We wanted to try some authentic German cuisine while in Berlin and this spot was conveniently…read morelocated not too far from our hotel. Plus, we were able to get a table right away upon entering on a Saturday evening. We both ordered a beer and started the meal with some traditional Goulash. YUM! Even my husband loved the soup. I chose the sausage platter for my meal and my husband ordered the Weiner Schnitzel. Everything was so good. Lots of food- I couldn't finish. The German potato salad was surprisingly really good! We are big fans now. Our server was awesome and was so attentive to our table despite how busy the restaurant was. This is a great spot!

We wanted to eat here, but it turns out they are closed. I don't know if that's a function of…read moreSunday night or a permanent outcome.

To me, PHO Noodlebar is a more posh, elegant version of Vietnamese cuisine. Having grown up in an…read moreenvironment with immigrant Vietnamese restaurants offering from-the-motherland authentic cuisine, I was not used to the dishes here. I think the food here is authentic but in a Vietnamese-German way. The chicken pho had a very light, clean broth. I would even call it healthy, which the pho I am used to cannot ever be. The chicken pho here was a warm and welcome dish on a chilly day. I liked the wide flat rice noodle version they offer here instead of thin rice noodle. I also very much enjoyed the coconut mango panna cotta with the fresh fruit. This delicate dessert was a lovely finish to my meal. I rather enjoyed my meal here. The service is excellent and the vibe is perfect for a casual but special meal to treat yourself.

Great place to get a bowl of Pho. Comfort food that warms you up. Typical euro service. Mellow…read more Take your time and enjoy.... The cafe has plenty of room.

I was recently in a small locally called SoupKultur. they have 4 branches in berlin, which I have…read moretested all in the last days. there you get soups, dishes with rice or pasta, coffee and freshly squeezed juices. in two of the shops the polish stuff was rude, abusive (in the shop at alexanderplatz) and understands neither english nor german (in the little the shop at the kurfürstendamm). they could tell me neither in german nor in english what is hühnerfrikassee or what food additives in the different dishes are. the food was cold, the noodles were overcooked, the rice was not cooked and the "fresh" juice was from yesterday (in the shop at the checkpoint charlie). also were the portions very small - i only had three small pieces meat on the plate. conclusion: never again

Curiosity got the better of us and we stopped by an Asian restaurant (Taiwanese) to be exact to try…read morehow Taiwanese food was interpreted in Germany. The proprietor is a boss-looking Taiwanese guy who speaks Chinese, English, German and presumably more. Food was served hot and fast -- we got dim sum, hot oil wontons, crispy duck noodle soup and some tea. Dim sum and wontons were honestly nothing special (the shrimp dumplings had chicken filling combined with the shrimp, which was a big miss in my opinion) but the crispy duck was quite tasty and definitely the highlight of the meal. It's clear that they've had to make modifications to accommodate the mostly German clientele that they serve. Hence, not the most authentic of places but pretty good food nonetheless. If I wanted to try Asian food in Berlin again, I'd probably go to Goji or maybe one of the handpulled noodle restaurants.

Dined at this joint while I was travelling through Berlin. Authentic Taiwanese cuisine.read more

Arrived in town and my coworkers wanted Italian. Found this restaurant on Yelp within walking…read moredistance of our hotel and gave it a shot. Busy on a Sunday night which is a good sign. Cozy dining room and outside seating, but too cold to sit outside on this night. Server was good. Menus in German and English. Complimentary bread and oil. Standard bread service but three different types of bread was nice. Burrata and calamari appetizers were good. Burrata was the better of the two. The calamari was nothing special. Tomato soup was excellent. All of the pasta dishes were fresh, hot, and delicious. My truffle pasta was very good. Creamy, hot, and the fresh truffles were excellent. Coworkers loved their spaghetti bolognese and carbonara. And of course, the beer was refreshing :-)

My final Italian meal in Germany was this very popular joint I stumbled upon on Yelp! Located in a…read moresection of Berlin populated with rows of restaurants, this place is happening right now for locals. We went without a reservation and that was a big mistake. Luckily they found one small table for the three of us, but otherwise, the inside and outside dining was overflowing. They also speak little to no English so hopefully you speak German. I think we only go the table because the maitre'd figured giving us a table was easier than trying to figure out what I was saying. Haha! While not as amazing as the two other places I reviewed in Berlin that were also Italian, it was pretty good. We ordered the margherita pizza to start and it tasted good. Sadly it asked for it crispy or well done and they couldn't understand so it was not undercooked but pale as heck. The carbonara was okay but had cream - a big no, no - and was too heavy to finish. The chicken verde (a green peppercorn sauce) was very good and I would highly recommend it. The spaghetti bolognese was pretty good but not as good as other places we tried in Berlin. Still, I would recommend trying this place. Just make sure you have a reservation!

Charming and cozy interior, there is some connection to French actor Jean Paul Belmondo, whose…read morephotos were literally EVERYWHERE inside. No idea if he owned the place at one time or if this is just a love letter. ??? Service was fine, but not extremely attentive. Thankfully the place is small and we could flag them down if we needed something. Wines by the glass are limited but the one red was good. Honestly, however, feel like at least three or four options should be available. Food was a bit mixed. They do a nice table-side presentation for tartare and chateaubriand. We had a special foie gras ravoli that was loaded with black truffle, but was way too al dente and ultimately a disappointment. French Onion Soup was stellar. Tartare was good and accompanied by crispy onions. Steak was good, but chef really over-zealous with the salt. Portions were generous. Overall, it's good, but in our opinion, too pricey for return. Glad we tried it, but would look elsewhere in a future visit to Berlin.

This is a pretty good bistro with great authentic French food, especially their fish soup which is…read moreprobably the best I have had in Berlin. Note that there is nothing very fancy here as they don't do haute cuisine just good French country fare. Atmosphere is a little staid, but not unpleasant. There is a good and not too overpriced wine list which includes some pretty decent claret. Service is calm, polite and quite good. You should head here with business partners or friends to sample probably one of the better French country restaurants in Berlin.

Great sidewalk dining on a hot day in Berlin…read more Friendly waiter who provided menus in English. Beer is always good in Germany. Had to try two different types, lager and weiss. Went for a different style of schnitzel, Swiss style. Mushroom and cheese covered cutlet with fries. Good, fresh and flavorful.

Beers are half a liter. Good food menu with alcohol. Price came to about 30 euros each with a beer…read moreand dinner. Server spoke English and German and was very friendly. It was not crowded at all for 6pm. Indoor and outdoor seating.

WOW! Amazingly delicious, unique food. Farmers Omelette is a great choice if you're particularly…read morehungry. Strong, fresh coffee. Fast, friendly service. Atmosphere is relaxed. So glad we visited!

Good food for good prices. There's a big selection with the…read morestaff being very friendly. Even though they've forgotten a drink of mine, they've been absolutely neat! The only downside is the space downstairs which tends to be a little tight. - Atmosphere is great though.

As an visitor from the U.S., I was craving authentic German cuisine on our first night in Berlin…read more Since our hotel was in the shopping district of Berlin, we had less than a 15-minute walk to get to Berlinchen. Upon arrival, we were asked where we wanted to sit, though we were advised that sitting outside was cooler than sitting inside. So we did just that. As they receive many tourists, they had the ingredients in English under each dish. Our server was friendly and showed us all the photos of the dishes on his iPad, which was helpful as we were not familiar with many of the dishes. He also let us know what items were not included on the menu and showed us the photos. We all ordered still water (in bottles), the Berliner Weisse, and beers. For myself, I ordered the Beef Gulasch with egg noodles (Rinder-Gulasch mit Pilzen & Spatzle). My husband ordered the giant currywurst with french fries (Berliner Currywurst XL mit Pommes frites). My parents ordered a salad and one of the non-menu special dishes that had pork loin, gulasch, bean sprouts, and mashed potatoes. The Rinder-Gulasch mit Pilzen & Spatzle had an enormous portion of egg noodles compared to the amount of the beef gulasch. However, since the gulasch was on the saltier side, eating the gulasch along with heaping amounts of the egg noodles helped balance out the taste. The beef was also tender and paired well with the texture of the egg noodle. The Berliner Currywurst XL mit Pommes frites was... interesting. I was expecting the currywurst to have a meaty texture, but when I bit into it, I found the texture spongey like tofu. If I was told the currywurst was vegan, I would have believed it. I think they should have included more of the sauce (ketchup) that came with it, but again, this is Germany, and you have to request and pay for anything extra here. My husband, who typically eats heavy, could not finish this plate as we were all sampling each other's food and he really liked my Rinder-Gulasch. When we come back to Berlin, we would love to try the other items on their menu. I highly recommend this place!

The atmosphere is very warm and comforting, the staff was very welcoming and courteous. And though…read morewe did not have a reservation, we were promptly sat and served. The food was as expected, delicious!

If you feel like a Stulle (Berliner for Sandwich) and/or a soup this is a good lunch spot. Soups…read moreare well made and this place is popular for their consistency. If your hungry during lunch check it out.