This was my favorite meal in Berlin by far. It's so intimate and small. You feel like you're in someone's home. The food is incredible. Their sandwiches are to die for. Apparently we were some of their final patrons before closing the business on 12/31, but I think they're planning on opening elsewhere! read more

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This was another Berlin recommendation from my sister. On our first night, my friends and I were pretty exhausted and wanted a low key dinner that wasn't too expensive. Mogg was perfect. It is located in an old girl's school. We made sure to make reservations as we heard this is a popular place. It looks like a small deli and has a really cool vibe with a bunch of tables. They have vegetarian options for those that do not eat meat. I ordered the pastrami sandwich that they are known for. It was really good. My other friend ordered the pastrami salad, another the Reuben, and another their vegetarian sandwich. It was here that I discovered one of my favorite German Beers, Bayreuther Hell. My friend ordered lemon and ginger tea and was given hot water with a real lemon wedge and ginger root in it. I noticed that this is common in Germany. Service was great, food was delicious and it was exactly what we needed after a long day. I highly recommend! read more

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On a cold day in Berlin all I wanted was good soup and a great sandwich. Enter Mogg. It is a Jewish style deli in an old Jewish girls school building. The menu is small, just like the venue, but it doesn't matter, what they make they make exceptionally well. The server girl was super helpful and spoke English perfectly. We ordered French onion soup and a pastrami sandwich. The server was worried we would have to much food and throw some away, we assured her our plan was to take half our sandwiches home. The soup had great flavor. The bread bits were grilled and the slight char was so nice in the soup. The pastrami fell apart in your mouth and wasn't greasy at all. I'm not a fan of rye bread but their 'half rye bread' added some flavor without to much rye taste. The server also suggested we dip our sandwiches into the soup which was a bit hit. A little extra onion flavor never hurt anyone! read more

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A local Maryland friend (newbie, of over four years) really talked this place up for their Reubens (my all time favorite sandwich). We went on a Sunday around 6:00 p.m. and were told they were closed (although their website says open till 9:00 p.m.!). Went back Monday for lunch. What can I say, I won't be going back. I can make a better Reuben at home in Germany! I should start by saying the first table we sat at we got grease all over our clothes (we learned why!). Their Reuben was so greasy we could have lubed a car engine (see photo!). The Bloody Mary which also comes with pastrami was ironically not greasy, which clearly shows they know how to dredge the grease. One Reuben and one Bloody Mary cost 26€ no lunch time special price. There was a strange Christmassy taste to both items, not sure what it was (cinnamon or cloves?). It just made everything taste wrong. The "service" if you sit outside on the front sidewalk area is non-existent. As a final note, although the website says cash only when I went to pay he asked me if I would be paying with card or cash! Clearly consistency is not their forte. read more

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Jewish deli in Berlin, great pastrami, great Reuben. Fun menu, friendly staff. Good beers and Bloody Mary

A seat at one of Mogg's communal tables is one of the most in-demand seats you could ask for in Berlin. Forgive me for this pun, but Mogg simply brings something different to the table in the city's culinary scene: it's a New York-esque Jewish deli with the poignant context that it's in what used to be a Jewish girls' school. If you've ever fallen in love with a pastrami sandwich back in New York, Mogg might be the first place you want to hit up when that craving arises. It's a huge, flavorful sandwich with high quality pastrami, so you'll get plenty of bang for your buck! I don't eat red meat, so my go-to is strictly the poached egg with truffled mushrooms on brioche. Other reviews rave it about it too--and for good reason. It's one of the best dishes I've ever had during my time in Berlin, but it comes with its ups and downs. Flavor combination? Two thumbs up. Wait on a weekend evening (come for a late afternoon brunch instead) and the time my poached egg was soft-boiled? Two thumbs down. Still, there's something to be said for the atmosphere--both hipster and historical--here. One of my servers even scrawled "danke schön!" on my receipt, which automatically makes it a five star restaurant in Berlin! read more

I've never had a pastrami sandwich. It may be strange to have my first pastrami sandwich in Berlin given I live in NYC. This sandwich was delicious. I may be converted to pastrami. All of the food here was amazing. The restaurant was empty so our group of 13 kind of took over. This is a great place for a quick lunch or dinner. read more

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Came here on New Years day as part of our recovery program from clubbing deep into the night. The location is a little tricky to find - Mogg is tucked away inside a museum type space. Searching for ways to allude the hangover, I was delighted to see a bloody mary (with pastrami!) on the menu. I could have gone for a bit spicier but the pastrami was a nice tough that actually paired greatly with the drink. I doubled down on the pastrami and ordered the "small" portion of the pastrami sandwich (10,50 euro vs 15,50 euro for large portion). But the portion was not small at all! The sandwich had plenty of pastrami to induce a food coma following the meal. Very tasty sandwich and I really enjoyed the coleslaw on the side. read more

Mogg - Small pastrami sandwich portion...yes it's the small - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Wow! We were in Berlin for 24 hours and this was our first stop. It is a deli/restaurant (pretty much just for pastrami) that is within an old all-girls jewish school. Our server was kind and seated us even though a slew of things were not going right for them that day. I would definitely grab another sandwich from here if I had time. They are cash only! read more

One of the best things I ate in Berlin was Mogg's poached egg w/truffled mushrooms on brioche. It was a savory soft flavor bomb that made me think I was in hipster NY or SF heaven. My partner had the pastrami sandwich, which he said was also delicious. Ambiance was low key and warm. I wish I could come here every week! read more

It's good, but it's blasphemy to compare Mogg to Katz's Deli. Overall, the sandwiches are good, but there's way too much bread. You'll finish the meat in your sandwich and be left with what feels like a second sandwich made up of leftover bread. The bread is of good quality, so this isn't entirely a negative. Specifically, the Ruben is strong, but the Russian dressing overwhelms the sandwich. The pulled pork is dry, but has a slightly spicy kick, which is unusual for German food, but welcome. The pickles are of the sweet variety, and go well with the salty sandwiches. The vibe is hipster-casual, and the staff speak excellent English. read more

Most of the food in Berlin leaves much to be desired, which was great for me as a pregnant woman! My body was trained to not have many cravings after experiencing disappointment after disappointment. That stayed true until I decided to seek out good old American food in Berlin to curb my homesickness. Enter... Mogg. Oh, Mogg, with its deliciously warm and gooey Rueben sandwiches! The tender melt-in-your-mouth pastrami, washed down with a Coca-Cola. Perfection. Mogg quickly became my favorite place to go for a Saturday lunch with my husband. At almost €15 for a normal-sized sandwich, the price point made me feel as if I was back in San Francisco as well. Nice touch, Mogg. P.S. During one of our visits, we also tried the bland Shashouka. Best to stick with the Rueben or Pastrami sandwiches. read more

Great sandwiches, great service & some of the best coffee on the area. I ordered the reuben on rye with Russian sauce & cabbage and it was mouthwatering. Ypu should definitely check this place out & have a look at the grand synagogue on the other side of the block. If you want a great sandwich & are craving a good Jewish deli check this place out! Only docked this place 1 star for their high prices at around €16 a sandwich! Definitely worth the high price but avoid if you're on a budget. read more

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Meh. I've experienced better. Is this place supposed to be a Jewish deli? If so then why are they selling pulled pork sandwiches? Maybe it's a nouveau-Jewish deli I ordered a Reuben. The rye bread wasn't ryey(is that a word) enough and too heavy. Also barely toasted the bread was. And the corned beef wasn't corned beef. The cole slaw had too much mayo. I make better cole slaw. Heck, Denny's makes better slaw. The pickles had tasted good but where rather limp. The interior is clean and simple with nice white tiles. I might go back if I happen to walk by, but in no hurry (no latkes...?!?!) read more

Mogg - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

This restaurant recommended usmy friend and the word "Pastrami" in her description of the menu meant that it became obligatory place to visit during our visit in Berlin. Modest and modern decor but with the taste. A couple of comfortable couches, a few tables and chairs and literally 4 tables outside on the street for lovers of fresh air and the view of visitors to this district. The menu is interesting and varied. We love meat so pastrami (small 9 euro, large 13 euro) was our main goal. As a gourmand I do not restrained me before ordering the NY cheesecake (4 euro). Everything is done here on site with fresh ingredients. Friendly service - two girls is realy trying to advise and please the guests. Prices belong to those higher - so subtract one star. But ....the pastrami You will not meet anywhere .... at home also it is difficult to do (we have not yet managed) and these in Mogg's is simply worth of sin. I would heartily recommend. read more

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When I read in the NY Times that Mogg and Melzer import their pastrami from the States, I knew these guys meant business. In the past few weeks I tried hunting down a decent reuben in Amsterdam but sadly had no luck and was beginning to give up on Europe. Enter Mogg and Melzer! The restaurant is located in an old girls school down a quiet street in Mitte. If you didn't know about this place there is no way you would find it but I think this is the way they want it. After speaking to the chef, I was told they import the pastrami from the US but conduct all the preparation in Berlin including smoking the meat. They have a pastrami on rye (large and small) and a reuben on offer (one size). After around 20 minutes the reuben arrived accompanied by a small bowl of coleslaw and a pickle (nice touch). The reuben was stacked maybe 10-12 layers high of perfectly smoked pastrami with the right amount of fat content, thickness and juiciness. They also go very lightly on the sauerkraut which is how it should be as it can dominate the taste of the sandwich. The Russian dressing and Swiss cheese were also perfectly applied. All in all they have really nailed this sandwich on toasted rye albeit on the slightly expensive side (12 Euro). I have recently eaten a variety of reuben sandwiches in Australia that have tried to copy the US deli's and none have really been a contender. I can confidently say that Mogg and Melzer is the real deal and certainly is by far the best reuben I have eaten since living outside the States. 5 stars all the way! Only small thing I would say, is that there is 1 chef madly making sandwiches so expect a small wait - it ain't Katz deli....yet! read more

Mogg - The mighty reuben - the real deal! - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

Pastrami sandwich was on point, with delicious pickles and fresh bread. Really nice staff and a good vibe. Don't forget it's cash only. read more

Pastrami in Berlin? WTF? I was Shocked but not Awed. Curated and Brined On premise this moist molehill of Perfectly Peppery/Salty thinly Sliced and Toasted Sandwich is Simply Superb. BUT with that said it should be Served in a Prudent timeframe. 'Oi Vey' the wait. 30 minutes for a less than Generous serving of this Earl of a Sandwich. I Must be in Mitte. I come from the school of Carnegie As in the world famous NYC deli Where Pastrami is 'Steeped' in both Portion and Legend. Mogg and Melzer have 'Hutspa' and Smoke 'Underground', Just the way i prefer it. But 'I Love New York'. read more

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This place is one of my favorite places to eat in Berlin. The staff is very friendly and remind me of home back in USA. The food was great. I ordered a small pastrami sandwich and the meat was perfect. It melted in my mouth and paired perfectly with the mustard and rye bread. The pickle was the perfect touch to refresh the palette. Highly recommend to berliners or travelers alike. read more

Mogg - Small pastrami sandwich - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

Now just called "Mogg" - this place was great. It's inside what apparently used to be a girl's school. When we walked in around 330, we were the only ones there, but then it started to fill up. We started with the matzah ball soup - it's not traditional, but very very good. The matzah balls are smaller than normal, and I suspect that there may be a little ground meat or chicken in them. The broth is very simple and has a good amount of celery. Then we got the pastrami sandwich and the Reuben. The pastrami is delicious, and the coleslaw is surprisingly good. I usually hate coleslaw, but I was a fan. We finished with the cheesecake, which was amazing. Our waiter was incredibly nice and gave us recommendations for our stay in Berlin. This place was great read more

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Mogg is my absolute favorite restaurant. I come here for every possible occasion. I always get the Chicken Liver Brûlée which I haven't found anywhere else. I just love it. And after that the Brioche. It's a really nice ambiente but still casual. Its in an old school and stays cool during hot summer days. You can go there as groups as well but think about reserving a table beforehand! read more

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The only reason I give this place four stars is because now after going twice within 3 days... Both times they were either out of Matzah ball soup or it wasn't going to be ready for another couple hours! Other than this detail, their pastrami is some of the best I have had. It is thick and warm and stacked high in the sandwiches. First time I went I got the regular pastrami and the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad, coleslaw and picked and the second time I got the Reuben and coleslaw with a pickle. I SUPER recommend their coleslaw, it is light and tasty without being overwhelmingly mayonaisey. I would recommend getting the regular pastrami over the Reuben and getting both the coleslaw AND the potato salad. Also if you can score some matzah ball soup - let me know how it is! read more

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I sat on this review for literally half a year so I could try a couple more pastrami sandwiches and confirm that it wasn't "just me". I stopped by for a solo lunch back in July and even though all the available tables were full, the staff kindly allowed me to grab a quick lunch at one of their reserved tables. I don't think Mogg had free WiFi, but they did have an awesome collection of fashion and art magazines to leaf through. I promptly put in an order for a pastrami sandwich, then waited for about 20 minutes for it to come out. Now here's where I'm not sure if there was some language barrier or difference in expectations, but I've always had pastrami sandwiches on thick slices of toasted rye bread. I've since been to three places on the East Coast, and they all serve their pastrami sandwiches on thick slices of toasted bread as the standard. My sandwich at Mogg was served on thin slices of cold bread that tasted like white bread with a hint of rye. The moist meat and mustard then predictably began to dissolve the bread. I would have asked them to toast it, but I saw that the reserved party had walked in and I didn't want to hold up their table for too long. The flavor and moisture of the pastrami was good, and I did like that the meat was more on the thick-cut side as opposed to little shaved slices. However, it was a bit on the stringy side, which resulted in some less-than-elegant bites and a trip to the bathroom afterwards to do some quick flossing. I had asked for a half sandwich (9.5€) but got a whole one instead (13.5€). No big - I packed half of it, forgot about it, then happened upon it later that night, and at that point, it tasted pretty damn good. read more

Jewish food in an old Jewish school. Mogg comes up on most of Berlin's good food guides for good reason. Make it past the superb Reuben of you can - there's usually a domino effect of ordering this beautiful sandwich from table to table. If you do, there's matzo soup, merguez sausages and brioche with mushroom to choose from. A little un-Jewish is pulled pork, but this is also worth the sacrilege. Take cash as that's all they accept for payment. Mazel tov! read more

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Beautiful interior and layout of space. The Reuben was very delicious! I got the Thyme and lemon tea as well and it came in a small ceramic vase with fresh herbs in it -- no tea bag or diffuser. The seating is communal and I ended up meeting a very friendly lady and had a great lunch chatting with her. Overall lovely spot. read more

Mogg - Reuben with coleslaw - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

This place makes me sad I don't live in Berlin. It's like I was back in some hipster area of San Francisco/Brooklyn, New York. It was great. This weekend I had their pulled pork avocado and deliciousness sandwich. The service is friendly and this little place is what used to be a classroom (so it's small and there's usually a line out the door-- the restaurant itself is inside of an old renovated school building. Go there and grab yourself a nice glass of wine and enjoy a light meal-- they have soups and entrees as well. Totally worth the wait! read more

This restaurant is probably one of my favorites ever for sandwiches. It is very small and cute and all of the food is just simply amazing. My friend and I shared one of the salads and one of the sandwiches. We had the salad that comes with goat cheese and challah and golden beets and it was just absolutely fantastic. For our sandwich we had the lentils. I had no idea what to expect but it was just amazing. It was the perfect combination of ingredients and the bread just seemed to melt in your mouth. 10/10 would recommend read more

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Matzo ball soup, pastrami on rye, coleslaw, pickles, washed down with tea. The matzo ball soup was super tasty and flavored with a nice amount of herbs. The pastrami sandwich was meaty but it made me miss Katz's deli in NYC and their super soft hot pastrami. There was a bit too much mustard on the bread to my liking but I think most folks would like it a lot. A bit on the pricier side but worth the meal and satiated my Jewish food craving. read more

Mogg - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

Mogg is a deli located inside an amazing building that used to be a school for Jewish girls. We had the Pastrami and Reuben sandwiches and they were quite tasty and satisfyingly spicy. The menu is a bit pricey but the quality and quantity is worth it. read more

Awesome restaurant. Great corned beef and pastrami. Perfect spot to drop in for lunch. read more

The Reuben is just a delicious sandwich. I loved every bit of it. The pastrami was soo tasty and of course the coleslaw. You have to try this when you are the Mogg. The service was really fast and friendly although the place was pretty crowded. Highly recommended! read more

Mogg - #geilerreuben - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

Mogg was a unique restaurant. It's a cute little restaurant hidden in a museum, but it is definitely a must try. had the most delicious sandwiches. My friend and I went for lunch and split a lentil burger (sounds strange but it was my favorite) and a pulled pork sandwich. You will not leave hungry as the sandwiches are huge. It isn't very big so make a reservation if possible, but definitely would go back again! read more

Mogg - Lentil burger (front) and pulled pork (back) - American Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Good sized portions. We tried both the Ruben and the Pulled Pork, and both were quite tasty. The side of cole slaw was a nice touch too. It is a little on the slower side, so don't be in a hurry for some good food. read more

It was a hot day, but this place made up for it. Its a small place, so you might have to wait for a table. Awesome food, service, and very friendly. Great place to grab some food and relax. read more

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Very good pastrami "NY style". A little bit extensive but taste. Nice place with good music.

I'm no New Yorker so my review is going to be biased. The Pastrami is great, but the place itself is overrated and overpriced. The place itself sits in something that looks like it was some storage room of a fancy old building that was reconditioned for other uses. It didn't feel inviting to me, but some other people might like that vibe. Nevertheless, the Pastrami was still good (and expensive) read more

Took one hour to get our meals during lunchtime. No warning whatsoever when we ordered and not even an apology afterwards.

The place is in a cool area. There are 4 choices of sandwiches in menu. Prices are between 10 to 15 euros. I preferred reuben sandwich which is really tasty read more

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Amazing sandwiches. The veggie one with a patty made of beluga lentil. For 9.5 Euros this is a bargain. And that cheesecake... Smooth and tasty and simply the best one we had east of New York. And after that super meal, check out the museum in the same building - The Museum Kennedy. read more

I'll echo the other reviewers in saying that the pastrami really is all that, but would emphasize the true miracle here: the bread! You would think that in the land of Brot, and particularly Bauernbrot, it would not be difficult to find such lovely sandwich bread -- crunchy crusted, pliable insides that hug sandwich contents firm and soak up sauce, just the right amount of slightly tart tang -- but really, this was such a treat. My friends and I all ordered either pastrami or reuben sandwiches (wish the latter, like the former, were available in a small), which arrived on boards with little crocks of coleslaw (a good basic, but nothing special) and a nice, crisply brined pickle (yum). We also split three desserts: the chocolate mousse (yum), the cheesecake (too light and crumbly to be called NY style, but I like German-style, so this was okay), and the apple-cinnamon crumble (needs work -- apples were undercooked and bland, no chunks in the topping, tasted of white sugar and not of cinnamon, and left me wanting to bring the kitchen some oats and brown sugar). I was puzzled by the appearance of pulled pork on the menu, not only because this is ostensibly a Jewish-style deli in a building of Jewish heritage, but also because you would never find barbecue at an American deli. Delis are for deli meats and barbecue pits are for barbecue; they should never be confused! That said, I understand that Germany is not the U.S., and that pulled pork is having a moment, and I'm super happy that Germans have discovered that the U.S. has food to offer beyond burgers. I also imagine the decision to add pulled pork to the menu wasn't one made lightly. But may I suggest barbecued brisket? This is quite distinct from Braten, and you could join the barbecue craze while honoring Jewish roots and standing out from the crowd! You've got one guaranteed customer. read more