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Zagros
One Kebab to Rule Them All
Zagros, a new Berlin favorite, serves up quality kebabs with fresh bread, flavorful fillings, and free tea. For me, they're winning the fierce competition!
By
Quélia
Galvão
Domke Niko
German Food That Locals Approve
Domke Niko is a hidden in Berlin, serving hearty German classics at unbeatable prices in a butcher shop setting. Authentic, delicious, and budget-friendly!
By
Quélia
Galvão
Neue Nationalgalerie
Art meets Mies van der Rohe
"Neue Nationalgalerie" is THE museum for modern art in Berlin, it is simply a must-go. Recently renovated with more to come, it's an absolute must-visit!
By
Anna
Hantelmann
Tadjik Tearoom
Enjoy a cozy tea ceremony in Mitte
Few places in Berlin are as extravagant in style as "Tadijk Tearoom". One thing's for sure: you'll be leaving Mitte at the doorstep!
By
Anna
Hantelmann
Mamecha
Japanese lunch & tea in Mitte
"Mamecha" could be one of the most authentic yet affordable Japanese food places in Berlin. You can even order its tea & cakes online!
By
Anna
Hantelmann
Hoffmann Collection
Modern art in slippers
The "Hoffmann Collection" in Berlin is an ever-changing gallery that's actually the collector's own home. The experience was better that I'd imagined...
By
Anna
Hantelmann
The Catch
Contemporary Japanese
Sometimes I just have a craving for sushi, and most people agree that "The Catch" is one of the best places in Berlin to indulge in fresh fish...
By
Josephine
Gauss
Galander Bar
Opulent, dignified and cozy
"Galander Bar" is one of those hidden gems of ex-West Berlin. A long time ago, it was known as Mon Cheri, a brothel well known for its raucous parties...
By
Josephine
Gauss
Klosterruine
One of Berlin's oldest ruins
You could have lived in Berlin all of your life and easily missed "Klosterruine" right next to Alexanderplatz in the center of the city, just like I had...
By
Anna
Hantelmann
Boxhagener platz
Weekend markets in Boxi
Boxhagener Platz, or "Boxi," is Friedrichshain’s vibrant heart, with bars, cafés, a lively park, and weekend markets full of fresh food and vintage finds.
By
Quélia
Galvão
Vabali
Berliners' Beloved Spa
Escape Berlin’s winter blues at Vabali, a serene spa near the central station with pools, saunas, and massages. Come for a perfect urban retreat!
By
Quélia
Galvão
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