Keyaki — Restaurant in Stuttgart

I recently dined at Keyaki Japanese Cuisine during a quiet Monday lunch hour. The restaurant had a noticeable Asian influence, with a Asian chef at the helm, but it gave off a somewhat cold vibe. Located in the city center, it's worth noting that it's not situated in the historical heart of the city.

Service, though friendly, felt more akin to fast food than a traditional restaurant experience. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, evidenced by a drink order that was forgotten until the bill arrived.

The menu, primarily in Japanese, had limited English translations and featured pictures, which, while a touch touristy, provided some reassurance in navigating the choices. The menu itself was relatively basic for a Japanese restaurant.

As for the food, it was decent by Japanese standards. I opted for the Chicken Katsudon with a side of gyoza as a starter. The dishes were satisfactory, though nothing particularly stood out as exceptional.

In summary, Keyaki Japanese Cuisine offers an okay dining experience with a fair balance of price and quality. While it may not be a top recommendation, it's a decent choice for a regular...

This is a small place, with about 10 tables or so. I would recommend a reservation for any group bigger than two people.

They have a pretty extensive menu. Typical japanese starters, sushi, and ramen. The ramen looked pretty good, though we decided to focus on the sushi.

In terms of nigiris, they have a great selection, hamachi, tai, scallop all very fresh and tasty. I would have wished to order a fatty tuna, but they don't offer it. They also offer many of their nigiris seared, which is something that I personally love.

There was a lot of rolls, some of them quite interesting as well. I would recommend picking the nigiris though, which was the highlight of the place,...

The chef/owner of Keyaki was born in China, but honed his craft in Osaka, according to the press feature in the menu. It definitely shows in the food and is much more authentic than the Vietnamese-run sushi places dominating Stuttgart.

We definitely enjoyed the Take Sushi Set for 2 (€48) and the Keyaki roll. The gyoza & miso were great, but the Agedashi tofu won me over. They also gave an extensive Donburi selection, but the weather seemed too hot for that.

We also enjoyed the modest Sake offerings and the incredible homemade Yuzu Chuhai. They have a great wine list, as well.

Keyaki doesn’t have A/C. Though, the place was so spotlessly clean, it really did get...