Bernd’s Bar

Bernd is «simply the best» !
Whenever you are missing some really good German food (yes homesickness can also happen from time to time) in Tokyo, take a cab to Roppongi and head to Bernd’s Bar.
He has everything on stock you need in terms of German Willkommenskultur.
Literally any major and tasty German beer from Schöfferhofer, Erdinger, Bitburger, Jever to Köstritzer you can get there. Even Alt, a special «beer» from the city of Düsseldorf he will serve you without hesitation. However, having Alt on the menu without offering Kölsch would actually be a reason for one star deduction. But ok, I will make an exception this time ;)
Of course the food selection is also highly recommendable. For me the culinary highlights are definitely Fleischkäse, Schnitzel, Bavarian sausages and all kinds of Bretzels.
Hope to see this wonderful Restaurant many many more years in action and wishing Bernd all the best. And cheers to all other thirsty, hungry and happy guests.

Ein Stück Heimat mitten in Tokyo! Der Chef ist Deutscher, an den Wänden hängen zig Autogrammkarten und Bilder deutscher Politiker, Sportler, Künstler,… Trotzdem urig und familiär. Die Speisenauswahl ist echt deutsch, teilweise mit leichtem japanischen Beigeschmack. Die Getränke wie daheim bei Mani um die Ecke…

Why is one of my favorite restaurants in Tokyo a German restaurant? Because it best encapsulates the whole appeal of Roppongi’s ex-​pat culture. We have been to Bernd’s four times in our three visits to Tokyo; if you can’t tell, we really love it. It’s on the second floor off a side-​street staircase and has a great view of Roppongi and Tokyo Tower.
Start off with a Shöfferhoffer grapefruit beer– it’s delicious and so refreshing in the summer months. We like to split a Bretzel (pretzel) with or without meat; order multiple pretzels and they come on a whimsical stand! For main dishes I highly recommend the schnitzel or the farmer’s breakfast. The pasta dishes are also good.
Without question the best thing about this place is Bernd. His personality is electric and he is one of the kindest people we’ve ever met. He arranged a table for us on one visit, gave us advice on local events, and he indulged me and pretended to understand my rusty German. Although Bernd is fluent in Japanese, English, and German, the waitstaff is not always as good with languages, but the menu is very well translated.
Be prepared to pay around $ 30 per person for dinner and drinks but it is so worth it. On our last visit a visiting Russian gentleman bought us a stein off of the shelf and Bernd took the time to tell us its history and wrapped it up for us. Every time we come to Tokyo we visit Bernd’s and I hope you will too!