Birdman Japanese Bar + Grill

Average level of skewers and plain raw beef dishes as well as tonkatsu sandwich. Both the service and the environment were unpleasant. First of all, we ordered sake in glasses. Note that we ordered glasses, not sake tasting. A normal glass of sake is 90ml in both Asia and Europe, and we got 50ml at most. It looked like a joke when you see that small amount of sake in a wine glass. When I asked for the bill, I received a bill with 4 items I had no idea what they were and they costed 12 euro each. So I asked the waiter what that was, and he said “oh they are the drinks”. However we never ordered those, and I let the waiter know that we got the wrong bill. Instead of saying sorry, he said “it’s because I’m not your table’s waiter that’s why”. Finally we got the correct bill which was 60euro less than the first bill we got, luckily I double checked it but imagine if you simply trusted their service what would happen. We were sitting by the bar table, yet the space was not enough. Every single one passed by us knocked on our backs. The foods here were nothing special, and I must say if this represents the highest standard of Japanese Kushiyaki in Athens, then I feel sorry for people living in Athens. The beef tartar and beef nigiri didn’t taste so fresh, and I guess that’s why we were recommended to top caviar to the tartar to cover it. The cost of caviar was 3 euro per gram, and it would be nice if they could let us know ahead of time how many grams they would use. Unfortunately I had higher expectations for this price range in Athens.

Lovely casual izakaya with awesome yakitori selection , the corn too was delightful as was the wagyu skewers , perhaps the wagyu sushi was a bit unnecessary sauce game however it was delicious , a definite choice that can’t go wrong when in Athens

We visited Birdman on a Sunday evening and were greeted by very polite and helpful staff who made us feel welcome throughout our visit. Although the restaurant is quite small, it has a pleasant and relaxed vibe that adds to the overall dining experience. The food was nicely cooked and enjoyable, with good attention to flavour and presentation. However, in comparison with other Asian restaurants in the area, the menu and dishes felt a little less distinctive. The cocktail, while well-made, was noticeably small in portion for its price, which was a little disappointing. Overall, Birdman offers a friendly atmosphere and well-prepared food, making it a nice spot for a casual meal, though it could benefit from a touch more originality—and perhaps more generous cocktails—to stand out among its peers.

It was a complete disappointment. They cut the Wagyu steak three times and then grilled it again. They even sliced ​​the last one completely and re-cooked it. When I told them I couldn't accept this, that the meat had lost all its juices, they tried to convince me for nearly 10 minutes. Finally, they made a new one, with all their sullenness. If you don't even know how to cook meat, at least be polite to the customer and admit you couldn't do it. Once cut, you can't re-cook it! Other than that, the food I ordered was average. The place is small and uncomfortable. The people wearing black aprons are so sullen that they drain your energy. Only the waiters and bartenders are friendly.

The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, the music is great, and the service is spot-on friendly, attentive, and fast. Every dish is packed with flavor; the wagyu skewers and crispy rice are unforgettable! The cocktails are perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. Definitely one of the best dining experiences in Athens stylish, fun, and full of energy. Highly recommend booking ahead!

What an evening! We were greeted by vinyl soul music and lovely hosts. We enjoyed our evening at the bar in front of the busy grill. Perfectly executed food: we had a wide range of japanese skewers, fresh appetizers and nice cocktails and draught beer. Everything was exeptional. Service was lovely as well and always there, when we wanted to order. Perfect in every way! It gets really busy, so plan ahead and book a reservation! Definitely one of our highlights on our trip!

I’ve been to Birdman twice 6 months apart and each one was a true culinary experience. A friend had originally recommended this spot and after our first time, we could not wait to get back to Athens and visit this restaurant once again. Their version of fusion foods are exceptionally prepared and truly delicious. This time we invited our friends and we could not have enough of anything we tasted. We will surely be coming here the next time we visit Athens.

What a night! Great music, great food, great service, and if that weren't enough, great cocktails. I know there are many different restaurants and bars in Athens, but there's no other place where they all come together in one place.