My favorite place to go to for a Sudanese Falafel (falafel with peanut sauce, will take over a Doner any day!). Think this place beats out Sahara Imbiss - $
Going to wade into the whole kebab debate with this hot take for best kebab. Reasoning: this is the only place I've been to so far where you can actually order the kebab without sauce - $
Legendary Berlin fast-food chicken institution. Get a whole chicken for two (skip the fried - it's good but the rotisserie is the main draw) - $
Massive Vietnamese wholesale complex with restaurants. My favorite is the stand that does banh cuon. It should be roughly at this pin: https://goo.gl/maps/3enRKtU1jYhhozUW7
Hole-in-the wall Sichuan noodle spot , gets busy at lunch but worth the wait. Randomly in the middle of the most touristy part of town. - $
Authentic Vietnamese, overall solid bet. Best bun cha in the city (grilled pork with noodles) - $$
Hole in the wall bar run by Italians that just happens to serve outstanding seafood pasta (or they did pre-pandemic, probably worth checking) - $$
Italian opinion aside, my favorite pizza in the city. Nice place to eat, friendly service, sourdough crust. Must get: olive oil soft serve. $$
Must visit smoked fish counter (lunch), Berlin institution, feels like stepping back in time. Make sure to check the hours. $$
Cosy, charming Italian restaurant, super reasonably priced, nice neighborhood to walk around in - $$
If you're going to have classic German food, this is the place to do it. Giant pork knuckles, don't bring vegetarians - $$
Some of the best pasta in the city, slightly more on the creative side than other pasta spots (though admittedly more pricey) - $$
Craft beer institution, loads of beers on tap and an unexpectedly creative menu. Go in summer when you can hang out in the garden after dinner - $$
Everyone's "guests in town" restaurant - really solid in all aspects: well-designed menu, good service, cool space $$$
Austrian cuisine. Relaxing dining room, good service (the owner is fun to talk to), interesting wines - $$$
Fancy German food, one of the few times I would recommend eating the stuff - $$$
Owned by Rutz (only 3 Michelin Star restaurant in the city). Incredibly deep wine list, excellent service and execution. Expect elevated German classics, steak is good but mains are better value $$$
Go in the summer if you can get a reservation by the water; just solid food but worth it for the setting. Get a drink in the complex before and after - $$$
Two Michelin Stars, if you're looking to celebrate no better place - exceptional Austrian menu, surprisingly reasonable - $$$$
