This is more Imbiss than restaurant, you order at the counter and it's brought to you; no alcohol,…read morejust soft drinks, juices, fresh peppermint tea. But sometimes it's the really simple places that deliver, and the food is the real deal: meat & plum tajine - with nuts - vegetable couscous and a Moroccan salad. The tajine was just excellent, the vegetable couscous a good sized portion, all in all it came to only €15 for the two of us including a complimentary mint tea. We told the owner we would return - and we will. With so many overrated hipster places around, you won't go far wrong here.

Baraka is a phenomenal experience that brings you amazing food in a beautifully decorated spot…read more We tried the Tagine platter for two, which came with a lot of little tasting dishes so that we had a chance to experience a variety of tastes and combinations while enjoying the main star of the day : The lamb Tagine, which was TO DIE FOR. The service was attentive and fast, and the prices are fair for the amount and quality of food that you get. Just incredible!

Our group was at Markt Halle Neun which is a fun experience but not very suitable for a relaxed sit…read moredown dinner so we came to Baraka which was close by. Solid Moroccan cuisine with a very hospitable staff. We had a wonderful meal!

Her: "I've already eaten but I'll go with you and have a drink"…read more Me: "Sure. You know I'm going to check out a lot of places before deciding, right?" Her: "That's fine" 10 minutes later, after walking two blocks with me checking menus, ambience, and prices: Her: "JUST PICK A PLACE!!!" I practically sprinted over to Al Hamra, a place that had intrigued me a few nights prior when I noticed how popular it appeared and saw patrons outside enjoying a hookah. The place is very appealing. First, it's in Prenzlauer Berg, where I was staying and where I'd also recommend you stay. This berg is very safe-feeling, and each street off the main drag waits to be discovered for its abundance of appealing bars, restaurants, cafes, and vintage clothing shops. Al Hamra is one such discovery. Second, it appears to be adored by this neighborhood which is filled with young families. And third, there's the food. Specifically, a meatless Mediterranean plate they have at dinnertime. You might get an idea of its deliciousness if I tell you this is the only place I ate at twice during my stay in Berlin and I ordered that both times. Yes, that good. Al Hamra falls a bit short only in the following areas: * It can be a long time before your order gets taken and longer still before your food or drink arrive. * The seats can be oddly uncomfortable; there are couches which create odd angles from which to reach your food. Twice I was seated at what is an old-fashioned sewing machine table complete with the foot lever on the floor. It all adds to the charm of the place even if it is not overly comfortable. * No English language menus but if you see someone eating something that looks good just inquire. The friend who joined me here stuck to drinks (full bar) that first visit, indulged in the Mediterranean plate the second visit, then returned back a couple more times for breakfast and use of their wi-fi. After her first breakfast there she reported that she'd ordered soft-boiled eggs and received three sunny side up eggs so that speaks, perhaps, to that service thing. Still, she kept returning. Warm feeling place, very popular with the neighbors, excellent food. I wish there were an Al Hamra down the next block from me back at home.

When I first arrived in Berlin in early October of last year, I was shocked by how cold it was…read morealready. With it being in the 70s back home (both homes, KC and NYC), I was ill prepared for weather hovering around 50F. Bring on the dreary, rainy early evening, for the ultra warm and cozy interior of Al Hamra beckoned, the Aurora Borealis of Prenzlauer Berg. Get it: dim lighting, candles on each table, walls painted in rich tones and the smells of coffee, cigs, and delicious food all combined so that I felt like I had just stepped back into the womb of my mother, had she been Omma Kolsoum, the Egyptian Billie Holiday. Now for the food. Berlin has its share of doner stands, what NYers call Falafel joints, and although many people swear by the delicious offerings contained within, as a vegetarian, I beg to differ. For starters, in Berlin doner stands do the unthinkable: they serve falafel with *mayo* instead of tahini. A travesty! I digress. The best Middle Eastern food I had in Berlin was at Al Hamra, in large part to the lovely atmosphere, true, but the food, it was so damn good! They didn't only have the standard Middle Eastern fare, either, but some of the best nachos I've ever had (I think I put on about 5 pounds eating here repeatedly over the span of 2 weeks). I also had a panini that was utterly delicious as well. Their drinks were absolutely *die*vine. I'm a huge fan of glühwein and Al Hamra's was just right. Nothing like drinking hot wine in cold weather. It makes it not only bearable but enjoyable! Other lovely things about Al Hamra: free wireless, decent outlets, computers if you come without your own, friendly waitstaff that don't hate you for not being fluent in German (I wish, sadly, I can barely manage a few words), excellent coffee drinks and I do recall them having soymilk, too. I can't wait to return to Berlin, surely my favorite European city, and spend some chilly evenings in the warm embrace of Al Hamra.

We came here for lunch by recommendation of a friend on our very last day in Berlin, right before…read morewe left for the airport and it was the most perfect and tastiest send off! You order and pay at the counter and they give you a beeper so you know when the food is ready. When it goes off, you go back up to the counter to get your food, condiments, etc. there's ample seating indoors with a few tables outside as well. I got the koshary, my husband got a falafel sandwich, and we split sakalans for dessert. There was also a big bowl of a hot sauce/spicy condiment near the water station by the counter and, of course, I had to try it. The wait for our food wasn't long at all, but it seemed we had just beat the rush. The koshary here is the best I've ever had! It wasn't lacking in anything and it came out hot! The sauce was plentiful and the flavor warm and inviting. The chickpeas were perfect cooked and the fried onions were super crispy and tasty, not at all bitter! The hot sauce was actually spicy, but also went really well the koshary in terms of flavor. My husband's sandwich was loaded and he really enjoyed it. He had gotten it wrapped to go in anticipation of not finishing it, but he claimed it was so good he couldn't stop. The sakalans was nothing like I've ever had before, but now I crave it so much! I highly recommend it even if you're skeptical! This was a wonderful meal and we hope to return to it one day!

This place is really cool and unique. The food is very traditional and different, definitely worth…read morea try if you're a fan of trying something new. We waited for really long and had to remind the waiter of our order. Also, the portions are really small but after all the prices are fair.

Absolutely loved our experience here. Vibe is fantastic, after a ton of walking it felt like an…read moreurban oasis. We came for lunch and were seated immediately , restaurant was 75% full which led to a good energy. The view is awesome. You can see all of Berlin from most seats in the restaurant. We ordered the hummus trio and they were all great. The star of the show however was the Parmesan schnitzel - it had a garlic aioli type sauce on the bottom and ironically was also great with hummus. Wine list was good and our wines were great! Service was friendly but they kept forgetting to bring things out as they got busier. Will definitely be back.

Well positioned beautiful restaurant at the top of 25 hours hotel, modern, airy, access to rooftop,…read moreand a direct view into the zoo: one wonders who watches whom. Friendly staff. Most importantly, the breakfast buffet is wonderful and a wonderful start into the day.

Es war super die Dame war sehr nett. Ich war dort mit meiner tochter.wir haben einen Kaffee…read moregetrunken und ein leckeres Kuchen gegessen. Es war sehr lecker.

Pleasant, new little restaurant that serves North African dishes with a touch of French panache…read more The lady who runs the business, originally from Algeria, is friendly and eager to please. The place offers vegan and vegetarian options, as well as non-vegetarian ones, at reasonable prices. There are homemade Algerian and French desserts. All in all, a terrific addition to the neighborhood.