
Vietnamese cuisine based on original recipes, affordable prices, and a colorful ambiance in the heart of Kreuzberg: Mama Cook on Hedemannstraße is a reliable spot for anyone looking for more than just average during their lunch break.
Mama Cook: Vietnamese Comfort Food in Kreuzberg
Anyone looking to eat an affordable lunch in Berlin without sacrificing taste will sooner or later end up at Hedemannstraße 10. Mama Cook is an Asian restaurant in Kreuzberg that has been attracting regulars from the neighborhood and tourists alike for years. The cuisine is based on original Vietnamese recipes: warming pho soups, fried udon and rice noodles, crispy duck in garlic sauce, or fresh rice paper rolls with peanut dip. Plus, the aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise already whet your appetite as soon as you enter the restaurant. Lunch costs on average between 20 and 25 Euros per person, with guests consistently praising the strong value for money. Many also simply grab something to take away during their lunch break.
Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan: Something for Everyone
The affordable lunch at Mama Cook works so well also because the menu is truly diverse. All meat is halal-certified, and vegetarian and vegan dishes can be easily put together. Tofu, various types of rice, mushrooms, and fresh herbs make many dishes meat-free without much effort. Those using NeoTaste can even find 2-for-1 offers on selected curries there. The restaurant also has a terrace, so lunch breaks can take place outdoors in the summer. A total of over 4,000 reviews on Restaurant Guru and a Google rating of 4.6 speak for themselves. Mama Cook is one of the most reliable Vietnamese addresses for an affordable lunch in Berlin.
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Price Level
Goi Cuon Summer Rolls 4.60 Euros, Red Curry 10 Euros, Bun Bo Nam Bo 10.50 Euros, fried noodles with chicken 10.50 Euros, Pho Hanoi large 10.90 Euros
Opening Hours
Mon to Fri 11:30 to 23:00, Sat and Sun 13:00 to 23:00
Public Transport
U6 Kochstraße approx. 400 meters, U1, U3 and U6 Hallesches Tor approx. 500 meters
Cuisine
Vietnamese with Pho, Bun, Summer Rolls and Curries, each dish with choice of ingredient
Vegetarian
Almost all dishes can be ordered with tofu instead of meat
Seating
140 seats in air-conditioned rooms, plus an outdoor area
Reservation
Tables can be booked online, spontaneous visits are usually possible at lunchtime
Halal
All meat products are halal certified
Parking
Parking management applies around Hedemannstraße
Opening Hours
- Monday: 11:30–23:00
- Tuesday: 11:30–23:00
- Wednesday: 11:30–23:00
- Thursday: 11:30–23:00
- Friday: 11:30–23:00
- Saturday: 13:00–23:00
- Sunday: 13:00–23:00












