Frankfurt · Izakaya · casual
Mangetsu
Japanese izakayaJapanese-ownedJapanese-led kitchenYakitoriRamenSake20-year family tradition
An authentic Japanese izakaya with a 20-year family tradition, Mangetsu in Bockenheim draws Frankfurt's Japanese community for yakitori, sashimi, housemade ramen and expertly selected sake.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Bockenheim
- Chef
- Sushi Meister Naruse
Plate № 45
About
Mangetsu operates with a clear izakaya philosophy—a lively, convivial Japanese pub-dining experience where guests share skewers, sashimi and ramen alongside premium sake and beer. The kitchen is overseen by Sushi Meister Naruse, and the restaurant proudly touts 20 years of family tradition. Guests from Kagawa prefecture have praised the homemade udon as authentically regional. Both Frankfurt locations—Bockenheim and the city-centre branch—share the same ownership and Japanese kitchen ethos, making Mangetsu one of the most well-established authentic Japanese dining brands in the city.
Neighborhood & visiting
Mangetsu sits in Bockenheim, one of Frankfurt'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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Twenty years of family tradition under Japanese kitchen master Naruse
- Full izakaya experience with yakitori, sashimi, ramen and premium sake
- Convivial lunchtime service at affordable prices on weekdays
- Authentic homemade udon praised by Japanese visitors from Kagawa
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Frequently asked
About Mangetsu
- Is Mangetsu an authentic japanese izakaya restaurant in Frankfurt?
- Yes — Mangetsu is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya in Frankfurt: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Mangetsu located?
- Mangetsu is located at Varrentrappstraße 57, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany in the Bockenheim neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Mangetsu?
- Mangetsu does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Frankfurt we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Mangetsu?
- Mangetsu sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya of this format in Frankfurt.
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