Niko Niko Tei in Mainz

This is a Japanese restaurant in Mainz. I had lunch there. The chicken cutlet was pretty tasty, but the ponzu sauce seemed a little too sweet. Also, the rice, which is the lifeblood of Japanese cuisine, wasn't very tasty. Maybe it was the variety or the way it was cooked... There was terrace seating, and there were a fair number of seats, so you could enter without a reservation. I had emailed in advance to inquire about a reservation, but received no reply.

Overall, it was good! The beef was unfortunately a bit tough, and the fried chicken was unusually cooked—it felt heavy on the stomach. The rest was okay 😊

For me the best ramen everything is good

Wonderful restaurant! Great ambiance, and when the weather's nice, it's wonderful to sit outside. The food was absolutely delicious! Arigato gozaimasu!

We had a fantastic evening with four different starters and the great tuna. Very attentive and friendly service! Thank you!

Sehr leckeres japanisches Essen, freundlicher, asiatischer-authentischer Service und Preis-Leistung top. Unsere Töchter lieben die Yakitori, ich gerne die Kombination Sushi und Soup oder den Lachs oder Chicken mit Ponzu Soße.

If the service improves, this restaurant truly deserves a five-star rating. I am a big fan of this place, and although it's a bit far from my home, we have enjoyed visiting with my family. However, the service last Saturday was almost shocking. The restaurant was undoubtedly busy, but the waitress handed us our sushi plates with a very relaxed arm, tilting it as she placed it down roughly on the table. The sushi was neatly arranged on the plate at an even angle, yet she didn’t seem to have an idea of placing the plates straight in front of the customer. This is Germany, so I never expect Japanese-style service. However, the lack of respect for Japanese cuisine in the service in a good Japanese restaurant was truly disappointing. A freshly prepared sushi plate has a pure delight, like when opening a jewellrey box. Not just Sushi, every other little dishes, too. All are crafted with care, piece by piece. Niko Niko Tei serves incredibly delicious food at a very reasonable price, but service like that can instantly ruin everything. Miss, please reflect and make improvements.

I had a sushi lunch. The price was relatively cheap and the taste was ok. Unfortunately, the sushi rice was a little dry. 🙏

Unfortunately the price-performance ratio is not right. The three of us were in the restaurant on a Saturday evening. To be honest, I'm conflicted. On the one hand the food was tasty, on the other hand all the dishes were quite small. And since we chose the restaurant based on the information that it was the best Japanese restaurant in Mainz, we were rather disappointed. Yes, it's all fresh and the quality isn't lacking, but my "large" tuna rolls were of a normal size and only getting four of them for a relatively high price was a bit of a shame. It was the first time I regretted not ordering the combination offered at a sushi restaurant. Because only there did the price-performance ratio seem to be at least approximately right. We made a reservation and that was really necessary because the store was super full. And when we tried to come half an hour before, our table was still occupied. But I personally didn't find it extremely loud or uncomfortable and the service handled the number of guests relatively well. Even if you had to wait a relatively long time for the ice cream in the end. All in all not bad, but somehow not good either, just mediocre, so 4 stars overall.

This Japanese restaurant is the best around. Highly recommended.

Delicious Japanese food, focus on sushi, but also a small selection of other delicious dishes.

Nice food, but I really do like the service. You need to book a table to go there and the waiters kinda put pressure for you to leave. I understand the place is busy, but still it feels awkward. Maybe there are better ways to do it :)

The undisputed number 1 in Mainz and beyond for almost 15 years. Even in Frankfurt you have to You have to search for a long time to find such a good Japanese restaurant. By far the best sushi quality in Mainz. If you're lucky, there's even Otoro and other rare cuts.

Very tasty food and friendly staff

It was so delicious, I recommend it 🥰🍱🍣

It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for dining on weekends. The food is decent and the service staff is friendly

Great food at a fair price and very quickly

Very good, we recommend pre-ordering as it sometimes takes a relatively long time. But great food and very friendly.

Difficult to evaluate. The food is very tasty, but unfortunately the price-performance ratio is not right at all. The portions are very small and quite expensive. The prices online no longer match the current prices. I tend not to eat large portions, rather smaller ones, and I wasn't full (lunch menu). Personally, I didn't find the sushi to be as tasty as it was advertised (surveys showed that it has some of the best sushi in Mainz) and I can't recommend it. Otherwise it is a very simply furnished restaurant, a bit too uncomfortable inside for me personally. Lots of changing customers at lunchtime. The outdoor area is very nice and it's nice to stay here in summer. The photos were taken on three different visits. The same dish twice. (2022-2024)

Good quality food, friendly service. A bit cramped and very simply furnished. Ramen with chicken á la cart and salmon fillet from the lunch menu

Good and authentic Japanese food, good service, nice ambience. Really great!

Very tasty and authentic cuisine! The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is very good. I look forward to my next visit!

It was our first time here at Niko Niko Tei and it certainly won't be the last time. The fried eggplant and the ramen tasted and looked fantastic! The amount of ramen was large enough to fill you up (you don't necessarily have to have an appetizer unless you have a big appetite) 😊 The dessert Mochi Strawberry Cheescake is also recommended! The service was extremely friendly and patient. You can also get cutlery upon request if you are not very good with chopsticks.

Authentic Japanese cuisine in the backyard. Tempura and Tonkatsu very tasty and varied and filling as a menu. Around 12-16 euros for the menu is a very fair price for authentic Japanese food in Germany

Great food from friendly and attentive service, hidden in the back yard. I only had a short time, so I asked if it was realistic to eat something small within half an hour and was served very quickly. I ordered two starters and was completely happy to have received such an exceptional and good meal. Unfortunately, after 30 minutes I had to leave again. I also really liked the Genmaicha tea.

Very nice food . Value for money. We will come again.

A little hidden in the back yard but delicious food at good prices. Service was friendly and the food was prepared very quickly.

Delicious food, the price is pretty steep though.

This is a great Japanese restaurant that is very well maintained.

Best japanese Restaurant in Mainz! Excellent 👌

Nice Japanese restaurant. Really very friendly staff and quick service. The food was very tasty, but unfortunately the price-performance ratio was not right. The portions are very small and quite expensive. Unfortunately, the prices on the online menu are outdated and are now on average around 20% more expensive. Simple and beautifully decorated store. All in all nice, but unfortunately expensive.

It's really not an insider tip in Mainz without reason. From the outside it looks really small and inconspicuous. It's been a long time since we've had such good Japanese food because there aren't these standard things here, but rather something that's really special. There is also a beautiful terrace at the back which is a dream but unfortunately we couldn't use it because of the rain. The service was super helpful and explained everything. It's not just the food that makes a restaurant special, but everything around it and this restaurant has that. I really hope that I come to Mainz again so I can eat here. It's really a ten out of ten. Thank you for this wonderful evening with you💗

The food was really tasty, especially the gyoza starters were very tasty. Personally, I had the ramen noodle soup (good portion) as my main course and it also tasted excellent. Had cheesecake strawberry mochi for dessert, also very good. Staff also very nice.

The food was great. The bento was a stunning size - we shared it between 2 people. Vegetarian ramen - lick your fingers

Without Google Maps we probably wouldn't have ended up here. A hidden restaurant in a courtyard. Totally quaint and cozy! The food is phenomenally delicious and the service is super attentive and friendly!!! A must if you love Japanese food and are in Mainz. We weren't here for the last time!

Small, authentic Japanese restaurant hidden in a backyard. Definitely an insider tip! The fish dishes and the ramen really impressed us. Gladly again!

The food was very tasty and the bento box, for example, was rich and an experience. The prices are understandable and justified, but you should have a little with you.

The food was delicious, the service was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice too!

Nice, cozy restaurant. The service was very friendly. The food was very good. I can recommend it at any time.

Very good Japanese food. Delicious and authentic.

Great place for authentic and delicious Japanese food in Mainz.

There aren't many places where you can eat Japanese food in Mainz, so I come here every time I visit. There are many local customers and it is crowded. The scent of Japanese-style soup stock gives Japanese people peace of mind. We recommend udon, fried chicken, and sushi. I wonder if the ramen has a local flavor.

A nice restaurant with options to eat on the terrace or courtyard. There were three of us and we all had sparkles in our eyes after dinner. We had 2 x bentos and once fried chicken with curry and rice. Everything was super delicious 😊

Very tasty food and great service. We recommend. In summer you can also sit outside. We will be back. 🤗

The entrance to the restaurant is so hidden that we almost left because we thought it was closed. Luckily, we discovered the entrance and were able to enjoy the best ramen in town. We were also surprised that the restaurant was busy because the probability of walking in there by chance is very low. I suspect that most guests came there either through Google searches or recommendations from friends. But we will definitely come back.

Really good menu with many sushi options and other mains. We tried meats as well as tuna and everything was cooked perfectly.

I think Niko Niko Tei is one of the best restaurants in Mainz. I've been going there for several years now and I think the soups, starters and other main courses taste very good. I particularly like the different daily menus, which the chef makes very tasty. The sushi is a bit bland for my taste, but it shines with the very different options. It's a little difficult to get there as the parking spaces nearby are usually full. Overall, I would say that the restaurant is highly recommended

Delicious food, price-performance ratio absolutely okay

Very very tasty food. You have to do it once.

The atmosphere is great and the food is delicious! I recommend the lunch menu because the price and composition are good!

It had little to do with classic Japanese. The Tonkatsu was just a breaded schnitzel with lettuce and soy sauce. My friend had stomach problems after her udon tempura and vomited several times. So it was nothing in terms of quality.

A bit hidden in the back yard is a high-class Japanese restaurant. The food is very tasty and the service is very attentive and friendly. An absolute recommendation for a lovely evening in a pleasant atmosphere. Table reservation is recommended.

Such an unbeatably good lunch spot! Of course also recommended in the evening 🧡

The food was delicious, the location was a bit cramped but everything still fit well.

Very tasty sushi and nice service.

It's worth looking for this restaurant hidden in the back yard. We were pleasantly surprised that there was (finally) traditional Japanese food there in addition to the obligatory sushi. You can also order most dishes vegetarian upon request. Always friendly service.

Absolutely the best Japanese restaurant I know. The sushi is super tasty and the fried eggplants in Japanese broth are a hit! All the dishes I tried were great. The service is very friendly and attentive. We always enjoy coming here!

The Niko Niko Tei surprised us positively: the most “Japanese” thing I’ve been able to enjoy in Mainz so far. The food is so good, the ambience (space, mood) is also authentic. The starter of tofu in Japanese sauce was the best tofu I've ever had. The lunch menu with miso soup was fine: karaage. Perfect and just as good as I know in other very good Japanese restaurants. Dessert: matcha ice cream and yuzu ice cream. Mmmm delicious. 5 stars for the Niko Niko Tei. A favorite in Mainz, in a great location!

Very tasty food and great service. Were there with 6 people and everyone was very satisfied

Real Japanese food and taste like you eat it in Japan. All the other Japanese restaurants is fake Japanese food cuz cook it by Vietnamese and taste like something else not Japanese. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant and good food there.

Very pleasant atmosphere, a bit crowded at the tables... delicious food and drinks

Beste Japaner meiner Meinung nach. Service ist immer freundlich essen ist alles zu empfehlen. 2005 war ich zum ersten Mal dort und bin noch heute von Service und Qualität beeindruckt. Die Familie die das Restaurant betreibt ist sehr herzlich. Liebe Grüße bis demnächst

지금 50분기다림. 아직도 음식 안나옴. 최악. 레스토랑은 빈자리 많은데 음식도 안오고 주문받는데도 20분걸렸음 음식을 먹을수는 있는건지 모르겠다. 꼭 참고하셔서 방문하시길

天ぷら定食を食べました、とても美味しかったです。ドイツ人の方が京都で調理師免許を取ったようで、感激しました。 正午過ぎにすぐ入れましたがら13時前にはいっぱいで、ホールの女性は1人できりもりしていて大変そうでした。 日替わり定食、にこにこ定食はお弁当スタイルで、ベルリンでは食べたことのない日本の定食屋さんスタイルだったので、次回は絶対食べたいです。金額もこの物価高では良心的だと思います。

Foods are delicious with good price, drinks are nice too, highly recommend the rice tea they make, otherwise there are just bottled ice tea. The Katsu dish was not as expected but it's edible. The bento box was very nice!

Sehr guter Japaner mit leckerer Ramensuppe. Bestes asiatisches Restaurant in Mainz mMn. Man muss vorher einen Tisch reservieren.

Bestes japanisches Restaurant. Sehr authentisch, der kleine Garten ist auch toll. Wenn ich könnte, würde ich jeden Tag dort hin gehen.

Sehr schönes, übersichtliches Restaurant. Aufmerksamer und freundlicher Service. Das Essen war lecker und die Wartezeit von der Bestellung bis zum Servieren trotz "Full House" überschaubar. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist in Ordnung. Allerdings war es relativ laut. Kleiner Raum, viele Menschen eben.

Sehr sehr leckeres Essen, nicht mit gängigen asiatischen Restaurants vergleichbar. Sehr fein. Wir hatten drei verschiedene Vorspeisen und Hauptspeisen, alle waren wir sehr zufrieden. Hier kommen wir immer wieder her.

Super netter Laden. Sehr freundliches Personal. Lecker und schön angerichtet.

Toll eingerichtetes, verstecktes Restaurant. Bedienungen alle sehr kompetent und nett. Man sitzt wie in einem Wohnzimmer, aber an normalen Tischen & Stühlen, demnach auch gut für bewegungseingeschränkte Menschen. Für 15€ ca bekommt man ein Hauptgericht, welches mehr als satt macht. Super lecker, super angerichtet, tolle Auswahl auch für Vegetarier oder Veganer. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Sehr gutes Sushi. Viele Fischsorten für Sushiliebhaber. Eher Klassische Zubereitung als exotische moderne Kreationen. Sehr netter und aufmerksamer Service. Gemütlicher kleiner Hinterhof. Schöner kleiner Speiseraum mit Japanischer Dekoration. Preis/Leistung noch Ok.

Ich war dort mit meiner Freundin essen spontan und ohne Reservierung. Wir hatten Ramen, Edamame und ein paar Dumplings. Es war unfassbar lecker. Das Ambiente ist sehr schön und schlicht gehalten. Auch sitzt man in dem kleinen Vorhof wunderschön. Die Bedienung war ebenfalls sehr freundlich. Dieses kleine Restaurant fühlt sich an wie eine Umarmung von einem geliebten Menschen. Ich werde auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. Ich kann es wirklich nur jedem empfehlen.

Wir haben hier heute einen sehr netten Abend verbringen können. Das Essen ist sehr gut und preislich sehr fair angesetzt. Man sitzt drinnen, wie auch draußen gemütlich. Das Servicepersonal war äußerst freundlich und kompetent. Es gibt asiatisches Bier, welches- je nach eigenem Geschmack- sehr gut ist, oder man doch lieber Bitburger bestellen sollte.

Schönes asiatisches Lokal, leckere Speisen unter anderem Ramen, zuvorkommend Service. Ein bisschen ychade ist, das die eigentlich schöne Einrichtung doch schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen ist. Mit ein bisschen Liebe wäre das Ambiente richtig schön.

Ich Liebe alles hier. Das essen ist perfekt und der Service immer sehr freundlich! Alles top.

Went there with friends and we all had good tasty dishes. Recommend 👍

Sehr freundlicher Empfang. Trotz Reservierung drinnen konnten wir aufgrund des schönen Wetters draußen sitzen, da zum Glück noch ein Tisch frei war. Im Garten des Altbaus sitzt man sehr gemütlich. Der Service war schnell, das Essen lecker und alle sind satt geworden. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.

Nice Restaurant, nice atmosphere and decent food. Unfortunately we waited 1:20hrs for 10 pieces of sushi and a simple curry. Not sure if I'll visit again.

Das einzige wirklich authentische japanische Restaurant in Mainz. Insbesondere die Mittagsmenüs (teishoku) sind sehr zu empfehlen. Zutaten sehr frisch und Fleisch immer perfekt gegart. Abends würde ich mir noch ein paar Gerichte mehr im Izakaya-Stil (ippin ryori) wünschen.

Sehr gutes Essen, sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, gerne wieder, Eingang an der Gaustraße wirkt etwas komisch, aber Restaurant ist ansprechend

We waited for 30 minutes and didn’t get served. When we went to the bar to ask to order, they told us ordering would take another hour. So We left.

Das Essen war fantastisch und die Bedienung sehr herzlich. Da sie selbst die Gerichte im Restaurant isst, konnte sie uns gut und ehrlich beraten. Bei den ganzen leckeren Gerichten war es schwer sich zu entscheiden. Leider ist die Beleuchtung am Abend im Außenbereich ein wenig zu spärlich. Das Lokal ist ein wenig versteckt in einer Gasse, aber ein absoluter Geheimtipp.

Wonderful lunchmenu and super price! mackerel sashimi was the best in Germany But really hard to find for the parking place

Super Lecker Essen, netter Service, Ambiente hat nichts mit Japan zu tun und sieht auch nicht so sauber aus....

Great food and great service! The Tempura Udon was delicious

Best Asian food in the city. Come for the lunch menu

Es war super schön ,und super lecker das Essen war richtig schön. Immer wieder gerne.😊

Hat leider nicht geschmeckt und es hat alles sehr lange gedauert. Ist aber sehr angenehm zum sitzen da es sehr still ist

Bestes Sushi in Mainz und seit Jahren meine erste Wahl!

Tradition trifft auf Moderne. Eine Bereicherung für die Mainzer Gaustrasse. Die Gerichte sind Hervorragend und zugleich liebevoll und mit t Stil zubereitet. Wer Japanische Küche liebt,.ist im Niko Niko absolut richtig. Wunderbares geführtes Familienunternehmen.

Sehr leckere japanische Gerichte. Super Service und schöne dezente Einrichtung. Bei gutem Wetter kann man auch draußen im wunderschönen Hinterhof sitzen. Keine klassische asiatische Fastfood Küche sondern authentische japanische Gerichte von einer Japanerin gekocht.

Richtig leckeres authentisches japanisches Essen, für alle die mal mehr als nur typisches Sushi entdecken wollen (das Sushi ist aber auch lecker)!

Все было очень вкусно и свежее: роллы, маки и сашими. Голден тофу😋 такое пробовала только в Японии, а в ресторанах в других странах обычно не удавалось. Рекомендую попробовать моти.

Nach langer durch Corona verursachter Pause besuchten wir endlich wieder dieses japanische Restaurant. Der Raum mit seinem wohltuend klaren Ambiente hat sich nicht verändert. Der Service bleibt schnell und freundlich, die Preise günstig. Das Angebot wurde noch erweitert, nicht zuletzt durch weitere Zutaten zu den klassischen Gerichten. Alles ist schmackhaft und sehr frisch. Erstaunlich, in welcher Geschwindigkeit die Speisen nach der Bestellung auf den Tisch kommen. Ein solide, rundum empfehlenswerte Adresse.

Here is where we go for authentic Japanese dishes - Sushi and Maki, Udon, Tempura, and many other Japanese meals. The restaurant is run by a Japanese family who consistently delivers good quality and flavorful dishes. A favorite of my family! You might need to walk to get to the restaurant since it's right around the Fastnachtsbrunnen in Mainz (along Gaustrasse) which is a non-parking area, but the trip is very much worth it and highly recommended. I suggest that you call in first for reservation if you're coming around lunchtime as the restaurant gets really packed.

Schmackhaftes Mittagessen in ehrlicher und familiärer Atmosphäre. Authentische japanische Küche für europäischen Gaumen.

Gutes Sushi in netter Umgebung, deutlich leiser als vergleichbare Möglichkeiten in der Stadt, Service etwas semiprofessionell aber nett.

Wir waren wieder im Niko Niko Tei und wiederum sehr zu frieden. Der Service, im wesentlichen durch eine junge Dame alleine sicher gestellt, ist sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und sehr schnell. Überhaupt ist die Schnelligkeit von der Küche bis zum Tisch ein großes Plus. Dass auch einige Japaner diese Restaurant aufsuchen, ist ebenso eine Gewähr für Qualität wie die Tatsache, dass es in der Regel ausgebucht ist. Die zum Teil sehr unterschiedlichen Gerichte werden im Menu gemeinsam serviert, stets mit einer eigenen und passenden Soße und stets eine Freude für den Gaumen. Ein richtig gutes Essen auf der Grundlage frischer Produkte für einen weiterhin günstigen Preis.

Also man muss das schon suchen, bis man es findet, und wenn man dir. Ist erinnert wenig an ein japanisches Lokal. Erst der Blick auf die Speisekarte verrät, was einen erwartet - japanisches Essen. In Kürze: die Suppe und das Tofu waren gut, das Sushi war ok, die 2 Garnelen mit viel pappigem Reis kamen frittiert und in einer sehr deftigen und dicken braunen Soße. Alles in allem befriedigend aber nicht aufregend.