SHIKI - Klostergasse 18 in Leipzig

Modernes & stylisches Ambiente, musikalisch ausgewogen untermalt & eine umfangreiche Speisekarte, das war der erste Eindruck. Zugegeben der Service war am Sonntag Abend etwas unterbesetzt, aber ausgesprochen höflich, kompetent & voller Elan. Ich hatte mich für Sushi entschieden obwohl die Karte noch so viele andere Köstlichkeiten zu bieten hatte - und wurde natürlich nicht enttäuscht. Kein 0815 Sushi sondern inspirierende Kreationen bei welchem es mir schwer fiel mich zu entscheiden. Sicherlich, frische & Qualität haben auch Ihren Preis - aber es lohnt sich wirklich! Zu empfehlen ist auch der japanische Reistee ;) Komme gerne wieder! Und ihr: lasst es euch schmecken :)

Sehr lecker! Wartezeit war zwar etwas lange, ist aber glaub ich dem geschuldet dass Alles frisch zubereitet wird. Preise sind gehoben aber das was man bekommt ist super! Speisekarte könnte ansprechender gemacht werden, ist kein Aushängeschild!

Food is completely convincing, but is definitely price category €€€, not €€ as stated. For the large number of service employees on site, their attention was not sufficient. Empty plates stood at the tables for a long time, empty drinks were not noticed and asking for the bill also took a long time. The condition of the menus (dirty paper, loose pages) does not correspond in any way to the standard of the restaurant. Something like that spoils the impression, which is a shame because the food is really impressive!

Cosy atmosphere and loved the sushi here, beautifully presented! The gin from Leipzig was a surprising and delightful discovery. 30/12/2024

Delicious, fast, extremely friendly service - perfect!

Genuinely wonderful. My favorite place in Leipzig to eat! Sushi is amazing, staff is very kind and food always comes fast

The food was extremely tasty and highly recommended. Unfortunately, after being served, you wave in vain and if you do catch someone, you nod briefly and the person disappears again. Even the payment process took over 20 minutes.

We ate there two weeks ago and the sushi was great. We had to wait a little longer, but the restaurant is very full in the evening. But still a clear recommendation.

The food is really tasty, but also very expensive. Especially the sushi, one or two negative reviews are understandable. That's why I can recommend the business lunch, from Monday to Friday you can enjoy various and very nice dishes for just €10. Tuesday is Chicken Udon day ❤️

Would've given a 5, if it weren't for the arrogant, unfriendly and dismissive waiter, who attended to us at the entrance at around 9 PM today. To the management of this restaurant: Please train that waiter to be respectful towards guests and give proper customer service. Food was great, though.

Very mixed experience in an actually very nice restaurant. The welcome was extremely cold. Despite a confirmed reservation, my name was not found and I was asked for the email and I had to show my cell phone as proof, even though many tables were free, I had the impression that they didn't want us as guests. The same employee answers the question whether “that’s where the toilet is” with a bored nod. Everything at the table was also very mixed. The menus (and especially the chairs!!!) were very dirty, I wouldn't have expected that in a restaurant of this standard and price range. The food was good. However, the prices do not match the size of the dishes. The waiter at the table was friendly but inattentive, so the glasses remained empty and we had to call the waiter to pay, even though he was cleaning tables in our area. After we forgot something at the table, we immediately went back, but after 3 minutes it had already been thrown in the trash. You could at least give the guest a few minutes more time to collect forgotten things... Conclusion: Good, expensive food and bad service. No recommendation.

wow - didn’t had such a tasteful food for a long time. Get the lobster! ❤️

Beautiful location and great food, the homemade limos and iced teas are very happy to recommend ☺️

Very nice restaurant, great food, very nice service, slightly longer waiting time.

Food and ambience excellent! However, you should take your time as the food takes a long time to arrive.

Unser Besuch in diesem Restaurant war eine große Enttäuschung. Der Service war unfreundlich, und die Gerichte ließen ebenfalls stark zu wünschen übrig. Für 30 Euro bekam ich eine Portion asiatische Nudeln mit gerade einmal 4 Garnelen – absolut unverhältnismäßig. Der Entrecôte-Steak war extrem dünn und hatte geschmacklich nichts mit einem echten Steak zu tun. Es war einfach nicht lecker. Wir werden definitiv nicht wiederkommen und können dieses Restaurant niemandem empfehlen. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt hier überhaupt nicht!

Our visit to this restaurant was a big disappointment. The service was unfriendly and the dishes also left a lot to be desired. For 30 euros I got a portion of Asian noodles with just 4 shrimps - absolutely disproportionate. The entrecôte steak was extremely thin and tasted nothing like a real steak. It just wasn't tasty. We definitely won't be back and can't recommend this restaurant to anyone. The price-performance ratio is not right here at all!

Unfortunately the price/performance ratio is not right here. The sushi itself is delicious, but the portions are tiny. Either the prices would have to come down or the portion size would have to be increased.

Fantastic sushi! The portions could have been a bit larger considering the prices, but the taste was consistently great. It was very busy when we arrived, so the service took a while. But the ambience is great. Maybe a little tight, but the room still has pleasant acoustics and it didn't get too loud. The restaurant can definitely be recommended.

Delicious food, super friendly staff. At the beginning it was very crowded and therefore noisy but still comfortable

We were there years ago and were thrilled. However, we were really surprised last week. We spontaneously got a table for lunch, but the tables are very close together. The selection of food was much smaller than in Dresden. The menus were extremely dirty. We then took something from the separate menu. The drinks and food were good. However, the prices don't quite match the size of the dishes. The waiter was inattentive and seemed annoyed, so the glasses remained empty. The restaurant is not suitable for large dogs and dogs are not given water.

Great food. Always a recommendation. The service this time was rather mediocre - long waiting times, both for the service and for the food.

An absolute MUST for every visit to Leipzig. Food service and ambience are great. The food was amazing and a pure taste explosion. I'd love to come back! Be sure to pre-order, our online pre-order went smoothly👍🏻

Pleasant atmosphere and sophisticated cuisine. Also nice and fast service.

Insanely delicious. Service at the highest level. The order was delivered quickly. We didn't reserve a table and the staff found us a good seat for us and the stroller, even though the restaurant was full on a Friday evening.

Wheelchair users not welcome 👎 Although there were hardly any tables occupied, they wanted to turn us away... Apparently everything was reserved and there was no room for my wheelchair. Since I don't give up easily, we fought for a table. But were punished with evil looks. There were always free tables available throughout the evening. Food was good... that's why the 3 stars. But the treatment of people with disabilities, who cannot go to every restaurant for structural reasons, is not possible at all. Felt very unwanted! Probably people with disabilities are not "fancy" enough for "Shiki" 😐The seating capacity in this restaurant is large and maybe you can think about making space where you can put a chair away from the table or park a wheelchair.

The service took a very long time. The food was mediocre and unfortunately without a side salad. The prices for these are sometimes outrageous…

Very tasty sushi 🍣, it just melts in your mouth 🥰. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommended. 👍

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Food is super great, service is not much though. We’ve visited 5 times, and every single dish we tried was amazing. Cocktails on sake are great too. A bit pricey, but it’s better to go once to this restaurant than mediocre cafes multiple times. Online reservation works well.

Food and drinks were just wonderful and authentic taste. I will be definitely visiting this place again.

As always, fantastically delicious! 😍

Ideal para salir por la noche casual tanto con amigos y familiares y también después de la cena de trabajo. Amplia selección y comida muy deliciosa, todos los artículos en el plato preparados con excelencia, todo es muy delicioso y fresco. Bonitos vinos en el menú y los cócteles son todos imprescindibles probar. Ambiente agradable y camareros amables. Debe perderse cuando esté en Leipzig.

Very tasty nice people! We'd love to come back!

Eyes and stomach receive a gourmet meal You can park right underneath there

Incredibly good food, creatively and stunningly presented. Definitely the best Asian around!

Das Essen ist qualitativ sehr gut hier. Leider haben wir nicht das bekommen was wir bestellt haben aber es war dennoch lecker.

Gutes Essen und aufmerksamer Service. Die Karte lässt inhaltlich keine Wünsche offen, jedoch haptisch. Das ist kein Aushängeschild. Pekig. WC ungepflegt. Wir hatten 1 Flasche Mineralwasser, 1 Flasche Sancerre, 1 Cremant, 2 Robata Hauptspeisen und 1 Dessert für 168 Eur. Offene tolle Küche.

Went in without table reservation, and the waiter got us a table within an hour. The whole staff was very professional and welcoming. Food was also very good, but some dishes lacked spices. Still, we will come again to try some other things from the menu.

I recently wanted to - after I had taken the last university exam of the semester that day - on August 28th. finally try the shiki. The waiter didn't seem very happy about it and was unfriendly. I felt like I was intruding. When I arrived at the place, I was given a menu that was completely dirty and filthy. It was so covered in stains that I felt disgusted to touch it. The ambience actually seemed upscale, but I've never had a completely dirty menu in an upscale restaurant. Not even in Asian snack bars. Then there were no prices on any drinks. I asked the waiter where to find the prices and he silently pointed to a QR code. For me, cell phones have no place at the table while eating. Because of my exams, I sat at the computer every day for all the months before, I don't have a QR code scanner on my cell phone and I would have had to download it first. After my exams, I just wanted to eat and unwind and not have to fiddle with my phone and download something else. If the waiter had been friendly, I would have done so, but combined with the feeling I was given of being unwanted, I decided to leave the place and prefer to dine somewhere that was friendly to me and it manages to give the guest a card with prizes. I know several people who don't have a smartphone, partly because they don't want to and partly because of their age. So these people are excluded here. I don't think that's a good thing and - as I said - I don't know of any really upscale restaurant where they were so unfriendly to me and gave me a dirty menu. Completely fake in my opinion - it's supposed to look upscale so that guests can get more money, but nothing matches.

Great restaurant, sushi unbeatably delicious. Very nice and fast service. Great facility. You feel very comfortable. Reservations are recommended in advance as it is very busy.

The SHIKI is a noble restaurant with sophisticated, pan-Asian dishes for gourmets. The price is reflected in the quality and portion size of the dishes. In short - a recommended restaurant with style and exclusivity.

Great food, great ambience, friendly service. Great Asian food, just perfect.

Delicious food, small portions, friendly atmosphere and nice waiters. The prices are higher and the music was a bit too loud for our liking.

The restaurant pleasantly surprised me with a cozy atmosphere and excellent service. The dishes are beautifully presented and everything I tried was really tasty - I especially liked the homemade starters and desserts. The only downside is that the prices are slightly higher than average. But for the quality of food and service it's definitely worth it!

The presentation of the food is great, as is the white wine (Bacchus) and espresso martini. Unfortunately, the taste was only okay, the ramen was very disappointing (noodles overcooked and broth rather tasteless). There were no extra spices etc. At some point it was cleared away quickly and without question. The prices are too high for that. [Note: providers had my last critical reviews deleted by a lawyer, let's see how long that lasts.]

Really delicious food! The service was nice, but took a while... but the food was definitely worth it! Really really delicious. It is not exactly cheap, and the portions are relatively small, but with an entrée and a desert we could get very satisfied! Definitely recommend and would totally go back!

I would like to express my great dissatisfaction with this restaurant. The noodles were hard, and the seafood sashimi was anything but fresh. The most unbearable thing, however, was that we had ordered three portions of pasta, but after an agonizing wait of an hour, we were only served a single portion. When we asked, the waiter refused to admit the mistake and didn't even offer a simple apology. The quality of the food is mediocre and the service is poor. Absolutely not recommended.

It was just super delicious. Every dish was special and good in its own way.

Highly recommended - we really had a great evening! 🍣 Not 0-8-15, very high quality and a pleasure not only in terms of taste but also visually! 👌🏻

Everything was beautifully designed, fine food, very nice staff.

Luxurious venue in the center of Leipzig, the staff takes the utmost care and attention to the smallest detail and cleanliness in the furnishings and toilet. The service is impeccable and very fast. As for the food, this sushi has nothing to do with what they serve in all restaurants, an excellent quality and flavor, also a brilliant creativity of the chef to adapt traditional dishes with local products, as drinks offer a very wide variety of sake with various types of aging. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try real Japanese cuisine.

We had to wait almost 30 minutes for the drinks we ordered at the beginning. The subsequent service was OK. Food and ambience top! Upscale price range.

The food was delicious, although for that price the portions could’ve been a bit bigger. Staff was very polite and the atmosphere was nice inside.

We were in the restaurant for the first time today. And it was really worth it. Very child-friendly, we were able to order maki on request without any problems (only cucumber and avocado) Small note, the glass with the lemonade (passion fruit) had a small crack and the cards could be a little easier to turn over. But these are small things that are not included in our rating. The service is top and the kitchen too. You deserve the tip :)

We had a very nice evening with good food

It's tasty, but portion is not enough to be filled. For example the risotto dish, they put one spoon of risotto rice. I asked them if I can get some rice and it was charged for 4euro 😅 It's too much for one rice bowl.

Great location, great service, great food. Consistently high level on repeated visits. Leipzig can no longer be imagined without Shiki. One of the top 3 restaurants in Leipzig.

Phenomenal sushi! I'm really picky when it comes to sushi, but this is really great! I definitely have to stop by again when I'm in Leipzig.

Conclusion: Shiki offers an average experience with some weaknesses, particularly in service. Overall, there are better restaurants that offer more for the same price. Ambiance: The furnishings are fine, neither too flashy nor too simple. The music was pleasant and there is plenty of seating. Unfortunately, limescale or dishwasher stains were visible on the dishes. The women's toilets are beautifully decorated with artificial flowers. There is a staff lounge in the women's restroom, the door of which was open. This led to an uncomfortable feeling. Eat: The taste of the food was okay. The brioche beef tartare was tasty, but otherwise there was nothing special about it. There was no vegan selection on the menu, but something was offered upon request. The sushi fell apart, the edamame was too dry, and the matcha tiramisu was well presented but lacked flavor and didn't justify the price. Drinks: The cocktails were tasty and offered new flavors, but were served in inconvenient bowls that almost overflowed. Service: The waiting times were relatively long, even though the restaurant was only about 30% full. The staff wasn't very attentive and in the end the bill was just mentioned verbally without the bill itself being handed over.

I recently had the pleasure of discovering this Japanese restaurant, and I can only warmly recommend it! The cuisine is both delicious and light, ideal for those looking for a healthy option without compromising on taste. I was particularly impressed by the freshness of the ingredients and the preparation on site, which demonstrates true know-how. In addition to that, the atmosphere of the place is simply magnificent: a modern and warm decoration which invites relaxation and conviviality. A real favorite that will appeal to fans of Japanese gastronomy and those with dietary constraints!

Located directly at the market, Shiki offers a very good selection of freshly prepared Asian specialties. The service is quick and friendly. The atmosphere is very appealing. Reservation is advisable.

Absolute recommendation. Very friendly service.. great creative menu and excellent sushi. Great cocktails.

The food is delicious, but the wait for the order was 55 minutes and the check took another 25 minutes. Total time spent in the restaurant is 1 hour 30 minutes. , of which 1 hour 20 minutes waited for an order or payment! The sushi portions are so small that even a mouse won't get enough! For 100 euros there should be enough food for 3 people, but no such luck, everyone went to McDonald’s to eat more! It’s not for nothing that their average check per person is not displayed!

Have been there many times and it was great again.

The bill was wrong and food was good. Sadly I asked for the bill and we were not able to receive it as we thought we were charged too much. If restaurant isn't that cheap it should be able to print a bill, but they seem not to have put our orders in the system. Food was tasting ok and portions are small.

Great service, very, very tasty food and the atmosphere was very pleasant and appealing

We were brought to a table. Then no one came to the table for 10-15 minutes. The waitress gave us tickets without comment. The menu pages were dirty and confusing. We went there again. Apparently no one has that Service noticed...

The straw in the drink was unpleasantly sticky. Girl who cleaned toilet later came to the table to serve. Disgusting.

I have almost nothing to complain about. We had the sushi - The service was very quick and friendly. The sushi tasted wonderful, although it was a bit small - but it was high quality.

Very good cuisine…very good sushi

Während der Schwangerschaft zum Entspannen in ein Restaurant gehen und das Personal dreist mit Ihrem Mann flirten lassen? sehr unangenehmer Anblick. Die Hostess schaltete zunächst ihr Gehirn aus und schaute meinem Mann fast eine Minute lang in die Augen, anstatt uns irgendwo einen Platz zum Sitzen anzubieten. Dann wurden wir mit der Haltung des Kellners behandelt, als wären wir nach Mitternacht zu ihm nach Hause gekommen und hätten um kostenloses Essen gebeten. Die Wartezeit war sehr lang, es interessierte niemanden, ob wir leere Teller auf dem Tisch hatten (und die standen sehr lange da). Für diesen Preis gibt es maximal zwei Sterne. interessantes Servieren von Cocktails und insgesamt ein stilvoller Ort.

The food is really classy and therefore expensive. The plants outside are real and beautiful, all the plants inside are made of plastic. The chairs are old and dirty. Everything over 2m hasn't been cleaned since 2018. The waitress takes ages to bring new drinks. The highlight: in the men's toilet, the soap dispenser was hidden behind a plant and completely empty. “Upscale cuisine” looks different.

The food is really very good. Everything is extremely tasty. To be repeated.

There were four of us in the restaurant and we ate very, very tasty! We will definitely eat at SHIKI again on our next visit to Leipzig.

Sat outside on a wonderfully warm evening and enjoyed the exquisite food. There were four of us and we tested our way through the starters, Shitake Soup, Shumai and grilled ribs - just wonderful. The main courses: ShikiPremium Roll, Black and White, Omakase menu and because everything was soooo good there was also a seafood platter. Oh and I forgot also crunchy rolls We recommend!

We went here twice for dinner during our stay in Leipzig. The restaurant is modernly furnished and very inviting, the welcome is warm and the service is quick and friendly. The food was beautifully prepared, the ingredients were fresh and it tasted really delicious. The only drawback was that our hot dishes were only served lukewarm on both days. Therefore a star deduction. We thought the wines with the meal were great and we also loved the crème brûlée.

Chose the Luxury Baroto, their most expensive dish with beef and fish and seafood , the waiter didn’t even dare to ask for how I want my meat. He was extremely rude and as expected the meat was over cooked and tasteless.. The different sauces were great but the fish itself was very basic. Atmosphere is great but because of the waiter we won’t come back.

The Shiki Sushi restaurant is a true pearl for sushi lovers. The sushi here tastes fantastic and is of exceptional quality. Each dish is freshly prepared on site and the use of fresh ingredients can be clearly tasted. In terms of price, the Shiki is absolutely great - you really get damn good quality for the money you pay. The ambience at Shiki is stylish and cozy, so you immediately feel at home. Unfortunately the service leaves a lot to be desired. Employees often seem bored and inattentive. Sometimes they even walk away before the order is fully taken and you barely get a smile or eye contact when ordering itself. The restaurant could definitely improve here. Despite the service that could be improved, a visit to Shiki is definitely worth it. The excellent sushi and the quality of the food make every visit a culinary highlight. If you love sushi, you definitely shouldn't miss this experience.

Service war sehr unaufmerksam und schwach, wir haben zu 4. fast 1,5h auf unser Essen gewartet obwohl das Restaurant nur zu 30% ausgelastet war und 2 Speisen von der Tageskarte waren. Das Essen war nichts besonderes, es war nicht schlecht aber nichts was einen umhaut. Allgemein keinen zweiten Besuch wert, auch nicht einen Ersten für zukünftige Besucher.

Delicious sushi, but the gyoza wagyu beef is heavenly!

It's very cheeky how reviews that don't suit the operator are deleted via Google. You can also have your review “nicely deleted”.

It is a place to come back again and again

Very modern and relaxed atmosphere with very good food

Unfortunately it wasn't an experience today. The food is great, but unfortunately the service wasn't a highlight. Food, drinks and finally the bill were forgotten several times. We were really looking forward to the evening, but we didn't feel welcome.

Very nicely-decorated restaurant in the centre of Leipzig. A bit pricey, but the quality and taste were quite good. The beef steak was a bit overcooked though, they didn’t know how to cook steak rare from the look of things. Service was friendly and attentive. Modern take on Japanese fare.

Hervorragend - wir aßen zur Mittagszeit einen hervorragenden Papayasalat, eine vegane Bowl und ein gemischtes Sushi. Alle Gerichte waren sehr gut abgeschmeckt und liebevoll zubereitet. Preislich im Rahmen. Absolut zu empfehlen!

A very nice restaurant, really nice service and great food

Pretty Asian restaurant, friendly welcome and overall nice, attentive staff. We had a large round of appetizers and cocktails and everything was beautifully presented and extremely tasty. Sure the prices are higher, but we were happy to spend it for this special taste. Highly recommended and gladly again!!

Exceptionally good cuisine, but also extremely expensive. Everything fresh, very tasty and beautifully presented. Service very attentive.

A fantastically good dining area with a lot of different selections. Recommended

Absolutely high class... except for the wagyu.

A little “overrated & overprized”. The food was really not bad but too expensive for the quality and quantity. We had both starters and a large main course and didn't feel full. The ambience of the restaurant is tastefully furnished with a high-quality feel. Unfortunately, the service was clearly too slow and not attentive. The dishes on the menu sound more exclusive than they actually are. The sushi was actually very tasty but not particularly good - I would always prefer a small local for that.

The food is very good but there are hardly any vegetarian options and the portion sizes are very small for the price. Almost tapas-like

Schönes Ambiente, guter Service und super Essen! Wir hatten Suppe, Sushi und Empfehlungen alles sehr lecker. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

The ambience of the restaurant is nice and inviting. The service is really friendly and very quick. The food is creative and beautifully prepared - but it is also relatively spicy. That's too bad. Personally, I prefer to taste the individual nuances. A little tip to the restaurant: Less spices and more naturalness, so that the balance is right. The cards should also be checked as they look relatively worn out.

Far too expensive and you get far too little for your money

Absolutely top sushi!! Extremely high sashimi quality, tender to fall in love with

Going for sushi at Shiki is always a good idea! The fish is very fresh, the service staff are very friendly, great atmosphere (sometimes a bit loud) but always happy to come here

Spontaneously had lunch here in the middle of the week. Phenomenal! I'd be happy to pay a little more.

Food extremely tasty and presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner, service and ambience at a high level. Motivated to repeat.