Dusseldorf - Kikaku - Sushi fit for the Emperor

If you have a craving for excellent sushi and other Japanese delicacies but you don’t have the budget to fly to Tokyo for the weekend, this is the place to go. This restaurant was started by Mr. Ito who brought sushi to Europe in the 60s. Not only did he serve sushi to Emperor Akihito, he was decorated by the Emperor for having promoted Japanese cuisine throughout Europe. With such an impressive history, you can be sure of experiencing genuine traditional Japanese dining without the 12 hour flight. Be sure to try the fatty tuna sushi called Chu-Toro and O-Toro. This is probably one of the few places that serves this outside of Japan. Fatty tuna meat comes from a relatively small section of the tuna close to the tail and therefore is not commonly available. Also if you are planning a visit it would be wise to reserve your table in advance. The website has a convenient reservation form. We were there on a Monday evening and the place was packed! And if you happen to be in Dusseldorf airport, Kikaku also has a sushi stand there. So if you fancy a snack before boarding your flight, why not opt for a healthy and tasty sushi roll?

2023 update - sadly, the owners of Kikaku decided to close the restaurant during the covid pandemic.