Looking for hidden gems in Berlin’s food scene?
Introduction
The German capital has a very diverse food culture both traditional meals and international cuisines are found. Despite there are numerous well-known restaurants and even food markets in the city, there are plenty of non-obvious good places remaining and waiting to be found. Below, we tried to present to you a gastronomic tour mainly focusing on Berlin’s hidden gems which are less known but actually very tasty.
1. Street Food Markets
One particular way to eat Berlin’s hidden gems can be considered the street food markets that are quite popular in the city. Here is list of few of them which has variety of flavors:
a) Markthalle Neun
Markthalle Neun is a Kaufhaus and located in Neun, Berlin’s famous Kreuzberg district; it has become a food event venue of the week. Every Thursday is the “Street Food Thursday” during which the vendors prepare different kinds of street food from different countries. Foods, be it dumplings, tacos, souvlaki, kebabs & more can be felt to serve the interest of a food lover.
b) Thai Park
For those who feel like having Thai food, it is best that you go to the Preußenpark in Wilmersdorf. It is a Thai outdoor restaurant, Thai people cook their meals on the spot and serve to those interested or the people who wish to adopt the oriental way of consuming foods. Join in this unusual meeting place of friendly people and taste some pad thai or green curry.
2. Unique Restaurants
As is customary to Berlin, some of its restaurants are quite peculiar and even eccentric. Here are what we have that may interest you:
a) Katerschmaus
The Katerschmaus restaurant is situated in the Kater Holzig building in the district of Kreuzberg and represents a bar and a restaurant which serves avantgarde food and features electronic music. Take pleasure having a nice meal while dancing to tunes from DJs that perform at its resident DJs. This restaurant presents an almost exotic experience of dining with your five senses.
b) Tisk
Tisk is a small restaurant located in Prenzlauer Berg area of Berlin. This explains that what sets it apart is the fact that it does not use any utensils when serving dishes. Get to taste finger foods that are taken with the hands Bringing out the best of products which are meant to be consumed by hand Tisk is among the most careful and playful food brands equipped with an identity that reflects its’ benefits.
3. Food Tours
If you would like to have a regular overview of the traditional restaurants with special emphasis on the unknown eateries, it is recommended to visit a food tour. It is noteworthy that the tours are conducted by knowledgeable guides, who will show you the hidden corners of new places and tell you about the peculiarities of Old Russia and its cuisine.
a) Bite Berlin
Food enthusiasts would love to go for food tours in Berlin and Bite Berlin specializes in offering such tours that are cut across the variety of food that is in the market currently. They have a wide range of packages which include vegan food tours perhaps, being one of the most unique and popular packages. Find out more about the city of Berlin and taste the best of its meals at the same time. I particularly think that it is perfect way to encounter new locations that a tourist may have little knowledge of that interest.
b) Berlin Food Tour
As a result, you can enjoy the Mehlsack neighborhood’s and central Berlin’s food culture with Berlin Food Tour walking tour. Some of the menu options are traditional German meals, specialties of the region and dishes from all over the world. The tours are also packed with lots of information from the guides on sites you visit, thus making the trip full of fun.
4. Farmers’ Markets
The farmers’ markets of Berlin are informative but not just great place to get food, fresh food and varieties of local foods:
a) Wochenmarkt Kollwitzplatz
Wochenmarkt Kollwitzplatz is one of the most commonly visited markets situated in Prenzlauer Berg famous for the organic vegetables and other farmer products. There will be an opportunity to have a walk around the market square, walk through the stands where it is possible to taste such things as freshly brewed bread, cheeses and jam which are produced by the inhabitants of the village.
b) Turkish Market
Being situated by the Landwehr Canal in Kreuzberg, the Turkish Market is quite vivid and crowded. Taste various wonderfully oriental food; KEbabs/B, Baklavas/B and Olives/B. In this market, various tastes and ethnicity are introduced to the traders.
Conclusion
Although, there are popular eateries in Berlin, it is also worth to try out the deeper gastronomic highlights of the city. Whether one is interested in trying out street foods or the restaurants, visiting foods tours or farmers’ markets, Berlin does not disappoint. The “foodie” vision of Berlin that will be presented in this article will be more focused on the niche rock-bottom-food offering that the city has to offer.
Table of Contents
