Tanaka - Étlap

An exceptional Japanese specialty restaurant located slightly outside of Bern. An inspiring and minimalistic design, which manages to convey warmth; an absolutely irreproachable menu and service this is a rare find, and a dignified successor to the regretted Kabuki at Markthalle. The sake selection to accompany the menu is particularly good. Prices, while high, are not astronomical, and well worth the experience.

Atmosphere is ok, friendly staff, sufficient place to sit. But ... prices have skyrocketed for what is basically raw fish on rice. Preperation according to what can be expected from a japanese cook, variation was nothing exciting, no special sushi's, no exceptional styles or tastes, just basic stuff. Good, but definetly not worth the exaggerated budget they demand. Theoretically there might be a cheapest item on the menu, but I didn't find it.

For having tried several japanese restaurants in Bern and its surroundings, I can say that Tanaka Restaurant is from far my favourite. The quality of the food is excellent, and the choice is from my point of view large enough to satisfy anyone fond of japan food. As specified in the name, this restaurant offers a new style approach that I have appreciated. The service is overall good. Two details: The food is expensive, but it really worth it Not for people who want massively to eat sushi/maki+soya sauce until explosion of the belly... It is clearly not this kind of restaurant