Quick Guide to Little Tokyo Dusseldorf
Quick Guide to Little Tokyo Dusseldorf – My kids, husband and I loved the Little Tokyo region of Dusseldorf so much we extended our stay by a night simply so we could eat more! For us, Little Tokyo was the highlight of the city. Here are the best bits.
FYI Dusseldorf has Europe’s third largest Japanese population after Paris and London, and the streets of Little Tokyo are a riot of Japanese manga cafes, matcha, mochi and more.
Toy Dispensers at Gashapon Bandai Official
I’d never seen anything like this before. Exchange Euros for tokens at the cash desk then browse the machines and pick what trinket you wish to buy. The kids recognised lots of brands, but opted for Minecraft figurines, and the suspense of seeing what character they’d get reminded me of the nostalgic excitement of the free toys in cereal boxes!
Fish-shaped waffles at Bing Go – Guide to Little Tokyo Dusseldorf
The kind of quirkiness that the Japanese community excel at, these super cute fish shaped waffles come with a range of sweet fillings. Unsurprisingly my kids went straight for CHOCOLATE! This venture is on Immermannstraße, number 27.
Ramen at Takumi Tan Tan (1st)
Don’t worry if you see a queue here, as they handled our queue SO fast. My son enjoyed a matcha soft drink and tried ramen for the first time, which he loved. Octopus teryaki was another hit with Junior. Authentic food in chilled surroundings.
Matcha at Wakaba Cafe – Guide to Little Tokyo Dusseldorf
Bizarrely, I was the only person in my family to have had matcha before. The earthy, chalkiness of matcha was a surprise hit with the lads in the milk shake version, and my husband and I went for a traditional cappuccino, but the menu offers a wide and varied array of food and beverages. There’s even matcha tiramasu. Located on Marienstraße.
Takagi for Comics & Books
Any manga or anime fans should certainly drop by Takagi on Immermannstraße 31, even just for a browse.
Ceramics, Tea ware and Gifts
I found a little ceramic shop, Kyoto, selling beautiful tea sets, bowls and ceramics. They don’t allow photography so no images available.
Spot the Origami Inspired Lampposts
Public lighting designed to look like folded paper? Lovely touch. Also look out for the road signs, which are in both German and Japanese.
Mochi at Aiko’s – Guide to Little Tokyo Dusseldorf
Another sweet treat, but we visited this place twice for the gloopy doughy joy of their rice cakes filled with creams such as Oreo and Coconut Cream. [You guessed it, Aiko’s is on Immermannstraße, number 30.]
Sushi & Katsu Curry at Kushei Tei
While I indulged in sweet sake, my son tucked into a platter full of sushi. Junior (not a fan of cold fish, he has a more ‘traditional’ kid’s palate) was won over with the katsu curry. There was something for all the family. Immermannstraße 38.
Drop by a Japanese Supermarket
For noodles and fresh bento boxes visit a Japanese supermarket. Dae-Yang on Immermannstraße is a great example. Its baked goods by Bakery My Heart are specific products that I’d never heard of before, but they’re much loved by the Japanese community. I’ve never seen so many different types of noodles in all my days.
Dorayaki at Kumo – Guide to Little Tokyo Dusseldorf
For dorayaki head to Kumo on Hunsrückenstraße. Dorayaki reminded me of a soft Scotch pancake with a choice of cream fillings – a light, delicate treat.
Beer Hall Nearby
We wanted to toast our Little Tokyo experience with a traditional Dusseldorf Altbier. Most of the beer halls are on the other side of town (not too far though) but a nearby gem is Brewery Schumacher on Oststraße. Expect traditional wooden brown interiors and cool, refreshing beer. Kids welcome, with a mix of soft drinks available.
Book a Brewery Tour with Tastings
Walking Tour – Guide to Little Tokyo Dusseldorf
Walking tours helped us experience the highlights in Little Tokyo’s busy, bustling streets. We were guided by Irene (who was informative and good with our boys). Our tour booked via Visit Dusseldorf – have a look at their walking tours here.
Visit Dusseldorf
For a raft of detailed information on Little Tokyo, and a handy map of the area, be sure to browse the Visit Dusseldorf website. And consider the Dusseldorf Card for free entry into museums, discounted tours, food and more.
Have a great time exploring Little Tokyo, Dusseldorf.
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