Gingko Sushi
October 9, 2008
For the best and most authentic Japanese dining experience in East Germany, look no further than Gingko, a Japanese restaurant run by an elderly Japanese couple. I took a co-worker who had worked in Japan for a year, and he gave the best possible compliment you could give a Japanese restaurant:
“It smells like Japan in here!”
The prices are reasonable. Whenever I am at Gingko, I always order the Salmon sashimi with bean sprouts and caviar on hot Japanese rice. At 8.90 euros, it’s like having 10 Salmon sushi rolls on the cheap, cos it’s basically the same ingredients. An added bonus is that all meals come with bottomless hot green tea and if available, a small serving of fruit as dessert. He also has beer, at typical 2.90 euro prices. For wine drinkers, he has a cellar with a good selection of wines, where he also hosts parties of 10-30 people. His sushi is pretty expensive, but if you stick to his meals, like Takoyaki (3.50€ for 4 pieces) , or Chicken Teriyaki Barbeque, you would be assured of a delicious and filling meal at a reasonable price. Go there for the Lunch specials, when it’s much cheaper. If I sound like I an ad, it’s because I have nothing but praises for Gingko after a disappointing experience at Nagano Restaurant at the Lange Brucke.
The owner is a pleasant man who engages his customers in conversation.He is well-traveled, speaks German and English, and is interested in opera. His wife is nice and friendly, but only speaks Japanese. If you want to practice your Japanese, this is the perfect place to do it!
Pergamentergasse 6
+49361 6015415
October 9, 2008 at 10:18 pm
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