I had low expectations given the fact this place is in a mall food court. Looking for something…read morevegan and gluten-free in a German mall typically means I am stuck with French fries or greasy pseudo-Asian fare. Yuck. What a pleasant surprise to find healthy Vietnamese food with friendly service. Everything is made to order in the kitchen, so you may need to wait a few minutes. No microwaved or reheated frozen food here. I had a rice noodle dish with delicious tofu, wrapped in some sort of leaf and very well seasoned. Served with a light vinaigrette, fresh Thai basil, lettuce and topped with crushed peanuts, awesome freshness for 6.90 EUR. Paired with hot ginger tea (they brew it with actual chunks of fresh ginger), the perfect lunch on a cold Berlin day.

So I had very low expectations of this place. After our experience at another Vietnamese restaurant…read morein Berlin where their pho which tasted strongly of ginger for some strange reason. Is this authentic pho? No. But, it's the closest we've found so far, and for that we were pleasantly surprised. Having sriracha, fish sauce and hot chili peppers as condiments was a good sign that this pho would be alright. It didn't have Thai basil or bean sprouts, the noodles were wrong, and they added lemon grass, all of which take something away from the authenticity. However, the taste of star anise was there, which we found missing at a restaurant previously. Overall, for a fast food version, this was pretty decent and could satisfy your pho craving.

Walking in and being met with the Vietnamese Communist Flag is a bit unnerving. But let's put…read morepolitics aside and focus on the pho here. The soup was very flavorful. Broth nice clean and clear of grease. Generous amount of noodles. I had the pho tai but I think my meat was a bit too thick and cooked. It didn't taste like the usual thin rare slices. It came with bean sprouts (we had to ask for more; they give little compared to the US), basil, sliced chili peppers, and limes. Perfect. I enjoyed it so much that I didn't even add sriracha. That's when I know it's good. If you can ignore that lit up communist flag, pop in for a very good bowl of pho.

With a month in of traveling through Eastern Europe, I was having serious cravings for a classic…read morebowl of pho!! I could wait yet another month more for Vietnamese food. So when I landed in the heart of Berlin (in Mitte), my first stop in Western Europe, I made a B-line without hesitation. The highlight here for me was the raw egg served in a separate bowl with broth. The egg poaches itself in the hot broth. And it's so good!! I haven't had this since I was in Hanoi all the time, and where it's commonplace. The pho bowls (triple beef combo & chicken pho) were just okay. Broth came out piping hot, but also heavy on the MSG. I swear I was drinking water non-stop all night. Also, they really skimp on the noodles. I mean, dry rice noodles are very inexpensive (fresh noodles aren't available here), and most places load up on the noodles. The deep fried breadsticks came out cold and somewhat hardened. We were there for dinner and I'm guessing they were fried much earlier in the day. Disappointing that they weren't even barely warm. Service was friendly, and apparently a popular spot in Mitte. I'm not well versed on pho in Berlin, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here. There are actually quite a lot of pho spots in Berlin, which I subsequently tried and enjoyed more.

We went here for dinner and ordered: - Vietnamnese egg loaf…read morefor 8.50€ (Com trung duc chay): 8/10 the taste was good. The combination and content of the egg was great with glassnoodle, morel. - Sticky rice with tofu 5€ (Xoi Tofu): it was not bad. The tofu comes on top of the sticky rice. We had to put soy sauce on top of this dish. You can simple imagine 1/2 cup of sticky rice with fried onion and boiled tofu. The idea is great and easy. But again you have to add soy sauce. 6/10 The ambient is like a cafe. They also focus on drinks that's why the menu is not super large. The seatings are low so it's hard to eat somehow. The dishes are cheap and great. We would come back to try other dishes!

Customer service: B…read more Restaurant hour said opens at 9:00am, we arrived at 10:15am and they were still not ready to take orders. We waited for another 10-15 mins before we could order over the counter. Our lady waiter was a bit unfriendly while preparing the Vietnamese coffee. Food: B (1) beef crepes: delightful and flavorful. (2) classic banh bao: a little on the bland but it was good. (3) braised pork banh bao: dry pork. DO NOT ORDER. (4) banh gio (Reismehl-pyramid): flavorful and unique. (5) Vietnamese ice coffee: personally, perfect amount of sweet. However, coffee quality is alright. It tasted a bit water down. Overall, decent meal. Only wished that everything was more fresh considering that we came quite early in the day.

There is not a large sign but my bolt driver dropped me off right in front. The reputation is that…read morethis is one of the best restaurants in all of Berlin. I read that it is a long wait to get in but I was able to walk right in and sit at the bar. My server was so happy and laughing she made things so comfortable. She put up with my poor Vietnamese language efforts especially since I am better in Tien Viet than in German. I ordered chicken pho and a beer. She laughed so hard when I ordered tiger beer and I'm still wondering why. Possibly because Germany is famous for good beer but I ordered the popular Asian brew. The Hanoi pho came out in seconds not minutes and the broth was amazing. I detected some lemongrass in it. There was not a pile of leaves to add to it as everything it needed to taste good was already there. The interior decoration was very nice and classy. I hope to return.

Just finished dinner and I don't know if the other reviewers have had real Pho but this is not it…read more It is suggestive of Pho but if you're looking for traditional Pho you will be disappointed. Our waitress showed us nothing but disdain from the moment we walked in the door. We asked for a minute to have our son decide what he would like to eat, which was received with a huff and rolled eyes. When we asked on of her compatriots for the bill he said he would send her by in a minute. When he asked her to get our bill she glared at him and then glared at us. All in all a mediocre disappointing experience.

This place was delicious! We got the coconut cream soup, summer rolls, and PhoBo. Oh and I can't…read moreforget about the avocado shake and apfel shake! Those were DELICOUS!! Then we got this special dessert from the chef but they are only serving it the next couple days! I def recommend this place!

Great quality and great price ! Staff were great too :)…read more Lovely place to eat and drink in Berlin overall

We had a group of 8 people and the restaurant accommodated us well. The food was delicious as were…read morethe drinks. The portion size for price was adequate as well.

Perfect asian food, the best in Berlin, if you're in the mood for Asian food you MUST COME HERE!…read moreWhile your here come say hi to Son, the best server I've ever encountered. Super nice super sweet, and the prices are fantastic!

I am back again after visiting here 2 years ago. The atmosphere is calming with jazz in the…read morebackground and dimmed lighting. The food is fresh and still outstanding!!!! A large population of Germans cannot tolerate spicy dishes so If you enjoy a good spicy dinner just ask them to provide you a little extra minced chilly on the side to experience the full experience of fine Vietnamese dining. Whatever you order, the chef has a golden touch, which I think makes it very authentic.  Next time I come back to Berlin, I will be dining here again. You can not go wrong spending your money here!!!! When you come here don't forget to ask for Hoang Anh, he is very professional and his English is excellent. Don't forget to tip these guys, either. The rest of the wait staff are friendly as well and make this place a great restaurant to enjoy good food and have a great time.

After wandering through the Checkpoint Charlie museum, this restaurant was a life saver because we…read morewere so hungry! The restaurant had some moody lighting, clean tables and two sets of menus (English and German). Food was good, my dish was a bit too salty for my liking.

As world travelers, we enjoy flavors from all over, thus friends in California said Mama Cook in…read moreBerlin is a must!. YES! It was an Excellent & delicious choice. The location is deceiving, but enter into an inviting and intimate setting. Our spring rolls were light and perfect. My Udon with a Thai infusion was plentiful and full of flavor; wonderful noodles, herbs, chicken and shrimp. The spices were absolutely delicious. My husband's Rice noodles with beef were also perfectly prepared to the last drop! The servers were professional, a pleasure to chat with and pleased we loved their food, no doubt YOU WIL LOVE IT HERE! Everyone around us was truly enjoying their meal as the ambient was filled with of happy sounds. BRAVO! As a change of pace (since I have had more than my share of the spectacular white asparagus etc) it was time to change the flavors and boy our friends back home were right! No wonder they have never forgotten their former hangout place.

BE AWARE!!! This restaurant only accepts "German credit cards" or euros! They did not allow us to…read morepay in USD either. If you're going to run a business, you should make it so that you accept VISA or Mastercard.

This place is a little hard to find since it is set back from the street. It's a cute little place…read morewith some outdoor seating. We went on a hot summer night which is perfect weather for Vietnamese food. We started with the shrimp summer Rolls which were very fresh. We had the Bun Bo Saigon (rice noodles with lettuce and veggies and beef with fish sauce based sauce). We also had the Bun Cha Ha Noi (grilled meat with rice noodles and veggies). Everything was delicious. Add two Vietnamese beers and our bill was just under 24 EUR. It took awhile for someone to take our order but once she did our food arrived quickly.

Truly tops my list of culinary experiences in Berlin. Outdoor dining with ambience, service is…read morefriendly and food outstanding!! Everything is fresh and flavors are amazing. You must experience this gem. Staff promptly greeted us and were attentive throughout. Highly recommend!!

Delicious food. Superb Tom Ka soup. Nicely seasoned noodles. Generous portions. Great…read moreneighborhood find.

Had coconut curry tofu. Somewhat expensive for what you get. The place is kinda dingy. Veggies were…read morefresh and crunchy, but low quality produce with some off taste despite the sour tom yum flavor.