This used to be my 'Go To' BBQ in Berlin but after my…read moreRecent visit it seems 'different' and not in the best way. The choice was limited to 2 meats and it was 12.30 During a non existent rush Lunch hour. It used to be Lined with excited eaters, Now it's virtually empty. I'm not a fan of pork belly So I was left with underwhelming Dry Pulled but not Pulled Pork. And 13 euro for 200 grams. Needless to say this purchase was regrettable. For the same Price or less I have several Viable options to choose from. In the future, this won't be One of them. (

My friend and I decided to visit the Markthalle Neun to check out her favorite food, New Zealand…read morePies. As we were getting ready to leave, I literally grabbed her arm and yelled, "Wait! I smell smoked meat!" I followed my nose to an oasis of of meaty delight: Big Stuff Smoked BBQ. I swear that tears formed in my eyes as I saw the writing on the glass display: BRISKET. Alas, my tears of joy turned to tears of sorrow, when the guy in front of me got the last delectable-looking piece. Then the tough decision: pulled pork or pork belly? Well, anyone with a brain would choose the crispy fat and juicy flesh of the pork belly... so I chose pulled pork. ;-) While I was waiting for my sandwich to be assembled, I started up a conversation with the owners about the difficulties of finding brisket in Germany. I was quite impressed with their knowledge of brisket versus tri-tip, and the delicate process of cooking brisket hot, then warm for hours. These guys knew their stuff!! After my pork was pulled (by hand), I was asked to choose a sauce. I went with the spicy one, naturally. Most sandwiches come with a variety of veggies: cucumbers, lettuce, etc., but I'm a purist. Meat, sauce and bun, please. Pickles on the side, if you've got 'em. I think my hands actually trembled a bit when I went to take the first bite. The aroma of the smoky sauce and juicy pork were almost overwhelming. The sandwich did not disappoint. I would even go so far as to say it was on par with some of the best barbecue I've had - even from central Texas, the Vaterland of barbecuing excellence. A glass of tart lemonade, garnished with lime, mint and cucumber was a delicious accompaniment to the sandwich. I'm already planning my next visit at the end of September. I'll be there first thing on Thursday morning, guys. Save me a slab of brisket and a bottle of the spicy sauce!!

When you walk into a Proper BBQ spot you can…read moreSMELL IT. Every time I think I have located a rib joint in Berlin I am seriously Bummed. The rack of ribs were smoked I don't know when or where. Because there was absolutely NO SMOKE coming out if this Joint. The pulled pork was Mixed with the sauce which Instantly tells you that the Smoke isn't relevant. Germans don't understand That the smoking process Needs no sauce. The sauce is on the side and the meat Is the 'Star' Then let's speak on the ribs, Once again I want the smoke... 'All the Smoke' (shouts to hitters) 'It's NOT About the Sauce, But...it's ABOUT the Sauce. (Shouts to J. Kennedy VPR) p.s.The YouTube advert shows the 'Smoke' and a party I guess I missed. Again.

Been there yesterday for burgers and found the interior very nice and hip. The staff is quite…read morefriendly and seated us quickly. The selection is decent and offers all expected variety of a BBC shop. I've got the house burger and my gf the veggie burger. The bun was extremely sloppy and the taste of the burger had been pretty low and boring. That being said the actual experience been rather low considering the prices charged. Burgers came without fries and coleslaw which ended up being pretty expensive with 3-4 euros extra per serving. Even the price of a beer with 4,50 is even higher than you would expect in Mitte at top tier locations like entrecôte. Actually great basis for a good shop but price and taste is far lower than what you can get in Berlin on average.

We came to Ushido to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and it was an incredible experience from…read morestart to finish! The atmosphere is beautiful and refined, with a very upscale Japanese vibe that makes the whole evening feel special. From the moment we walked in, the staff were extremely attentive and welcoming. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away, and our waiter made the night even better. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us fantastic recommendations both for which cuts of meat to order and which sake to pair with them. The quality of the food speaks for itself. Every piece of meat was fresh, perfectly prepared, and cooked exactly how we wanted. The sake pairing took it all to another level. If you're looking for a place in Germany that delivers on service, atmosphere, and exceptional food, Ushido should absolutely be on your list. Highly recommend for a date night, birthday, or any special occasion!

/)/) ( . .) ( づ Never…read moretasted buttery beef like this before. We basically tried everything they had on the menue. Unfortunately they were sold out on the premium wagyu. But everything else was immaculate. Prefer the only salt wagyu then in soy sauce marinated wagyu. Every kind of premium was spelling premium on your tongue. Every beef they offered was tasty. Also tried the pork belly which was also nice marinated so that the pork had this smokey unique taste. For side dishes I recommend you to try the karaage and agedashi. Very very delicious!!! For veggies we only picked the pumpkin. Very nice flavor and matched the beef very very well. Fyi: you should book in advance or reserve a table since it's always full. Parking is very hard. This restaurant is more on the pricier side! They have a special grill which doesn't make any sounds unlike Korean barbecue where you can here it sizzling. That's why you don't really smell that strongly after eating. All in all very nice service, super fresh and high quality beef. Worth going!

well ... knowing and loving the original Bird at the Falkplatz and having looked at the website, we…read morearrived with high expectations that simply weren't met. They only offer one type of cheeseburger on Monday and Mac and Cheese on the side. The burger was very good, don't get me wrong; but if you know the original Bird burgers and there various options and tastes, this burger was just a close second... very good, but simply not what you want, if you are thinking brisket or ribs. The service was good, the place was pretty ... and we will come back and give it a second chance, but they need to be upfront about their offer on Mondays.

Best brisket I've had outside of Texas! I was really pleased with the quality of meat and the…read moresmoker they have in house. Just chatting with the pit master I could tell he had a lot knowledge about good bbq in Austin and around Texas. Also appreciated the large and ever-changing craft beer selection. Staff was nice- will definitely be back when I get the craving for the taste of home. The only suggestion I have is to improve the sides. The mac and cheese could use some love and would taste much better if it was made from scratch. Also the Mexican street corn came straight from the can, but would be much better if corn cobs could be grilled for a bit on the smoker. But the place hasn't been around too long, hopefully the sides will get better with time!

I was on the hunt for good bbq and Chicago Williams was on a places to eat list. I gave it a shot,…read moreand was so pleased with my meal! The bbq ribs and baked beans were delicious. The service was so friendly too.

Ambiance is dark gothic bar. Greeted with corn soup. Pretty good. Waited a bit after we ordered…read morethe platter and 2 slice of brisket. Be careful; it says 29 euros for platter but at payment time they charged us 29 x 2. Our waiter didn't explain it. Also, we got our food before the sides which was weird. Corn soup 7.5/10 Brisket 5/10 dry and overcooked; cold Chicken 6/10 good but not cooked to bone; blood present; on a layer of ??? White sauce Ribs 6/10 okay; black, burnt on a bed of applesauce, not bad Pulled pork 3/10 weird Mash potatoes and gravy 8/10 Ceasar salad 6/10 Red wine was dry 6/10 Slush margarita was 8/10 Would recommend for happy hour not for dinner

This restaurant in Berlin sits off by itself but was by far one the best! A nice cozy atmoshpere…read morethat starts getting lively at about 7:00 PM. The bread and prosciutto and cheese as an appetizer was excellent! We had the chicken, steak, and salmon for dinner. The rotisserie chicken (cooked on a wall -- so we dubbed it "wall chicken") is literally the best we have ever had! Service by Arnol was perfect!

This was a great low-light German restaurant with attentive servers and an inviting dining room. We…read moreordered then Veal and salmon, along with salad and sides for a very filling and satisfying meal.

This section of north Berlin is really lively and we found Kyo Grill because of its great reviews…read more We ordered a ton and the value is really there but I thought the food was good to above average. Edamame - warm, soft and lightly salted. Just right. Seaweed salad - standard and good YAKITORI SKEWERS Chicken thigh - good, as expected, just not a head turner Tomato - sizeable and plump. Good charcoal flavor. Zucchini - flavorful and tender but not overdone Shiitake mushroom - regular, needs seasoning Okra - soft and mushy Water chestnut - large sized but then the middle becomes difficult to season - ends up being lots of flavorless water chestnut to chew Chicken meatballs - delicious and well made Nice glaze of teriyaki sauce. Chicken wings - less meat and more work to navigate around the tiny bones Pork - pretty regular Pork with chives - more character - the green onion adds different texture, but without overwhelming the pork flavor Beef tenderloin - good, but pretty regular. Beef and cheese - made with chunks of what I think was mozzarella Lamb - quite overdone and underwhelming - if it's going to be overdone, at least be crispy. Salmon - very tender and succulent. One of the best skewers here, if not the best. Also sampled the Kiyo ramen - nice al dente noodles and good amount of vegetables bathed in a savory stock. Great stop for Japanese that hits the spot. That's all

Glad we found this near our hotel for a late dinner. The choices were decent and I appreciated that…read morethe meats were nicely grilled and not charred.

Very delicious food and good Service. Would really recommend…read moretrying it out. The Ambiance is simple but still good. A typical korean Restaurant like they said to us

In a word - fun Korean bbq place with other cool tweaks…read more Longer version (for the brave) - after a long wait, came here with Anne (our lovely CM) and Alex for a girls night out This place is easy to miss if you don't look out as the sign (and the place) are rather small, or maybe it's just me daydreaming :) The decor inside is really nice and creates a rather cosy atmosphere. On to the menus - you have a choice of a "proper" dish or a bbq dish.. Yes, the one that comes with its own grill-by-yourself portion! Not only that, you get all these really cool appetizers and rice with as many refills as you'd like! So the choice was easy - bbq it is! We ordered the beef and the chicken. With the grill came a personal rice bowl, cucumber salad, kimchi, potatoes, cabbage and other goodies! Besides the fact it was lots of fun to grill on our own- the taste was great. The beef was tender and well seasoned! We also asked for some lettuce to make some ssambaps (hope I spelled it right)... And also, of course - some spicy sauce :) We wanted to start with some starter and thought about edamame but then we've noticed sweet potato fries - what a good choice it was! They were fried to perfection. Could've had another portion but I was already too full, how sad :( There was nothing left in the bbq, and after a few salad refills we were already too stuffed to move. After resting for a bit it was time to move on for something sweet - matcha panna cotta. It took us a while to feel the matcha as it was covered by a thick sweet red syrup. Even though it was a bit too sweet for me I really liked it, and it was the perfect ending for that meal. The service is great and the food was served rather quick, besides the dessert that took a little longer... The price is fair and you won't leave hungry :)

Lino's Barbecue is the perfect spot if you are craving some real Texas barbecue!…read more Our favorites were the ribs, picked red onions, beef fat fries, and pulled pork sandwich. The homemade sauces were also so good, particularly the ketchup and molasses barbecue sauce. A reservation is a good idea since they can run out of food, and it's also possible to pre-order the food just in case. Lino and team are super nice and clearly passionate about barbecue. Lino is a Texas native, born in Houston and trained in Austin. Read more on the website: https://www.linosbbq.com/our-story We had a wonderful time and look forward to coming again! Thank you, Lino!

I live in Austin, so this is going to be very much a hard review based on the fact that they are…read moreclaiming to be authentic Texas BBQ. They are VERY CLOSE. They have the smokers, the owner comes from Texas, this is as close as you're going to get in Berlin. That said, the Brisket was a little drier than it should be, and and ribs were just OK. Now, this is compared to Austin BBQ, which is king country for this style of BBQ. If you put the Texas flag up and claim you're THE spot for Texas BBQ, then someone from Texas is going to come in there. The jalapeño sausage is spot on, however. I think it's going to be very hard to hit the true Texas mark, because the smokers are indoor here and you probably can't get the right kind of wood, and I don't know how long or at what temperatures they're cooking at. I really want to give this a more accurate 4.5 stars, because it's Berlin, NOT Texas. But it cannot be 5 because it's just NOT as good as something you'd get IN Texas, but it's the best you're going to come close to in Berlin, or probably all of Europe. So, if you're European, make believe this is 5 stars and you'll love it. If you're a Texan in Berlin, it'll remind you of home, but don't expect Terry Black's or Michelthwait's. Don't even mention the guy who's name begins with F...that would be sacrilege to compare Lino's to F's.