Packs a punch, a large one. Given the audience and locals might not have an appetite for so much of…read morethe numbing spice, I was pleasantly surprised at Liu's throwing caution to the winds and just going for it. I thought it was as good as some of the dan dan noods I've had in the san francisco bay area. Good on them!

Surprisingly good Sichuan noodles in Berlin Mitte. I mean,…read moreberlin is probably the world capital of "good but not great" food - everything is good, but you are very rarely blown away. And there is this place - which is, genuinely, amazingly, great. The noodles have the right tooth, the broth is unctuous and umami laden, the meats/veggies/tofu/... are done just right - I mean, this is amazeballs! And yeah, you can get all the ma-la fix that you want - just be wary of the lunch rush...

Avoid at all costs…read more Unfriendly waiter - a man with glasses (I asked if the noodle had soup, he said NO - just sauce and when it came out, it had SOUP). He also did not explain that there was lunch menu available to choose from. Yes people, ask for lunch menu (not sure where in the menu binder). The board outside only shows 2 entree for lunch but the website shows more lunch options. Upon checking out, he clearly explained that the total did not include tip. Seriously??? With bad service (never checked in with me after taking my order), you had the decency to ask for tips. Oh dear... The noodle soup: BLAND !

Just ok . Overpriced and overrated, no flavor profile other than oily and salt…read moreAnd they demand a tip as they know you are from the USA . But nothing much can be expected from a place in the midst of a tourist hotspot

We found this little dim sum restaurant around the corner from our Airbnb. Cash only when you go!…read moreThey do reserve tables so make one or get there between 5-630. They are only open for dinner. It is a cozy spot with wonderful dumplings and Shumai. There are vegan options for the filling as well as things for the carnivores. We got soup dumplings and a variety of others. My friend ordered a delicious wood ear filled dumplings and some small plates as apps. Do not walk past this one. It is worth the stop. Our dumpling baskets were stacked 2 foot tall when we were done.

As asian dim sum lover I have to disagree with the great ratings for this place. Maybe because this…read morearea has less options for dim sum? Anyways the dim sum is mediocre and we left very disappointed. Taste, portion, everything. If you are looking for authentic good dim sum, you'll find asian locals eating at Aroma restaurant in Kantstrasse (West Berlin). Sorry! Besides the Prenzlauer Berg and Young Generation vibe.. thIs place is nothing for me.

Dumpling place with a decent selection. More heavy and german style, not traditional.read more

I first came to Yumcha Heroes in Prenzlauer Berg eight years ago and I've never been able to forget…read moreit. This year, I finally made it back--and it's still just as amazing. The dumplings are little parcels of perfection: delicate, flavorful, and clearly made with love. There's something about the vibe here--laid-back yet stylish, with that neon glow--that makes you want to stay for hours, ordering steamy basket after basket. Great (small) beer selection. Some places fade in your memory, but Yumcha Heroes? It's even better than I remembered

Dish was salty so I pivoted to dim sum on my next visit. I concluded that restaurants in Mite are…read moregenerally saltier than the American palette is accustomed to. Three stars for the salty gung bao chicken, four stars for the dim sum and the service.

Casual dining, Chinese restaurant located a short walk up the road from the Friedrichstraße rail…read morestation in Mitte (~5min walk). Menu includes a range of typical Chinese dishes, but the real attraction is their 'hot pot' specials where they set up a simmering pot of soup (you can get the soup as mild or spicy as you like) on a burner in the middle of the table with a variety of seafood, meats, vegetables and noodles to cook at the table. It's the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day! Prices for the hot pot combinations are very reasonable, making this a good value and fun way to share a meal with a group I have not tried many of the items from the regular menu, but did order their noodle soup for lunch once - I was not particularly impressed by it. Stick to the hot pot if you feel like a warm soup/noodle type of meal. They also have a small range of dim sum that are quite tasty bites. I like making a meal of it by ordering a few different items. Depending on how hungry I am, I can order more or less. My favorite here is the har gaw (steamed shrimp dumpling) with a nice dip in chili sauce before popping into my mouth.

Great food, nice staff, nice desert. More meat options would be great. But I will come back always:)read more

In a word - massive buffet, strange attitude, far away... But yummy…read more Longer version (for the brave) - I'll be honest, you'll never find me in this part of town unless there's a special occasion, and there was! A bday of a fellow yelper (and a friend) is a reason for a feast. I was first to arrive, and the staff looked at me and examined me constantly which made me feel uncomfortable, but when everybody else joined it was okay The place itself was crowded and every table was full, the minute somebody left, another group came almost instantly We ordered some cocktails and headed over to the Buffett, and that's exactly what I have in mind when I hear this word. Thing is massive! For 18€ there's an endless option all you can Buffett - from simple salads to many grill options, you can make a mix grilled diy plate (choose from seafood, fish, beef, lamb, chicken and even kangaroo!) or you can take some from the rodizio grill. And if that's not enough there are plenty of other main dishes- I've tried a little from almost everything, curry, different Chinese dishes, fried rice, regular rice, soups and deep fried fruits. Dessert? No worries! There's soft ice cream and various cakes to choose from! I wasn't expecting much from a place outside of town, but the quality of the food was very good! Everything I tried tasted fresh and there's a reason why I had four plates ;) If you are around and starving, I'd pass by

One of the best hand pulled noodles I've ever tried!…read more This place is popular for a reason. We came late Tuesday night and every table was full, but we were lucky to snag a spot as a group was leaving. We tried the dumplings and noodles which is what Shaniu's seems to be known for. The pork, egg, and prawn dumplings came steaming hot and tasted great! Super solid but nothing too special. If you come to Shaniu's, you MUST get their hand pulled noodles with beef brisket, cabbage, and egg. For only around 8 euros, you get a pretty big bowl and it tastes amazing. The service was also very nice! They gave us a free plate of chili short ribs as a Lunar New Years special.

Nice small place, good food, pleasant dinner, good eggplant dish and soups, good service.read more

The food and service were both outstanding I highly recommend this place…read more It is a quiet little restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere. The service was great. They brought our dishes out on a warmer so we could take our time eating and it never got cold. They have a great selection of dishes and drinks. So if you're looking for a place with great prices and great food, this is it!

The duck was lovely, crisp skin and flavourful sauce. Fried noodles with beef was simple in a good…read moreway, just enough fat and quite juicy meat. Also, we got a free small digestif of some nice sweet wine. All in all, strong recommend, especially at this price point.

Hard to find good authentic Chinese food in the area that are willing to make the food as spicy as…read morewe would like it to be. The owner was quick to help us order the correct amount of spice and the woman cooking in the back was responsive to the spice level. Normally, Germans do not like much spice in their food. Rest assured if you ask for spicy food, you will get it. Really enjoyed the variety of food available. 4 different items, 3 drinks for 50€ is a good meal. We will be back!

Don't go there if you're Asian. Don't go there if you're not Asian, but you hate that they treat…read moreyour fellow humans badly just because of their skin color! I went there with two others. We were polite but got terrible treatments! The woman yelled at us for no reasons, when she immediately bowed and smiled at the Europeans! As a decent human being, please don't support such discrimination!

Like just : AMAZING ! once you go there ...you'll just wish…read more/want to move to Berlin just to be able to try all dishes EVERY DAY ! on top of being delicious they are decorated in such an exquisite and elegant way that can only assure you "you won't be disappointed" hope you will all enjoy as much as i did. definitely recommendable! service is super sweet, the place has a great decoration, all is very clean my best advise is : GO ! GO ! GO! TRY! TRY!

We went here after running the Berlin marathon. It was the perfect post race meal. We got several…read moresmall dishes to share. I would highly recommend the fallen duck (V9). We ended up ordering a second fallen duck since we were left wanting more! The other dumplings were good as well. We got two entrees which were good. The chicken was spicy but not too much so. As we waited for our food multiple take out delivery services came- that's always a good sign!