Berlin guide: Where to eat and drink

I posted this on my old blog Songs from Arcadia but I thought I might post it here as well!


Gestalten, Bikini Berlin
Budapester Str. 38-50




I cannot begin to describe how much I love this place. This was our absolute favourite breakfast spot, both a small cafe and concept store loacted on the roof of the Bikini Berlin mall (what they call "the garden") with a beautiful view over the zoo and the baboons! Their tea selection is great as well as their cakes (psst, try the rhubarb crumble). To be honest I'm actually glad that I don't live in Berlin, because if I did I know that I would have spent way too much time at Gestalten.




Monsieur Vuong
Alte Schönhauser Straße 46 




We had read so much about this place so we decided to try this out for dinner on our first night. It was PACKED at 7pm but since we were only two we got a little bench by the bar without having to wait. The menu is small, but absolutely delicious. We had the beef salad and the spring rolls as starters, and the chicken pho as main. You can get the pho in two different sizes, and after the starter the medium was more than enough for me. If you plan on eating here try to come before the dinner or lunch rush, although if you have to wait just remember that the wait is worth it. 




Kimchi Princess
Skalitzer Str. 36




This is the perfect place to have lunch if you like South Korean food. We had their lunch set menu, which was roughly EUR 9.50 and included a Bibimbap, miso soup and a soft drink (or tea). The bibimbap was sizzling hot and delicious. The staff were really sweet and seem very eager to explain the dishes, especially the bibimbap. AND they accept card, yey! 




Cafe Im Literaturhaus Berlin
Fasanenstraße 23




This is where we decided to have my (late) birthday dinner. We had read several reviews but we didn't know what to make of it as a restaurant. When we arrived we were given a table in front of a huge open window looking down on the garden, with the bar behind us. Their menu is what I would simply classify as "international", ranging from french chicken or rabbit salad to german sausages and chanterelle pasta. We decided to have starters and dessert, as the starter was reasonably sized and prized. But above everything else, come here for the atmosphere, which is relaxed and just lovely. Service was great as well, but beware they ONLY ACCEPT CASH.




Dudu
Torstraße 134



At first we were a bit unsure about wether to eat here or not after reading some very negative reviews concerning bad service. We decided to arrive a bit early, around 6:45pm, to make sure we'd get a table. When we arrived the outdoor seating area was packed, but we got a table inside straight away. Their drinks are VERY reasonable prized and so is the sushi platter for two. With the platter you get their famous Dudu Roll; fried on the outside with raw salmon and tuna in the middle topped with guacamole and fresh salsa. Best sushi I've had in ages. Also, when we went here the service was great and the staff was lovely. Again, they accept cards.




Mr Hai Kaiten
10 Olivaer Platz



Simply put: delicious sushi with a twist. They also have other items on the menu such as scallops, tempura octopus, gyoza and a very long cocktail list!






Sage Pop up Beach