Restaurant Phoenicia is a place of contrasts. On the inside is a high-end, classy dining room…read morefeaturing white tablecloths and live music. And on the outside are a bunch of tables occupied by hookah smokers. But the one feature common throughout the restaurant were the delicious plates of Lebanese food going to all the different tables. My favorite part of any Lebanese meal are the mezze dishes. Forget the kebabs and mains--I prefer making a meal just out of these delicious dips and starters! So it was perfect that Phoenicia offered two different mezze mix plates--one with 8 cold mezzes, one with 8 warm mezzes. On the cold plate came tabbouleh (parsley salad), waraq enab (rice wrapped in grape leaves), hummus, muhammara, makdous (eggplant cured in oil), moussaka (eggplant cooked with tomato), hindbeh (cooked dandelion greens) topped with fried onions, and pickled cucumbers/radishes. The warm plate came with fattoush salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, radishes, peppers, pita chips), makanek (Lebanese sausages), jawaneh dajaj (chicken wings), toum (creamy garlic spread), falafels with tahini, and three different kinds of filled pastries (sambousek): ground lamb, spinach, and my favorite, two feta cheese rolls. Every item on both of the mezze plates was fresh and delicious, and the dips went especially nicely with the rounds of freshly-baked pita bread that came on the side!

Geburtstagsfeier im Phoenicia.....ein unvergesslicher Abend!!…read moreDas Essen war sehr umfangreich und von gehobener Qualität-alles frisch zubereitet. Als große Überraschung gab es ein Geschenk in Form einer Geburtstagstorte, wobei die Belegschaft das Überreichen der Torte mit Gesang begleitete. Eine Wohltat war die natürliche Freundlichkeit der Belegschaft und des Chefs. Sehr empfehlenswert dieses Restaurant!! R. Baron v. Haers.

Ordered (for the first time) via UberEats, so at first it felt like a bit of a shot in the dark,…read morebut thankfully with the Assatir Plate for 2 we received generous portions of all the classics of Lebanese cuisine (Dajaj, Kufta, Makanik, Schawarma, Hummus, Falafel etc) and the temperature was still nice and hot, even though delivery was 5 minutes later than expected. Basically the food was so good that we're going to go and eat at the restaurant next time....

Bistro Assafir ist ein wirklich guter Deli. Ich gehe hier inzwischen oft hin, weil das Essen…read moreeinfach super ist. Selbst die Sandwiches zum Mitnehmen sind immer liebevoll gemacht. Die Angestellen sind immer freundlich und zuvorkommend. Man kann sich immer gratis Tee nehmen zum Essen nehmen. Das Interiör ist ebenfalls sehr ansprechend. Nicht bloß ein schnöder Dönerladen mit Plastikstühlen, sondern gemütliche, orientalische Sofas. Die Qualität und Einstellung des Ladens spricht für sich. Hier braucht man wirklich nicht mehr schreiben.

Maroush is a tiny restaurant offering an affordable menu of casual Lebanese food. The Maroush…read morePlatter came with literally some of everything they offered: kofta (ground beef kebab), shish taouk (chicken kebab), makanik (Lebanese beef sausage), chicken shawarma carved from a rotating spit, fried vegetables (eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, fries), falafel, halloumi, tabbouleh, grape leaves stuffed with rice, salad, pickles, hummus, toum, and spicy chili sauce, along with two rounds of pita. Everything was drizzled with tahini, which added an unctuous, earthy flavor to every bite, and while everything on the platter was delicious, I especially liked the flavors added by the toum and chili sauce. The seating here was extremely limited, but the value and the flavors of the food definitely made up for the lack of atmosphere!

I went four years ago when I visited and remembered loving it. Was not as impressed this time after…read moreseeking it out. The pita type bread on the shawarma sandwich is a bit oily and too many toppings for my liking that clashed a bit. Still great bang for your buck though.

Must visit for best daytime ambience and best Lebanese food in Berlin-- hands down! You select from…read morea dozen freshly made salads and warm dishes, all on display and every single one delicious. A bit off the track, but near Charlottenburg Palace and Grunberg Museum. Best lunch (and dinner) in the hood!

Add an Iranian, the food is nowhereclose to Persian food. So I suggest you not to try Persian food…read morehere, cause I think they don't follow the original Persian recipe. Usually crowded so expect a long time for the food to be ready. You have to pick up your food when the pager vibrates.

If you are looking for exotic tasting grilled Chicken, lamb or minced meat...then make sure you…read morevisit this place on a regular basis. The location is kind of tacky looking, with lots of useless decorations hanging from the walls....but the food experience is worth the stay. come here with an empty stmoch, and a curious eye,nose, tongue....and you will love it....But be careful not to get addicted.

the best 3 euro lunch of my life, hands down. i had the meat sandwich with all the toppings, and it…read morewas simply unforgettably delicious. service was quick, efficient and kind. i ate with a smile on my face the whole time :) whole heartedly recommend this gem!

Fresh and delicious. The falafel is served hot and fresh. Crisp and tasty veggies too.read more

the service could use a little tweaking but it's not bad I just felt like the waiter was very…read moreimpatient. the chicken Shawarma wasn't one of my favorites . Taste like chicken Shawarma on the street stands that was what I was expecting inside restaurant.the chicken kebab there's is a must. Perfectly cooked not dry very juicy and tender.and the cigar appetizer was interesting if you like cheese:)

Love love love the lamb here. It was very well marinated and was delicious. Service was great and…read morethe decor is fabulous and takes you back to a Turkish setting:) we both loved the beer and their food and this is a great pit stop for hungry tourists.

Probably where I spent all of my winter and cold nights. Great tea and great lounge area as well as…read morea decent bar selection. There are private tables as well as an upstairs with large cushions. The owners and waiters are awesome. They will come and hang out with you if it gets slow. They always want to talk and share food. Nice bunch of guys. The bill was always reasonable depending on the size of your party.

Unfortunately, I cannot confirm the good reviews. The meze are average at best. What's worst was…read morethe standard salad dressing, this has nothing to do with the yummy lemon based dressings found in Lebanese cuisine. The meat was dry and the meat balls overly fried. Service was nice, food quality and authenticity unfortunately wasn't.