Great sushi is hard to find, particularly in Berlin, but the serene setting of Dudu is among the best places in the city to dig into sashimi, maki rolls or a steaming bowl of delicious miso soup. In addition to sushi, the restaurant offers a variety of Japanese food: Pho Chay vegan soup with tofu and noodles is a customer favorite. Back on the sushi front, the unfortunately named Crunchy Dudu roll—a delirious combination of yellowfin tuna, avocado, cucumber and sesame covered with crispy tempura, all resting on a bed of guacamole and salsa—is a must try. Just try to hold back the giggles when you order.

Fresh flowers, long wooden tables and benches surround an open kitchen where diners can sit at the bar and watch the hypnotic process of sushi preparation, or take in the quasi-industrial, pristine white interior and try a recommendation from the friendly, professional wait staff. Seats become scarce at dinnertime, so it’s best to make a reservation, but during the day there is plenty of room—both inside or out front on the patio—for lunchtime lounging with one of Dudu’s popular sushi rolls and a piping hot bottle of sake.