tschüüüsch

tschüüüsch: Indian Restaurant with a Stance in Neukölln

tschüüüsch is a cozy café-bistro that has been offering vegetarian and vegan Indian dishes on Fuldastraße since May 2011. This makes it one of Neukölln’s oldest Indian restaurants. The chef, who himself comes from India, places particular emphasis on the dishes being authentically Indian. The curry bowls and the homemade green chili, used for individual spicing at the table, are especially popular. Those who wish can also choose between different levels of spiciness. Thus, the dish can be seasoned “Indian hot” upon request, or one can opt for a milder version.

Future food here means that, out of political conviction, only vegan and vegetarian dishes are cooked, always with an open mind. From curry to sauces and dressings, all the way to mango lassi and chai tea, everything is made in-house with great effort. The menu is now practically fully vegan and has been expanded with bowls, fries, and plant-based doner variations. All in all, an Indian restaurant in Berlin that truly has something to say.

Neighborhood Bistro with Project Room: More Than Just Indian Food in Berlin

The interior of tschüüüsch is surprising. Instead of colorful combinations, there are wooden tables, cozy seating areas, and a back room with a reading corner. The atmosphere is comfortable, with subtle retro accents, and designed for lingering. In addition to its function as a café and bistro, tschüüüsch also sees itself as part of the neighborhood culture: In its own project room, which offers space for about 15 people, reading groups, photo and media meetings, and group gatherings regularly take place. The drink menu also follows this idea: Many drinks on the menu come from collective production or support social and emancipatory projects. Thus, an evening of Indian food in Neukölln unexpectedly becomes a statement.