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Aiko
Brunnenstr. 193
Japanese
This modern sushi restaurant is a popular hangout fir English-speakers. A generous sushi happy hour lasts all day long, and includes half-priced Nigri-sushi, maki-sushi and inside-out maki. be sure to try the tamago sushi, the Japanese version of an omelette, as well as the spicy tuna roll. Another speciality is the tepanyaki, a traditional Japanese meat or fish dish made right before your eyes, with a fire show to go along with it. Vegetarians will have no problems finding something to eat here. If you're feeling adventurous, try one of the sake cocktails. The courteous staff speak English, and this is an ideal place to go with a large group. Open daily 12am-12pm. Brunnenstr. 193, U8 Rosenthaler Platz.

Amrit
Oranienburger Str. 45
Indian
In three top locations around the city, Amrit specialises in Northern Indian food and is a sound bet for a hearty meal. The portions are tasty and super-generous and the menu contains some rare gems that you don’t tend to see at your local Indian eatery. This place has also perfected the cheap cocktail (€4 all night) and runs a roaring trade in drinkers and snackers after 11pm – which ensures that you can still place your food order at 1am. A big, busy establishment – which almost guarantees you a seat immediately and a veritable ‘team’ of service personnel for your table. Mains range from €7 – €13. Winterfeld Str. 40, Schöneberg, U1 U2 U3 U4 Nollendorfplatz, Map 2. Oranienburger Str. 45, Mitte, U6 Oranienburger Tor, Map 1.. Oranien Str. 202/203, Kreuzberg, U1 Görlitzer Bahnhof, Map 3.

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Bergmann Köfte
Bergmannstraße 94
Turkish, Mediterranean
Obviously Döner rules the roost when it comes to Berlin street food - but wouldn't it be nice to have something you could trust? Bergmann's Köfte is the answer. It's a freshly-prepared (then fried) minced-meat, onion and herb mix on a bed of rice. Prices range from €2 - €4.50. Tip: Don't try asking for the exact recipe, they've been developing it for 18 years and it's a secret. Bergmannstraße 94, Kreuzberg U7 Gneisenaustraße, Map 3.

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Corroboree
Sony Center, Potsdamer Platz
Australian
If you’re an Aussie feeling far from home, this is the place to come for a taste of Down Under. With authentic Australian food such as barbequed Kangaroo (€15.50) and Crocodile (€17.50) steaks and bottles of VB behind the bar, you could forget that you’re actually in the Sony Center. The prices are on the touristy side, but it’s a good spot to grab some tucker and a brew.

Curandero
Schönhauser Allee 10
Mexican
The owner of this Tex-Mex hangout cooks all the food himself, so expect a taste of the authentic at this very reasonable restaurant. Popular with local students for the €4.50 cocktails (which go well with the Tex-Mex food) this is a brilliant place to sit, eat and drink any time of night. The menu also teaches you how to say ‘Cheers’ in thirty languages, so you can feel truly multi-cultural whilst you drink. Schönhauser Allee 10, U2 Senefelderplatz

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Dada Falafel
Linienstrasse 132.
Middle Eastern
With beautifully fresh ingredients and very good prices, Dada Falafel serves up some of the best falafel in Berlin. No bigger than an Imbiß, the food far outshines anything you’d get from any other middle eastern eatery with great squidgy falafel and gorgeous hummous. The name comes from the DaDa art movement, which has another outlet in the Dada Theater round the back of the falafel bar. Specialising in surrealist theater and art, the owner hopes they will be re-opening for performances in March 2007. So for now you’ll just have to enjoy the tasty falafel. Linienstrasse 132. (Corner of Oranienburger Str.) U6 Oranienburger Tor, S-bahn Oranienburger Str.

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delizie d'Italia
Kollwitzstrasse 100
Italian
Huge portions of homemade pasta, Italian wines tapped from barrels and served in glass pitchers, checkered table cloths and warm earth tones bring a piece of rustic, old world Napoli to one of Berlin's most polished neighborhoods. The hand-written menu has a large choice of antipastas (€6.00), pastas (€8.00) and meat dishes (€12.00), and the chef creates a new list of market-inspired specials daily. U2 Eberswalder Strasse.

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Due Forni
Schönhauser Alle 12
Italian
The best pizza in Berlin is served at a popular restaurant run by Italian punks. The walls are covered with grffiti, mostly signatures of famous bands and artists who have eaten there. Because the medium-crust pizzas are so big, share with someone else unless you've come with a big appetite. Beware of the pizza with Pferdfleish-they do actually use real horse meat! The wine is cheap and served by the liter or half liter, a delicious accompaniment to your meal. Finish off the evening with a grappa (Italian wine brandy)-they will often give you a second round on the house. Be sure to make a reservation if you're planning on eating between 8pm and 10pm on weekends. Open 12am-12pm daily. Schönhauser Alle 12, U2 Schönhauser Allee. Prenzlauer Berg.

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Einhorn
Wittenbergplatz 5-6, Schöneberg
Modern German, Traditional German
Eating Vegetarian is sometimes hard to swallow in Berlin, but Einhorn comes to the rescue with established 'Bio Know-How' and a seriously committed staff. Meals are tasty, fast and generous in this self-service kitchen - proof at last that Bio doesn't have to mean boring or expensive. Combine it with a trip to the farmer's market on Wittenbergplatz on a Thursday and feel good about yourself! Meals between €4-€8 - meat options also available. Einhorn I: Wittenbergplatz 5-6, Schöneberg U1 U2 U3 Wittenbergplatz, Map 2. Einhorn II: Mommsenstraße 2 S5, S7, S75, S9 Savignyplatz, Map 2.

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Frittiersalon
Boxhagener Straße 104
Other
Hands down, Berlin's favorite stop for french fries. Owner Frank opened Frittiersalon three years ago when he found a dearth of good pommes frittes in Friedrichshain and has been serving fries hand cut from organicly grown potatoes alongside burgers and wurst ever since. You can top your fries with over a dozen home-made sauces, from home-brewed ketchup to one made from olive and sheep-cheese, and a big burger and generous portion of fries will only set you back €6.50. 6pm - 12am Mon; 12pm - 12am Tue-Fri; 1pm-12am Sat, Sun. U5 Frankfurter Tor.

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Good Time
Hausvogteiplatz 11
Thai, Asian / Fusion
The three Good Time Restaurants have independently developed a good reputation for Thai food amongst Berliners - pretty amazing considering that a new Thai restaurant opens here every eight seconds. Little surprise really as the food quality here is high. All fruit and vegetables are flown-in daily and prepared and cooked traditionally by experienced chefs. Half the menu is also Indonesian - a refreshing mix-up for the Berlin gastronomy scene. Meals range from 12€ - 18€, lunch is cheaper. The fresh juices also give you a taste of the tropics. Hausvogteiplatz 11, Mitte, U2 Hausvogteiplatz, Map 1. Chausseestr. 1, Mitte, U6 Oranienburger Tor, Map 1.

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Hafis
Alt Moabit 47
Turkish, Mediterranean
A large, inexpensive, and busy Iranian restaurant – filled with Iranians, always a sign of authenticity. You feel like you’re being fed in someone’s living room. Listen to the hum of foreign tongues as you choose from an array of dishes and drinks. Try any lamb grill dish, served with Iranian bread and buttered rice. Or perhaps build your own kebab from a plate of fresh ingredients. End your meal with a dish of rose-flavored ice cream. Hafis offers a permanent 30 percent discount off everything in view of an old anniversary. Main courses €6-13. Alt Moabit 47, Mitte. U9 Turmstraße. Map 2.

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Julep's
Giesebrechtstraße 3
American
Unfinished brick walls, rich wood tables and leather booths, and even a big Stuffed Blue Marlin give Juleps the feel of a good American brewery. Primarily a cocktail bar, (offers over 150 spirits and 120 cocktails) Juleps also has a creative menu of international dishes made from high quality ingredients. Try the Rib Eye DeLux Hamburger, made from entrecote ground fresh when you place your order, anything on the weekly rotating international menu, and of course, the restaurants unsurpassable Mint Julep. Come daily 5-8 pm and Sunday All Night Long to take advantage of Julep’s happy hour, during which all cocktails cost only €4.85. 5pm-1am. S-Bahn Charlottenburg

Jules Verne
Schlüterstr. 61
Unusual and imaginative dishes and wonderful desserts, from Austria to Asia, inspired by Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days". The Wienerschnitzel is one of Berlin's best. Jules Verne is located in fashionable Savignyplatz, a leafy West Berlin area. A short walk from Zoo Station. Main course €5-15. Schlüterstr. 61, Charlottenburg. S5, S7, S75, S9 Savignyplatz. Map 2.

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Kasbah
Gipsstraße 2
Moroccan
A beautiful Moroccan restaurant in the heart of Mitte, this place has to be visited. Decorated in a mixture of plush reds, sweeping red and gold curtains and Moroccan lamps hanging from the ceiling and in corners, this is a really gorgeous place to eat. Waiters commence the meal by pouring rose water over the hands of the diners and what follows is a delicious delve into Moroccan cuisine. Choose form Cous Cous based dishes or Tajines - a traditional Moroccan cooking dish, all starting at €9. There is an element of the romantic about this place so perhaps save up your visit for someone special and treat them. Gipsstraße 2, Mitte, U8 Weinmeisterstraße

Konnopke's Imbiss
U2 Eberswalder Strasse
Traditional German, Other
Germany's oldest fast food stand has been tucked beneath the Eberswalder Strasse U-Bahn tracks since 1930 and serving up berlin fast food staple, currywurst, since 1960. This family-run legend is one of the best places for quality pommes and sausage in Berlin, and a generous portion of fries and currywurst will only set you out €2.90 Mo-Fri 6am – 8pm; Sat 12pm – 7pm. Beneath U-Bahn tracks, corner of Danziger Strasse & Schönhauser Allee. U2 Eberswalder Strasse

Kuchi
Gipsstrasse 3.
Japanese
This sushi restaurant is a cut above the plethora of other sushi places in Berlin, and this is reflected in the prices. Sushi rolls, sashimi and inside out rolls start at €7 and get more expensive as the rolls get more adventurous. However, the prices are deserved as this is some of the freshest sushi you’ll find this far from the sea. You’re advised to make a reservation if you’re eating in the evening, and try the lunchtime menu if you want to save a couple of Euros. The restaurant décor is simple, stylish and calm, with an outdoor terrace for al fresco dining. In addition to this Mitte location, there’s another in the West at Kant Str. 30. Gipsstrasse 3. U8 Weinmeisterstr.

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Le Coq D’Or
Boxhagener Str. 27
Thai, Asian / Fusion
Less than a year old, Le Coq D’Or prepares a variety of Thai and sushi dishes for no more than €5. The bench seating may give you flashbacks of ‘that night at the Hofbräuhaus in München,’ but it means that large groups are comfortably accommodated here. A veritable football team of staff and chefs in the open kitchen should also ensure that your food gets to your table fast, irrespective of your group size. The area surrounding Simon-Dach Straβe is fast becoming the new funky place to live in Berlin – so stick around after your meal and check out the local scene. Boxhagener Str. 27 (corner Simon Dach Str.), Friedrichshain, U5 Frankfurter Tor, Map 3.

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Mao Thai
Wörther Strasse 30
Thai
In a city full of pan Asian joints serving curry wurst alongside doner kebab and stir-fry, this authentic upscale Thai restaurant stands out. The decor at Mao Thai is tastefully traditional, with a straw bar awning, elaborate carved wood panels on the walls, and a water basin full of lotuses. House favorites like beef curry (€12.00) and chicken coconut soup (€4.90) are prepared fresh to order and served beautifully on matching china. The prices are a bit high here, but the quality of the fresh produce, shipped twice weekly from Thailand, and the creative, delicious dishes it's used in have made Mao Thai popular enough to open 2 sister restaurants in Mitte. 12:00pm - 11:30pm. U2 Senefelderplatz. Other locations: Tuans Hutte - Dircksenstrasse 40; Sisaket Thai - Mauerstrasse 76.

Maru
Rigaer Str. 74
Korean, Asian / Fusion
Korean food is tipped to be the next big thing in Berlin. Maru restaurant is in the fascinating heart of squatter-central, Friedrichshain, where iPods meet political graffiti in relative harmony. Maru serves traditional Korean meals, as well as the hot new Korean sushi fad, which adds a bit of colour to the traditional Japanese variety. Both impress, with rich sauces and a real enthusiasm for hot spice (they can cool it down for you too). Open from midday 'til midnight, Tuesday to Sunday (reservations recommended for the evening). Mains from €7 - €10. Maru, Rigaer Str. 74, Friedrichshain, U5 Samariter Str., Map 1, 3. .

Meena Kumari
Lychener Straße 9.
Indian
Named after the award-winning 1950s Indian actress, Meena Kumari is an Indian restaurant with a sense of subtle style. Often ranked as one of the city’s top ten restaurants, Meena Kumari specializes in Indian cuisine, but mixing in hints of Thai, Sri Lankan and Pakistani with it. The menu selection is narrow, but creative and interesting, changing with the seasons and with a wide choice for vegetarians. Mains start at about €9 and if you want to eat at the weekend, you’re best off reserving a table. Lychener Straße 9. U2 Eberswalder Straße.

Monsieur Vuong
Alte Schönhauser Str. 46
Chinese, Indian
Named after the older bloke who ambles about the place and shakes hands with guests, this restaurant offers a spicy and utterly simple Indochinese menu - you choose one of two specials (also available without meat) from the black-board. You can't go wrong with either. Drink a beer, gaze at trendy people, and stroll away with a happy stomach, all for €7-10. Alte Schönhauser Str. 46, Mitte. U2 Rosa-Luxembourg-Platz or U8 Weinmeister Str. Map 1.

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Oliva
Oranienburger Str. 84
Italian
Some argue that Oliva serves the best pizza in Berlin. It makes sense considering that the staff (who is friendly, welcoming, and downright amusing) is often jabbering Italian at each other. Oliva also has a daily selection of freshly prepared pasta dishes. The atmosphere is real casual. There are even TVs for European football fans. And the location is perfect: by Hackescher Markt in Mitte, so it’s a great place to grab food and beer after a day of sightseeing, or before heading out into the night. Main courses €4-7. Oranienburger Str. 84, Mitte. S5, S7, S75, S9 Hackescher Markt. Map 2.

Oranium
Oranienburgerstraße 33/34
Modern German, Other
Grand de lux decor and an endless menu of light international fare make this classy cafe beside the Oranienburger S-Bahn a favourite for tourists and businessmen alike. The beautiful high-ceilinged space is divided into niches with varied decorating schemes, and customers can choose to eat in a sunny greenhouse-like lounge, on a dark wood balcony, or in a room with turn-of-the-century british pub decor. Oranium’s specialty is stone-oven cooked pflammkuchen, an alsacian-style pizza, but anything on the menu, from pasta to tapas to Asian-style salad, is a safe bet.

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Papa Nô
Oranienstraße 191, Kreuzberg
Japanese, Asian / Fusion
A clever mix of old and new Asian food - named after the ancient art of Nô theater, which dates from 14th Century Japan. Everything in these hi-tech sushi restaurants has been planned to make things super-easy to order. From the pay as you go ordering system to the fleet of Smart Cars belting around town to home deliver, there’ll be something on offer here that tickles your fancy. Papa’s boasts plenty of dishes from across Asia – from curries to stir fries – but its main claim to fame is very sexy sushi. If you always thought that sushi could never fill you up, order Papa Nô’s specialty – the quick fried Volcano Sushi Roll. Meals range from €2-€7. Oranien Str. 191 (at Heinrich Platz), Kreuzberg, U1 Görlitzer Bhf, Map 3 And Warschauer Str. 81 (corner Boxhagener Str.), U5 Frankfurter Tor, Map 3.

Paris Bar
Kantstrasse 152, Charlottenburg
French
First and foremost a "seriously-in" restaurant with French cuisine on the menu and an A-list international guestlist (Madonna and U2 have both dined here - presumably not together!). Prices are therefore, as you would expect, higher than average. However the daily menu does have some exotic offerings: foie gras and Brittany snails being two of the more challenging options. A stop by is also worthwhile merely to admire the one-off art installations donated to Paris Bar by visiting international artists. Reservations recommended - or wear big sunglasses and act famous. Kantstrasse 152, Charlottenburg S5 S7 S75 S9 Savignyplatz, Map 2.

Play Off
Potsdamer Platz Arkaden
American
If you’re around Potsdamer Platz, check out the Play Off diner on the top floor of the shopping arcade. They serve typical American food (burgers, steaks, sandwiches) in a diner atmosphere, with rock ‘n’ roll music and stylish 50s booths. The diner doubles up as a sports bar so come here to watch Champions League, Premiership, Bundesliga matches and more. On Wednesdays they throw a Caipi Party, with Caipirinha cocktails for only €3 – the perfect accompaniment to those Champions League games! Play Off is very tourist friendly with menus in English, Spanish and Italian. Potsdamer Platz Arkaden, Alte Potsdamer Strasse 7. S1, S2, U2

Plus Minus Null
Grünberger Str. 61
Mediterranean
One of Friedrichshain’s favorite spots for cheap cocktails and very reasonable Mediterranean food. You can choose to sit in the candle-lit dining room, decorated with glossy yellow walls and beige accents, or watch the busy Simon-Dach Strasse night scene from the enclosed terrace, kept open through winter. Plus Minus Null is great for evening drinks, offering two cocktails nightly for only €4.50 and a terrific happy hour special (6pm – 8pm) that reduces the price on all 150 mixed drink offerings by €2.00-2.50.The menu includes a big selection of pastas (generally under €8.00), and a weekly changing lunch menu carries some of the most reasonable meals in Berlin, with entrees under €5.00.

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RNBS*
Oranienburger Str. 27
Asian / Fusion
“Life is too short to eat bad soup:” an ancient Vietnamese proverb and the philosophy of RNBS*, the fast, inexpensive, healthy, and tasty alternative to greasy kebabs, which get all over your face and clothes and make you stink. The food is simple, totally natural, and free of artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives. The spring rolls are famous in Berlin. The noodle dishes taste like something you’d expect in a high-end restaurant. The warm soups are perfect for those cold nights. And the herbal teas will revive you the morning after the night before. Main courses €3-6. Two locations: (1) Oranienburger Str. 27, Mitte. S1, S2 Oranienburger Straβe. Map 1. (2) Holmes Place Health Club Gendarmenmarkt, Mohrenstr. 50, Mitte. U6, U2 Stadmitte. Map 1, 3.

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Sagrantino Wine Bar
Behrenstraße 47
Italian
Looking for a quiet place to withdraw to after belting between the sights? Sagrantino is as familiar as your local Italian Restaurant, except its location is a whole lot better! And it is certainly 'in the know', with Italian owner Daniele regularly travelling back and forth between Berlin and Umbria to bring the best possible Sagrantino into the German capital. All the better for us, of course, as it means that a selection of 15 types of this red (the hot new grape, don’t you know!) are ready to be sipped by the glass. Lunch is also a real bargain here with a choice of soup or a salad plus the daily pasta for just €5.90. Proof that eating in the big end of town doesn’t have to involve mortgaging your arm. Behrenstraße 47, Mitte, U6 Französische Str., Map 1.

Schlotzsky's Deli
Friedrichstr. 200
Italian, American
If you need a quick break around Checkpoint Charlie, Schlotzskys is the perfect place. They serve great food (like "original" sandwiches and pizzas) at great prices, as well as coffee, soda (free refills!), and beer. There is also free internet and WLAN. Another plus: sparkling clean, free bathrooms - a rarity in Berlin. Friedrichstr. 200, Mitte. U6 Stadtmitte. Map 2.

Schneeweiss
Simplonstraße 16
Traditional German
Brilliant upscale alpine cooking in a white minimalist space. Vases of long white branches, sleek white tables, creamy opalescent walls and ceilings and warm back-lit molding give Schneeweiss (snow white in English) the wintry feel of a fairy tale ice queen’s palace. The beautiful, cool-toned dining room serves as a striking contrast to the warm, modernized alps resort food served up. Wiener schnitzel and kaiserschwarm (fried dough with raisins and powdered sugar) are favorites, but with a vegetarian co-owner, Schneeweiss’s daily menu (plates start at 8 euro) always includes at least one meat-free entrée. And less expensive lunch menu (12pm -4pm) gives budget conscious travelers the chance to visit one of Berlin’s most popular special occasion restaurants. U/S Warschauer Strasse

Schwarzes Café
Kantstrasse 148, Charlottenburg
Modern German
Established by a group of rebellious students in 1978, this place has long been a Berlin institution. To this day the clientele remain a mixed bunch - with composers and artsy types from the nearby theatres sitting beside students and business lunchers. Aside from people-watching, the real treat here is what comes out of the kitchen - most mains and cakes are home-made from scratch and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Definitely worth a late night (or early morning) pilgrimage. Kantstrasse 148, Charlottenburg S5 S7 S75 S9 Savignyplatz, Map 2.

Schwarzwaldstuben
Tucholskystraße 48
Traditional German
A local favourite, this cozy restaurant serves generous portions of Swabian (Southern German) food at its best. Although they serve traditional food, Schwarzwaldstuben attracts a young, hip crowd who create a chill atmosphere. Specialties include Kässpätzle (cheese covered noodles, the homemade German equivalent of Mac&Cheese), Schnitzel (breaded pork cutlet), and Maultaschen (pork-filled ravioli covered in onion sauce). Maultaschen were originally created by Southern German Catholics who avoided eating fish on Fridays by wrapping their meat in a pastry layer and adding herbs to disguise it. Be sure to drink the Rothaus Tannenzäpfle or Rothaus Pils with your meal - both are hard to find in Berlin. Reasonable prices and friendly staff make this place worth eating at again and again. Open 9am-1am. Kitchen is open until 11pm. Tucholskystraße 48. U6 Oranienburger Tor.

Splendid Delikatessen
Quartier 210, Dorotheenstraße 37
Traditional German
This classic delicatessen is owned by Andreas and Klaus, and they are developing a bit of a name amongst Berlin foodies for top quality German products. Save money on that big Contiki bus trip and eat here every day of the week instead. Meals range from traditional Bavarian meatloaf to Swabian pastas (specifically maultaschen or spätzle). The hot food is on offer from noon to about 7pm, but plenty of exotic homemade snacks, cakes and wines are always available from the shop between 9:30am and 8pm. Not just another bio-supermarket; Splendid Delikatessen is definitely worth a visit. Quartier 210, Dorotheenstraße 37, Mitte, S5 S7 S75 S9 Friedrichstraße, Map 1.Splendid Delikatessen website.

Suppenbörse
Friedrichstraße 90
Traditional German
The backbone of Germany - the hearty soup - earns itself a high-street address at Suppenbörse, or `The Soup Stock Exchange´. High work rate is the motto here, with the six weekly soups and a daily special made fresh each morning (two meat, four vegetarian). This commitment to fresh food, and Suppenbörse's popularity, has it's downsides - soups can be sold out by late afternoon, so go at lunchtime to avoid disappointment. Servings come in 400ml or 200ml and all soups (with bread) are less than €5. Friedrichstraße 90, Mitte, S5 S7 S75 S9 Friedrichstraße, Map 1.

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Thüringer-Stuben
Stargarder Str. 28
Traditional German, Modern German
It’s always a compliment to a German restaurant when Berliners call it “super” (pronounced zoopa) when they’re leaving, as is the case at Thüringer. The food is good. Heaping portions of meat, potatoes, and vegetables – creamed, mashed, or fried. The Jägerschniztel (battered, pan-fried pork) is nice. So is the Grillpfanne, a two-person plate of various meats served with potatoes (Kartoffeln). The warm, friendly atmosphere of the place is equally inviting. After dinner, stroll through Prenzlauer Berg, a trendy corner of town filled with bars, cafes, and ex-pats. Prices are inexpensive for German food in Berlin, unless you like street sausage. Main courses €8-12. Stargarder Str. 28, Prenzlauer Berg. S8, S41, S42 Prenzlauer Allee. Map 4

Tony Roma's
Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 3
American
The tagline says ‘Famous For Ribs’, and this American-style restaurant and bar certainly deserves that fame. Based near Potsdamer Platz and the Sony Centre, Tony Roma’s is perfectly situated for a good feed when out and about in the city. The famous ribs are definitely worth it and with generous portions and sides, you can truly pig out. Plus the bar serves an extensive range of cocktails starting from €5.20 and beer from €2.60. The staff are very friendly and the menu is in English, making it a very welcoming place to eat. Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 3 (near Potsdamer Platz) U2, S2, S1. Tony Roma's website.

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Vietnam Restaurant
Georgenstr 25
Vietnamese
With everything from the chairs to the china imported over from Vietnam, this is one restaurant where they go the extra mile to give you a taste of the authentic. The food is delicious and served in generous portions for the hungry traveler. The lunchtime menu is super value as it comes with the daily soup included and from €6.80. The menu also boasts Vietnamese beer, tea and coffee and the menu is in Vietnamese, English and German. In a brilliant spot right by Friedrichstraße station, it’s a great place to get a taste of the East. And check out the Koi carp that swim their way through the restaurant. Georgenstr 25 (near Friedrichstraße station) S5 S7 S9 U6

Viva Mexico!
Chausseestrasse 36.
Mexican
This charmingly authentic Mexican restaurant is a real find. Set out of the hub of Mitte, this quiet restaurant brings a real taste of Mexico to Berlin. The owner and head chef Rosi lovingly prepares each meal, striving to keep all her ingredients healthy and truly Mexican – to the extent that she has all her ingredients shipped over from Mexico. The food is very good value (€5.50 for burritos and tacos) and comes with a generous salad and free salsa. All the recipes are either Rosi’s own or her mother’s, and being a vegetarian herself she is keen to use no animal fats and has an extensive vegetarian menu. The place is so good that Richard Gere and Enrique Inglesias ate here when they were in Berlin! Chausseestrasse 36. U6 Zinnowitzer Str.

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Weinstein Mitte
Mittelstraße 1
Traditional German
If you are looking for gourmet food at reasonable prices, this is the place to go. Located on a quiet side street near bustling Friedrichstraße, Weinstein Mitte has the charming ambience of classic German and Austrian wines, most of which can be ordered by the glass. The restaurant is lined with wine bottles collected over the years, which attest to its passion. They also offer exscellent regional food with a Mediterranean flair - the fish dishes are succulent. The menu changes monthly, and dishes are created based on seasonal ingredients. A business lunch is offered daily, which includes a soup or salad, a main dish, and dessert or coffee for €11. The Weizkiesel (the German version of tapas) are perfect for people who just want a small snack before or after going to the theater, or for people who can't decide on one dish. Open Monday-Friday 12pm-1am, Saturday 7pm-1am. Closed Sundays. English menu. Mittelstraße 1 (on the corner of Charlottenstraße 43). U6, S5, S7, S75, S9 Friedrichstraße. Mitte Weinstein Mitte Weblink .