Düsseldorf · Ramen · casual
Takumi (1st / Original)
Artisan Japanese ramenJapanese-ownedNishiyama noodlesLittle Tokyo institutionBrickny Group
Takumi on Immermannstraße is the flagship of Brickny Europe's Japanese-owned ramen group, founded in 2007 by Haruhiko Saeki in collaboration with Sapporo noodle maker Nishiyama Seimen.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Stadtmitte (Japanviertel)
- Since
- 2007
- Owner
- Haruhiko Saeki
Plate № 57
About
For nearly two decades, Takumi has been the defining ramen restaurant of Düsseldorf's Little Tokyo. Owner Haruhiko Saeki partnered with Hokkaido noodle artisans Nishiyama Seimen to bring shoyu, miso, and tonkotsu ramen to Europe at a level that regularly draws queues outside the door. The casual, no-reservation format and sub-€20 price point have made it a meeting place for both the local Japanese community and visiting food lovers. Today Brickny Europe operates over 50 Takumi locations across Europe, but this original branch retains the character of its founding vision.
Neighborhood & visiting
Takumi (1st / Original) sits in Stadtmitte (Japanviertel), one of Düsseldorf's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Europe's original serious Japanese ramen — founded 2007 with Sapporo noodle masters Nishiyama Seimen
- Flagship of a Japanese-owned group now spanning 50+ European locations
- Reliably long queues signal consistent, crowd-pleasing quality
- Affordable comfort — excellent ramen well under €20
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Frequently asked
About Takumi (1st / Original)
- Is Takumi (1st / Original) an authentic artisan japanese ramen restaurant in Düsseldorf?
- Yes — Takumi (1st / Original) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for artisan japanese ramen in Düsseldorf: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Takumi (1st / Original) located?
- Takumi (1st / Original) is located at Immermannstraße 28, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany, Düsseldorf, Germany in the Stadtmitte (Japanviertel) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Takumi (1st / Original)?
- Takumi (1st / Original) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Düsseldorf we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Takumi (1st / Original)?
- Takumi (1st / Original) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for artisan japanese ramen of this format in Düsseldorf.
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