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Where locals eat in Berlin
Start with Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg for thursday street food, cheese and bread, Sahara Imbiss in Neukölln for falafel roll with peanut sauce and Tekbir in Kreuzberg for hand-stacked yaprak beef döner. Here are all 10, with what to get at each.
- Markthalle NeunKreuzberg
Get: Thursday street food, cheese and bread
Covered market · Bread, cheese, butcher, pasta, coffee; rotating street food Thursdays
- Sahara ImbissNeukölln · street-food
Get: Falafel roll with peanut sauce
Neukölln kebab shop beloved by locals for generous, well-seasoned döner and quick, casual service.
- TekbirKreuzberg · family-run
Get: Hand-stacked yaprak beef döner
Kreuzberg döner spot on Skalitzer Straße, known among locals for solid, no-frills kebabs.
SchnitzeleiCharlottenburg · sit-downGet: Wiener schnitzel
Charlottenburg favorite for big, crispy schnitzels and hearty German-Austrian comfort food in a cozy setting.
- Dong Xuan CenterLichtenberg
Get: Bun cha at Duc Anh in Hall 3
Covered market · Vietnamese canteens, herbs, offal butchers, Asian groceries
- Hamy CaféNeukölln (Hasenheide) · Vietnamese
Get: Street-style Vietnamese plates, mostly under 10 euros
Neukölln Vietnamese cafe near Hasenheide known for pho, strong iced coffee, and a casual vibe.
- Lon-Men's Noodle HouseCharlottenburg · Taiwanese noodles
Get: Beef noodle soup, pork belly bun, dumplings
Unassuming Charlottenburg spot beloved for Taiwanese beef noodle soup and dumplings, simple room, big bowls, loyal regulars.
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What are the local restaurants in Berlin?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Markthalle Neun (Kreuzberg), Sahara Imbiss (Neukölln) and Tekbir (Kreuzberg). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Markthalle Neun, get thursday street food, cheese and bread. At Sahara Imbiss, get falafel roll with peanut sauce. At Tekbir, get hand-stacked yaprak beef döner. At Schnitzelei, get wiener schnitzel.
Which neighborhood is best for local restaurants in Berlin?
Most of these are in Kreuzberg and Charlottenburg. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Berlin: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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