Asian restaurants in Berlin
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Monsieur Vuong
This upbeat Indochina nosh stop hasn't lost a step despite becoming a fixture on the tourist circuit. From the flavour-packed soups to the fragrant rice and noodle dishes, it's all delicious even if the steady queue does not make for leisurely meals. Afternoons are slowest.
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Sasaya
Whatever you order at this minimalist space has perfect pitch – sushi to salads, tempura to fish. Tables fill quickly with Japanese expats and plugged-in locals, so it’s best to make reservations several days ahead.
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Korea Haus
If you’re a Korean food virgin, this tiny hut in an unlikely Wedding location is a fine place to lose your innocence. The native owner-chef takes on the roles of greeter, seater, server, sommelier and cook in what amounts to a Peter Sellers–worthy performance. The menu is extensive, but we highly recommend the bulgogi: slices or chunks of beef or pork, cooked on a gas barbecue at your table and served with a handful of panchan (side dishes). Delicious and authentic.
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Shiro I Shiro
This groovy ‘white castle’ with its playful fairytale décor is a bit too chichi for most Berliners, but despite the heavy tourist quotient the nouveau Japanese food is surprisingly good. Keep it simple with à la carte sushi or test the chefs’ talent by ordering tuna tataki (with foie gras and herbed risotto) or kohitsuji (lamb and feta in miso-peanut sauce). Desserts are art on a platter. Don’t skip.
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Buddha Haus
A haze of good smells greets you the moment you step into this cheerful eatery, with its natural brick walls, lampion-style lights and soothing music. The menu is a spectrum of flavours packaged into healthfully prepared stews, soups, sautés, momos (stuffed breads), curries and other appetising dishes. Vegetarians will be happy here as well.
In summer, tables spill out into the courtyard.
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Jimmy Woo
Chinese movie posters, chill electro beats and candlelit tables set the mood in this artsy ‘Kreuzkölln’ crib for ghetto-hip locals and in-the-know outsiders. The menu hopscotches around Asia with touchdowns in Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. To soak up the scene, come for the Thursday dinner parties when two courses cost €8, three €10.
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Maoa
The name stands for Modern Art of Asia but you won't find this high-concept spin on the Mongolian grill anywhere east of the Ural Mountains. Put together your meal from a big buffet of vegetables, spices, noodles and meats (including kangaroo and crocodile), then have it all cooked up with your choice of sauce, such as fennel garlic or blackberry sake.
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Kuchi
Sushi purists might shudder at Kuchi’s ‘extreme’ creations, but scenesters gobble ’em up like M&Ms. Fried eel, tempura or crispy chicken skin add a quirky twist to maki rolls, while yakitori, stir-fries, donburi (rice bowl) and noodle soups take you back to more familiar culinary territory.
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Susuru
Go ye forth and slurp! Susuru is Japanese for slurping and, quite frankly, that’s really the best way to get a handle on the big bowls of steaming udon or nabe (hotpot dishes) at this stylishly minimalist noodle bar. It’s all healthy and delicious and served in sleek designer environs.
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Ishin
This cafeteria-style sushi parlour scores two for looks and 10 for freshness and value. Prices drop even lower during Happy Hour (all day Wednesday and Saturday and 11am to 4pm on other days). Nice touch: the unlimited free green tea.
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Pan Asia
Manga films, light projections and long communal tables account for the hipster quotient at this high-energy restaurant next to the Hackesche Höfe. The menu predictably hopscotches from Thailand to China, via Japan and Vietnam, and back. Fresh ingredients and healthy, low-fat cooking techniques make it a favourite with waist-watchers.
There's courtyard seating in summer and killer bathroom decor.
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