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There are many passable cheap Indian eateries in Berlin, but few stand out. For a bit of luxury, try this restaurant which claims to prepare its dishes according to recipes collected from the royal houses of India and spoils you in its grandiose, if a bit pompous, atmosphere. The chefs come from all over India, making for a large menu selection. It offers a variety of tandoori baked dishes and the breads are great. Its speciality, king prawns cooked in a cashew almond cream sauce, is scrumptious.

 

Authentic Viet[name]se cuisine in an elegant but simple atmosphere, with tatami seating and an open kitchen. Don’t skip the excellent starters—from the classic deep-fried spring rolls to fresh summer rolls or more risqué fried frogs legs. The soups are all excellent, freshly made and served with a plate full of bean sprouts, fresh herbs and sauce for you to add at will. The menu is so large that you can explore a different part of it every time you come.

 

This is a very modern Japanese-Thai restaurant, located in a loft-space in the heart of Berlin’s lively Hackescher Markt area. The interior is ultra-sleek with artsy video installations in the toilets. There are long communal tables in the main room. For more privacy head for the small tables in the corner of the restaurant. Expect a large variety of fresh sushi, udon soups, tom yam fire pots, curries and stir-fries. Dishes here are hit and miss, but the hot sake will help make the night merry.