Takumi in Düsseldorf

I personally think this place is overrated. The service is fine and the restaurant way too cramped. Not worth the wait….

Wofür ist Düsseldorf bekannt? Richtig: Altbier und Little Tokyo. Und was isst man in Little Tokyo? Richtig: Sushi, Ramen Suppe, Karrage (frittiertes Huhn). Das Takumi ist für die Ramen ein guter Spot. Leckere Ramen mit verschiedenen Brühe . Karrage ist auch gut. Für Sushi muss man aber woanders hin.

Increíblemente sabroso y rápido! Muy entretenido, se hace un afila pero avanza muy rápido. Ramen increíbles más otras cositas.

Ottimo posto per mangiare Ramen ma anche altri piatti giapponesi preparati velocemente ma con grande cura ai prodotti . Informale volutamente , si può entrare con short e ciabatte piuttosto che con una giacca classica . Ha un ottimo dehor con riscaldatori. I camerieri sono velocissimi ma anche professionali e sempre sempre con il sorriso ! Bravi ristoratori

The staff just slams our menu up even when me and my girlfriend just finished looking up the menu without saying excuse me at all. Not a good experience at all. The food is mid.

Takumi 1st is a fantastic Japanese restaurant! The ramen is authentic, full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The other dishes are also fresh and high quality. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly and attentive. If you love Japanese food, you should definitely stop by here – highly recommended!

bad service attitude, doesn’t let us read the menu at all. I wouldn’t go again.

We eat here on a Sunday evening. You had to wait a bit until a table became available. The best ramen I have eaten in Germany. We had the Karaage Miso Ramen and the Tokyo Shoyu Ramen. For starters we had gyoza, takoyaki and teriyaki chicken. Everything tasted wonderful. The Yuzu lemonade is also highly recommended.

A place where delicious, traditional Japanese dishes are served. There is always a queue at the door, but the circulation is high and the employees provide very fast service and are very friendly. We liked the taste of the food, but do not have exaggerated expectations. Ramen portions are huge, it is difficult to finish it unless you are very hungry.

The service is designed to ensure that everything works quickly and in an optimized manner, but this does not give you the feeling of being rushed. So great! The food as such was also very tasty and delicious. This is authentic Japanese cuisine that you can't often enjoy outside of Japan. The staff is also absolutely friendly and they represent the store quite well. I'm super happy! :-)

very good tan tan men with karage and egg

Auténtica comida japonesa, la mejor que he probado. Incluso quería llevarme algunas a casa para compartirlas con mi familia. El restaurante es pequeño que tienen asientos exteriores. Pero la comida es excepcionalmente buena.

Delicious food but in my opinion it doesn't live up to the hype. Absolutely solid restaurant, authentic and great service but I still expected more.

Delicious ramen and the side dishes are also great. The service is very good and super fast. Unfortunately you have to wait a relatively long time to get a seat outside in the cold. Ambiance so only 2 stars eat 4-5

From a long-time customer's perspective, this restaurant has gone from bad to worse. The new manager is clearly unfit to run this restaurant, the food has gotten worse since the chef changed, the waiters are getting more and more impatient, and three of the four waiters don't speak German. I spoke to the cashier in German and she rolled her eyes. She seemed to forget that this is Germany and not Japan and that even in Japan she shouldn't treat customers like that. Japanese speaking customers are very welcome here.

Delicious ramen shop, I came here through recommendations online, it’s really Japanese style ramen, very authentic❤️

An interesting experience of Japanese cuisine.

The food is good, but always very cramped and crowded.

Little Tokyo Japanese ramen shop near Königsallee in Dusseldorf. The soup is a bit salty, and the sliced ​​meat, bean sprouts, and noodle are not considered delicious. There are 6 of us in the group. As soon as we entered, they immediately assigned us a seat and the service was very good. This is a store where you have to queue up

Super tasty ramen and fast, friendly service. Definitely try it!

Not up to the standard at all. I have much better one in London. Sorry Dusseldorf. The pork should be thinner and with fats and very tender, almost melt in your mouth. As you can see from the photo, no fat, too thick and it is hard. Besides, it is cold. The egg is also not tasty. The soup is ok but can be thicker. No sesame offered. When I saw the menu that Kimchi is also on the menu. I know it is not authentic. Why people queue for this restaurant. Are they also trapped like me or they don’t know what Japanese Ramen should be like?

We haven't eaten such bad food in a long time. The broth just tasted burnt and the “crispy chicken” tasted like anything but crispy chicken. I would never leave my food because it's a waste of food, but this time we had to leave all 3 bowls because every time we took another bite the whole thing would come back up. Also, after we talked about it and we didn't eat anything at all, we wanted to talk to the boss, but the employees said there was nothing we could do about it. In the end we had to go to another restaurant because we left all 3 bowls and were still hungry and still had to pay the €71. Neither a discount nor a real apology was given. The least would be an apology. So we would never come back just not tasty at all.

I've been eating at Takumi 1st for years and it really is the real and best Takumi! The vegetarian ramen are super delicious. Bring a little time because waiting in front of the door for a seat inside or outside (heated with radiant heaters) is standard. It's worth it though. Who the If you want to order take away you don't have to wait in line and can go straight in and order at the checkout. Payment can be made in cash or by card. Price performance is also right. My 5 year old son also likes to eat his ramen there.

The wait in line didn't take long. It was delicious and large portions, I couldn’t finish it.

like in japan i have no more words go there it’s sorry the wait

First experience with ramen and it was delicious! Be patient because you may find some queue outside, but the food is good and the service really fast.

Authentic Japanese ramen with an excellent broth and fresh ingredients. The taste is unique and the ambience is very inviting. An absolute must for ramen lovers!

We were thrilled!! We had previously been to a popular ramen restaurant and we didn't like it at all and were very skeptical about it today. It was really tasty!! We ordered more because every bite was an experience! Service was also super friendly! Happy to come back!

Whether it's ramen in soup or the starters, it's all damn tasty and you can't get enough of it. The price is also absolutely right. Unfortunately, the queue, which often takes up to an hour, is really worth it and you'll enjoy coming here. It's a shame that the room isn't bigger and can fit more guests, but you can also choose one of the other Takumis in the Japanese quarter.

Very tasty ramen soup! I ate ramen for the first time today and it was delicious and very filling. This time we were lucky and didn't have to wait long. We'll definitely be back 😁

Went with a friend nice atmosphere, sitting together, great and tasty. Delicious!

Let me say from the beginning what I will say last. After waiting in line for about 20 minutes, while I was at the front of the line, a group of 6 people (most likely Japanese) entered directly in front of me. I waited silently to see what would happen. I guess they went out again because there was no room. In about 2-3 minutes, I was invited in. I sat at the table shown to me. After 30 seconds they asked me to move to another table in the corner. They arranged a table for a large group (6 people) and this group was a Japanese group of 6 people who entered in front of me. As far as I know there is no reservation system. Everyone has to wait in line. Maybe this group is a regular customer of the shop, I don't know. But it bothered me a lot that they let them in instead of the people behind me in line. As far as I know, "respect" is very important in Japanese culture. But I saw a "disrespectful" behavior here. As for the food, I tried gyoza and takoyaki. The gyoza was delicious, the octopus in the takoyaki felt a little too “rubbery” when chewing. The sauce and especially the mayonnaise on it were very delicious.

Amazing place run but Japanese with original delicious ramen!

Nice restaurant with particularly nice staff and a really excellent ramen. The queues can be intimidating but it's worth it. Only recommended

The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was delicious. I loved it.

Food is ok. Nothing memorable or special. The ambiance is fun though.

Sunday evening, 3 adults. We waited 20 minutes in line to get our table inside - for the bravest there is also a tent outside with heating lamps. The place is very small and very basic (no placemats or glasses for drinks) with an open kitchen. Fast and very kind service, even if you perceive that they need the table as soon as you finish eating. Good ramen at prices in line with all other restaurants

Tasty (4/5), but unfortunately quite crowded and a long waiting time. Rather expensive for what you get.

Fast and nice service. Gyoza and Ramen very good, solid portion :) Recommended 🤗

I feel like it's suitable for foreigners who don't know about authentic Japanese ramen. The atmosphere is very Japanese.

Unfortunately there are always long waiting times in front of the door, but also in front of the checkout to pay. However, the food tastes excellent.

nice atmosphere, food served quickly. great place

Very strongly recommended for Ramen fans out there. Absolutely amazing Ramen. The most delicious Ramen I have eaten. The chicken broth was delicious and the noodles were also full with flavours. We had three different Ramens and everyone was satisfied with their dishes. The service is quick and attentive. The waiting time is a little longer than any other restaurants in the area but the crowd and the queue speaks all about the quality of the food here. The card payment is accepted.

It’s quite delicious for Europe!

Excellent, super fast service and very good taste

Takumi 1st serves close-to-authentic Japanese ramen varieties indeed. Every time my wife and I are in Dusseldorf, we always make a point to have their ramen. It is not easy to find good ramen in the city, in which we are currently living in Germany. The restaurant exudes nice Japanese pub vibes although the venue is not spacious enough. My wife and I ordered Deluxe Miso Ramen and Tonkotsu Ramen. 1. Deluxe Miso Ramen : Superb texture of the ramen noodles, slightly runny egg yolk, crisp bok choy and shrimp, crispy and light exterior of the karaage with the right amount of seasonings. Last but not least, it was the broth, which was the highlight of the dish. It had deep flavour from the milky bone broth. The chef could have reduced the saltiness slightly though. 2. Tonkotsu Ramen : Great texture of the ramen, crisp blanched bok choy as well as bean sprouts, decent-sized of the pork. Needless to say, the ramen noodles also had fantastic bounciness. One point to suggest would have been to reduce the amount of salt in the broth.

This place is always bustling with people, and it’s no surprise why. The taste is consistently good—simple, authentic, and satisfying. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy an exceptional ramen experience. The atmosphere is lively yet inviting, making it a great spot to enjoy a hearty meal. I had a fantastic time with delicious food that truly hit the mark. However, be prepared to wait—there’s often a line outside with eager diners waiting to be seated. But trust me, the experience and flavors are well worth the wait!

The one and only Takumi is this one. Super delicious ramen, believe me, the queue is worth it!! The only criticism: There is little vegan/vegetarian selection. I believe there is exactly one vegetarian choice of ramen. Gladly more and a completely vegan version 🌱

Great Ramen in Dusseldorf. There was a queue to get in when we left so it must be popular!

Everytime I visit Düsseldorf, I have to eat at least one bowl of tonkotsu ramen from here.

It’s one of the best ramens in Dusseldorf but I am not sure if we are coming back. The whole experience felt very rushed: they give you the menu while you are still in the line and will probably wait for another 30 minutes. We asked to be seated inside because it was 5 degrees outside and we were with a kid but the door was constantly opened and it was very cool inside. However, the worst of all of it is that I got a food poisoning and had stomach problems the whole night after eating there

Great authentic ramen. Always full with a queue. We had the tonkotsu ramen which was very satisfying in the middle of the cold winter nights. They also had ramune which were a welcome surprise.

Tasty Ramen, fast service. Well priced.

Super tasty and quick food! I am thrilled with the Shoyu Ramen, they tasted great and were served quickly, perfect for lunch! The atmosphere was pleasant, but it is not a restaurant for relaxing. I will definitely come back!

The shop is not recommended for people who don't eat pork as the selection is very limited but it was still delicious. If you want to try ramen for the first time, there's nothing wrong here, but all ramen are made with tonkotsu broth

Tasty, fast, typical and good ramen.

Exceptionally good food and nice, quick service!

This is the best ramen bar in Europe so far. I've been returning back to this bar 9 years now. I visit it at least once a year when visiting the city. Sometimes 2 times in 2 days. Service is professional, quick, kind and at the highest level. Food is super delicious. There is almost always a cue in front of the bar, but it is definately worth waiting. Recomend!

We have been here several times and we always love it. The ramen is very tasty 😋, as is the gyoza. The service is very courteous and the food comes to the table very quickly. A “must” if you are on Immermannstrasse 👍

I was in line at 11:40, short wait, good service. Food came quickly. I had the deluxe ramen version, unfortunately much too salty, the chicken parts were not fresh, also too salty, I only got half an egg. Too bad.

When it comes to ramen, we think it's the best place in North Rhine-Westphalia - possibly even Germany. Simply delicious - all starters are also recommended. Incredibly authentic, very friendly service and always consistently high quality.

The food was delicious and we were able to share and try a lot. I recommend the octopus balls "Takoyaki" - they are phenomenal! The service didn't serve us quickly enough given the long queue in front of the restaurant.

food was amazing. definitely meets expectations 🙃 sometimes feel a bit rushed — but still worth it 🙂

What can you say? Great ramen, everything tasty, good service.

Overhyped! Salty. Flavourless. Avoid if you’re looking for good Japanese food! Do not wait in line! We waited in line from 11:30 today, on the first Friday in January, for 12:00PM opening. We were seated and our orders were taken super efficiently. We were impressed, but it went downhill quickly. Within a couple minutes, complimentary gyoza came out. It was barely warm and obviously store bought gyoza. Not even high quality. But we were hungry and grateful for it. Shortly afterward, the rest of our orders came out. The karaage chicken gyoza set, which came with rice, a small spoon of kimchi, and miso soup, was a generous portion and a nicely balanced meal. The only positive part, however, was the miso soup, which was flavourful and with plenty of vegetables. The karaage was super salty, barely crispy, and not deeply flavoured. I was missing the ginger flavour especially. The gyoza was the same mediocre store bought gyoza. The takoyaki was the best thing we ordered. But it’s super pricey at 6€ for four small balls. The octopus piece inside was generous and the dough was soft and tasty. But there was NO BONITO FLAKES ON TOP!! I was shocked. Save your money and do not order tonkotsu deluxe ramen. Apparently 3 small shrimp, a couple pieces of the salty poorly flavoured karaage, and half and egg makes it “deluxe”? Super salty. The noodles were overcooked and unremarkable. The flavour of the soup was nice and deeply porky, however. Finally the veggie spicy miso ramen was a very sad vegan dish. The portion was good and there was a good amount of veggies. But the flavour was so lacking, simply salty with a little chilli paste and tiny dab of miso. The noodles again were overcooked. So sad! We came all the way from Heidelberg looking forward to this much-hyped Japanese restaurant, and were sorely disappointed. Overhyped.

It's always great to go there again :)

Sehr gutes japanisches Essen in einem Imbiss Restaurant mit total angemessenen Preisen- köstlich Sehr freundlicher Service

Ramen was, as expected according to the recommendations, very, very tasty. Nevertheless, I don't think there could be any better in Germany. The highlights for us were also the small dishes such as Chicken Terryaki and Gyoza. If you want to sit outside in winter you can skip the eternal queue, there are heat lamps and it was totally okay like that. It's nice inside, but you sit a bit close together (you have to want to). Drink was forgotten, not bad but an apology or something at the end after pointing this out would have been nice, offer was not typed in at the checkout and had to be claimed. Otherwise very very friendly service.

Let’s not talk about sitting outside in the cold winter. The problem is that Tokyo Shoyu Ramen is really unpalatable. It only has a salty and bitter taste, which is difficult to swallow. In the end, I really couldn’t finish it.

Delicious, authentic and friendly service. For my taste the broth could be a bit hotter in winter. But the taste (for me this time it was Ajitama Shoyu Ramen) is always really great.

Loved the food here so much plus the staff were so friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed. More than happy with the whole experience

Very weak. The food was tasty, but the service was subpar by German standards. We waited outside in the cold for 20 minutes and were then told to sit outside. There was a pedestrian path between the restaurant (or rather snack bar) and the outside tables, which was very inconvenient because we were repeatedly harassed by passers-by and even homeless people. The table we were given was not wiped down. You should go to the checkout and pay yourself and also wait in line. The drinks and food were brought quickly, although the prices were slightly higher compared to other snack bars. It may be that such behavior is common in Japan, but I am comparing this with other restaurants/snack bars in Germany. OK for a unique experience.

Ramen is a place to enjoy food fast, not to chat for a long time. Ask your customers to leave after they finish their meals. Be Japanese.

Mal des öfteren 160 Kilometer nach Düsseldorf und die besten Ramen essen.

Food was very tasty and the staff was super nice too. You can sit both inside and outside. You can also pay by card. I can definitely recommend it! You can get a seat quickly, even if the restaurant is a little full. You can also look at the map while you wait. Then they'll give you one. Prices are really justified.

If you want to eat Japanese ramen and feel like you're in Japan, this is the place for you. Not only is the food perfect, but so is the service from the employees. 10/10

Worth the long waiting time. Highly recommended authentic Japanese ramen.

Takumi 1st is one of the popular ramen stores in Düsseldorf. I am impressed by the authenticity of the Japanese restaurants here; it truly deserves the title of “Little Tokyo.” They have an open kitchen separated by glass, allowing you to view the real-time activity inside. The Japanese vibes are authentic. The ramen is on par with what you might find in Japan, and they serve the actual Hanjuku egg with the ramen! We tried both the ramen and dons, and both were well done. The queue can be intimidating, but the turnaround and service are fast. Their indoor seating accommodates around 30+ people, and they also have outdoor seating with heaters.

I finally made it to Takumi and what can I say, the wait in front of the door was definitely worth it. I have rarely eaten ramen as authentic as I did here. In addition, the service was simply friendly and quick. One of the best addresses on Immermannstrasse.

I visited the restaurant because I heard a lot of good things about it, but unfortunately I can't understand the hype. The service was friendly, but I wasn't impressed by the food. The ramen was okay, but for me it lacked depth of flavor and special touch. The broth was only moderately seasoned and very salty and the ingredients didn't leave a lasting impression. I wouldn't go there again as there are many other options that taste more convincing, such as our SJ Ramen in Bielefeld.

We recently stayed at Takumi and absolutely loved it! We tried the Ramen Surf & Turf Takumi Style and Karaage Tan Tan Men and both were a real highlight. The broth was incredibly tasty, really intense and balanced. You can tell that a lot of love and high-quality ingredients are worked here. The portions were very generous, so you really won't go hungry. The service was friendly and attentive. For everyone who loves ramen: definitely try it! We were definitely not there for the last time.

An atmospheric cosy place to enjoy delicious ramen! The authentic taste of Japanese delicacies combined with very good service render this restaurant a “must go”!

Takumi delivered an authentic Japanese ramen experience with rich, flavorful broths and perfectly cooked noodles. Albeit the lack of variety in menu options, the generous portions are satisfying. While the cozy atmosphere adds charm, the seating can feel a bit cramped during busy hours. Despite this, the quick service and excellent food make it a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts.

It tests not as good as 10 Y before , but it is always worth to go in every few months 🤓

The famous restaurant Takumi, famous for its ramen food, on the Japanese street in Düsseldorf. Unfortunately, they don't cook the chicken very well. If you eat ramen, make sure to ask for the chicken to be cooked very well. It was delicious outside. But I realized it was exaggerated.

Very tasty food and very friendly dealings with customers

There's a long queue during most of the time of the day. Honestly I expected more from this restaurant but got a bit disappointed. The fried chicken in the set menu was good but all the ramen (we ordered 5 different ones) lacked flavor in the broth.

Great, authentic dishes at good value for money. There were three of us and we paid €73 (3 main courses, 2 starters, 3 drinks). A single serving is large and very filling.

Authentic taste, fast service, reasonable prices!

As always very satisfied. We waited a few seconds for the drinks and less than 10 minutes for the ramen. The waiters were really extremely accommodating.

The takoyaki here is like an old-fashioned, prefabricated one! ! ! !

The line is constantly long here, but we were lucky and didn't have to wait long. The noodle soups are delicious, worth a visit

We thought the food would be better, it’s not horrible, but in terms on ramen it’s nothing spectacular. The egg wasn’t marinated, it was just a regular half boiled egg without seasoning. The broth was a bit too salty. The cha shu was mid, definitely had better. Also, they forgot my initial pak choi in the order. My friend had spicy broth and it wasn’t that spicy, and the chili oil they had didn’t really add any spice. I liked my broth and the texture of the noodles but that’s about it. I wonder if the other ramen places around here would taste better.

A delicious ramen shop. Personally, I didn't like the noodles, so I gave it a lower rating, but if you get this kind of flavor in Germany, it might be a luxury. I ordered deluxe soy sauce and gyoza, and the wait staff was quick, so I was able to eat without having to wait long after I was seated. It's just a little disappointing that the shrimp in the ramen was cold.

Very tasty and nice employees. Price is great too! I'd love to come back again and again. A must when you are in Düsseldorf

Super tasty 😋, good service and very friendly staff. Gladly again😁

Very good broth, toppings also nice, took the „no spice” and i don’t regret

Is okay, but a always full. Food was okay but iam not big fans of Ramen so idk the different , i think i will choose other option not ramen anymore

Very popular restaurant, but I quickly got a seat where I could watch the food being prepared through the window. Best ramen but a bit expensive

I felt hurt 💔 today was my second time there to get takeaway don since I had great experience first time I purposely decided to stop by Düsseldorf and went there for food. Sadly, just right after I paid for my takeaway and expressed to the staff how cold the weather is outside, the staff kicked me outside in the cold when I’m sick and did mention I felt cold. She just push and forced me to the coldness while there were clearly space inside the store. Honestly…. It just ruin my whole day and my whole expectations sigh make me sad