Berlin · Izakaya · casual
Shizuku
IzakayaIzakayaSakeShochuKreuzbergHasenheideJapanische BarTokyo-Stil
Atsushi Shimizu's Shizuku on Hasenheide is Berlin's most authentic Japanese bar: rare sake and shochu paired with artful bites by Kyoto-trained chef Ayami Awazuhara, and a stillness that channels Tokyo.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Kreuzberg
- Since
- 2020
- Chef
- Ayami Awazuhara
- Owner
- Atsushi Shimizu
Plate № 11
About
In the summer of 2020, Atsushi Shimizu opened Shizuku as a Tokyo-inspired drinking retreat near Hasenheidepark in Kreuzberg. What was conceived as a refuge for introverts evolved into one of the city's most beloved Japanese spots. The food — created by Kyoto-trained chef Ayami Awazuhara — rotates regularly and is designed to accompany rare, unfiltered sake and shochu varieties. Japanese whisky, gin, and vodka round out the drinks offering. 14 seats; personal sake recommendations from the owner himself.
Neighborhood & visiting
Shizuku sits in Kreuzberg, one of Berlin's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Owner Atsushi Shimizu from Japan personally curates the sake and shochu cellar
- Kyoto-ausgebildete Küchenchefin Ayami Awazuhara
- Tokyo-style bar with a dedicated sake locker for regulars
- Nur 14 Plätze – der intimste japanische Treffpunkt Berlins
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Frequently asked
About Shizuku
- Is Shizuku an authentic izakaya restaurant in Berlin?
- Yes — Shizuku is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Berlin: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Shizuku located?
- Shizuku is located at Hasenheide 16, 10967 Berlin, Berlin, Germany in the Kreuzberg neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Shizuku?
- Shizuku accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Shizuku?
- Shizuku sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Berlin.
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