Shiori - Berlin

I had such a great time here when my friend celebrated her birthday. Friendly staff, lovely dishes and great flavors. The portions were a bit small for my taste... read more I had such a great time here when my friend celebrated her birthday. Friendly staff, lovely dishes and great flavors. The portions were a bit small for my taste, but I guess that makes it more refined. I tried the Bresse chicken in dashi and sancho pepper and would come back for it again. Would recommend!

What a wonderful dinner with a wonderful host. Might require some prior experience with Japanese cuisine, otherwise, it might somewhat overwhelming. Sake select... read more What a wonderful dinner with a wonderful host. Might require some prior experience with Japanese cuisine, otherwise, it might somewhat overwhelming. Sake selection was short, but well selected and recommended. There's only one, maybe two choices of white wine, but mine was good and corresponded to the meal. Host and chef are extremely accommodating and prepared a special course for my daughter.

Very overpriced food. Out of 10 courses only 1 was exceptional (beef with onsen egg). 2 were good (sashimi courses). The rest ranged from terrible to merely ave... read more Very overpriced food. Out of 10 courses only 1 was exceptional (beef with onsen egg). 2 were good (sashimi courses). The rest ranged from terrible to merely average - bland, unflavoured, lacking the all important umami. At this price point (60 euros for one person for food alone), this is unacceptable. If they had the 3 good courses as separate menu choices, I would be more than happy to come back here again. Service was polite and helpful.Room ambience is not great. Overall there's better japanese food to be found in Berlin, but like I said - if they decided to break away from the 10-course set menu option, it would be worth going to again. Unfortunately I won't be back.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Book well in advance. Service and atmosphere were impeccable. Quality of the various dishes served was superb, pulling in new and unexpected flavors. Highly rec... read more Book well in advance. Service and atmosphere were impeccable. Quality of the various dishes served was superb, pulling in new and unexpected flavors. Highly recommend the sake (or non-alcoholic) pairings as they enhance the meal significantly. You’re missing a major part of the flavor profile without them, which isn’t always the case with pairings. While the price may seem steep, it matches the quality of the ingredients and certainly the level of showmanship and service excellence. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5