Tokyo Gohan Boxi Flagship Interior
Flagship Store · Boxhagener Platz · Berlin
Tokyo Gohan
Mission · 使命
仲間とともに、
1つ1つに心を込めた
日本食を通して、
世界を沸かせる。
Together with our team, crafting authentic Japanese food with heart and soul — to inspire and excite the world.

We are an Onigiri startup — aiming to be #1 in the world.
2021
Founded
2
Locations
Berlin
Kreuzberg & Boxi
→ HH
Hamburg Next
Certification
The only restaurant outside Japan certified by the Japan Onigiri Association.
Tokyo Gohan Kreuzberg
Our Story

From Bongo
to Berlin.

Tokyo Gohan was established in Dresden in 2021, carrying the skills and spirit developed at Bongo — one of Japan's leading onigiri specialty restaurants.

Since opening our second location in Berlin, we've received extensive media coverage and built a loyal following. As the only restaurant abroad certified by the Japan Onigiri Association, we stand for uncompromising authenticity.

Timeline
The Story of
Tokyo Gohan.
2016
Frankfurt
Die Begegnung / The Meeting

Founders Aoki and Tsuchiya meet during a football exchange year in Frankfurt — the seeds of a shared dream are planted.

Die Gründer Aoki und Tsuchiya begegnen sich während eines Fußball-Austauschjahres in Frankfurt — der Grundstein für eine gemeinsame Vision wird gelegt.

2021
Deutschland
Auswanderung / Moving to Germany

During the COVID lockdown in February 2021, they move to Germany to turn their idea into reality — Tokyo Gohan is born.

Im Februar 2021, mitten im Corona-Lockdown, wandern sie nach Deutschland aus, um ihr Projekt zu starten — Tokyo Gohan entsteht.

2021
Dresden
Erster Wochenmarkt / First Market

September 2021 — Tokyo Gohan launches at a Wochenmarkt in Dresden. Handmade onigiri, sold directly to the people.

September 2021 — Tokyo Gohan startet auf einem Wochenmarkt in Dresden. Handgemachte Onigiri, direkt an die Menschen verkauft.

2022
Dresden
Fensterverkauf / Window Sales

Operating from a shared kitchen, Tokyo Gohan begins selling directly through a window — a true guerrilla start.

Aus einer Zwischenküche heraus verkauft Tokyo Gohan durch ein Fenster an Laufkundschaft — ein echter Guerrilla-Start.

2022
Berlin
Kreuzberg Pop-up

November 2022 — Tokyo Gohan arrives in Berlin Kreuzberg as a pop-up. The city's energy matches their ambition perfectly.

November 2022 — Tokyo Gohan kommt als Pop-up nach Berlin Kreuzberg. Die Energie der Stadt passt perfekt zu ihren Ambitionen.

2024
Berlin
Eigenes Geschäft / Own Store

January 2024 — the Kreuzberg pop-up grows into a permanent own store. Tokyo Gohan has found its home.

Januar 2024 — das Kreuzberg Pop-up wächst zur eigenen Festlocation. Tokyo Gohan hat sein Zuhause gefunden.

2025
Berlin
Boxi Flagship Store

November 2025 — the Flagship Store opens at Boxhagener Platz. Bar, Sake, Karaage — and the vision of becoming the world's #1 Onigiri startup.

November 2025 — das Flagship Store eröffnet am Boxhagener Platz. Bar, Sake, Karaage — und die Vision, das weltweit führende Onigiri-Startup zu werden.

01
本物 / Authenticity

Every recipe traces back to Bongo — one of Tokyo's most celebrated onigiri restaurants. Certified by the Japan Onigiri Association. No shortcuts.

Jedes Rezept geht auf Bongo zurück — eines der berühmtesten Onigiri-Restaurants Tokios. Zertifiziert von der Japan Onigiri Association. Keine Abkürzungen.

02
質 / Quality

100% Japanese Akitakomachi rice. Fillings that are 4x the standard. Every onigiri hand-pressed fresh to order — never sitting under a lamp.

100% japanischer Akitakomachi-Reis. 4× die übliche Füllung. Jedes Onigiri frisch auf Bestellung handgeformt — nie unter einer Wärmelampe.

03
日常 / Everyday

Onigiri isn't a special occasion food. It's Japan's everyday staple — the same as kebab or pizza in Berlin. Accessible pricing, exceptional quality.

Onigiri ist kein Gourmet-Erlebnis. Es ist Japans tägliches Grundnahrungsmittel — wie Döner oder Pizza in Berlin. Zugängliche Preise, außergewöhnliche Qualität.

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仲間とともに、1つ1つに心を込めた日本食を通して、世界を沸かせる。
Mission Statement — Tokyo Gohan
Expansion
Next Steps.

Berlin is the base. Hamburg is the next destination. And long-term, we return to where it all began — Japan.

Now
Berlin — Kreuzberg & Boxi Flagship. Two locations, catering, growing community.
2025+
Hamburg — First location outside Berlin. Expanding north.
Future
Japan — The origin. The long-term goal. Exciting the world with Japanese food.
Why We Do This
世界を沸かせる
日本食ブランド。

A Japanese food brand that excites the world. That's not just a tagline — it's the driving force behind every decision we make.

From the rice variety to the interior of Boxi Flagship. From the menu design to the sake selection. Everything intentional.

Now you know us.
Come eat.

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