Zenkichi

Zenkichi Berlin

Hidden basement izakaya, private booths, omakase

Hours

Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00

Budget

Omakase about €80

Address

Johannisstraße 20, Mitte (basement, glass sliding door)

Slide open a glass door, head down the stairs and you reach a maze of Japanese-style booths, each screened off so you barely see the neighbours. The menu runs on shared small plates, with a chef omakase set and a long sake list. A course takes about two hours. Seats are few, so reserve ahead.