final products. I recommend sitting at the bar to get the true experience.

Unfortunately I can't understand the good reviews. I have now (unfortunately) ordered ramen from Niko several times. It's more expensive than other ramen shops, and it just doesn't taste good. The tonkotsu is always bitter, doesn't taste like pork and it looks a bit like the soup was simply thickened with cornstarch to imitate the feeling of a rich, intense soup. Otherwise, the thickness of the soup comes from the fact that it was cooked for days. Unfortunately, since the taste has nothing of tonkotsu, I don't think that's the case here. Gyoza are limp and not properly fried, etc…. . I don't care anymore that it's not authentic Japanese ramen in Berlin, but Niko is simply not recommended (mMn)

This place has my most favourite vegan Tantan ramen. Forever.

I ordered the vegetarian cold shoyu ramen and can recommend it to everyone. Especially in summer, the broth tastes perfect and harmonious. The service is lovely and the atmosphere is very homely

A beautiful, authentic-looking ramen snack bar in the heart of Berlin. Everything is prepared fresh and clearly visible in the visible kitchen and tastes delicious. You can sit outside and inside, the furniture and furnishings could be of higher quality. Card payment possible. Service quick. Generally recommended.

Authentic flavour and cosy interior. Our whole group enjoyed the dinner

Adequate ramen, dependable, flavor is a bit bland -- I suspect it is due to tuning for timid German palate and not a skill problem. I recommend ordering an extra egg. 😋 Service can disappear for long periods, expect to wait.

At the end of the day we tried ramen at “Niko Niko Ramen” on Boxhagener Platz. The homemade broths were nice and flavorful, the noodles and ingredients were good, but overall it lacked the ultimate flavor kick that you find in the best ramen in Berlin. Still a solid choice for a quick Japanese meal.

Delicious ramen for vegetarians, vegans and omnivores :). The dish “Tantan” was fantastic and warmed up a hungry stomach and filled it up nicely. Homemade drinks are also great. Thank you :)

Delicious Tsukemen ramen! Tried dipping ramen for the first time here, and it did not dissapoint. It had a quite tangy/seafood taste, so keep that in mind.

Maybe this is how it was supposed to taste(u hope it wasn’t because my miso lover said that it was awful) but we will avoid this place Veggie Miso: really nutty, too salty and some shiitake had old taste but overall it was ok Tonkotsu tantan pork: it tasted like peanut butter with some pork broth, meat was over seasoned with pepper Spareribs: worth recommending

Definitely a great recommendation. There was very tasty ramen here at fair prices.

Great food for vegan and non vegan ramen lovers.

Ive been there for almost a year, and this place is not only good, it is ALWAYS good, and the service is ALWAYS lovely. This place is a gem.

Vegetarian not as good as the meat dishes

An incredibly good ramen restaurant with really good food and basically a great ambience, BUT it always feels very crowded and therefore very loud, you often have to wait outside the door for up to 30 minutes and the prices are now at a level that, considering the permanently high utilization is no longer rationally comprehensible. If you have the money and for whom the loud noise levels inside are not a problem, you are well advised here.

Below average ramen. The noodles were very thin and tasteless

Very tasty ramen and different broths. Highly Recommended.

Typical Japanese friendliness, high-quality ingredients, authentic ambience, so that if you sit with your back to the window, you might as well be in Japan. I love it 👍👍👍👍 If you are currently learning Japanese on your own, you can also order in Japanese thanks to the friendly service.

Update: came to this place after a long time. Ramen was very tasty. The dessert is not a strong suit. Miso tonkotsu 17 euro, dorayaki 3 euro. Original Japanese ramen. Not like the Hako ramen in Prenzlauerberg and Keurzberg at all which owned by another owner. The soup was thick and favorable, not the type you should drink it all. But if you do, it’s still very yummy! Recommend this Hako ramen than the other two Hako ramens.

Very tasty, diverse soups & starters. One point deducted for the rather higher prices.

Slow service and overpriced with small portions.. there are many better ramen places in Berlin. Not recommended.

Ordered gyoza for starter, and tonkatsu tanta for main course, and a mochi strawberry for dessert. So incredibly good. The ramen was incredibly creamy and flavorful. Really recommend a visit here if you like ramen. Very nice staff too. Their yuzu schorle was also very good.

We had an extremely disappointing experience at Niko Niko. We waited for 30 minutes for our food, only to be told by the waiter that they had forgotten to enter our order. This level of service is unacceptable. We were not offered any apologies or compensation for the inconvenience. Our evening was completely ruined. I do not recommend this place and will not be returning.

Waited 30 minutes then realised that our orders are already forgotten. Pretty bad experience

Great food and authentic. If you sit at the bar you will get to see the whole cooking of your dish. I am more in favor of the chicken broth as The pork broth feels a bit too heavy for me.

It was okay, but I've had better ones and it was very expensive. The lady was very kind and fast though.

Amazingly delicious food! Definitely best Ramen in Berlin!!

Great place, cosy and authentic. I love sitting by the counter