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When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
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Hidden Gems of Berlin: Where Locals Truly Indulge

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Original Berlin

Exploring the Culinary Landscape of Berlin

That is why I would like to propose what to eat in Berlin, going not only to those restaurants that are worth visiting by any tourist. In fact, the Berlin, the capital city of Germany has many food hideouts that people go for the best foods. There is everything from chic restaurants to warm cafes in Berlin for you to capture in your eyes. In this article, some of the city’s most elusive spots would be revealed, as we take you through where the locals dine.

1. Kreuzberg: A Haven for Food Enthusiasts

While it is well known for the street arts and ethnic diversity of the area, Kreuzberg is a food lover’s paradise. The territory indeed offers extremely various food places that reflect the Berlin population’s multiculturalism. Beginner’s guide to Berlin food: Markthalle Neun – This is a historic market hall which holds a street food market every Thursday night. Try out a range of foods from delicious falafels to delectable Thai curry dishes right down to tasty hamburgers. It may actually be possible to completely miss Curry 61 – it is incredibly loved by Berliners as well as visitors; the main speciality is currywurst – a true Berlin street food.

2. Prenzlauer Berg: Brunch and Beyond

It was lunch time, and as in many trendy districts of Berlin particularly Prenzlauer Berg brunch is also considered to be a religion. It is also a very historied area that contains a variety of cafes in which many people in this part of the world enjoy brunch. Schwartze-Lenke Cafe is greatly reputed for its tasty sweet and savoury products as well as strong coffee. If you are ready for some fusion brunching try Aunt Benny, where the menu will offer exotic dishes such as kimchi crepes and tofu omelets. In fact, the dinner in Prenzlauer Berg is also good, for example, there is Lode & Stijn, which is a bistro with affordable price and aperitif food with seasonal ingredients and international flavor.

3. Friedrichshain: Street Food and Craft Beer

Kreuzberg is a young and artistic district that became popular because of its nightclubs and street food and craft beer joints. To try this cuisine go to Boxhagener Platz on Sundays and indulge yourself in the Food market; Germans love to showcase their culture for everyone to see and this includes food culture. If you are interested in beer, then Bierhof Rüdersdorf is a place for you. Inserted in a former brewery this is a warm place where you can find many craft beers, which makes quite suitable to interact with the locals and dive into the energy of the city.

4. Charlottenburg: A Fine Dining Experience

If you want to dine in the style of a gourmet restaurant in Berlin then the Charlottenburg district with its beautiful streets and palaces is for you. The place is teeming with prestigious restaurants to satisfy the refinement of the local population’s taste. Finally, the Restaurant Tim Raue, is one of the representative restaurants in Berlin, which is named for the owner and the master chef Tim Raue, whose restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine with delicate and very tasty dishes in a modern and elegant design. To spend an exquisite evening in the atmosphere of closeness to the stars, see the Solar restaurant, where the panoramic views of Berlin and being a Michelin star restaurant, everyone wants to get there. Download a map of the opera house and surrounding areas, and enjoy the contemporary European cuisine with the best view of the city.

5. Neukölln: A culinary journey of the real taste of the Middle East

Neukölln is quite a representative area where multicultural people create genuine taste. Here you can order Middle Eastern, Turkish and Mediterranean food which is offered in many restaurants that have become popular among the locals. Certainly worth a visit is Kismet, This family owned restaurant prides itself in delicious Turkish food done with a creative contemporary twist. If you give yourself to the restaurant’s vibe and let it surreptitiously lull you into another world with mouth-watering Moroccan dishes, then Villa Rixdorf will not disappoint. Let yourself be tempted by the Middle Eastern spices while walking around one of Berlin’s trendy neighborhoods, Neukölln.

Final Thoughts

However, do not let your taste buds be limited to the flashy boulevards of culinary tourism in Berlin because the goodness is often served on the less promoted alleys and corners . When you step into the places that you live around, being a tourist, you will be able to identify some of the best places that you can upscale and have your meals, have an exquisite environment and even get to learn about the local cultures.

No matter whether one feels like roaming through the culinary shouts of Kreuzberg or to aim at a gourmet restaurant of Charlottenburg, places to eat are as diverse as the inhabitants of this cosmopolitan city. So venture off the tourist trail and take a wander through the tips of fellow food lovers and aim to discover Berlin’s hidden gems of the culinary world.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free