I was looking for a Vietnamese restaurant in Berlin to warm up with a bowl of chicken pho when I…read morecame across Chay Viet on Yelp and it was around the corner from our apartment in Mitte. The reviews were more than positive so I went and sat down and looked at the menu. That's when I noticed it was a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. I was fixated on chicken pho and was about to leave, when I thought the best of it and decided to stay and try it out. I ordered the Mi Quang, a spicy soup with mushrooms and tofu, and lo and behold, if it wasn't one of the best soups I've ever tasted! I was so happy that I decided to be adventurous! I was a little less adventurous the rest of the week, as I ordered the same soup three additional times as I couldn't get enough of it! Run - don't walk - to get the Mi Quang!

Great little place that stumbled upon in the Mitte while looking for an alternative for Rou. You…read moreknow a vietnamese restaurant with a kitchen that was actually open for dinner. The wanton soup had fried dumplings instead of boiled which surprised me. The taste was great, but the soup was so oily as a result. You can see the layer of oil circling in the soup. If that's the secret to great taste, then sign me up. For my entree, I had ca bung, an eggplant tofu dish with tumeric and plaintains. Never had anything like this before. Most of the vegetarian vietnamese restaurants in Houston focus on meat analogs so I was pleasantly surprised. It tasted good but the dish played havoc on the digestive system later with the gas. It could have been the oily soup instead but I blame the novel dish with the soybeans.

This is the first time I've tried cha gio; I don't think I've ever seen this in the States before…read more The pho bo is one of the most popular dishes on the menu so we had to try it. Tasted like the pho in the US except the broth was lighter with less seasoning (e g no hoisin sauce etc). I thought it was ok. The place was packed indoors and outdoors but they were able to find seating for 2 immediately. Pho Bo: Homemade beef bouillon with fine strips of beef, Banh Pho rice ribbon noodles and fresh Vietnamese herbs. Seasoned with cinnamon, aniseed and coriander. Bathroom was clean; they had one stall for the ladies and two standing toilets for men. Both genders share one sink

There is not a large sign but my bolt driver dropped me off right in front. The reputation is that…read morethis is one of the best restaurants in all of Berlin. I read that it is a long wait to get in but I was able to walk right in and sit at the bar. My server was so happy and laughing she made things so comfortable. She put up with my poor Vietnamese language efforts especially since I am better in Tien Viet than in German. I ordered chicken pho and a beer. She laughed so hard when I ordered tiger beer and I'm still wondering why. Possibly because Germany is famous for good beer but I ordered the popular Asian brew. The Hanoi pho came out in seconds not minutes and the broth was amazing. I detected some lemongrass in it. There was not a pile of leaves to add to it as everything it needed to taste good was already there. The interior decoration was very nice and classy. I hope to return.

Great quality food for an amazing price! If you want sushi but you're on a budget, this is a great…read moreoption.

Nice soup and very friendly staff :-)read more

With a month in of traveling through Eastern Europe, I was having serious cravings for a classic…read morebowl of pho!! I could wait yet another month more for Vietnamese food. So when I landed in the heart of Berlin (in Mitte), my first stop in Western Europe, I made a B-line without hesitation. The highlight here for me was the raw egg served in a separate bowl with broth. The egg poaches itself in the hot broth. And it's so good!! I haven't had this since I was in Hanoi all the time, and where it's commonplace. The pho bowls (triple beef combo & chicken pho) were just okay. Broth came out piping hot, but also heavy on the MSG. I swear I was drinking water non-stop all night. Also, they really skimp on the noodles. I mean, dry rice noodles are very inexpensive (fresh noodles aren't available here), and most places load up on the noodles. The deep fried breadsticks came out cold and somewhat hardened. We were there for dinner and I'm guessing they were fried much earlier in the day. Disappointing that they weren't even barely warm. Service was friendly, and apparently a popular spot in Mitte. I'm not well versed on pho in Berlin, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here. There are actually quite a lot of pho spots in Berlin, which I subsequently tried and enjoyed more.

Walking in and being met with the Vietnamese Communist Flag is a bit unnerving. But let's put…read morepolitics aside and focus on the pho here. The soup was very flavorful. Broth nice clean and clear of grease. Generous amount of noodles. I had the pho tai but I think my meat was a bit too thick and cooked. It didn't taste like the usual thin rare slices. It came with bean sprouts (we had to ask for more; they give little compared to the US), basil, sliced chili peppers, and limes. Perfect. I enjoyed it so much that I didn't even add sriracha. That's when I know it's good. If you can ignore that lit up communist flag, pop in for a very good bowl of pho.

Was craving Vietnamese food and found this gem. The ambiance of the restaurant is great. They have…read morean open kitchen so you can see the chefs prepare your food behind the counter. They also have outdoor and indoor seating. We ordered the chicken skewers, summer rolls with shrimp, papaya salad and also the seafood spring rolls. All of the appetizers were great! The papaya salad comes with chicken and isn't that spicy. Not what I'm used to but none the less delicious. The seafood spring rolls weren't as packed as j would have liked and were on the more doughy side. The summer rolls and skewers were solid and I would order them again. I ordered the beef pho which was good. It didn't come with any lime so ask if you want some on the side. The bean sprouts, onions, cilantro and everything else is already added to the broth so if you don't want any let them know when you order! The beef pho was good and the noodles were dense and tasted home made.

Decent affair, lots of eye-catching dishes served in an aesthetic way. My tofu red curry was pretty…read moregood, though perhaps a tad too obviously greasy. It had plentiful of broccoli and green beans which soaked up the broth nicely. I felt the spring rolls were rather bland, and there was no customary peanut sauce along with it that you usually get.

Enjoyed a late afternoon lunch in a calm, pleasant atmosphere at this Vietnamese restaurant,…read morelocated in Mitte. They serve moist slices of duck with crispy skin as an option over rice and noodle dishes. Enjoyed mine over a bountiful bowl of Pho Thron, although the curry sauce was so light as to not be noticeable. The addition of Siracha enhanced my satisfaction.

Good service. Seated quickly. Nice ambience inside. Food was pretty good. 4 stars worthyread more

Super delicious vegan food! For now its my favorite place…read morein town! The waiting for an order is super fast. And i like hiphop music on the background Cosy and dope place! Keep in mind that there is only cash accepted. Strongly recommend

Honestly it was just meh…read more.. Lunch special "M3" was a stir fried "chicken" dish. It is served with rice. Basically it's veggies and thin sliced seitan swimming in an excessive pool of sweet and sour sauce. Flavor and presentation were both lacking. Disappointment comes cheap at €10.5 but on the bright side you do get a drink or appetizer with the entree. Cannot recommend.

I love this place! I live next door and come here several times a month. The place is cozy and…read moreclassy. The food is always good. I usually take the no. 1 soup and then switch through the main courses. I can recommend the mock duck in particular. The waiter that seems to be on duty 24/7 is the nicest guy ever. He's just genuinely friendly and accommodating. I would give more stars if I could!

We'd give this place a 2.5/5 or 5/10. the springrolls Are very Standard, almost doesn't taste…read moreself-made. The sauce is slightly sweet but also misses flavor or some creative spice. Not sure about the rice dishes. We tried to noodle dishes. The pho was very disappointing and far away from what you'd consider as pho. Even though this place offers vegan dishes, it almost tasted like a veggie broth. The miso soup had a sweet taste and lacked in miso paste. The noodles reminded us of instant noodles and overall we were left quite disappointed given the good ratings for this place. None of the 3 dishes we'd order again

This is a solid Vietnamese restaurant. I came here for lunch and enjoyed the following dishes:…read more* Pho Tron Hue: clear noodles with tamarind-ginger sauce and crispy duck * Sweet Senses: pineapple and vegetables in a mango-coconut curry sauce What I like about this restaurant is that every dish is available vegetarian, and you have the choice to add chicken, beef, crispy duck, and prawns. The crispy duck is deep-fried and very crispy!

We had a great experience at +84. We went for lunch on a Tuesday around 1pm and were seated right…read moreaway. The inside is simple but cozy. +84 had a variety of menu options, including pho and curries. I ordered the pho and it was just what I needed for a cold day!

I am giving 5 stars, because for 7.50€ you get a full bowl of very tasty pho and lots of vegan duck…read morein it. The portions are huge with lots of protein in it. The vegan pho with vegan duck and glass noodles was incredible tasty. The soup was amazing, slight taste of sweetness, good portion even if the vegan duck for an amazing price. Very authentic and tasty! The summer roll with shrimp in peanut sauce however was disappointing. The salad was not fresh and the sauce was very watery and lacked in taste. If you are looking for great Vietnamese food. This is you spot! Price value ratio is unbeatable really! And even if you are vegan you'll be a happy customer. If you care about the experience and cosyness. Skip this place. Taste wise I can confidently say it's one of the best here in Prenzlauer Berg so far and we have tried many spots with average to mediocre pho soup. Note they ONLY ACCEPT CASH!

Very nice place, with very nice people. They serve food until late, as advertised. The food is…read moregood.