What's the first thing I do in Berlin when I arrive from the airport? I go to Café Aliyah! I would…read moresay this is not your typical hookah lounge. So if you're looking for delicious food, some good shisha, and did I say damn delicious food(?) then you have to dine here!
This is probably the only place other than my own mothers cooking where I felt the taste was close enough to home. I always order the same items. Either the chicken rice, or the chicken mushroom pasta which is usually what they have on the lunch special for years (5€ and comes with a drink!)
Service is usually really good, and I don't have many complaints on that. I've been here about 4-5 times, and mostly for lunch but the occasional night if I have time in town. You could expect it to get busy on a Friday or Saturday night where tables are reserved. So, if you plan to go on a busy night, be sure to make a reservation.
You've also got outside seating where during the cool summer could be tough because of the bees, and during winter they'll warm it up with covers and heaters. Cozy place!